5/5
Really happy with the service we have recieved at Williams and Donovan, they are very professional and responded to all of my enquiries really quickly!!

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879 reviews across 3 offices and 2 platforms
Williams and Donovan has three offices, in Benfleet and Hockley (two offices) (Essex). Together they have 879 reviews on two platforms, rated 4.9 out of 5 overall.
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5/5
Really happy with the service we have recieved at Williams and Donovan, they are very professional and responded to all of my enquiries really quickly!!
5/5
I am amazed at the service provided by Williams and Donovan. I purchased my property through them and was given updates weekly. Paul was fantastic and contacted all parties in the chain regularly to keep things moving. I am in no doubt that without his dedication and perseverance it could have fallen through. Williams and Donovan really are head and shoulders above the rest. I wouldn’t recommend or use anyone else!
Hi Nicola, thank you and I’ll pass your kind words on to Paul. We got there in the end! Wishing you lots of happiness.
4/5
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Hi Alex, thank you for your review
5/5
What an amazing team!! They have supported me though every step of the process. Not only completing viewings, but phone calls of encouragement and support when things weren't going to plan. Leasing with solicitors and buyer to ensure everything when as smooth as possible. I'm going to miss you guys xx
Hi Michelle, what a journey it's been through thick and thin! Delighted to have helped you on your way - don't be a stranger, we'd love to see you in the office in the future!
5/5
What an amazing team!! They have supported me though every step of the process. Not only completing viewings, but phone calls of encouragement and support when things weren't going to plan. Leasing with solicitors and buyer to ensure everything when as smooth as possible. I'm going to miss you guys xx
Hi Michelle, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review. Everyone at Benfleet became so invested in helping you sell, we were delighted to help you achieve that reality today! Take care x
5/5
Denise was the most patient and understanding person to have dealing with our move. It involved 2 properties being sold and we are moving away to Somerset. She liased with all parties involved taking a lot of pressure off me. Staff involved in our house sales were excellent. Thank You all.
5/5
Mark and Lynn were so helpful from the moment we offered to completion. They came back to me really quickly if I had any questions and the app you can use to track progress is good too! Thank you all we are now in our dream home 🏡
Hi Amie, thank you for your kind words, and we're happy to hear that you found the Mio app useful. You might be the first person to give us feedback on it! Wishing you both all the best in your new home!
5/5
We brought a property through William and Donovan and the process was easy from Start to finish, they couldn’t have helped anymore! They kept us regularly updated throughout right through till the end. All the staff are really helpful and friendly I couldn’t fault them. Thank you for all making our first purchase exciting and easy, I would highly recommend. Special thank you to Lyn for all her help throughout the process.
Hi Hope, thank you so much for finding the time to leave a review for us so soon after your Completion! We all hope you and Liam will be very happy in your new home.
5/5
Williams & Donovan have just completed the sale of my late Nan & Grandads property. They are an amazing team, especially Tom Revell, who directly helped my mother with the sale. He went above and beyond throughout the whole process. I would recommend Williams & Donovan if you are buying or selling a home.
5/5
We brought a property through William and Donovan and the process was easy fromStart to finish, they couldn’t have helped anymore! They kept us regularly updated throughout right through till the end.All the staff are really helpful and friendly I couldn’t fault them.Thank you for all making our first purchase exciting and easy, I would highly recommend.Special thank you to Lyn for all her help throughout the process.
Hi Hope, thank you so much for finding the time to leave a review for us so soon after your Completion! We all hope you and Liam will be very happy in your new home.
5/5
We brought a property through William and Donovan and the process was easy from Start to finish, they couldn’t have helped anymore! They kept us regularly updated throughout right through till the end. All the staff are really helpful and friendly I couldn’t fault them. Thank you for all making our first purchase exciting and easy, I would highly recommend. Special thank you to Lyn for all her help throughout the process.
Hi Hope, thank you so much for finding the time to leave a review for us so soon after your Completion! We all hope you and Liam will be very happy in your new home.
5/5
Williams & Donovan have just completed the sale of my late Nan & Grandads property. They are an amazing team, especially Tom Revell, who directly helped my mother with the sale. He went above and beyond throughout the whole process. I would recommend Williams & Donovan if you are buying or selling a home.
5/5
Mark and Lynn were so helpful from the moment we offered to completion. They came back to me really quickly if I had any questions and the app you can use to track progress is good too! Thank you all we are now in our dream home
Hi Amie, thank you for your kind words, and we're happy to hear that you found the Mio app useful. You might be the first person to give us feedback on it! Wishing you both all the best in your new home!
5/5
We recently exchanged on our house through Williams & Donovan. Denise kept us very well informed throughout the process, and regularly chased the chain to ensure issues were resolved ASAP. A very proactive estate agent, offering an extremely high level of service. Happy to recommend.
Hi Matt. Thank you for your review. I’m glad you were pleased and I will pass your kind words on to Denise.
5/5
We recently exchanged on our house through Williams & Donovan. Denise kept us very well informed throughout the process, and regularly chased the chain to ensure issues were resolved ASAP. A very proactive estate agent, offering an extremely high level of service. Happy to recommend.
Hi Matt. Thank you for your review. I’m glad you were pleased and I will pass your kind words on to Denise.
5/5
Thank you to Williams & Donovan for making the purchase of my first home run so smoothly, everyone was so friendly and helpful both on the phone and at the multiple viewings we went to. Special shout out to Lynn for keeping us continually updated over the 6 months and for keeping on top of everything! Would definitely recommend!
Hi Emily, thank you so much for taking the time to leave your review for the team at Benfleet. Here's wishing you and Colin all the best in your new home, and we look forward to seeing your plans come to fruition!
5/5
They are a first class estate agents to handle your move, very professional and helpful, very responsive and always there to help you through the bying and selling your property every step of the way
Hi Colin, thank you very much for taking the time to leave your review for the Benfleet office. We were very pleased to help you get your house sale over the line and send our best wishes.
5/5
We were shown around a house by Jack! Really great guy and super friendly.
Hi selina, thank you for the kind comments. We will pass this on to Jack.
5/5
The team at Williams & Donovan have been great from start to finish. This is the second time we’ve used them on a property sale and can’t speak highly enough of them. From the approach to pricing our property through to getting us viewings and managing the process they’ve been first class. Highly recommend considering them if you are looking to sell or buy.
Hi Dave, long time no see, glad to see they've looked after you over at the Hockley office!
5/5
I have used Williams & Donovan for my last two moves. The reason for this is I can not fault them for their professional manner and helpfulness. Every member of the team is supportive and can be relied upon to get things done. Paul is amazing for chasing up all involved in the chains and ensuring that each person is updated accordingly. I would not hesitate in recommending this estate agent if you need a company that is knowledgeable and provides a great personable service .
Hi Alison. Your so welcome, thank you for coming back to us for a second time and I’m glad it worked out for you. Best of luck for the future! Regards, James.
5/5
We highly recommend Williams and Donovan. Every single member of the team we dealt with were friendly, attentive and very professional. Their clear, bright photographs really stand out on Rightmove and show your property in the best possible light. The team’s help and advice along our moving journey was spot on, every step of the way. As well as their recommendations for other businesses we needed such as a mortgage broker and an electrician. We felt we were in the safest hands with Williams and Donovan and it was a pleasure to deal with them. Without a doubt, they would be our go to estate agency if we were to move again in the future.
Hi Kate, thank you very much for your lovely words and appreciation for the whole team. Lovely to hear such comments! We all hope you will be very happy in your new home.
5/5
Our whole experience with Williams & Donovan has been superb. From viewings, to the purchase of our dream home we have been throughly impressed by the service everyone has provided us. Special thanks to Lynn for ensuring a smooth process in our purchase and for Mark for showing us around our dream home, as well as the whole team at Williams & Donovan for their hard work.
Hi Chloe, thank you for your lovely review, we were really happy to help you both with your purchase and hope you'll be happy in your dream home!
5/5
W&D are a fab Estate Agent with a great Team.. high level customer service throughout our sale and always very professional whilst maintaining an element of being 'human and not salesy'. Always very responsive and helpful, 100% recommend. A special thanks go to Mark, James and Lynn for all their help along the way.
Hi Sara, what a great review for the team at Benfleet! We were really happy to get you sold and hope that we'll be able to help you find your new home when you are ready to. Look forward to hearing from you then x
5/5
Me and my partner have viewed a few properties that have been on the market with Williams and Donovan recently. Lilly has given a great service, been really approachable and very helpful.
Thankyou so much for your kind word, really appreciate it and my fingers are crossed you find a property soon 🤞🏻☺️
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Benfleet has the most, with 442 reviews rated 4.9 out of 5, followed by Hockley (1 Woodlands Parade) with 397.
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Yes. In The Trusted Agent 2026 awards: Williams and Donovan, Benfleet won Trusted Agent.