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GoogleExcellent service from a hard working team. In particular I am very grateful to Connor for his consistently excellent service. The branch manager Andrew Perry provided a detailed and accurate valuation. …
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Balgores estate agents in Gravesend, Hornchurch, Chelmsford and 5 more
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4,992 reviews across 10 offices and 2 platforms
Balgores has 10 offices, in Gravesend, Hornchurch (two offices), Chelmsford, Basildon, Upminster, Romford (two offices), South Woodham Ferrers and Brentwood (Essex). Together they have 4,992 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.7 out of 5 overall.
Reviews by type
What sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants say, where the review tells us who wrote it.
Sellers1 review
I used two other local agents before going to Balgores and it was the best decision ever! All other agents didn't bother updating me or give me any feedback but ...Read the review from sellers
Buyers1 review
I would highly recommend Balgores Estate Agents of Upminster, Essex to anyone. I have just completed the purchase of my new home through them. My dealings were ...Read the review from buyers
Our offices
Balgores's 10 offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.
- Balgores Gravesend172-173 Parrock Street, DA12 1EY1,276 reviews · 528 on Google (4.8)53 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Hornchurch (1 North Street)1 North Street, RM11 1RL1,259 reviews · 510 on Google (4.6)32 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Chelmsford2 Tindal Square, CM1 1EH886 reviews · 886 on Google (4.7)19 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Hornchurch (1 North Street)1 North Street, RM11 1RL650 reviews · 650 on Google (4.6)22 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Basildon28 Southernhay, SS14 1EL558 reviews · 558 on Google (4.7)18 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Upminster63 Station Road, RM14 2SU493 reviews · 492 on Google (4.9)16 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Romford (5-6 Station Chambers Victoria Road)5-6 Station Chambers Victoria Road, RM1 2HS293 reviews · 292 on Google (4.2)12 in the last 90 days
- Balgores South Woodham Ferrers5-7 Baron Road, CM3 5XQ265 reviews · 265 on Google (4.8)3 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Romford (3 Old Mill Parade Victoria Road)3 Old Mill Parade Victoria Road, RM1 2HU217 reviews · 217 on Google (4.6)0 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Hayes7 St. Thomas Road, CM14 4DB114 reviews · 114 on Google (4.6)2 in the last 90 days
Reviews on Google
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Google5/5
GoogleWe have just exchanged on a house through Andrew and his team. We found every interaction with the Balgores team easy, professional and focused. We especially appreciated how quickly the phones are answered, three rings was the maximum …
5/5
GoogleI have recently been involved in an extremely complicated purchase which involved a long chain and a number of difficult and challenging parties. I can say in all honesty that had it not been for Andrew Perry at Balgores it would have …
5/5
GoogleHaving tried to sell our house through other agents (including nil commission online sites), we found Balgores Gravesend an entirely different experience. As we were living in Scotland whilst our house in Gravesend was on the market, …
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GoogleRecommend Balgores , Mas was very helpful and informative throughout the whole process.
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GoogleI previously had a bad experience with my landlord and letting agent and was not happy but im pleased to say courtney has really my experience moving into my new property so easy and no stress answered any questions i had with ease and …
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GoogleThis was the first time we have used Balgores. We found them very helpful and friendly. Would highly recomend with a special mention to Dee …
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Googletoday weve completed on our home, and handed in our keys and i couldnt be happier with the whole service. from start to finish the staff are so proffessional and friendly and sold our home so quick. everything respectful when they do there …
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GoogleDee is amazing! He worked so hard to make sure a difficult time went as smoothly as possible. He was professional, knowledgable, organised and forward planning throughout and went beyond the call of duty to help get the sale across the line …
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GoogleDee and his team were involved with both my sale and my purchase after I moved my sale from another local estate agent. The difference between approaches couldn't have been greater. Dee was always up to date with information and driving …
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GoogleI have just exchanged contracts for the sale of my house and the purchase of a flat, Balgores where very helpful and friendly on both. The flat was purchased from another estate agent, but Balgores helped me with both. …
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GoogleWe had about 8 days to organise accommodation from Thailand. Courtney Shipp was an absolute star and was able to get us into our new place within 2 days of landing . Her help and fantatsic service really made the …
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GoogleBilly and Suzanne were fantastic to deal during our recent purchase, they kept us updated throughout the process and were a dream to deal with, so much so that I am now putting my rentals through Balgores as well. …
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GoogleAfter a 2 years tenancy where the rental property was kept in a very good condition , the way Balgores dealt with the deposit was appalling to put it mildly. Luckily for us, the TDS - dispute resolution was able to keep an objective …
5/5
GoogleYou pay for what you get - Balgores is second to none in terms of selling and buying. Billy was top of his class when selling my property, keeping me regularly updated throughout and was on hand for any questions/issues that arose during …
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GoogleBalgores No1 agent in the area and Emerson Park, Billy really knows the area and selling your home is his priority he will persist until your property is sold 24/7 I recommend Balgores highly and I come from a family of Estate Agents! So …
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GoogleAnother estate agents struggled to let my property, however Balgores took over and found tenants within a few days. …
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GoogleI would like to thank Paul Newell and his team from Hornchurch Balgores on the professional way they dealt with the sale of my property. They kept me updated every step of the way, they listened to and carried out my instructions. This was …
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GoogleWhere do I start we were recommended to use Billy (Brilliant Manager) at Balgores to sell our property and I did not need to look elsewhere what an amazing team. We had viewings and every member of staff that came to do them was …
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GoogleVery happy choosing Balgores in finding my dream home :) They understood exactly what I was looking for. Mark Claxton was showing me some houses, he was very helpful and effective, and …
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GoogleWe have just sold our house through Balgores in Romford. We have to say that their service is outstanding. Ryan Perry mainly dealt with our sale, his efficiency and commitment to our sale was second to none. I would recommend the Romford …
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GoogleWe have to say from start to finish Jack and his team made a huge difference to what at times was a rather taxing and stressful move. Nevertheless with Balgores professionalism and their expertise it was made so much easier. We know their …
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GoogleWe cannot recommend Balgores Romford enough, from our first meet with Jack we knew we were in good hands. Smart, well mannered and super friendly. The whole process of selling to completing felt seamless with Jack, Ryan and Sean's help, …
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GoogleThese guys are really nice and friendly is a term which is thrown around a lot but to be honest in the process of buying a house they're irrelevant. Most important attribute is competency. And the staff at balgores romford are definitely …
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Awards
The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Balgores, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.
Industry awards
Balgores is among the ESTAS 2026 winners.
- WinnerESTAS 2026: Best Local Letting Agency Group by Region, South East
ESTAS 2026: 4 Best in Postcode across four branches.
- Best in Postcode (4)ESTAS Best in Postcode 2026
ESTAS winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2017, 2018, 2025, 2026.
ESTAS awards by year, 2017 to 2025
2025 1 Gold, 1 Bronze, 2 Best in Postcode and 2 other awards across two branches ESTAS 2025 winners
- GoldESTAS 2025: Best Local Group (2-5 Offices) in the UK, Sales
- BronzeESTAS 2025: Best Local Group (2-5 Offices) in the UK, Lettings
- WinnerESTAS 2025: Best Local Agency Group (2-5 offices) by Region, South East
- WinnerESTAS 2025: Best Local Estate Agency Group (2-5 offices) by Region, South East
- Best in Postcode (2)ESTAS Best in Postcode 2025
2018 1 Silver ESTAS 2018 winners
- SilverESTAS 2018: Best Regional Group (6-20 Offices) in the UK, Lettings
2017 1 Gold and 1 Silver ESTAS 2017 winners
- GoldESTAS 2017: Best Regional Group (6-20 Offices) in the UK, Lettings
- SilverESTAS 2017: Lettings (Landlords), South East (Essex)
Source: The ESTAS 2026 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
EA Masters
Balgores is among EA Masters 2026 winners.
- GoldEA Masters 2026: Best Estate Agent Guide 2027, Sales
EA Masters winners in three years, the group and its branches: 2019, 2020, 2026.
EA Masters by year, 2019 to 2020
2020 2 awards EA Masters 2020 winners
- Award winning agency (2)EA Masters 2020
- London
- East London
2019 2 awards EA Masters 2019 winners
- Award winning agency (2)EA Masters 2019
- East of England
- East London Lettings
Source: Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 results, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
Lettings Agency of the Year Awards
Balgores is among the Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016 winners.
- SilverLettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016: Best East of England Lettings Agency (Medium)
- SilverLettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016: Best Property Management 501 to 1000 Properties Lettings Agency
Lettings Agency of the Year winners in three years, the group and its branches: 2013, 2015, 2016.
Lettings Agency of the Year by year, 2013 to 2015
2015 1 Bronze Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2015 winners
- BronzeLettings Agency of the Year Awards 2015: Best Property Management 501 to 1000 Properties Lettings Agency
2013 1 Silver Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2013 winners
- SilverLettings Agency of the Year Awards 2013: Best East of England Lettings Agency (Medium)
Source: Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
More industry awards: The Negotiator Awards
The Negotiator Awards
Balgores and its branches won The Negotiator Awards in four years, most recently 2017.
Negotiator Awards winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017.
Negotiator Awards by year, 2014 to 2017
2017 1 Gold and 2 Bronze The Negotiator Awards 2017 winners
- GoldThe Negotiator Awards 2017: East of England Agency of the Year
- BronzeThe Negotiator Awards 2017: Property Management Department of the Year
- BronzeThe Negotiator Awards 2017: Medium Lettings Agency of the Year
2016 1 Gold The Negotiator Awards 2016 winners
- GoldThe Negotiator Awards 2016: Property Management Department of the Year
2015 2 Gold The Negotiator Awards 2015 winners
- GoldThe Negotiator Awards 2015: Medium Estate Agency of the Year (4-11 branches)
- GoldThe Negotiator Awards 2015: Property Management Department of the Year
2014 1 Gold The Negotiator Awards 2014 winners
- GoldThe Negotiator Awards 2014: East of England Agency of the Year
Source: The Negotiator Awards winners lists, as published, linked by year.
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Questions about Balgores
Which Balgores office has the most reviews?
Gravesend has the most, with 1,276 reviews rated 4.7 out of 5, followed by Hornchurch (1 North Street) with 1,259.
Where are the Balgores offices?
The 10 Balgores offices, by town:
- Basildon: 28 Southernhay, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1EL
- Brentwood: 7 St. Thomas Road, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4DB
- Chelmsford: 2 Tindal Square, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1EH
- Gravesend: 172-173 Parrock Street, Gravesend, DA12 1EY
- Hornchurch (1 North Street): 1 North Street, Hornchurch, RM11 1RL
- Hornchurch (1 North Street): 1 North Street, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1RL
- Romford (3 Old Mill Parade Victoria Road): 3 Old Mill Parade Victoria Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2HU
- Romford (5-6 Station Chambers Victoria Road): 5-6 Station Chambers Victoria Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2HS
- South Woodham Ferrers: 5-7 Baron Road, South Woodham Ferrers, Essex, CM3 5XQ
- Upminster: 63 Station Road, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2SU
Has Balgores won any awards?
Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards, Chelmsford won Trusted Agent. At the ESTAS 2026 awards the group won Best Local Letting Agency Group by Region in South East, and its branches won 4 Best in Postcode awards. The group and its branches have also won 25 other industry awards since 2013.
