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★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHelpful and professional
The team are quick to respond to emails. They also follow up on issues that have been raised at my property. The team are professional and helpful. Very happy with their services.
Karen · 18 December 2025
Agent replied · 25 December 2025
Hi Karen
Thank you so much for posting your recent feedback. I was pleased to read that you have been happy with the service you have received from our lettings team. I know they will all be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.
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.
Achini · 25 March 2024
Agent replied · 19 June 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
TrustpilotEfficient and helpful
Amanda · 1 August 2026
Agent replied · 19 June 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
★★★★★ 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.
Scott · 22 April 2022
Agent replied · 19 June 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!
Sabrina · 1 March 2022
Agent replied · 19 June 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
GoogleI would like to thank Dominique for great work in getting our property let so efficiently. She was very professional and followed through on the things she said she would do. I would wholeheartedly recommend her and her Company moving forward.
Paul · 27 August 2023
Agent replied · 26 August 2024
Hi Paul,
I appreciate you taking time out to post your feedback following your recent dealings with our lettings team at Colchester. I'm so pleased that you found their approach professional and that Dominique secured suitable tenants for you very quickly. It's great that you would recommend us to others and we are very grateful for your 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotHer communication skill is perfect
Her communication skill is perfect, she responded promptly to my emails and addressed my concerns.
Olu · 5 May 2026
Agent replied · 19 June 2024
Hi Olu
Thank you so much for your review. We very much appreciate your kind words and 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing 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.
Xiaoyan · 17 September 2024
Agent replied · 28 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
GoogleBeresfords, and particularly Cameron, were excellent from start to finish. The properties they suggested were appropriate and I felt like we were treated as individuals rather than one of a number of people who fit into a particular category. If we look to move again in the future we will definitely use Beresfords on the basis of this experience.
Philip · 27 August 2021
Agent replied · 26 August 2024
Hi Philip,
Many thanks for the 5 star award and positive comments for the team at our Colchester office, and in particular Cameron. The team are dedicated to providing the best possible customer service, focusing on requirements based upon individual circumstances. They will really appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
★★★★★ 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.
Izi · 14 August 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 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
GoogleDealt with Alex from start to finish, he was super attentive and really cared about getting the sale through for me. Beresfords kept regular correspondence to keep me in the loop and was able to answer or find out the answers I needed, in short I don't know where I would be without Alex and his team. Top bloke and top firm.PositiveResponsiveness, Professionalism
Sam · 27 August 2020
Agent replied · 26 August 2024
Hi Sam
Thank you very much for the 5 star award for Alex and our Colchester office. The team works really hard to try and make what is often a stressful process as trouble free as possible so I am pleased you were happy with the service provided. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
★★★★★ 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.
Angharad · 26 September 2024
Agent replied · 28 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!
Joe · 17 May 2023
Agent replied · 19 June 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
Geoff · 2 May 2024
Agent replied · 19 June 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
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleYou would think for a 1st time buyer that it would be the most exciting time for me, but been the worst experience I've had. So today i completed on my house and my Keys are still with the Vendor.
Last week i called them to see if the vendor can send keys to my solicitor got told he would do it at 2pm i asked the estate agents if they could drop the keys to me due to me having a stroke and no transport got told they would call me back and when they call to congratulate me that's when i find out where my keys are and now got to wait for the vendor to finish work and take them to my solicitor COMPLETE JOKE!!!
Just to now add to all this i just thought id go round to my property at 12pm to find the vendor still in the property and all money got transferred over at 10am ive just had to get onto my solicitor onto them as that property is Mine.
Stacey · 28 February 2024
Agent replied · 26 August 2024
Hi Stacey,
I am sorry to hear about your recent health concerns and do hope you are on the road to recovery. I am naturally concerned and disappointed with the comments made within your review and have therefore carried out a detailed appraisal of your file. I have also spoken to the individuals concerned to understand how events unfolded throughout this transaction. As you are aware, we reached out to the seller prior to completion to ask if he would kindly drop the house keys into your solicitor, as per your request. Unfortunately, due to work commitments, he advised he could not do this until 2pm in the afternoon.
Please note, upon completion day, a seller’s solicitors contact the agent to advise them that funds have been received and therefore, keys can be realised. Completion is not when the funds have left the purchasers solicitor, it is when they are received by the seller’s solicitor.
We will always do our best to accommodate any special requests but please do understand we have a busy diary to manage and appointments to carry out. After arranging for the seller to drop in keys to your solicitor as outlined above, you then asked if we could drop keys off to you instead. However, at that point, we had a full diary and other clients to assist. On this occasion, we were unable to assist so arrangements remained the same. We cannot be held responsible for the sellers’ movements and I feel we did all possible to assist you. Christine worked tirelessly on the progression of your purchase prior to exchange and completion, overcoming any issues that arose during the process. Whilst I know there may have been challenges along the way, I am sure the seller did all he could to assist you too on completion day.
Should you wish to discuss this matter further, please contact me on a.horsley@beresfords .co.uk. We wish you many happy years in your new home.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotInventory Communication
Communication was good, visit notice was adequate to allow tenant availability
Nathan · 26 May 2026
Agent replied · 4 June 2026
Hi Nathan
Thank you for posting your recent feedback regarding a recent visit to your property. I am pleased that you felt you were provided with plenty of notice prior to the visit and have been happy with the service you received. We all appreciate the 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing 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.
M.S.QAISAR · 10 August 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 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.
Doreen · 11 December 2024
Agent replied · 25 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.
Harry · 29 January 2024
Agent replied · 19 June 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.
Ahsanmsn.com · 9 November 2024
Agent replied · 25 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.
Keith · 27 April 2022
Agent replied · 19 June 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
★★★★★ 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!
G · 4 February 2024
Agent replied · 19 June 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.
Tayla · 12 November 2024
Agent replied · 25 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
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotProfessional and courteous
I would recommend James Annetts to anyone.He really went out of his way to be helpful to me
Chris · 8 October 2024
Agent replied · 28 October 2024
Hi ChrisMany thanks for taking the time to post your review. It was pleasing to read that you have been happy with the service provided to you by James. I know he and the rest of our lettings team in Chelmsford will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
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