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GoogleGavin has been great throughout the buying process, kept me regularly informed and has been a pleasure to deal with. Thanks again!
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Balgores estate agents in Gravesend, Hornchurch, Chelmsford and 5 more
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4,990 reviews across 10 offices and 3 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 4,990 reviews on three platforms, rated 4.7 out of 5 overall.
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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)34 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Chelmsford2 Tindal Square, CM1 1EH886 reviews · 886 on Google (4.7)20 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Hornchurch (1 North Street)1 North Street, RM11 1RL650 reviews · 650 on Google (4.6)28 in the last 90 days
- Balgores Basildon28 Southernhay, SS14 1EL557 reviews · 557 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)7 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 4DB113 reviews · 113 on Google (4.6)1 in the last 90 days
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 PostcodeESTAS Best in Postcode 2026: RM11, Sales & Lettings (Landlords & Tenants)Hornchurch (1 North Street)
- Best in PostcodeESTAS Best in Postcode 2026: CM1, SalesChelmsford
- Best in PostcodeESTAS Best in Postcode 2026: RM11, Sales & Lettings (Landlords & Tenants)Hornchurch (1 North Street)
- Best in PostcodeESTAS Best in Postcode 2026: SS14, Sales & Lettings (Landlords & Tenants)Basildon
ESTAS winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2026, 2025, 2018, 2017.
ESTAS awards by year, 2025 to 2017
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 PostcodeESTAS Best in Postcode 2025: RM11, Sales & Lettings (Landlords)Hornchurch (1 North Street)
- Best in PostcodeESTAS Best in Postcode 2025: RM14, Sales & Lettings (Landlords)Upminster
2018 1 Silver ESTAS 2018 winners
- SilverESTAS 2018: Best Regional Group (6-20 Offices) in the UK, Lettings
2017 1 Gold ESTAS 2017 winners
- GoldESTAS 2017: Best Regional Group (6-20 Offices) in the UK, Lettings
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: 2026, 2020, 2019.
EA Masters by year, 2020 to 2019
2020 2 awards EA Masters 2020 winners
- WinnerEA Masters 2020: Best Estate Agent Guide 2021 award winning agency, Sales, London
- WinnerEA Masters 2020: Best Estate Agent Guide 2021 award winning agency, Sales, East London
2019 2 awards EA Masters 2019 winners
- WinnerEA Masters 2019: Best Estate Agent Guide 2020 award winning agency, Sales, East of England
- WinnerEA Masters 2019: Best Estate Agent Guide 2020 award winning agency, Lettings, East London
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: 2016, 2015, 2013.
Lettings Agency of the Year by year, 2015 to 2013
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: 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014.
Negotiator Awards by year, 2017 to 2014
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.
Latest reviews from every Balgores office
Newest first, from every platform, with the office each review is about. First names only.
Google5/5
GoogleWonderful agents from start to finish, we would recommend Balch to anyone and use them again without hesitation. Well done, keep up the good work!
5/5
GoogleGavin has helped us to buy our first property and has been brilliant from start to finish! Always happy to help and has driven the whole process forward. Thank you for holding it all together!
5/5
GoogleJust sold are house with Balch. They are exceedingly professional and Trefor was very knowledgeable. I would recommend Balch to use in the chelmsford area
5/5
GoogleBalch were brilliant agents during our house move especially Gavin. Always excellent communication throughout the whole process. Would recommend using Balch particularly in and around Chelmsford due to there extensive knowledge and experience of the area. 5* Service
5/5
GoogleThis independent estate agent in Chelmsford I would highly recommend to all. The service they provide is very professional, efficient and their customer care is second to none. Thank you Trefor, Gavin and all at Balch.
5/5
GoogleVery friendly staff I've been dealing with callum very friendly guy straight forward and he doesn't waste time. Would recommend
5/5
GoogleI Completed last Friday, couldn't be happier with the service, Allannah did a great job, made it all very easy for us - thank you so much... Would highly recommend.
5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
5/5
GoogleGreat experience with balgores made the whole experience easy. Nothing was to much trouble. Would highly recommend them to anyone selling
5/5
GoogleDanny Woodhouse and Allannah were always there to take the some of the stress out of the moving process, we were regularly updated on the progress - Highly recommended!
5/5
GoogleAfter a terrible experience with an online estate agent I'm so happy Balgores were recommended to me. Great advice and I got over the price I had expected!
5/5
GoogleWe were so impressed with Balgores throughout the whole process of selling and buying our new home! All the staff were so friendly and accomodating! Without Allannah we wouldn't of found our dream home! Thank you so much!
5/5
GoogleBalgores have recently sold my mothers house, they managed to achieve over the asking price on the first viewing to a buyer they had on their books. Danny made sure the process was stress free and kept me updated throughout. I would definitely recommend Balgores!
5/5
Googlemasum and mike done a great job in securing me a new tenant with very little void period, very accommodating and helpful throughout the process of my ex tenant moving out and securing my new tenant. Thank you balgores
5/5
GoogleMike Bacon and Emily have been very helpful and efficient in connection with the tenancy on my house. Mike kindly shared his experience in the letting market helping me to make the decision that was best suited to me. I have opted for the full management option and feel confident that they will take care of any issues that may arise.
5/5
GoogleThank you so much for everything you have done excellent service .definitely recommend.
5/5
GoogleWe recently sold with Balgores after being unsuccessful with another agent in Chelmsford - Danny came to see us and we was confident he would be able to help us sell our house.. Within 2 weeks a buyer was found. Thankyou to Danny, Allannah, Brad & the rest of the team
5/5
GoogleVery happy with the professional service provided. Danny and Allannah were helpful, friendly and put us at ease. Ten out of Ten
5/5
GoogleRecommend Balgores lettings team Massum put in exceptional hard work to to make the process stress free and very simple for us
5/5
GoogleExcellent service! The stuff was very friendly and helpful. Really happy with our new home. Highly recommend!!
5/5
GoogleVery happy with Balgores service, we dealt with Emily, she was great from start to finish, very professional and efficient, will certainly recommend in the future
5/5
GoogleExcellent service from Balgores. Allanah and Danny were very useful and always available if need be. I recommend.
5/5
GoogleWe were very happy with the service we received from Brad and the team at Balgores. They got lots of people to see our flat and sold it. I would recommend they to friends, family and anyone if you are looking to buy or sell.
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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 24 other industry awards since 2013.
