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4,993 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 4,993 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.7 out of 5 overall.
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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
GoogleAllison is a very helpful and knowledgeable person and I would have no problems in recommending her for your property related issues. Thank you for your help and guidance.
You are more than welcome Chris and I'm pleased you found our help useful and thank you for the review!
5/5
GoogleCannot recommend Allison highly enough. At a time of great stress with a very difficult tenant, she gave advice that even we could understand. Allison is diligent and in these days of financial hardship is excellent value for money too and she answers the phone!!
Thank you so much for this lovely review, it's been a pleasure helping you!
5/5
GoogleRecently moved out of a lovely property at Hove managed by Neil and his team. Great experience overall, from viewing the property at the start, managing issues during the tenancy and checking out. Neil and his team was responsive, friendly …
Thanks Xuedi! Much appreciated- you guys were great tenants and we wish you well in your new home. 🙂🏡🐑 …
5/5
GoogleFaultless, reassuring, incredibly responsive, cheerful, nothing was ever a problem. Kept waiting for it all to get stressful and it never did which is quite a thing. Three cheers and hurrah for Neil Beglin. Can't recommend highly enough.
Bless you Katie! a pleasure working with you! Kind regards, Neil
5/5
GoogleBy far, the best agents I’ve ever had the pleasure of being looked after by. My whole tenancy was so stress free thanks to Neil and team who always went above and beyond. Any issues were always dealt with swiftly, and there was never any of the usual stress that seems so common with other Brighton estate agents
Bless you Georgia ! It was a delight looking after you!!
4/5
GoogleBalgores are one of the biggest estate agency in East London area, they provide good service either renting or buying
5/5
GoogleBalgores handled my property efficiently and swiftly. Nikola was particularly amazing. She helped my family and I with all the procedures and processes. Any questions or queries, worries or reservations that I had - were always answered and reassurance was given. I had such a smooth process - highly recommend!
5/5
GoogleJessica Smith was really helpful - always attentive and really listened. Thanks Jess!
5/5
GoogleRating only, no written review.
5/5
GoogleVery happy with the service provided by the Balgores team (Upminster). Provided regular communications and updates. Very professional overall.
5/5
GoogleAll staff were very professional and did a great job of selling my property. I would thoroughly recommend their services.
5/5
GoogleOur estate agent was Patsy Nicholls who was really helpful in acquiring the property. She was available to help and answered to all queries with satisfaction.
5/5
GoogleMark was very helpful in re renting our property, was available at any time of day for us, nothing was too much trouble.
5/5
GoogleFirst class service as always from Reece, Chris and the team at Balgores. If you are considering letting your property, then I highly recommend contacting them first.
5/5
GoogleFrom start to finish I could not fault Balgores, from viewing to moving in everything was done with efficiency and Reece was always there to answer questions and Elle done Balgores
5/5
GoogleRichard and the rest of the team provided first class service. There was a clear strategy right from first meeting and they followed it with professionalism and a personal touch. Couldn’t recommend more.
5/5
GoogleWhilst looking for a property to purchase in Upminster, Jessica Smith was particularly helpful in showing me properties which would be of interest. Never afraid to go the extra mile to help out and always on hand to help with any queries, thank you Jess!
5/5
GoogleHighly recommend Balgore’s. A lady called Starr West looked after me and was extremely helpful. She showed me properties that included everything I asked for and kept me up to date the whole way through the process!
5/5
GoogleThe team was very supportive in helping us find our family home. Throughout the purchase of our property Jessica and Richard were very responsive and kept us updated at all times hence the 5* star review!
5/5
Googlefrom viewing the property and the smooth process throughout i would highly recommended Balgores, Reece was very helpful and offered assistance whenever needed. well done Balgores
5/5
GoogleAs a first time renter I had a lot of questions, Starr West dealt with my queries promptly and clearly. The whole experience was fantastic, and she helped me find the right property for me, rather than just the most expensive one within my budget, quickly and painlessly. Would recommend.
5/5
GoogleHad an excellent buying experience with Balgores, starting with Jessica Smith as our sales agent and Donna Hickey as our sales progressor to get things over the finish line. Very happy with their professional services, and the integration of Parmi Chokkar of Mortgage Advisors Bureau was also very helpful to get our bank loan arranged.
5/5
GoogleDonna dealt with the sales progression in my chain. She was superb and just got things done which had a huge reassuring effect. In my experience, this is the most important role and why you would employ an estate agent. Donna is worth every penny.
5/5
GoogleWe used Balgores for our rental property and we were really happy with the service Mark provided us. He kept us in the loop and made sure everything run smoothly for us.
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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 1,277 reviews rated 4.7 out of 5, followed by Hornchurch (1 North Street) with 1,260.
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.
