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★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotSwift and efficient maintenance process/personnel
I moved into a rental flat and encountered a few issues soon after. I contacted the maintenance team and Krystal Boyde-Maynard swiftly responded to my several maintenance requests. She was very polite, informative and kept me updated. She handled communication with the landlord and coordinated with the contractors to carry out the repairs. Legend. Kudos to her. Keep up the excellent customer service
Munyaradzi · 1 August 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Hi MunyaradziI appreciate you finding some time to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased that Krystal responded promptly to your maintenance based queries and maintained effective communication with you until resolved. Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotExploitative practices for tenants
Took over a month to return my tenancy deposit. The communication about it was really bad - they went completely silent after I checked out, I had to send lots of emails to chase and some of them were ignored. They couldn’t give me timings for when it would happen. I had to open a dispute with the deposit protection service just because there was no end in sight. There was no apology for the delay. This was very clearly business as usual for them.This wasn’t because there was a dispute about deductions. It was just radio silence. In the end they didn’t even want to make any deductions. It’s a shame to have to leave this review. During the tenancy I thought they were quite good. They were responsive and happy to deal with maintenance issues. They did try to inspect the property during a national lockdown, which I thought was a bad & unethical decision on their part, but they were at least happy to cancel it for our property on request.However, I think leaving a 1 star review just based on the deposit is completely justified. They need to understand is that keeping a large sum of peoples’ money for so much longer than the government’s mandated 10 days is completely unacceptable. They tried to blame the landlord’s lack of responsiveness. That is not a reasonable excuse. They are holding the money, and they are working on the landlord’s behalf. I feel extremely strongly that this sort of treatment of tenants needs to improve.
Peter · 28 October 2021
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotDealing with the lettings department.
Tammy · 6 May 2026
Agent replied · 6 June 2026
Hi Tammy,
Thank you for your recent feedback. I was pleased to read that Charlie and Lauren in our lettings department at Upminster were able to assist you efficiently during your recent dealings with them. We all very much appreciate the 5-star rating and wish you well in your new home.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRylie Kingsnorth
Rylie was very helpful through out the process, proactive and helpful with explaining what information was needed at what points.
DC · 25 April 2024
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi DCThanks for your positive feedback following your recent dealings with Rylie who works within our lettings department at Brentwood. I am pleased that she assisted you effectively throughout the process and clearly explained all involved. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHighly recommend - such friendly service
We were really happy with the overall service from Beresfords when looking for a flat to rent. The whole process from start to finish was quick, friendly and professional and we always had fast responses to any emails that we sent. In particular, Eleanor was brilliant throughout the process and always answered any questions we had. Would highly recommend both Eleanor and Beresfords as a whole.
Kathryn · 18 May 2023
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAlice was amazing the whole way…
Alice was amazing the whole way through! Made the experience zero stress and was always on hand if we needed to cover anything x
Samantha · 19 January 2024
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi Samantha,Thanks so much for your feedback. I was pleased to read that Alice delivered a consistently high level of service throughout your dealings with her and I know she will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotVery Fast and polite responses.
Miss · 29 April 2026
Agent replied · 6 June 2026
Hi Christina
Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star rating regarding our lettings team in Billericay. We look forward to working with you again in the future.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotVery good service and always a pleasure…
Very good service and always a pleasure dealing with their team (especially Donna & Stuart) Brilliant!!
Daniel · 23 June 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Hi DanielI am so pleased that you were impressed with the service that our staff provided to you recently and we all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleDaniel was absolutely fantastic to work with on the house sale. Very informative and always up to date with the latest position. Thank you Daniel for your hard work.
Elizabeth · 29 March 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotJack has been very helpful and kept us…
Jack has been very helpful and kept us updated throughout the process. Thank you 😊
Emma · 1 July 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Hi EmmaThank you for your recent review. I am pleased that Jack has proved helpful during your recent dealings with him and that he kept you fully updated throughout your application process.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilotamazing service from lauren she is so…
amazing service from lauren she is so helpful and offers advice when needed - thank you beresfords and lauren
Deborah · 29 December 2025
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi Deborah,
Thank you for posting your recent feedback. It is great that you have been happy with the service provided to you by Lauren and that she kept you fully informed throughout.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotBrilliant experience with Beresford’s
Brilliant experience with Beresford’s, Joe has been extremely helpful throughout the process… very helpful advice that has really helped in the decision making process! Thank you!
Scott · 16 November 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi Scott,So pleased to read your positive feedback. Glad that Joe was helpful throughout the process.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotScot flat.5
I recently rented a flat through beresfords .thanks to hannah / Holly and the team they made a very stressful job . Very easy .would recommend always .excellent team .
Scot · 5 August 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi ScotMany thanks for taking time out to post your feedback. I was pleased to read that Hannah and the rest of the lettings team at Brentwood assisted you effectively throughout the rental process, and it is great to know that you would not hesitate in recommending them to others.Steven Bond - Managing DirectorResidential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotBeresford you can trust!
After a bad experience house hunting and purchasing a house in Essex, Ben from Beresford restored our confidence and helped us from start to finish with our purchase. His ability to deal with our expectations and frustration is remarkable!! Guys, if you need help buying or selling a house in Essex then Beresfords is definitely the estate agency to choose! There is no other like Ben, he sees to it that his crew follow up on everything from start to finish! I can't close this review without saying a big thank you to Alison Horsley for all her help too.
Ken · 28 June 2021
★★★★★ 4/5
TrustpilotGenerally a good experience
Generally a good experience. We wanted to step away as much as we could from the rental property and on the whole this has been achieved although they could do more to deflect tenant’s requests for minor repairs (which could usually be undertaken by the tenants easily and at little or no cost).
Mr · 5 December 2024
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Hi DavidI am pleased that your experience of dealing with our local lettings team has been positive and that they have generally dealt with everything effectively on your behalf. I note your comments regarding tenants requests for minor repairs. We will always try to deal with minor requests ourselves directly with the tenants wherever possible, albeit in some instances we are left with no option but to seek landlord's approval, as ultimately it would be a landlord's money that we would be spending to rectify such matters. Nonetheless I am grateful for you providing us with your thoughts and we will be very mindful of this moving forward.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotTrust the rating or your experience?
Beresfords is not what they portray to be. (sweet at first, then the true colours are seen later)I've lived as a tenant on one of their properties for years, always keeping the place in the condition I received it in. However, they are EXTREMELY landlord-focused, to the point - "let's care a damn about our tenants, although they are the ones paying".In the peak of December winter, our gas heater (for heating and for hot water) stopped working., It took weeks to get an engineer from British Gas, but when they checked it out, they mentioned the landlord needs to service it, as its really old and does not function. Beresfords did nothing, we were left to use ice-cold water for several weeks. The property was poorly maintained (even our neighbours attest to this fact)On finally deciding to leave, (forced to leave) the landlord claimed our whole deposit - although we had the place cleaned up and the necessary fixes done (professionally at our expense (approx. £500+)Yet the landlord quoted bogus charges and tried to take all the deposit money - to which Beresfords was in full support off. (on challenging this, they agree to settle to close to nothing, as they knew they were trying their luck and wouldn't be able to justify this.IS THIS PARTIALITY WHAT ONE SHOULD EXPECT FROM AN AGENCY? I asked Melissa the lady we dealt with for a complaints contact, to which she hasn't yet replied. So much for customer service. Also like to point out a lady Lauren, her emails are so rude and condescending, I genuinely feel some of the staff need sensitivity training. (they talk to you like are an uneducated 10-year-old, who should obey whatever they say, to appease the landlord, even at unreasonable clauses.)The overall arrogance of the branch is appalling, I never want to be a customer of Beresfords ever again and will advise people to be extremely vigilant in dealing with them. They claim to be the best, so I'm not sure if the other reviews are even legitimate, but my experience speaks for itself and this is only to safeguard their next possible victim.
Neil · 3 June 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi NeilHaving read the extensive comments contained within your review, I wanted to reply personally having investigated the matter myself in more detail.Naturally, I am sorry that you felt that our staff were purely landlord focused whilst you were a tenant in one of the properties which we manage.Having reviewed the extensive filenotes I believe that our personnel have tried to assist you with any related issues that rose during your time at the property. Unfortunately, in certain cases particular situations were out of our direct control and we were dependent on other third parties to either make decisions on the next course of action, or contractors such as British Gas who we have no influence over whatsoever. At the end of your tenancy it was evident that there was damage incurred at the property which was deemed to be beyond normal wear and tear. The landlord concerned expected you to make some form of contribution towards the necessary repairs and Melissa played her part in negotiating between both parties to try and reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Therefore, to suggest that Beresfords acted inappropriately throughout your tenancy is, in my view, grossly unfair.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWe received excellent and professional…
We received excellent and professional service from Lauren McComish at Beresfords - we were always kept up to date with progress and kept fully informed throughout. Thank you for your help.
Mr · 6 June 2026
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotReally smooth tenancy renewal
Really smooth tenancy renewal. Highly recommend Lauren Mobsby at Beresfords.
N · 17 September 2024
Agent replied · 23 October 2024
I am really pleased that the renewal of your tenancy went without issue and that Lauren Mobsby was effective in assisting you with this. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 4/5
TrustpilotVery helpful
James has been very helpful in locating a property for me to rent all whist keeping me updated and informed every step of the way.
JM · 23 November 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Thanks for your recent feedback and I was pleased to read that James in our local lettings department has been very helpful in finding you a suitable property to rent and remained in touch with updates throughout the transaction. We all very much appreciate your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotShould have read reviews before engagement
I made an offer (£530k) for a place in Godwin Avenue RM3 which was accepted. Chris Clarke put me forward through their mortgage affordability test, which they set up with their advisor. After which, he told me that the property will not removed from the market yet because the vendor has been screwed before. Little did I know that was their ploy to screw me up. He informed me they would take it off the market when I give him my mortgage broker and solicitor contacts. When I did, he said I have to get the evaluation booked before taking the property of the market. When that happened, Beresfords refused to remove the property of the market. They ignored my messages and calls. The times I got through, some Hollie picked up and claimed Chris was return my call but never did. Beresfords were carrying out viewings on the property even after Connells setup a date to carry out valuation. A week after they accepted my offer and days after valuation was booked, I get a call from Chris informing me to make another offer of £545k (an increase of £15k) as another person has done so and they are trying to be 'loyal' to me. I was upset as Beresfords had wasted my time and money, at this point I had invested over £1k for valuation and solicitor fees. I wasn't willing to match that offer, as I felt it was ridiculous and Beresfords acted without integrity and were unethical in their dealings with me. I was gazumped. A few days later, I got a call from Connells stating that Beresfords cancelled the valuation because I pulled out of the purchase. That was the straw that broke the camels back, not only are they unethical but they misinformed the third parties related to the deal.
Okey · 13 May 2021
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotFantastic staff & customer experience
Alice, Paul Lynn & Ella were superstars
Tayo · 26 October 2024
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Hi TayoThanks for your feedback and I am pleased that our lettings team in Billericay exceeded your expectations.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHannah was super efficient
Hannah was super efficient, pleasant and I cannot fault her. Answered every question I had. Overall amazing experience. Hannah went above and beyond.
Ari · 22 December 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi AriMany thanks for your feedback and I’m pleased that you were impressed with the service provided to you, especially by Hannah. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director, Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
Trustpilotwater tap issue
Dealt with Vanessa Young on a water tap issue. Resolved the issue in 3 days. All the communications and updates were very professional and efficient. Thanks for the quick support on that
Abhijith · 24 April 2023
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi Abhijith,Many thanks for providing your feedback following your recent dealings with Vanessa. I am pleased that you found her approach prompt and professional. I know Vanessa will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotScott’s the man- helpful & professional.
Scott was professional & informative.He explained everything in layman’s terms which was extremely helpful.What his expectations were on my property were all fulfilled.He continues to be helpful & supportive and is always happy to oblige with any advice or questions I might have.
Louise · 31 January 2022
Agent replied · 10 June 2024
Hi Louise,I just wanted to reply personally and say thank you for posting your recent review. I am pleased that Scott was both professional and informative, explaining everything clearly. It is great that he has been able to be of assistance to you.Steven BondManaging Director
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