Bairstow Eves Clacton-On-Sea Sales reviews

★★★★★ 1/5

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DO NOT TRUST BAIRSTOW EVES, Property Rented Without a Valid Licence

I am writing this to warn other families. My family and I have experienced nothing but stress and chaos since renting a property through Bairstow in May 2026.After moving in, we discovered to our horror that the property was let without a valid property licence. When we raised this serious legal issue, the agency completely absolved themselves of responsibility, blaming the landlord. Under UK housing law, letting agents have a strict legal duty to verify and ensure proper licensing is in place before letting a property.The customer service at this branch is shockingly unprofessional. Particular staff members, Mehmet, Rejaul, and Exene, are completely evasive. They take weeks to respond to emails and refuse to answer the phone. On the rare occasion we do manage to speak to them over the phone, they make empty promises to send over details, only to go completely silent and ignore all subsequent emails.Avoid Bairstow at all costs if you value your peace of mind and legal safety. They take your money and completely abandon their legal obligations.

Mubeshir · 10 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I have been calling Cannock office for…

I have been calling Cannock office for weeks trying to get a viewing of a house but they do not answer. I have emailed and left voice messages to no avail, I guess I won’t get to view that house then?! I have heard they are going into liquidation which could be the reason, either way it is not a good service. Good luck to those selling their houses with them, you might want to review your contract and use elsewhere!

Bev · 4 September 2026

★★★★★ 2/5

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I have bought and sold house so I am no…

I have bought and sold house so I am no novice. The house I was selling this time was my mothers. Therefor we as a family were still grieving. Information was sparse, not clear and if we had all the information we should have had we would not have accepted the offer and kept the house on the market. I felt the company was not working for us. I have spoken with B Eves but got nowhere. I would not use them again, very disappointed

Sue · 16 July 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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My experience with this letting agency…

My experience with this letting agency was extremely disappointing. I paid a holding deposit for a property and expected clear communication throughout the referencing process. Unfortunately, I received very little communication and had to repeatedly contact the agency myself to find out what was happening. What I found particularly disappointing was that I was not contacted to be informed that my referencing had failed. I only found out after I personally managed to get through to them. My calls were not being answered, and I eventually had to call from a different number before someone answered. The manner in which the situation was handled also left me feeling that I was not treated with the level of professionalism or courtesy I would expect from a letting agency. I am now trying to resolve the issue regarding my holding deposit. I understand that referencing can sometimes be unsuccessful, but I believe applicants deserve clear communication, timely updates and respectful treatment throughout the process. Overall, I am very disappointed with my experience and would encourage anyone considering using this agency to make sure they fully understand the holding deposit terms and what happens if referencing is unsuccessful.

Bolajoko · 19 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Excellent Service from Rainham Team

We had a fantastic experience working with Hamza, Ted , Sean and the entire Rainham branch during the purchase of our flat. From the very beginning, They were professional, approachable, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. Buying a property can be stressful, but the Rainham team made the experience much easier by keeping us informed, responding promptly to our questions, and going above and beyond to assist whenever needed. Their patience, honesty, and attention to detail really stood out. We truly appreciate the support and guidance provided from the initial stages right through to completion. We would highly recommend Bairstow eves countrywide LTD to anyone looking for a reliable and professional estate agency / Mortgage advisor Thank you, Teddy, Hamza, Sean and Rainham team for all your help and for making our property purchase such a positive experience!

Francis · 12 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We just completed on the purchase of our bungalow and we couldn't be more pleased lizzie morris from the clacton branch was so helpful and could not do enough to help us and made the whole experience just perfect we could not be more happy 😊 …

Adam · 11 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Bairstow eves Billericay

Bairstow eves Billericay We have been through a difficult process in selling a property but the exemplary approach and professionalism of Matthew Davies and Tina Fernandez helped considerably in achieving sale completion. The team at Billericay is a credit to the company.

Customer · 23 May 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Really fast paced from viewing to picking up the keys for our new home. Such lovely staff & they were so helpful all the way through. Thanks so much Teri & Steven 👍🏻 …

Casey · 2 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Special thanks to Lizzie for her calm advice and support during our recent move to Clacton. Despite not actually being our “estate agents” she was happy to provide information and updates throughout the process. Answered any email queries promptly and reassurance offered on many occasions. My thanks also to Phoebe.

Judith · 7 May 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Just want to say thank you so much to Laura and all the team they have been nothing but helpful in getting me my new property finally a new year new start thank you again

Megan · 11 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Once I had found a potential home Phoebe Walkey was most helpful in arranging a viewing and keeping me informed throughout the process of organising a surveyor and helping with queries up until a completion within a most acceptable time frame.

Andrew · 2 August 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Nick was friendly and approachable and also offered a fast and professional service.

Steven · 11 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I have used Bairstow eves to manage my property

I have used Bairstow eves to manage my property for the last two years. However the deliverables that were set out when signing the agreement were not met, from increasing rent annually according to market rent, to making sure that licenses were in place throughout the two year let. I have both times went out and got the gas certification and then sent it over to them myself, this was a managed service and Ideally they should have provided this service if not a reminder at least. 3 months ago, I had asked for Bairstow eve to cancel my contract so I could manage the rental myself. After emails back and forth and now being ignored I am still being charged for an expensive service which I no longer want. I would not recommend the management service as it is pointless, collecting rent and their charges seems to be the only thing they are good at, which seems to be a centralised process rather than dependent on the branch it self.

H · 2 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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I recently Let a property with the clacton branch and the staff were so welcoming and accommodating and everything was done so fast! They were amazing with myself, my partner and my son in office and in the house. A special thank you to Jacqueline, Sarah and, Louis for helping us get our dream home and our forever home! And still checking in after to Make sure it’s gone smoothly! Thank you I’d recommend to anyone!

Jade · 9 November 2023

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thanks to Morgan. The process was easy and very clear. I recommend his service.

Anthonia · 4 October 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Very poor communication &…

Very poor communication & unprofessional experience. I would not recommend using the Cannock branch. Lack of dedicated service to sell a property when we are the paying customers, no faith in them doing anything they say, if you can get in touch with them the right person will never be there and they will be blame it on someone else. A very frustrating experience go elsewhere!!!!

Customer · 4 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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My experience with bairstow eves Clacton-On-Sea has been great from the start to completion today, lizzy and phoebe have been more than accommodating to us, finding the answers to all our questions and letting us view again and again every time we were in the area so we could plan for today, to say I'm happy is an understatement, I would highly recommend this branch.

Angela · 12 May 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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I have been looking for house on zoopla…

I have been looking for house on zoopla and came accross few properties which belongs to bairstoweves,intially they were saying viewing are unavailable then later on they don’t even answer phone and when they answered they were showing properties only which they want to show and not one we want or shown available.One of the most vulnerable experience staff don’t care they don’t come back to you i would never want property from them

Afrin · 1 July 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Amazing top quality estate agents. Me and my family wanted to move from ex county to Clacton and bairstow eve made that experience so easy and stress free. Sarah and Kara have gone above and beyond to get us the home we wanted and all our needs were quickly attended to. Anyone making want to move buy rent anything regarding property bairstow eve should definitely be your 1st choice 5 star for me

Tia · 11 October 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Exceptional service

Italia is an exceptionally knowledgeable and diligent estate agent. She presents properties with remarkable insight, encouraging thorough inspections. Her handling of customer queries is both comprehensive and reassuring. Combined with her inherently engaging and pleasant personality, she makes the entire process both enlightening and pleasant. She is, without doubt, a standout professional.

Custos · 27 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Steve was amazing in showing me round a property, he was very professional and made me comfortable. I would have no problem dealing with him again!

Emma · 17 September 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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great service

Nicola was exceptionally reliable and attentive. Despite receiving several setbacks, our sale eventually went through very smoothly. i would be very happy to use their office again. very happy with the service! thanks!

Michael · 12 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Worst interaction and customer care I…

Worst interaction and customer care I have ever experienced. I am a new landlord and decided to rent my property out. After a week or so I was told a couple and 1 family member had offered on my property. I was told they were 2 professionals tenants and the third tenant wouldn’t be referenced as she was pregnant and not working. I wanted professional tenants only but the estate agents were well aware I was pregnant myself and I feel they have made up a story based on my circumstances to play on my emotions and heart strings! I accepted the tenants based on the information I was presented. I later found out by the tenants themselves that they had no children and had never been pregnant, this was completely made up. The story I was told was completely fabricated by the estate agent Karun and Harry, they took advantage of me. A few months after the tenants had moved into the property I discovered from my neighbour that 6 people were living in the property and not the initial 3 that I was told. I spent over 20k refurbing my property and it’s very disheartening to know that the people that are renting it out are not the only persons living in it. I booked in an inspection with the tenants directly and I was shocked to see several mattresses in the living room and next to the beds in both bedrooms! There was also a piece of paper sellotaped to my recently new and painted bathroom door which read, rules of the bathroom. It was clear more than 3 persons were living at the property. My neighbours have provided my with cctv from their ring door bell and I’m shocked. The estate agents manage my property however the tenants text and call me when issuesarise sooo what exactly is the management fee that I’m paying for? I have made many complaints about Karun and Harry to the owners of the estate agents, countrywide however these complaints have landed on deaf ears! I have made a complaint about the above because it has and is causing me so much stress… Countrywide who own Bairstow Eves have responded to my complaint saying that the references was a misunderstanding on the estate agents part and apologising… No resolution offered! It wasn’t a misunderstanding, I questioned the referencing multiple times and each time I was assured. The referencing process is very strict with any estate agent so simply saying it was a misunderstanding is a lie! With regards to the extra persons living in my property, Bairstow Eves have said this wasn’t the case at the start of the tenancy. Despite them managing my property, they haven’t offered a resolution or told me what they are going to do to make things right! I have emailed them today informing them the tenants are in breach of their contact and the estate agents are not acting within my best interest! The customer service is awful at this estate agents and they continuously lie anyway they can to agree a deal! They do not take accountability for their mistakes and also have an excuse. There owners countrywide have not been helpful either. I’m currently obtaining legal advice and progressing this!! If you’re looking for an honest estate agent, I would urge you to read my review first!

Jonathan · 20 November 2024

★★★★★ 1/5

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They do a bare minimum so we ended up without a flat

I would give 0 stars if i could. We dealt with Stratford agency. Let me explain the situation. We found a flat to buy and unfortunately, the agency that published it was Bairstow eves.The first bad sign was that we waited for a man who should've shown us a property for 15 minutes (his name is Vasco Correia, just so you know the heroes by names) and after 3 calls to their call centre we were told to try to call the apartment number as he's already there. We've called a few times - failed. We managed to enter the building and get to the flat after a while. When Vasco opened the door we complained about the situation and that we'd been waiting for 20+ minutes to which he replied "so what? are you going to see the flat or not?". We were pissed with the attitude and the situation but had a look on a flat. We liked the flat so much and decided to make an offer (hadn't trusted our guts, unfortunately).The process took 6 months, each time we had to call them ourselves because otherwise, we didn't receive any updates from them and the seller. Our sales progression was Ellie Lynch (well, I would call her sales REgression). Every time she and her colleagues told us that they were doing their best but if it was true we wouldn't ended up being homeless. We've been telling her that our tenancy contract will end at the end of October since August and she didn't tell us that we should prolong it as the seller is looking for a new home herself and won't move out until she buys it. So we trusted them and ended up without a flat with all our stuff.I hate the day we've decided to proceed with this agency and the flat they listed. Hope everyone who's uncertain to work or not to work with Bairstow eves will choose not to work but to save their mental health and their money.

VM · 5 November 2024