Every review we hold for the Colchester office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
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5/5
GoogleHaving used other letting agents in the past and being left disappointed, I used Google reviews this time and decided to try Abbotts Colchester.
Not only were they more reasonably priced than other agents, but their service was exceptional. Every part of the experience was so well handled right up to the point of the new tenant moving into my property. There were regular updates, help with issues I had relating to my exiting tenant and I really felt they wanted to find the best tenant for me - which they did! I have already recommended them to friends with rental properties and I will certainly be using them next time I need to re-let.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Lucy Β· 25 October 2021
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Many thanks for your outstanding 5* review and recommendation. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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1/5
TrustpilotAbbotts Mildenhall Lettings absolutelyβ¦
Abbotts Mildenhall Lettings absolutely dire, they stretch the truth, communication not even 1 star, we have been landlords over 20 years thought we would give the youbg new staff anotther chance, awful expereince. This write up does not refer to Zac on the sales side, he is very switched on.
Derfek Β· 4 September 2026
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5/5
GoogleChloe has been absolutely amazing with helping me and my partner rent our first property. I highly recommend using Abbotts for rental properties
Ellie Β· 1 June 2025
Agent replied Β· 22 October 2025
Many thanks for your outstanding recommendation, 5* review and your generous comments. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleI cannot thanks Jason and Michael enough for helping me with my sale and move. Without them I donβt know what I would have done! Iβm so glad I went with abbots, they had my back from start-finish. Thankyou again x
Natalie Β· 24 September 2024
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Thanks for the excellent 5* review Natalie! Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleI contacted Abbots about viewing a property and spoke with Nadia, who was really helpfull and supportive without being pushy or intrusive, offered all the services and advice we needed, and made looking for a new home less daunting.
Karen Β· 17 March 2026
Agent replied Β· 17 April 2026
Thank you for your kind words, we are thrilled to hear that Nadia was able to assist you in finding your new home without being pushy or intrusive. We strive to provide exceptional service and make the process of finding a property less daunting for our customers. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Feedback and Support Team.
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5/5
GoogleMichael Christodoulou paid as a visit to value our house π‘ as we have just made a few renovations and we wanted to know what impact these had on the value of the house.
We were pleased to know that the advise we received from Michael met our expectations.
Giuliana Β· 16 December 2025
Agent replied Β· 23 December 2025
Thank you for choosing us for your home valuation needs! We're thrilled to hear that Michael's expertise met your expectations and helped you accurately gauge the impact of your renovations. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Feedback and Support Team
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5/5
GoogleAmazing estate agents .. really helpful .. always responsive .. never had a problem .. Iv been with them the past 2 years and Iβm sad to leave them as moving to a bigger property with different agents .. but would highly recommend Abbottβs ..
little tip... ask to speak with RICK.. heβs the best employee there ! Really nice guy! Very professional easy to talk to and he dealt with everything I needed to be sorted with excellence! :)PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Dominique Β· 25 October 2020
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Thank you for your thoughtful 5* review! I will make sure your kind words are passed on to the local team. Best wishes, Scott @ Customer Relations.
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3/5
GoogleHave spent the last 8 days trying to reserve a new build plot that is being advertised with Abbotts. Everything we were asked to do was done either the same day or within 12 hours of being requested. We were financially qualified within 24 hours and ready to reserve. We chased and chased and chased to no avail. We didn't anticipate having to chase Abbotts for a week to reserve the requested plot only to then throw in the towel because a complete lack of faith in the new home site they are representing. We were continuously told the new home site hadn't got back to them, fair enough.... however the nail in the coffin was on the 08th day from initial enquiry when I had a call to say "Are you still interested because if not we have someone else who wants to reserve it"..... Hang on, haven't I been the one chasing you for reservation for over a week!? Then because I've been sent an email and not responded within 4 hours I'm being told to hurry up!
All I will say is if they do have someone wanting the plot they are more than welcome to it and wish them all the very best in reserving it, perhaps this time it will go through quicker than a week!! Reserved a plot today with another developer whereby the property was viewed and reserved within 4 hours as we expected it would have been with Abbotts.
I won't leave an unfair review and have therefore left 3 stars as Spencer was a nice chap, gave time to explain things when asked and seemed professional. Have knocked 2 stars off for the complete run around over the last week, lack of organisation including being sent a reservation form with one price only to then have to sign the same form with a higher price, and also the final phone call received advising someone else wanted the plot when we had been chasing a week to reserve and still were at the time of the call! Makes me wonder if they had a preferred application, perhaps from someone without a chain and wanted to push on with them instead, who knows!?
Rhys Β· 25 October 2020
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Hello Rhys, Thank you for taking the time to alert us to your concerns. If you have not already done so, please feel free to contact us and discuss your concerns further via review@countrywide.co.uk. Kind regards, Scott @ Customer Relations
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5/5
GoogleI can't recommend Abbotts Colchester enough! They are an incredibly professional and friendly team and I could not have purchased my home without the help of Spencer and Max. Spencer went above and beyond to ensure we could move into our first home before Christmas. He communicated with me every step of the way and that made me feel at ease.
If you're looking to purchase/sell your home, these guys have been incredible!
Thank you all again for everything you've done for me!
Islay Β· 25 October 2020
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Thanks -- for the wonderful 5* review and recommendation! It's great to see that the Abbotts team once again provided a professional, helpful and friendly service. Best wishes, Lucy.
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1/5
TrustpilotMoney loss and poor professionalism
My experience with Abbotts Rental Agency was incredibly frustrating and disappointing. Not only did they fail to return our advance rent payment in a timely manner after vacating the home, but they also didn't support us in claiming it back from the landlady, resulting in a loss of our money. Additionally, they neglected to back up the deposit properly and unjustly deducted exorbitant amounts, citing unnecessary expenses such as Β£710 for cleaning and double payment for tap replacement. This lack of transparency and fair treatment is unacceptable, highlighting Abbotts Rental Agency's disregard for their customers' rights and financial well-being.
Anaz Β· 3 April 2024
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5/5
GoogleSpencer and Luke worked wonders with the sale of my property, I had been on the market with another agent for several months with very little interest and was getting very disheartened with the whole property thing, Luke made me feel very valued when he came to see me and Spencer found me a buyer and kept me updated at every stage of the sale, I cannot thank both of them enough.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism, Value
Jo Β· 25 October 2021
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Many thanks for your excellent 5* review. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations
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5/5
GoogleAfter having a previous bad experience with an agency the idea of moving was stressful. However, Sheridan at Abbottβs, from the first phone call was reassuring, helpful and professional and made our move a lot more relaxing.
Both Sheridan and Rick were responsive throughout the process and we are so thankful for all their help. Sheridan is such an asset to Abbottβs and she really put us first, so thank you.PositiveResponsiveness, Quality, Professionalism, Value
Maisy Β· 25 October 2021
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Thank you for your amazing 5* review and kind words of our dedicated team. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleLetting Staff were very friendly - from walking into the office to viewing especially Chloe, really generous with time, and willing to go above and beyond to secure property. Would definitely recommend them!
Matthew Β· 5 November 2024
Agent replied Β· 12 November 2024
Thank you Matthew for taking the time to share your experience and for your wonderful 5* review and recommendation! Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleI can't recommend Abbotts Colchester enough! They are an incredibly professional and friendly team and I could not have purchased my home without the help of Spencer and Max. Spencer went above and beyond to ensure we could move into our first home before Christmas. He communicated with me every step of the way and that made me feel at ease.
If you're looking to purchase/sell your home, these guys have been incredible!
Thank you all again for everything you've done for me!
Islay Β· 13 December 2019
Agent replied Β· 11 December 2024
Thanks -- for the wonderful 5* review and recommendation! It's great to see that the Abbotts team once again provided a professional, helpful and friendly service. Best wishes, Lucy.
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1/5
TrustpilotThe Mildenhall branch I had rented myβ¦
The Mildenhall branch I had rented my property thru for years lost or mislaid a contract for a period that I had to pay the Council Tax of some Β£400 for when it should have been the tenant they were paid the management fee for the period in question but even after calls to them over the months they have not paid me back it is appalling DO NOT USE THEM
Clive Β· 5 February 2026
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5/5
GoogleChloe is fantastic, I was super nervous and anxious but she did a great job. Thank you π β¦
Thais Β· 22 April 2025
Agent replied Β· 8 May 2025
Thank you for your thoughtful 5* review Thais! I will make sure your kind words are passed on to the local team. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleWe found Mike to be exemplary in his professionalism, advice, preparation and understanding of not just the logistics but the emotional aspects of choosing to move house. A star for Mike!
Anthony Β· 3 April 2026
Agent replied Β· 17 April 2026
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear about your positive experience with Mike. Our team takes pride in providing top-notch service and making the moving process as stress-free as possible. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Feedback and Support Team
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5/5
GoogleI have been very nervous and stressed looking for a new place to call home. Dritan and Nathaniel, the lettings team, have been absolutely fantastic in reassuring me and helped me to acheive my goal and they have kept me updated throughout. I couldnt have asked for a better place to let with. Thank you both!
Amy Β· 1 August 2025
Agent replied Β· 22 October 2025
Thank you for sharing your positive experience with our lettings team, Dritan and Nathaniel. We understand finding a new home can be stressful, so we are thrilled to hear they were able to reassure you and keep you updated throughout the β¦ More
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5/5
GoogleJust used Anthony Pembroke Abbots Colchester to move into a rental property. Moving to a different city is normally a rough experience, but Anthony made it a quick and smooth experience by being a total professional. Highly recommend and would use again
Adam Β· 27 February 2024
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Many thanks for your fantastic 5* review and recommendation. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleCouldnβt recommend Abbots enough! The whole team is great at what they do ensuring you feel at ease throughout the whole process. Rhys Smith helped me find my perfect first home and made everything go through efficiently and effective I honestly canβt thank him enough highly recommend!!
Carla Β· 25 October 2023
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us this amazing 5* review and recommendation. Kind regards Lucy, Customer Relations.
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5/5
GoogleChloe was very attentive to my request and did all she could to get me my desired house. Thank you so much Chloe
Damilola Β· 21 December 2024
Agent replied Β· 28 December 2024
Many thanks Damilola for the fantastic recommendation and 5* review. I have passed your flattering comments onto Chloe and the Colchester branch. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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1/5
GoogleI leave on 218 Harwich road 3 year ,was very old house, i let this house with Abbotts Property from Colchester, Manager from theare check with me this hoise before i leave and say everythig is the same how was before and hi does t see any β¦
Ionel Β· 17 September 2025
Agent replied Β· 22 September 2025
Hello, I am sorry if you were not happy in your experience with us. If you wish to share any further comments about your experience, please do email me at EAComplaints@Connellsgroup.co.uk β¦ More
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GoogleVery poor I have left numerous messages no body will answer phone I sold my flat they are nearly 3 months ago for the estate agents saying phone me last week too say my solicitor has not got my paperwork but another solicitor has received it e mail proof an absolute joke
John Β· 24 July 2025
Agent replied Β· 22 September 2025
Thank you for making us aware of your experience, please do contact us via EAComplaints@Connellsgroup.co.ukshould you wish to discuss further. Kind regards, Lucy, Customer Feedback and Support Team.
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5/5
GoogleGeorgia and Anthony were incredibly helpful and made our move very easy. They were friendly, accommodating and were in constant contact to keep us up to date! Wouldnβt hesitate to recommend them to anyone!
Hollie Β· 27 May 2024
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Many thanks Hollie Greig for your fantastic 5* review and recommendation. Best wishes, Lucy, Customer Relations.
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