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Fenn Wright estate agents in Colchester, Sudbury, Ipswich and 4 more

4.6

★★★★★ Excellent

1,365 reviews across 7 offices and 3 platforms

Fenn Wright has seven offices, in Colchester, Sudbury, Ipswich, Witham, Chelmsford, Manningtree and Lawford. Together they have 1,365 reviews on three platforms, rated 4.6 out of 5 overall.

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4.6 / 5

839

Reviews on Google

All 7 offices

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4.9 / 5

317

Reviews on Yell

All 7 offices

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209

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Fenn Wright's seven offices, most reviewed first. Each has its own page.

Reviews on Google

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1/5

Google

We got someone to come round to value/ take pictures and they seemed to come across as professional so agreed to use Fenn Wright. We mostly dealt with Paul Coward, the first alarm was how pictures were being taken at sloppy angles with one hand. Again we trusted the “professionals” and upon launch of the advert, photos were missing, at angles, reflections showing. Also the description was blunt and not interesting at all and room measurements were far from complete. We asked them to come back and correct the issues, which he did with the same issues, and had now put multiples of the same room on the advert and also did not show photos in order (outside, kitchen, car park, dining room instead of outside areas followed by downstairs then upstairs). We messaged to alert them of this issue and rewrote the description ourselves. We also did viewings ourselves, and people were coming telling us that Fenn Wright had told them incorrect information that almost meant they didn’t come. We tried to ring to correct these issues, and now was being ignored. We had to go in the shop and was transferred to someone else as Paul had repeatedly ignored us. After this, problems still occurred. Pictures still had not been corrected. We were phoning to find out they’d “forgot” to tell us there was viewings. We got so tired of them we decided to take some time redecorating and refused viewings for a while as we did this so we could redo the ad completely. When we told them we’re ready to relist, we’d had an email in the morning say there was a viewing for the afternoon. We phoned to tell them and got told because it was taking too long and wasn’t getting “many viewings” they didn’t want to list it anymore. I pointed out we’d been told of a viewing just that morning and it actually stunned them as they realised I was right but still insisted they didn’t want to. Even hang up on my halfway through a sentence. Very disappointing as the higher priced houses definitely get premium service, but all lower priced are neglected and harassed to drop the price constantly rather than rectify their errors. Clearly a money grabbing company.NegativeResponsiveness, Professionalism

Lily · 14 June 2022 · Fenn Wright Colchester

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Lily, I am sorry to read your comments and we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter further. Please contact James Gunther, jbg@fennwright.co.uk, Thank you

5/5

Google

Just want to say thank you to Adam Thorley for helping us sell our family home after Mum passed away. We have been telling everybody that we were so lucky that we had you as our agent. You handled everything with such empathy, sensitivity and infectious positivity. We loved that you saw the strengths in the house and appreciated all the changes Mum and Dad made which make the house so lovely. Your skills in presenting the house so beautifully meant we received a great offer, and Mum and Dad would be delighted. You're a credit to your profession. Thank you so much. Thank you so much

Beth · 14 June 2022 · Fenn Wright Colchester

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Beth, thank you so much for your amazing review which has been passed to Adam and the team at Colchester. Thanks again, Stella

5/5

Google

Have been working with Paul at Fenn Wright for over a decade, his standards are extremely high and his knowledge of both the market and legislation regarding rental properties is excellent. Would highly recommend.

Jay · 12 June 2022 · Fenn Wright Lawford

Agent replied · 11 June 2024

Hi Jay, many thanks for your fantastic review which has been passed to Paul and the team at Manningtree. Thanks again, Stella

5/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

Dave · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 16 April 2026

Thank you Dave

1/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

Simon · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Simon, I am sorry to see you only rated us one star and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this in detail if you would like to contact Chris Jessup, Partner, on cj@fennwright.co.uk. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

Rating only, no written review.

Jamie · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Thanks Jamie!

1/5

Google

Very dishonest, I don't recommend them for buyers.

Hikmat · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Hikmat, I am sorry to read your comments and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this in detail if you would like to contact Joseph Hall, Managing Partner, on jth@fennwright.co.uk. Thank you

1/5

Google

Absolute scammers, we complied with every condition they put on a purchase, yet they refused to go along with it despite every promises, definitely not recommend

JD · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hello, I am sorry to read your comments and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this in detail if you would like to contact Joseph Hall, Managing Partner - jth@fennwright.co.uk. Thank you

5/5

Google

Very alive and responsive agent. Polite, and friendly. Sold my house in 2 weeks.

Tony · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Tony, many thanks for your review which has been passed to the team at Ipswich. Thank you, Stella

5/5

Google

Good marketing, good service. Carried out every possible viewing promptly. They have enough staff to take the workloads. Good telephone and email communication. I would recommend them.

M · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hello, thank you for your great review which has been passed on to the team. Thank you, Caroline

1/5

Google

Lack of proactive selling. Due to this review, a member of management offered to ring me to discuss which I happily accepted. I waited for her to ring at the agreed time and day - nothing.

Shona · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Shona, I am sorry to read your comments, if you would like to discuss this further, please contact Caroline Wilman - csw@fennwright.co.uk Thank you

1/5

Google

Didn't bother returning my call as promised about a property just advertised. Instead they sent a van to change the For Sale to a Sold sign. Very polite, not much use. I haven't chosen my selling agent yet.......

David · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi David, I have spoken to Callum Jacobs, Residential Manager at the Ipswich office, who would be more than happy to discuss and is an experienced valuer, if you would like to get in touch with him on 01473 232700 or email cjj@fennwright.co.uk. Thanks, Caroline

5/5

Google

They are professional, helpful and perfect in all departments... in just two days, they booked the viewing, showed us the property and got the application form filled and approved by the owner. No wasting time unlike most other letting agents.

Ritu · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Ritu, thank you for your great feedback which has been passed on to the team. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

Nathaniel was really supportive towards helping me as this was my first property, he's explained information and made feel comfortable enough to ask questions. I really recommend him to anyone else as he's a genuine and kind person.

Ryan · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Ryan, thank you for lovely review which has been passed on to Nathaniel, thanks again Stella

1/5

Google

Commercial department is disaster. They don't reply back to emails or phone calls. They either only let certain buyers buy the properties or they don't like our name!!! Don't you guys think if more buyers involved u may sell the properties better price? Why so many times emailing and phoning but nothing back. Do i have to call my self certain name to get reply from u ??? Not fair for buyer and sellers Definitely not recommend for selling commercial properties because they are choosing buyers and not letting anyone else come near it ( money in the bank ready to pay asking price even more .. 3 times experiencing same unprofessional treatment)

Sarka · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Sarka, I am sorry to read your comments and would welcome the opportunity to discuss this matter with you in more detail. Please contact Alistair Mitchell, Head of Commercial Agency, agm@fennwright.co.uk Thank you

5/5

Google

We recently completed the sale of our parents property and although the process was complicated I must compliment Callum Jacobs and all his team for their amazing patience and perseverance in overcoming the obstacles put in the way of concluding the sale. I would whole heartedly recommend using Fenn Wright...well done to everyone.

Ian · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Ian, thank you for your fantastic feedback which has been passed on to Callum and the team. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

We sold our house through Fenn Wright during the crazy stamp duty period. It was a very busy time for them but we were very happy with the service they provided, especially towards the end whilst we were dealing with issues relating to our purchase. Our agent, Callum was professional, understanding and supportive and the progress chaser, Annie was fantastic, especially during the last few weeks at being the link between parties, chasing, offering advice and support and just listening when we hit a few bumps in the road (all relating to our purchase and not our sale through them). For us, Fenn Wright being regional was a great fit for us, the professionalism and set up of some of the nationals with the area knowledge of the locals. We would recommend them and use them again.

Jennifer · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Jennifer, thank you for your fantastic review which has been passed on to Callum, Anne and the team. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

Absolutely first class service from start to finish. Chris is extremely professional and knowledgeable, and had helped us previously in buying a house. Selling was just as easy with them, and Shannon went above and beyond many times to help push our chain through, constantly keeping us informed and facilitating everyone involved. I cannot recommend them highly enough, and wouldn’t use anyone else to buy or sell with again.

Emma · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Emma, thank you for your fantastic review which has been passed to Chris and the team at Ipswich. Thanks again, Stella

5/5

Google

I have had a great experience buying a property through Fenn Wright. Especially as a first time buyer it was really stressful process but Shannon was really helpful and made me feel informed about everything step by step. She was amazing at her job! We had viewed a couple of different properties through them before deciding on our current property. I found all of the consultants were very informative and friendly(especially Sean!). Only we found Chris was not so informative during the view the property which we bought. He was something like in a rush, so we had to finish the viewing very shortly. But the rest of the team was fantastic. So they really deserve 5 stars! Thanks all!

Metin · 16 April 2022 · Fenn Wright Ipswich

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Metin, thank you for your review, we appreciate the feedback and this has been passed to Shannon and the team. We hope you will be very happy in your new home. Thank you, Stella.

5/5

Google

We are just about to complete on our purchase made via Fenn Wright Witham, and we have been consistently impressed with their speed and reactivity. They provided us lots of options of property in our search and we'd highly recommend them to others.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism

Martyn · 24 October 2021 · Fenn Wright Witham

Agent replied · 21 June 2024

Hi Martyn, thank you for your fantastic feedback which has been passed on to the team. Thank you, Caroline

4/5

Google

I recently employed the services of the Witham/Colchester Lettings team of Fenn Wright (for the first time) to find a new tenant for my buy to let flat in Witham. I found their service to be prompt, professional and efficient and competitive and am happy to recommend themPositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism, Value

Paul · 24 October 2021 · Fenn Wright Witham

Agent replied · 21 June 2024

Hi Paul, thank you for your fantastic feedback which has been passed on to our lettings team. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

Thank you to Luke , who was a big part of my journey to my dream house . Luke was professional and friendly but also put his heart and kindness into assisting me right from my first viewing of dream house and continuing to assist right up to completion. All the team here Fenn Wright was brilliant , patient and professional with me . Thank you all xPositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Carol · 24 October 2021 · Fenn Wright Witham

Agent replied · 21 June 2024

Hi Carol, thank you for your kind words and fantastic feedback which have been passed on to Luke and the team. We wish you well in your dream home. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

Fenn Wright are brilliant and David has a fantastic team here. Luke is an outstanding estate agent; he's professional, polite, and extremely responsive. He actively sought out a buyer and got the deal done, he's 'active' rather than 'reactive' (which is exactly what you want with an estate agent); he doesn't come across as the salesy type either, he's a good listener and doesn't hurry you off the phone like other agents can do. He's a great asset to Fenn Wright and we hope he gets recognised for it. We also thought Matt was also brilliant throughout this process, between the 2 of them we feel they smashed it. Great bunch of people at this branch!PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value

Nikki · 24 October 2021 · Fenn Wright Witham

Agent replied · 21 June 2024

Hi Nikki, thank you for your excellent feedback which has been passed on to David, Luke, Matt and the team. Thank you, Caroline

5/5

Google

If possible, we would give Steve Lillistone more than five stars as his service was exceptional and went above and beyond what we anticipated. He was responsive to enquiries, liaised with both solicitors, keeping us apprised throughout the process, even out of hours or when on holiday. His experience was appreciated in putting our mind at rest on many occasions. Thank you Steve for helping us acquire our new home.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism

BARBARA · 23 October 2021 · Fenn Wright Sudbury

Agent replied · 13 June 2024

Hi Barbara thank you for your fantastic feedback which has been passed on to Steve and the new homes team. Thank you, Caroline

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Awards

Industry awards

Fenn Wright is among EA Masters 2026 winners.

EA Masters winners in four years, the group and its branches: 2026, 2020, 2019, 2018.

EA Masters by year, 2020 to 2018

Source: Best Estate Agent Guide 2027 results, as published. Earlier years link to each year's list.

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Which Fenn Wright office has the most reviews?

Colchester has the most, with 505 reviews rated 4.5 out of 5, followed by Sudbury with 449.

Where are the Fenn Wright offices?

The seven Fenn Wright offices, by town:

  • Chelmsford: 20, Duke Street, Chelmsford, CM1 1HL
  • Colchester: 146 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PW
  • Ipswich: 1 Butter Market, Ipswich, IP1 1BA
  • Lawford: 2 Station Rd Manningtree, Lawford, CO11 1AA
  • Manningtree: 2 Station Road, Manningtree, CO11 1AA
  • Sudbury: 26 Market Hill, Sudbury, CO10 2EN
  • Witham: 64, Newland Street, Witham, CM8 1AH
Has Fenn Wright won any awards?

Yes. At EA Masters 2026 the group won Silver for Best Estate Agent Guide 2027, Lettings. The group and its branches have also won 3 other industry awards since 2018.

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