Every review we hold for the Colchester office, from every platform, shown as written. First names only.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleTom is without a doubt one of the best agents iv ever dealt with. He made sure he pushed wherever he could, kept everyone fully up to date, and nothing, not even 10 calls a day was too much for him. He was always happy to help. Thanks again for everything you did for us Tom. You are beyond a star!
Laura · 28 May 2021
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Laura
Many thanks for the great review for Tom who is based at our office in Colchester. Tom works really hard to ensure he is providing the best possible customer care, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion, keeping all parties regularly updated throughout the process. He will really appreciate your 5 star award and kind comments. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleExcellent service and very good customer care. Oliver Allen was always there and ready and willing to help at every point in time. Timely response always. Thank you Beresford team
Anthony · 26 April 2024
Agent replied · 28 April 2024
Hi Anthony,
Many thanks for the 5 star award for the team at our Colchester office and in particular Oliver, your main point of contact. Oliver prides himself on the quality of his customer care and will very much appreciate you sharing your experience. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleExcellent service, kept us to date throughout the process and very helpfull and polite, great experience.
Adam · 17 April 2026
Agent replied · 22 April 2026
Hi Adam,
Many thanks for your 5 star review for our Colchester team. It is pleasing to hear you found your recent experience to be positive and we appreciate you sharing. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Director
★★★★★ 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 · 25 August 2020
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
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
★★★★★ 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 · 28 April 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
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 · 28 May 2021
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
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
GoogleLooking for new property to rent was so easy and quickly arranged with Beresfords. We have been so excited about the move and very much appreciate the help from Dominique and the team, very quick to respond with any questions that we had and overall great and professional service.
Gosia · 28 May 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Gosia
Thanks so much for your positive feedback. I was pleased to read that our lettings team in Colchester responded quickly to any queries raised and that their approach was professional throughout. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleExtremely happy with the service from Tessa and team all process was smooth and hassle free.
Sujit · 22 September 2024
Agent replied · 22 October 2024
Hi Sujit
Thank you so much for posting your review. It was pleasing to read that you have been happy with the service provided to you by Tessa and her team in Colchester lettings. I am glad your experience was a hassle free one.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleRented a property through Beresfords for 12 years now.
Whenever there is a maintenance issue Joleen is a wonderful contact and does everything she can to help resolve the problem in a timely manner.
Darren · 17 September 2023
Agent replied · 1 October 2023
Hi Darren,
Thanks for taking time out to post your review. So pleased to read you have been renting with us now for 12 years and that if and when there is a maintenance based issue, we manage to resolve it promptly. I know that our Property Management team will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing 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 February 2023
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
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
GoogleWe purchased the property with great service and communication. We were well informed every step of the way making sure information flowed between us, the seller and the solicitors involved. This work made for a relatively quick sale and we thank Maria for her hard work.
Malik · 28 May 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Malik,
Many thanks for the 5 star review and kind comments for the team at our Colchester office, and in particular Maria. The team area are all focused on providing the best possible customer care, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion. They will keep all parties updated throughout the process, offering guidance and support every step of the way. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager.
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleDaniel and Richard were brilliant. Great communication through the purchase process from start to finish. Above and beyond.
Sarah · 31 August 2025
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAll communications in arranging the viewing were very efficient. Property details online included a video tour with useful information in commentary. Hannah, who provided the viewing, was well informed, and followed up as discussed.
Kevin · 26 August 2025
Agent replied · 26 March 2026
Hi Kevin
Many thanks for posting your recent review. I was pleased to read that you have been happy with the service provided to you when recently viewing a property and you were kept well informed throughout. We all appreciate your 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 3/5
GoogleBeresfords on the most part are okay, However they have failed in letting themselves into my property without prior knowledge (I check emails daily including junk); even though both I and my partner have expressed to not enter the property when we are away.
Even with every 4 month inspection we have never missed one email or inspection, this un-authorised entrance falls flat of what is expected from you letting agent and home. This breach of privacy is a basic requirement I feel any company should follow. I feel sorry of who doesn't have cctv and how many homes they do this unwillingly to without anyone knowing. The fact they take pictures during these inspections I would have thought they would have better privacy standards.
UPDATE: Recently Beresfords have contacted me apologising for this situation and stated that this shouldn't have happened. They were honest in stating that they did not send me an email although all other inspections on the day in question did get an email. When discussing going forward I suggested instead of treating no response as a "okay and go ahead" to enter my property that only explicit confirmation will be used going forward in my case. This was accepted with a very can-do attitude.
I will note that I was questioned about this review and asked to update as it was felt "that 1 star was harsh" considering they made a honest mistake. In reflection, with maintenance mainly being okay with a few issues taking multiple times to repair, I wouldn't fault beresfords for this, rather the repairs made by contractors or just being the nature of repairs and the property itself. Also when it comes to the paperwork side of things I cannot say they're not fair, I did have to pay fees early on in my tenancy to have internet installed (on top of my ISP installer costs) as this was deemed a change of contract but I would hope that this is because beresfords want everything documented and altered between us and the landlord. I have updated my rating accordingly and will say, on the most part Beresfords have been better than other letting agents I've used in the past, it's a shame that this mistake has happened however I appreciate their concern to addressing the matter.
Billy · 15 August 2023
Agent replied · 29 August 2023
Hi Billy
Having read the contents of your recent review I wanted to reply personally. Firstly, can I apologise for any distress or inconvenience that may have been caused when our inventory Clerk last visited your property. I have spoken to the Inventory Clerk concerned and asked that they make contact with you directly to discuss the matter in detail and my understanding is that this conversation has now taken place. Thank you for drawing this matter to our attention as it gives us the opportunity to re-visit our internal processes and procedures with a view to improving our levels of customer service for each and every one of our customers.
Steven Bond - Managing Director
Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleTessa, the branch manager visited my property after a general enquiry regarding an interest for Beresford to let my property. Without any permission from myself she switched on the lights in the kitchen and tested the alarms without my …
Warwickrose · 26 May 2025
Agent replied · 26 March 2026
Hi Priscilla,
I was naturally disappointed to read the contents of your recent review and wanted to reply personally. When touring a property, it is sometimes essential for … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleAt Beresfords Lettings, they are so straightforward and their staff are so professional, no stress in getting any property of your choice with them.
With Beresfords Lettings you can get a property of your choice within 2 weeks without stress.
Lilian · 26 April 2025
Agent replied · 26 March 2026
Hi Lilian
Thank you so much for posting your review. I am pleased that our lettings team in Colchester were able to source you a suitable property within a very short … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSo so so happy with Beresfords! The whole process was so smooth, first time renting and everything was made clear and easy for us to understand. Dominique was fantastic and all the staff were so lovely, always happy to help with any queries
Well worth the 5 stars and would highly recommend them!
Ellie · 29 May 2019
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Ellie
I just wanted to respond personally to thank you for taking the time to leave your review and related 5-star rating. So pleased you were impressed with the services provided by everyone within our lettings team at Colchester but especially Dominique. I know they all work incredibly hard to meet the individual needs of each and everyone of our customers and it’s refreshing to know that their efforts are appreciated.
Steven Bond Managing Director
Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe team at Beresfords in Dunmow secured us a quick sale at a good price. They were helpful and honest throughout and helped hold our chain together. Really good to work with David and the team. Thanks all!
Guy · 31 August 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Guy,
Many thanks for the 5 star award for David and his team at our office in Great Dunmow. They are are all focused on delivering the best possible customer service, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion. They will keep all parties regularly updated, guiding and supporting every step of the way. Your kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleHighly recommended, unwind yourself and let them guide you through their organized process and professionalism. …
Jessica · 22 December 2025
Agent replied · 26 January 2026
HI Jessica
Many thanks for your detailed review. I was pleased to read that we were able to assist you in finding a suitable property to rent during your recent search … More
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe experience with them dealing the entire process was smooth and fast. Phillipia especially was very accomodating and very informative. This is my first time transferring into a flat or a property thst deals with agent and it was a brilliant experience. I like how they are very active in updating or taking follow ups from the client regarding the progress. Well done.
Shinney · 29 March 2024
Agent replied · 28 April 2024
Hi Shinney
So pleased to read that your recent experience dealing with our lettings team in Colchester was a positive one and that the team kept you regularly updated throughout. We all appreciate your 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleMaria has been a pleasure to deal with during the sale of our property. Good communication, a pleasant manner and a determination to push the sale through. Just what we needed, thank you.
Debra · 29 November 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Debra,
Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star review for Maria who is based at our Colchester office. Maria works hard to provide the best possible customer care, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion. She will guide and support throughout the journey keeping all parties regularly updated. Your kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleThe staff are polite and helpful when I call for an update.
I have a great rapport with Maria, she is helpful and keep me posted on my purchase.
Thank you Maria, keep up the good work
Annette · 28 May 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Annette,
Many thanks for the 5 star award for the team based at our Colchester office and in particular Maria. You are in very safe hands as the team are focused on providing the best possible customer care and will keep you updated regularly throughout a transaction. Your kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleSuch a pleasure to work with. Did what they said they would when they said they would. And went above and beyond to help out when we needed it. Thank you again to Dominique and the team.
Frances · 28 May 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Frances,
We really appreciate you taking time out to post your review. It was great to read that our lettings team in Colchester met your expectations and went above and beyond to assist you. We are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.
Steven Bond - Managing Director
Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleNot very good services regarding communication with there clients ,in the past when I have had viewings I've had not alot of feedback now I can appreciate not all clients give feedback or even good feedback that I could accept but like I say good or bad it has not always come .overall with the likes of Charlie keeping in contact has been good ,but had recent updates photos done as discussed with the agency would have been nice to have had a follow up as to weather I was presenting the property in a good way or I could have done something better on myself regards presentation.As a customer I'm trying to sell my property and having there experience in a more vocal way would be more appreciated
Terry · 30 September 2022
Agent replied · 28 May 2023
Hi Terry,
Having read your recent review I am naturally concerned and disappointed with the comments made within. Following a detailed review of your file, our internal notes appear to outline a different view to your own in terms of communication. Notes outlining conversations are recorded in real time as matters progress and cannot be amended thereafter.
Whilst we initially sold your property earlier in the year, I can appreciate your disappointment when this sale fell through. It would appear the local office have been working with you with regards to the marketing, taking additional photographs to prompt further interest. I also note they were in touch with you yesterday with viewing feedback.
I am keen to gain a greater understanding of your frustrations, please feel free to contact me on a.horsley@beresfords.co.uk.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager.
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