5/5
TrustpilotExcellent service thank you
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Hi Gill Thank you for your kind words and 5-star rating which are much appreciated. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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Beresfords New Homes & Lands Feed reviews in Chelmsford
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779 reviews across 2 platforms
10 Springfield Lyons Approach, Springfield, springfield, CM2 5LB, Chelmsford, CM2 5LB
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Beresfords's office in Chelmsford, at 10 Springfield Lyons Approach, is rated 4.7 out of 5 across 779 reviews on two platforms, including 20 Google reviews rated 4.8.
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Trustpilot5/5
TrustpilotGreat customer service
They have been very informative, keeping me up to date with the process and responding very quickly. Everyone has been very friendly, especially Thomas who has been my main point of contact.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi RebekahWe appreciate you taking time out to provide your feedback following your recent dealings with our lettings team in Chelmsford. I was pleased to read that they have remained in contact with you throughout the tenancy application process and have been prompt in responding to any queries. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotKaren runs a tight ship
Really easy to deal with... always great to have Karen at the helm - we know she runs a tight ship! Lauren is conscientious and easy to deal with and early impressions of Charlie and Dan (?) were also good. Great team. Thank you
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Rayna,Many thanks for taking the time to leave such a positive review. It is pleasing to read that you have been impressed with the service provided to you by our lettings team in Upminster. I know that Karen and the rest of her team will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotDavid was brilliant from start to end!
David was brilliant from start to end. Extremely responsive, kept me informed, proactive and gave me advice and helpful suggestions. I would definitely recommend him and use his service again for my future property needs. Thank you so much !
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi IreneMany thanks for providing us with your feedback. I am pleased that you were impressed with the service extended to you by David throughout the transaction. I know that he will be very grateful for your kind words. We all very much appreciate the 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
1/5
TrustpilotBerefords a truly shameless company.
Berefords a truly shameless company.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. PLEASE SEE THE COMMENTS OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR. This further proves how they treat tenants.I have proof that we went above and beyond to replace every damage even though they clearly over stated it. Beresfords / landord tried to cheat us and qouted us over a £1000 pounds, when we said we will take it to court, as we have evidence and bills etc... they settled for £300 (this being after we professionally cleaned the house and replaced carpets!)When they realised they would lose they chose to comprise and save face. (still extracting as much money as they could)The managing director saying I'm being grossly unfair is nothing short of a JOKE. (note he took over a month to reply)
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi NeilYou will be aware that your dealings with Beresfords actually took place nearly 12 months ago and at the time you posted your feedback on the 3rd June 2023, to which we responded at the time. As we have had no dealings with you whatsoever since then, I am afraid there is nothing further to add to the response that we left at the time. Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotKris and Tom have been great helping us…
Kris and Tom have been great helping us with information for the next steps. We weren't sure about a few things so we popped in and Kris was super helpful with the whole process! Very friendly and knowledgeable
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Nathaniel,I just wanted to thank you for posting your feedback having dealt recently with our lettings team in Chelmsford. I am pleased that they were able to assist you with your queries and that their industry knowledge played its part in providing you with accurate advice.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotNatasha was amazing with me
Natasha was amazing with me, very welcoming, friendly and really catered to my needs. Would highly recommend.
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Hi StuartThank you for taking time out to post your recent review. It was great to read that you have found Natasha to be friendly and helpful during your dealings with her. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words and we all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotEfficient and helpful
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Amanda Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star rating which are very much appreciated. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
3/5
TrustpilotMixed Experience
Our Lettings Consultant, Eleanor, initially demonstrated great accommodation. When the first apartment didn't meet our needs, she promptly arranged another viewing within hours and patiently addressed all our questions. Unfortunately Beresfords made an oversight in the contract's start date which coincided with a holiday, which luckily we caught in time. As they were closed on the holiday and were not available to hand over our keys, we had to advance our move in by a day despite our prior nonrefundable payment for the Airbnb we were staying in. Although inconvenient, we accepted this graciously. However, when we requested a slight adjustment to accommodate a furniture delivery by advancing the start date by another day, it was denied, revealing a notable inflexibility in their approach.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Achini,Thank you for your updated review. Firstly, I am sorry that the original date set for you to move in was in fact a Bank Holiday, but it's great that you were able to be flexible in moving the date forward very slightly. I am sorry that you were then unable to move the date again to accommodate a furniture delivery, but ultimately we have to take instructions from our landlords and do not, as agents, have any legal right to move dates ourselves. Please rest assured that we will always try to be as flexible as we can to assist both landlords and tenants, but in certain cases such as this we were ultimately not in control of such decisions.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotProfessional experience all round.
Being a tenant with Beresford's has been be great. Everything from the original process to the upkeep of the property. Speaking to Jessica Reed has been one of the best customer experiences I've had. Everything has been dealt with promptly and professionally and the communication has been second to none. Highly recommend Beresford's to anyone.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi ScottThanks so much for taking the time to post your recent review. I was pleased to read that your experience of dealing with Beresfords as a tenant has been a positive one and that our staff, especially Jessica, have always dealt with your queries in a prompt and professional manner. It is great that you would recommend Beresfords to others and we are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotAbby has been so helpful in finding us…
Abby has been so helpful in finding us the perfect flat to rent! As we are both busy and commute to London every day we needed something close to the station that wasn't ridiculously expensive and voila Abby gave us some great options and we found something within a few weeks! Thank you so much Abby!
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi SabrinaI was pleased to read your comments regarding Abby. She is a real star and always goes out of her way to assist both landlords and tenants wherever required. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotReally grateful to Joe and the team at…
Really grateful to Joe and the team at Beresfords.Friendly,professional and efficient .Joe was super helpful ,I am impressed by his professional expertise.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Xiaoyan,I am so pleased that you found the approach of our lettings team friendly, professional and efficient. We are all very grateful for the 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotThe Customer service was amazing
The Customer service was amazing, especially Charlie, he was really helpful, I am 100 percent satisfied with Beresfords.Ella did a great job as well.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi IziThanks so much for taking time out to provide us with your feedback. I am so pleased that our local lettings team impressed you with their levels of customer service, especially from both Charlie and Ella. We all very much appreciate your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotProfessional, reliable and makes moving as stress free as possible.
Having dealt with another very amateur, unprofessional estate agent in the area (Bairstow) which caused no end of stress, frustration and always had to chase due to their complete ineptitude, I can categorically confirm that Beresfords are consummate professionals: reliable, in regular communication to keep you abreast of developments, friendly and they go above and beyond for you. Such a relief! Thank you. Have already recommended to someone already.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Angharad,Thank you so much for taking time out to provide us with your feedback. Although I am sorry that you experienced problems with another agent, it's great that our own lettings department proved that not all agents are the same. We are all very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating and the fact that you have already recommended us to others.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotFantastic all round service from Tom & the team
It's a pleasure dealing with Tom and the team at Beresfords. Everything is always organised, everyone is always happy and says hello and the team are always wanting to help if help is needed. Couldn't recommend them highly enough. Keep up the good work!
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi JoeThanks so much for taking time out to provide your feedback. I was pleased to read that all our staff have met your expectations and its great that you would not hesitate in recommending us to others.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotDealing with Cameron
We dealt with Cameron who was promp, helpful and efficient. He offeres just the right amount of information and followed up on our questions whilst constantly giving us feedback
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
HI GeoffI just wanted to reply to your review personally to thank you for your kind words. I am pleased that Cameron was efficient when dealing with your queries and kept in touch throughout the application process.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotCharlie was very helpful and kind when…
Charlie was very helpful and kind when helping me look for a property. Would 100% recommend to anyone looking to rent a property.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
I am pleased that Charlie assisted you in an effective way whilst you were looking for a property to rent and it's great that you would not hesitate in recommending him to others. I know he will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotBeresfords letting Agent is one of the best
One of the staff William is more professional and very good at what he does.
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Hi DoreenThanks for your positive feedback regarding William and we all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotLauren Taylor; Exceptional!
Lauren Taylor has been very helping and understanding throughout the whole experience regarding timely replies over email, always calling back if required and sending over any information as per any queries I had.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Harry,I just wanted to respond personally since you uploaded your feedback, having dealt recently with Lauren who works in our lettings department at Brentwood. I am glad she has managed to assist you effectively throughout your dealings with us and I know she will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotExcellent Service
Excellent service with special thanks to Kris Murrells and Abby Johnson for all their help and support.
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Thank you for your feedback and I am pleased that our lettings department in Chelmsford met your expectations during your recent dealings with them. I know that in particular Kris and Abby will be grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotGreat tenacity by Jessica Reed in…
Great tenacity by Jessica Reed in chasing British Gas to fix a boiler issue that had left my tenant without heating and water. My review for British Gas will be zero stars as without Jessica’s persistence I believe I would have an angry tenant by now and still no resolution. Thank you Jessica.
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi KeithI really appreciate you taking the time out to post your recent comments following your dealings with us. I am pleased that Jess proactively managed to resolve the issues with the boiler at your investment property and we are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
TrustpilotTaylor she was lovely person and very…
Taylor she was lovely person and very helpful asked questions about the property great job
Agent replied · 23 May 2026
Hi Anum Thank you for posting your recent feedback. I know that Taylor in our lettings department at Upminster will be extremely grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
1/5
TrustpilotFind a better estate agent!
We recently had the misfortune to market our property through Beresfords Shenfield office which led to one of the most stressful six months of our lives. Although the initial offer was received in a quick timeframe progress then slowed. We required a quick sale as we had a very specific property to purchase, however once we had accepted the initial offer we then felt that Beresfords were acting more for our buyer than for ourselves… We were advised the lower chain was shorter than it was in reality. The mortgage advisor that acted through Beresfords for our buyer was lax at best resulting in many delays and indeed as an exchange date was set, allowed our buyer to renegotiate their mortgage which added to the delay and almost caused the chain to collapse and us to lose the property we were purchasing. We were very lucky that the agent we were buying from was incredibly proactive and was able to communicate with the other agents lower in the chain. It was telling that we heard from the agent we were buying from nearly every day whereas we had to chase Beresfords for even the most mundane matter. Both Daniel, our agent, and Jacob, the branch manager, couldn't see the issues their incompetence had caused which is possibly the worse thing. The only time they seem to want to talk to us was when we threatened not to pay them due to the shocking service. If you value your sanity please find another agent!
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Gareth,Having read your recent review, I am naturally concerned and disappointed with the comments made within. Following a detailed review of the relevant file, our internal notes appear to outline a different view to your own in terms of how events unfolded throughout this transaction . These notes are recorded in real time as matters progress and cannot be amended thereafter. Time is of the essence when progressing any sale and the local office have followed up regularly throughout this transaction. Whilst it may have taken some time from sale agreed to exchange, it will depend upon how many parties are involved in the chain (we made your Mother aware of this from the outset) and any legal issues which may arise during the process. We can only be guided by information passed on to us by third parties and sometimes this can change, dependent upon circumstances. Please bear in mind also, mortgage rates have reduced recently, thus resulting in the new mortgage application for your buyer. Whilst this may have held up proceedings by a short period of time, it did not result in the long delay in which you refer to.In my opinion, based on the evidence on file, I feel we have acted in your best interests throughout this sale. However, we recognise you feel let down and have made recompense as a gesture of goodwill. Please feel free to contact me on a.horsley@beresfords.co.uk should you wish to discuss this matter further.Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
5/5
TrustpilotGood communication throughout the whole…
Good communication throughout the whole process. Charlie was very helpful and answered all questions we had.
Agent replied · 24 December 2024
Hi TaylaThank you for finding the time to provide us with your feedback following your recent dealings with Charlie. I am pleased that he answered all your queries and maintained regular contact with you throughout.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
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