Connells Chelmsford reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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I feel completely let down by Connells…

I feel completely let down by Connells Mortgage Services. I was sold a “mortgage advisor for life” service and trusted that this meant I would have ongoing professional support whenever I needed it. Unfortunately, as soon as the payment was taken, all contact stopped. Since 2024 I have sent numerous emails and made many phone calls trying to reach my assigned advisor and have been completely ignored. The situation became serious when I received a letter from my bank informing me that my fixed rate was ending. I contacted the advisor immediately for help to secure a new deal, but once again I was ignored. As a result, my mortgage payments increased to almost three times what I had been paying, something that could have been avoided if the advisor had done the job I paid for. We are now in 2026 and I still have not received the service that was promised. After raising a formal complaint, customer service told me their investigation found “no fault on their side.” I find this unbelievable given two years of silence, zero advice, and the significant financial loss I have suffered because no one responded when my fixed rate ended. This feels like a clear case of mis-selling. The service was presented as long-term, reliable support, yet once they had my money I was left completely on my own at a critical time. I would strongly warn others to think very carefully before paying for any ongoing service with Connells, as my experience shows there is no guarantee you will receive what is promised. Extremely disappointed with the lack of professionalism and accountability.

Miss · 1 February 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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Like all estate agents

Like all estate agents, they are vague and not capable of providing buyers with the required information. Basically estate agents book in a handful of viewings, act as a path through to portals like Rightmove and that’s it. The house sells itself, not the agent. They just collect commission for hardly any work.

Mr · 20 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Very disappointing experience with…

Very disappointing experience with Connells. The staff were unprofessional and completely unhelpful whenever problems came up. Instead of trying to resolve issues, they avoided contact and ignored messages for weeks. I had to fight for over 10 weeks just to get my deposit back, which caused unnecessary stress and frustration. Communication was terrible throughout the whole process. I would not recommend this agency to anyone.

Diana · 26 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Recent valuation

I recently had a valuation carried out by Steve Mather, from previous experience I wasent full of confidence with Connells however Steve did a superb job , he hit the nail on the head with the valuation and the rent figures and it was exactly what was put forward, I wish more surveyors where like Steve. I hope he gets this feedback and I hope I get him again on future projects. 10/10

Frazer · 19 March 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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This is the worse most unprofessional…

This is the worse most unprofessional low class company I’ve had the misfortune to deal with in 50 years. They will do absolutely anything to wriggle and negate any responsibility when things go wrong, which they will I assure you.. do yourself a favour and steer well clear . They don’t deserve one star, the higher up the chain you go the more incompetent it gets. Awful, terrible service. I spoke to the police about the incident and the Seargent said “ oh they’re terrible , we’ve had problems.”

Christopher · 13 January 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Dean was very helpful throughout the process and very quick to respond to my queries. Thank you so much!

Justine · 1 July 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Although I didn't purchase through Connells Chelmsford i dealt with their mortgage adviser Shellie-May. Literally the best experience I could have wished for. As a first time buyer purchasing by myself i struggled to understand a lot of things but nothing was too much for Shellie-May. Sharp and quick to respond, extremely friendly and was quite honestly my saving grace through out this experience. Helped me with issues that were even outside of her job roll! If it wasn't for her I would have hated the experience so thank you so much Shellie-May! Will never deal with anyone else! xx

Jasmine · 24 October 2020

★★★★★ 5/5

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Nicola and Mihai were both very helpful…

Nicola and Mihai were both very helpful and supportive during the process of renting a flat. They were able to coordinate matters from start to finish, and I would recommend both of them.

ANTHONY · 15 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Awful customer service

Awful customer service! During my remortgage they never answered phonecalls nor responded to emails and they promised they'd pass the message onto the mortgage advisor time & time again, but nothing ever happened. After complaining about my mortgage advisor Ralph Wilkinson things only improved slightly as he still continued to ignore all my phonecalls but would just send a vague email in response. This was an incredibly stressful experience and I would say definitely avoid!

Andrew · 2 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Bed bug infestation untreated.

Bed bug infestation untreated. I moved 3 months ago and from day 1 I reported we have a bed bug infestation and they have dodged responsibility for the last 3 months. They pass the emails from one side to the other and blame the tenants for their behavior. The place was furnished, but the fridge was broken, the washing machine is still broken after 3 months, the hob was broken and the place was overall in unlivable condition, despite the checklist report saying everything was fine. We trusted the report, but the reality was different and was reported from day 1 and they just ignore everything.

Luisa · 11 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you to all the staff at connells chelmsford for helping us getting our first property. They have been helpful from start Finnish. Also a big thank you to Chris finding the best deal we can find with our mortgage and making it a easy process all the best Ciaran & Sabrina

Ciaran · 28 November 2023

★★★★★ 1/5

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I would not recommend this company to…

I would not recommend this company to anyone. They took my deposit after assuring me I would get the apartment, fully knowing my situation. Once they had my money, the communication became almost impossible you can’t reach them after 12pm, and they completely stopped responding to messages and calls. In the end, they refused to give me the apartment and refused to refund my deposit. This has been extremely unprofessional and stressful, and no customer should be treated this way.

Kola · 3 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Poor they do not contact you

Poor they do not contact you. I wouldn't recommend them. I have asked 5 times what date doe's my contract end still no reply. The staff can be rude when you call for information. Do not sign the content. Please do not ues.

MRS · 12 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I loved the property on their site

I loved the property on their site, I asked for viewings on 31 ist of January, I was asked to view the property on a Saturday 05 of February, the key lock wasn't working I was asked to go back and view on 12th of February, after viewing we were told that we would get a phone call with landlords approval or not, then I got a phone call from the Connels, asking me how much I was gonna give to them i told the the price, and if it was long therm wich I agreed.No phone call from the Landlords approval or denial, I called the Connels twice on 12th and 13th of February,her colleagues told me: the first time the lady how show us flat was busy, the second time she was out, on 14th of February I checked the site and the Status was "let agreed "; later i was told that the flat was given to someone else. No common sense from the Connels to tell us the good or bad news before their changed the flat status on Google and let's find out this way.No common sense from the ConnelsI was wondering let agreed by whom?

Leliana · 14 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Disappointing Experience with Connells Estate Agency

Unfortunately there is no option to leave no stars. Our experience with Connells Estate Agency has been disappointing and frustrating. Despite choosing to seel our house with them due to their familiarity, we encountered poor communication and unprofessionalism throughout the process. From inaccurate advice provided by their mortgage advisor which led to delays and unnecessary stress and wasting money on our part, to feeling pressured to accept offers from investors, it became clear that our interests as clients were not prioritised. Despite assurances, the agency failed to address our concerns effectively, leaving us with a lack of confidence in their reliability and credibility. Overall, if you want to have a stress free, professional sale DO NOT choose Connells to present your home to the market!

Holiday · 8 February 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Mortgage Advice Service, Extremely Disappointedg this review out of sheer…

I am writing this review out of sheer frustration with the service I received from Connells during my recent remortgage process. This was my first ever remortgage, and from the very first call I made it clear to the advisor that I had no prior experience and needed clear guidance, step by step. He assured me he would explain everything properly but unfortunately, that never happened. Instead of focusing on the mortgage details, the advisor spent over 1 hour and 30 minutes (Including 1 hours for remortgage) trying to sell me additional products like life insurance, will-writing services, and other add-ons that I never asked for. When I repeatedly asked whether there were any hidden fees, legal fees, or other costs I should be aware of, he kept insisting that the new lender would provide a £500 cashback that would go directly to the conveyancer. I trusted his explanation. This week, reality hit me: My conveyancer sent me a bill of £898, which I was never warned about. When I called Connells, the advisor could not give a clear answer, and later I was simply told that I must pay the amount upfront and that the £500 cashback may cover part of it when it eventually arrives. On top of that, my conveyancer informed me that I must still pay my old lender £1,044 on 1st December (my usual direct debit), which will be refunded later as an overpayment. And to add more pressure, there is an additional £900 payable to the new lender. So within the same week, I am expected to pay around £2,842 , something I was never prepared for because Connells failed to explain the financial commitments properly. Not everyone has money sitting around, and this situation has pushed me to a point where I fear missing direct debits, damaging my credit score, or having to borrow money from friends (which I hate doing). None of this is my fault, it is the result of poor, unclear, and incomplete information given by the advisor. Connells calls these individuals “Mortgage Advisors”, yet when you ask for advice they say, “we cannot advise you.” So what exactly are customers paying for? I work full-time and do not have the luxury of running after different parties to correct avoidable mistakes. I trusted Connells to handle this professionally, but instead, I ended up with stress, unexpected costs, and a total lack of transparency. My suggestion to Connell that to train your advisors to focus on mortgages, not upselling irrelevant products. Be transparent about costs. And respect the financial realities of customers. This experience has been extremely disappointing, and I do not feel that I received the service I paid for.

Saeed · 24 November 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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They have been holding my deposit since…

They have been holding my deposit since March with no reason at all. We spoke to the landlord personally and agreed an amount which we sent an email detailing and still they don’t want to process our deposit. The one star is for Naomi and Ben from the hitchin office everybody else is useless

Hope · 17 June 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Rude and do not communicate dont…

Rude and do not communicate dont update you and do not reply to messages .. waste if time and a just unreliable very unprofessional especially a guy named luke Rolt and chante Stott avoid these 2 at all costs

JIMMY · 24 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Connells Dorchester

Connells Dorchester, Dorset - The service we received from Connells was brilliant. A big shout out to Lily who certainly went above and beyond what she needed to do. We had a particularly difficult flat sale for a number of reasons, none of them to do with Connells and they were with us every step of the way making sure things went as smoothly as possible. Lily and her team in Dorchester are a credit to Connells. Thank you.

D · 11 January 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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Mortgage advisor

I went to get a mortgage in principle. After discussing and giving all my intimation, I didn’t hear anything from the company. I kept sending emails, and phone calls to the office multiple times. Every time I was told that someone would get back to me but nobody never got back. Incredible how such a company can even exist with such employees.

Anyone · 6 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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We cancelled our contract with connells several weeks back because we had decided to no longer sell. I took the for sale board down and left it on the floor for it to be taken away. I have come home this afternoon to find the board has been reinstated and changed to sold. It has NOT been sold by connells. This seems like they want people to believe that they have sold a property when they haven’t.

Alison · 22 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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They will promise the earth and not deliver

I signed up with Connells expecting proactive support, marketing expertise, and clear communication. I was sold the dream at the valuation. Instead, I faced several issues: • Promised interest from potential buyers already on their books didn’t materialise. • I had to correct mistakes in the marketing materials myself TWICE, including reviewing and proofreading the photos and copy which had many errors and spelling mistakes. • After 14 days, there were still no viewings and minimal communication from the team, with me having to constantly chase. I exercised my 14-day cooling-off period due to these issues. I hope the agency can improve their communication and professionalism for future clients.

Sophie · 29 October 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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Ghosting I believe has happened rental connells blaby office Leicestershire …

Ghosting I believe has happened rental property agent never replied back to me for ages then say not accepting my application affordability was there, taken all my time to gather all they needed and if this was a problem could have ask for a guarantor i have asked for all my documents to be removed and be deleted in my opinion appalling please be aware .

Michael · 26 February 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Dealing with Connells has been an…

Dealing with Connells has been an absolute nightmare. They are painfully slow to respond, regularly ignored my emails, and never pushed the buyers for updates. It felt like we were doing all the chasing while they just sat back. To make matters worse, they lock you into a 26-week contract, which means you’re stuck with their poor service for half a year. The communication we did get was sloppy and unprofessional, emails were badly written and gave us no confidence that anything was being handled properly. The person we dealt with, was unhelpful and seemed completely uninterested in getting our sale over the line. Selling a house is stressful enough, but Connells made it ten times worse. I will never use them again and would strongly warn others to think twice before signing their long contract.

J · 22 October 2025