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Beresfords Shenfield reviews in Brentwood

4.8

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809 reviews across 2 platforms

226 Hutton Road, Shenfield, Brentwood, CM15 8PA, CM15 8PA

Beresfords's office in Brentwood, at 226 Hutton Road, is rated 4.8 out of 5 across 809 reviews on two platforms, including 148 Google reviews rated 4.8.

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4.8 / 5

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5/5

Trustpilot

Both Tom and James were amazing!

Both Tom and James were amazing!! Helpful, efficient, friendly, very knowledgable and always happy to help … I have now moved into my new flat with complete peace of mind.Thank you so much 😊

SHELLEY Β· 28 January 2023

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi ShelleyI am so pleased that everything went smoothly for you and that the service provided by Tom and James exceeded your expectations. I hope you enjoy your time in your flat.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

1/5

Trustpilot

Maria sales team

Hi Maria Further to our conversation on the phone, I find the treatment from you very unprofessional.I have provided full information to you and your company with the details that the property is owned by a limited company.I am acting as a agent on the company’s behalf.You have my contact details and I have spoken to various people with no indication there was a problem with making a visit to the property for a valuation.I find this bizarre that your company with offices nearby to the property have caused such difficulties when three further agents have supplied the same information as you & also visited the property.

Terry Β· 27 March 2023

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi Terry,Having read your recent review, I am naturally concerned and disappointed with the comments made within. Following a detailed review of our files, it would appear the property is owned by another individual and there is no record of you as a third party, whom we can liaise with. We have a duty of care to our clients and would not be able to carry out an appointment for someone else, without prior authorisation from the legal owner. If the legal owner wishes to contact us directly, we would be more happy to take instructions. It concerns me that other agents may have acted without taking the same care and due diligence. Should you wish to discuss this matter further with me, please contact me at a.horsley@beresfords.co.uk.Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager

5/5

Trustpilot

Rental Property

Excellant communication.

T Β· 20 April 2026

Agent replied Β· 24 May 2026

Thank you for providing your recent feedback regarding Ross in our renewals department. I know he will very much appreciate your kind words and 5-star rating. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Corrine, house inspection

Corrine came and done my house inspection today and it was a pleasure to meet her.Corrine was curtious, professional and talked through every aspect of the Inspection.Beresfords always gets top marks feom me.

Deb Β· 26 January 2023

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi DebMany thanks for posting your recent positive comments regarding Corrine. I am pleased that you found her approach both courteous and professional. We are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Joe Wass

Joe was very helpful and made the whole renting of my property out really easy and straight forward.

Jessika Β· 22 February 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi Joe,Many thanks for taking the time to post your review. I was pleased to read that the process of renting your property has been straight forward and that Joe was helpful and provided you with a high level of service throughout. I know he will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Excellent service

We were really impressed with the service we received at Beresfords from Rob, Charlie and Ella. The team were professional, polite and so helpful. They supported us in finding a property suitable for us and they kept us informed along the process. The communication was brilliant. Charlie, Rob and Ella are a great team- thank you!

Naomi Β· 24 August 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi NaomiWe really appreciate you taking time out to provide your feedback and it’s great that our lettings team appear to have delivered in terms of the service provided. Everyone at our end is grateful for your kind words and 5* rating.Steven Bond Managing DirectorResidential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

James Annetts is very responsive and…

James Annetts is very responsive and friendly

Edward Β· 8 September 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi EdwardThanks for your positive feedback regarding James. I know he will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven Bond Managing DirectorResidential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

William hazard went above and beyond…

William hazard went above and beyond for us after being let down by a previous landlord. He found us a property and had us a moving in date within hours. Can’t thank him and his team enough

James Β· 19 March 2026

1/5

Trustpilot

Zero stars for this cowboy, rude agent. Buyer and sellers - avoid!

This is for the Hornchurch branch. Extremely rude service from Reece Auger there. Very unprofessional. This agent is dishonest, keep claiming other potential buyers put higher offers in when that's not the case. They rush buyers and then get upset if the sale doesn't go through and buyers look for other properties. That happens, sales fall through and if you're dishonest and rush buyers, that is more likely to happen. That leads to lots of sellers having issues too. I would not recommend using this agent to buyers or sellers. They cause problems and are losing clients because of it too. They put adverse notes on accounts after getting upset with them, very rude attitude and no idea how to speak to buyers and that is why they lose business. Don't go by the fake 5 star reviews they write themselves or get people they know to write. Stay away from these cowboys.

Sar Β· 4 February 2023

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi Sarah,Having read your recent review, I am naturally concerned and disappointed with the comments made within. Following a detailed appraisal of your file and subsequent conversations with yourself and individuals concerned, I conclude there appears to have been a breakdown of communication. As I explained to you, time is of the essence with any potential purchase and a seller will expect to see the transaction progressing after accepting an offer. Unfortunately, after some weeks, we were yet to see any commitment from you. This indeed raised concerns, resulting in the re-marketing of the property which as you can imagine, was a disappointment to our seller. I do however accept a different approach could have been taken by the individuals involved and thank you for bringing this to my attention. Had the process been clearly explained to you when your offer was accepted, you would have been fully aware of the process and expectations. Please let me take this opportunity to assure you once again there are no adverse notes on your file. We pride ourselves on the quality of our customer care and I am sorry the level of service extended to you fell short of expectations. Your feedback is much appreciated and will help us to continually improve the service we offer.We look forward to assisting you again in the future and hope we can find you a suitable property to purchase.Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager

5/5

Trustpilot

The service we received was absolutely…

The service we received was absolutely great right from inception all through to the move. Lizzie was always ready to support us all the way and also very prompt at responding to emails and phone calls. Thank you so much.

Tao Β· 3 March 2022

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi TaoThanks for posting your recent review. I was pleased to read that you were impressed with the service provided by our lettings team in Upminster. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Excellent Service From Debby & The Team

Excellent Service From Debby & The TeamDebby the lettings manager at Beresford has excelled, her responsiveness and professionalism have been superb. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Debby and the team. Thank you, your support and contribution is really appreciated

Katy Β· 13 March 2022

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi KatyThank you so much for taking the time to post your recent review. I am pleased that our lettings team in Braintree delivered a professional service and made a positive impression on you. I know that Debby and her team will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Rylie was always one call/email away

Rylie was always one call/email away. Very helpful throughout the whole process. Well done and thank you!!

Milenkov Β· 13 February 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi Milenkov,So pleased that you were impressed with Rylie when she assisted you recently throughout the lettings process. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Charlie was very helpful.

Sawan Β· 5 October 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi SawanThank you so much for posting your review. I know that Charlie will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

James Annetts is an handsome…

James Annetts is an handsome hardworking staff that’s active in helping clients at all time. Good knowing him and Kris very helpful colleague.

Olayinka Β· 25 September 2023

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi OlayinkaThank you for your positive review. I know James and the rest of the lettings team at Chelmsford will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Jessica Reed at Beresfords - Superstar!

Jessica Reed at Beresfords Lettings/Property Management was proactive and kept me fully informed on the progress of a couple of overdue snagging items through to resolution. Happy tenant and landlord in good hands too.Great service - thank you!

Nimesh Β· 25 April 2022

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi NimeshJust wanted to say thanks for taking time out to post your recent review regarding Jessica, our Property Manager. I was pleased to read your comments regarding her proactive approach to resolving any issue which arose.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

1/5

Trustpilot

Very disappointed landlord

I am a portfolio landlord and used Beresfords in Brentwood to find and reference a tenant. I will not use them again. Their rental valuation for my house was top end. When I queried it they said the market was 'buoyant' and they were confident. I specified that I wanted a regular working family. A succession of prospects were put forward, some did not meet my criteria, some failed referencing. I brought another agent in who recommended a significantly lower valuation. Beresfords followed suit, lowering their valuation and immediately resulting in more interest. They put forward a 'couple' with a child who passed referencing. 2 days later the couple hadn't moved in and the male confided they were not living together and wanted to withdraw from the agreement, also citing an issue with the boiler. To cut a long story short a leaking pipe occurred the night the male decided to move his things in (he intended to occupy the house himself) causing a drama and him insisting on returning the keys and giving up the tenancy. Beresfords charged their full fee and refused any refund. I do not feel they fulfilled my requirements and that a partial refund was due. I feel their main concern was to maximise their fee.29.12.22 I note the response from Beresfords. The crux of my complaint is that I specified that I wanted a regular working family for my tenants. A couple with a young child were put forward but it emerged subsequently that they were not living together and therefore did not meet the agreed criteria. My view is that it was the nature of that relationship that was a major contributor to the failure of the tenancy. To date (end Dec 2022) I have still not received a formal response from Beresford's to my complaint.

Kevin Β· 29 December 2022

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Mr. Dowling,I was naturally disappointed to read the comments contained within your review and wanted to investigate this matter further and reply personally. In our view, the circumstances which you have sited in your review do not reflect fully the accurate series of events. The tenants which we sourced to which you refer went through the same vigorous referencing as any other others would do and this is undertaken by an independent specialist. In this instance, the tenants concerned passed their referencing without issue. The only reason there was a problem was that shortly after collecting their keys and moving in, the tenants had a domestic dispute and subsequently split up. As a result, they were unable to remain in the property together. Unfortunately, this is not something any agent could have anticipated. Certainly, throughout their application for a tenancy they gave no indication that there was a problem between them. Unbeknown to us, you subsequently decided to accept a request from them directly to surrender their tenancy, collected the keys and informed them that the deposit which they lodged with us at the outset could be returned in full. In such instances the normal process would have been for the landlord to have consulted with their agent before taking such action. Therefore, in the circumstances although we fully respect your decision, I consider it harsh to suggest that our staff acted inappropriately. I am sorry that on this occasion we have a different view of things but felt we should have the opportunity to respond to your comments hence this reply.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Lovely Lettings Team

Jack Sparkes has really been amazing with helping us find the perfect rental. When our perfect place didn’t go through, he was so reassuring that he would work hard to find another one that suited us amazingly. His colleagues Debby and Joe have also been so friendly and helpful with the entire process. Thank you team!

There Β· 29 July 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Many thanks for your positive feedback following your recent dealings with Jack. I was pleased to read that he made a concerted effort to find you another suitable property after your first choice failed to proceed to a satisfactory completion. I know Jack will be very grateful for your kind words, as we all are for the 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Brilliant service!

After working with Beresfords for some time now regarding lettings I am very pleased with the service they have provided.In particularly Lauren Wilson and Lynn Ray have been a pleasure to deal with! Regards,Roy Reeve

Ellie Β· 31 August 2022

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi RoyI very much appreciate you taking the time to post your comments and was pleased to read that you have been working now for some time with our lettings team at Billericay. It is great that your experience has been consistently positive and I know that both Lauren and Lynn will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven Bond - Managing DirectorResidential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Excellent and professional service from…

Excellent and professional service from Ross at Beresfords. Have used them for many years, and they are great to work with.

N Β· 17 October 2025

Agent replied Β· 23 October 2025

Thank you for your recent feedback. I was pleased to read that you have been happy with the service provided to you by us over so many years. I know that Ross in particular will be very grateful for your kind words and we look forwarding to continuing our working relationship with you in the future. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Professional & courteous service

Calm, efficient, courteous and professional service. Geraldine conducted her inspection with ease. A true credit to the Beresford's team. Well done!

Thenichols Β· 16 October 2025

Agent replied Β· 23 October 2025

Hi Thenichols Thank you for posting your recent review. I know that Geraldine will be very grateful for your kind words. She is a great asset to the team and we all appreciate your 5-star rating. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Charlie and Lauren J are efficient and easy to work with

Charlie R and Lauren J, both keep us all up to date on developments. They operate efficiently both e-mailing and calling, dependent on what's more appropriate. Over the time we have been dealing with them (2-3 years?) they have been consistent in their good service and we have got to trust their judgement. would recommend to others

Rayna Β· 7 July 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi RaynaWe appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I was pleased to read that both Charlie and Lauren remain in regular contact with you and that since dealing with them over the last 3 years they have delivered consistently good levels of service. Thanks for being prepared to recommend us to others.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Excellent service from Beresfords

As a Landlord I am very happy with the service and attention to detail from Beresfords. They are friendly, approachable and go above and beyond. They are only always an email or call away. The whole team are great, but I would like to specifically mention Lauren Johnson. She is patient and always willing to provide helpful advice

Abid Β· 14 June 2024

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi AbidThank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased that as one of our landlords you have been happy with the service provided by our local lettings team. We place a lot of emphasis on maintaining effective communication with our clients on a consistent basis and I am pleased that this has been noted by you within your feedback. Many thanks for the business that you continue to provide to us which we will never take for granted.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Trustpilot

Cannot fault their customer care

Cannot fault their customer care, from start to finish a really professional and efficient service. Many thanks to Gillian Cooper, Christine Sorrell, Abby Johnson MARLA and Kirsty for their help and coordination in finalising a letting.

Gary Β· 29 June 2022

Agent replied Β· 27 October 2024

Hi GaryMany thanks for the positive comments contained in your recent review. I am pleased that you were happy with the service extended to you by our lettings team based in Dunmow. I know that everyone at our end will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings

5/5

Google

We have used Berefords in Shenfield twice recently to sell a rental home and this week our residential home. Jacob and all the staff there are experienced, friendly but above all honest it really feels like they were always working in our best interests to make a sale happen. We also found them to be very approachable and available.

Ray Β· 26 May 2024

Agent replied Β· 23 October 2024

Hi Ray, Many thanks for the 5 star review and kind comments for Jacob and the team at our Shenfield office. With many years of experience between them, you will have been in safe hands as the team are dedicated to providing the best possible customer care. They work proactively to generate interest for our sellers and once a sale is agreed, have the knowledge and expertise to ensure a transaction progresses to exchange as smoothly as possible. They will appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager

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