5/5
Great team and a great service
Great team and a great service. Many thanks to Archie, Eleanor and Paul in particular

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★★★★★
960 reviews across 2 platforms
145 High Street, Colchester, CO1 1PG
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Beresfords's office in Colchester, at 145 High Street, is rated 4.6 out of 5 across 960 reviews on two platforms, including 231 Google reviews rated 4.7.
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5/5
Great team and a great service
Great team and a great service. Many thanks to Archie, Eleanor and Paul in particular
5/5
very helpful
The view of the property was arranged quickly. The process for renting is very clear. Respond and reply to our questions quickly.
Hi Han,It is great to read that you have been happy with the service you have received regarding your rental property. We focus heavily on customer service so it is great to know that we have been able to meet your expectations in this regard.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Amazing customer service from Abigail
Amazing customer service from Abigail, very friendly, polite and professional!
5/5
Abby and Tom
Abby and TomAmazing communication from start to finish. Tom with the booking and viewings and Abby with regards to paperwork and communication from tenant to myself. Everything ran smoothly from start to finish. Many thanks
Hi MaryThanks for your feedback. I was pleased to read that our lettings team in Chelmsford met your expectations and everything proceeded as planned. We are all very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven Bond - Managing Director Residential Lettings
5/5
All the staff that I delt with from one…Professional team
All the staff that I delt with from one tenant moving out to another moving in where all very professional and helpful that made it easy for me.
Hi Paul,We very much appreciate you taking the time to post your comments and I was pleased to read that you have found the approach of our lettings team both professional and helpful. We are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Very helpful and kept us up to date…
Very helpful and kept us up to date throughout the process!
Hi BethanySo pleased that you were impressed with the service extended to you by our local lettings team and I am pleased that everything proceeded without issue.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Taking responsibility
Hannah (Grant) stepped in, due to a colleague's absence, and took responsibility for the issue I was having until it was resolved. The world needs more Hannah's!
Hi JonI really appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback. I was pleased to read that Hannah impressed and resolved your recent issues. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Really fantastic and smooth experience…
Really fantastic and smooth experience with Alice.
Hi SallyI am so pleased that everything went through smoothly for you without issue and you were impressed with the way in which Alice dealt with everything.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Fantastic Lettings Team
The Lettings team managed by Adam are exceptional. Lauren, Eleanor & Rylie provide a fantastic service.
HI Ian,Many thanks for taking time out to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased that Adam and the rest of his lettings team at Brentwood delivered an excellent service. I know they will all be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Inspection
Had a great experience with Sarah, she was very friendly and punctual!
Hi SarahI appreciate you taking time out to provide your feedback and I am pleased that your experience when dealing with us has been a positive one.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
1/5
Don’t ever rent off them you lose…
Don’t ever rent off them you lose deposit
Hi BenI wanted to respond to your comments personally as there is often a general misunderstanding regarding what involvement agents have in the return of a tenant’s deposit. In some cases, if the property is returned to the landlord in an acceptable condition once tenants vacate, the landlord concerned will confirm to the agent in writing that no financial deductions from the deposit are required and upon receipt the agent processes the return of the deposit to the tenants in full. In other cases, properties are not returned in an acceptable condition and as a result the agent obtains quotations from relevant contractors to put things right. Once received these quotations are sent to the landlord for consideration and a decision made as to what the tenants should contribute towards the required repairs out of their deposit. Sometimes tenants accept what is being proposed by the landlord and the relevant deductions are taken from their deposit with the remaining balance sent back to them by the agent. However, where landlords and tenants disagree in terms of what works are required and/or the associated financial deductions being proposed, then negotiations continue in the hope of an amicable compromise being reached at some point, and during such negotiations agents are not allowed by law to return any of the tenant’s deposit. Negotiations can sometimes drag on for some time which of course delays monies being returned to the tenants. Where negotiations ‘hit a brick wall’ with neither landlord nor tenant being prepared to move any further from their position, the issue is then referred to an independent Adjudicator employed by the Company where the deposit is registered. They will then ultimately decide what, if any, monies should be retained by the landlord. The agent, landlord or tenants have no direct influence on this decision other than to furnish the Adjudicator with as much relevant information as possible so they can reach a fair and balanced decision based on the facts submitted. Once everything has been reviewed by the Adjudicator, they will then inform all parties of their final decision and instruct the agent concerned the amount to pass over to the landlord and what, if any, monies from their original deposit should be returned to the tenants. Unfortunately, agents are often blamed unfairly for not returning deposits back to the tenants or that the time taken to do so takes far too long. It is reasonable for people to reach such conclusions without having a detailed knowledge of the process and related legal restrictions that an agent must work within. Hopefully, my explanation above helps provide a clearer explanation of our position in this matter and will also assist other tenants who read this response in having a greater understanding of how tenants’ deposits are retained and processed at the end of a tenancy especially where a dispute arises. In your case as part of your original application process with us, you would have been provided with ‘Prescribed Information’ which would explain how we hold your deposit, and the related process thereafter should a dispute arise upon expiry of your tenancy. So, it is certainly not the case that you were unaware of the possible implications linked to an ongoing dispute over your deposit prior to moving in. Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
The service I received from Cameron
The service I received from Cameron, Karen, Lizzie and rest of letting team was most commendable. Always quick to answer my questions and gave valuable advice when asked. I feel reassured my property will be managed well.
Hi RitaThanks so much for finding the time to post your recent review. It is great that you have been pleased with the efforts of Cameron, Karen, Lizzie and the rest of the lettings team. We will always do everything possible to look after our client's properties and hope that we go on to enjoy a lengthy business relationship with you in the years to come. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
1/5
If I could give this company no stars I would! AWFUL company!!! They are always belittling you and arguing with you! They even accused me of asking a contractor to do random works in our rented property!!!!!!!!! So rude and obnoxious staff we are moving out of our property at the end of our tenancy purely to get away from them. We had work done in our flat and a month later they asked our permission to carry this work out to which we said it was carried out a month ago!!!!! AVOID AVOID AVOID AT ALL COSTS
5/5
Very helpful
Nothing seems to be a problem with the people who I have been dealing with,to do with our tenancy agreement. Always done what they said they would do. Thanks for making it easy for us.
Hi ColinThank you for posting your recent review and I was pleased to read your positive comments. Sometimes the process involved in renting a property can prove complicated, but I am pleased that on this occasion our staff made everything that much easier. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
4/5
It was a great experience
It was a great experience. Very friendly and great to communicate with. Patient with their clients and most important to me,they didn't give me the run around.
Hi DayoHaving dealt with us recently I was pleased to read your positive comments. It is great that you found the approach of our staff friendly and that they were easy to communicate with. Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Efficient and Detailed service! Got us in super fast😁 Many Thanks …
Hi Elliot Thank you for your positive review. It is great that you have been happy with the service provided to you by our lettings team in Colchester and that your move went through swiftly and efficiently. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Easy to deal with helpful did a good…
Easy to deal with helpful did a good job. Use them for multiple properties never had a problem 😊
Thanks for providing your feedback. I am pleased that our local lettings department have met your expectations when dealing a number of your properties. I know they will be very grateful for your kind feedback.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Professional approach
Great coordination with the team and excellent professionalism.
Hi SunilThank you very much for your 5-star rating. I am pleased that you were impressed with the levels of communication and general professionalism of our lettings team throughout the process.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
The team was very professional, they went through the moving in process thoroughly and answered all of our questions.
Hi Mudiwa, Many thanks for the 5 star award for the team at our Colchester office. I am pleased to hear you were impressed with the level of service extended to you and thank you for sharing your experience. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
5/5
Very helpful and friendly staff
Very helpful and friendly staff! Always trying there best to help as much as they can!
Hi MikeWe appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased that you found the approach of our lettings team both helpful and friendly.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Amazing experience!
Amazing experience with Gabby she was so friendly and helpful and made my day. Thank you!
Hi MaxWe really appreciate your feedback and I am pleased that Gabby provided an amazing service throughout your dealings with her. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
I picked up the keys for a new buy to…
I picked up the keys for a new buy to let apartment on Friday, met Adam on Saturday and by Monday morning it was rented out to a top class tenant! Outstanding work!
Hi NickThanks for your positive feedback. I am pleased that our lettings team in Brentwood managed to find you high quality tenants within a very short space of time. They always try to source the most suitable people for each and every property we market for let, but it was good that on this occasion not only were they able to do this, but did so within 24 hours of your apartment being released into the market for rent. I know they will all be very grateful for your positive feedback and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Very slick process. Constantly helpful and always kept me updated. Would highly recommend if you need a house.
Hi Karl, Thanks for your feedback. I am pleased you found our lettings team in Colchester helpful and it is great they kept you updated throughout your transaction. We are pleased that you would recommend us to others and are very grateful for your 5-star rating. Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
5/5
Karen at Beresford Lettings had been…
Karen at Beresford Lettings had been very helpful to review our property also very professional in her approach.A pleasure to work with the team at Beresford that can meet the client’s requirements.
Hi JayThank you for taking the time to leave your review. I was pleased to read your positive comments regarding Karen and the rest of our lettings team at Upminster. I know they will all be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
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