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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.
What sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants say, where the review tells us who wrote it.
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
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
Balgores's 10 offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.
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5/5
GoogleExcellent service from everyone at the branch, made the process for purchasing our first home very pleasant, the team kept on top of everything including solicitors when needed and kept us informed from start to finish, would highly recommend using the team for their services if purchasing a home.
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5/5
GoogleMy experience at Balgoes property letting was amazing. I was dealt with by Mark and he was very helpful in terms of pushing everything over the line and getting all the documents completed on time.
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5/5
GoogleVery professional company and the staff all very attentive to any questions we had . A smooth transaction from start to finish, highly recommend.
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5/5
GoogleI would 100% recommend Balgores Upminster, Chris Abbie & Donna was brilliant throughout the whole process fantastic communication , nothing was too much trouble ..So thank you so much for everything
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5/5
GoogleAn excellent service all round from Chris West and the team. Extra thanks to Abbie and Donna in helping us through the process and to achieve the desired deadline. Would highly recommend
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5/5
GoogleGreat service from start to finish, always would go back to the team there 👍 …
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5/5
GoogleWe had a really fair and good experience with Balgores in Upminster Ricky and the team were very supportive and we were happy with their consistency and communication throughout
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5/5
GoogleReally good experience selling through Balgores Upminster. Ricky and the rest of the sales team were very professional and good at communicating and realistic with sale expectations and sold property fast. Donna the Sales Progressor was also great and kept things moving.
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5/5
GoogleAjay of Balgores Hornchurch Estate Agents was very helpful in our quest for an accommodation. He made the process fast and smooth. Kudos Ajay and the entire team. Good job
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5/5
GoogleI highly recommending Ben’s assistance. Feel free to contact, very much friendly. He explained everything in detail and very helpful.
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5/5
GoogleAjay was such a wonderful letting agent I have ever dealt with. He was very supportive and was very helpful.
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5/5
GoogleBalgores were very professional and our portfolio of the pictures of our property really showed it off to its best advantage. They kept us informed of any developments with our sale and we’re always very helpful with any queries that we had.
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5/5
GoogleAlways professional and courteous. Nothing is too much trouble
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5/5
GoogleChris - always professional and knowledgable
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5/5
GoogleBalgores are a very friendly and professional outfit. For my experience, It's like they have an indepth awareness of how the competition operate and raise the bar from a lowly 6/7 for the others to 10 out of 10 for Balgores.
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5/5
GoogleGreat service , friendly and helpful team
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5/5
GoogleEveryone we dealt with at the branch were very helpful and responsive and I’d highly recommend them to anyone. Thanks!
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5/5
GoogleLife is made so much easier when I use Chris Ping at Balgores. Total professional that just knuckles down and gets everything sorted. Leaving the client relaxed and hassle free.
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5/5
GoogleBen was very helpful, thank you for helping us with our new home! - Paige
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5/5
GoogleRecently moved into our new home and want to say massive thank you to Ben for making the process happen! 5 star property and a 5 star service !
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5/5
Google5 Stars, Quick and easy process which Ben Vainola helped with. Would highly recommend.
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5/5
GoogleTrust worthy and the give you the best services. Jody Manno she has been great and made sure we secure a good flat.
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5/5
GoogleI had a great experience with this agency.(JODY MANNO) The team was professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. They made finding a suitable home smooth and stress-free. I appreciate their transparency and dedication to customer satisfaction. Highly recommend!
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5/5
GoogleBen was a great help getting the move sorted very efficiently and fast. Couldn't have asked for a faster process with all the information needed throughout the move.
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The Trusted Agent 2026 results for Balgores, ranked against 18,569 UK estate agent offices. Each award is assessed separately from the review sites.
Balgores is among the ESTAS 2026 winners.
ESTAS 2026: 4 Best in Postcode across four branches.
ESTAS winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2017, 2018, 2025, 2026.
ESTAS awards by year, 2017 to 20252025 1 Gold, 1 Bronze, 2 Best in Postcode and 2 other awards across two branches ESTAS 2025 winners
2018 1 Silver ESTAS 2018 winners
2017 1 Gold and 1 Silver ESTAS 2017 winners
Source: The ESTAS 2026 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
Balgores is among EA Masters 2026 winners.
EA Masters winners in three years, the group and its branches: 2019, 2020, 2026.
EA Masters by year, 2019 to 20202020 2 awards EA Masters 2020 winners
2019 2 awards EA Masters 2019 winners
Source: Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 results, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
Balgores is among the Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016 winners.
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 20152015 1 Bronze Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2015 winners
2013 1 Silver Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2013 winners
Source: Lettings Agency of the Year Awards 2016 winners, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.
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 20172017 1 Gold and 2 Bronze The Negotiator Awards 2017 winners
2016 1 Gold The Negotiator Awards 2016 winners
2015 2 Gold The Negotiator Awards 2015 winners
2014 1 Gold The Negotiator Awards 2014 winners
Source: The Negotiator Awards winners lists, as published, linked by year.
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Gravesend has the most, with 1,276 reviews rated 4.7 out of 5, followed by Hornchurch (1 North Street) with 1,259.
The 10 Balgores offices, by town:
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.
