William H Brown Colchester reviews

★★★★★ 5/5

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Even though my purchase wasn’t handled directly through William H Brown, they were incredibly supportive throughout the whole process. They were very flexible when arranging viewings and always willing to help with any extra details we needed. Special thanks to Sam, who was consistently responsive and helpful; Ellie, who showed us the property with kindness, enthusiasm, and a genuine smile; and Connor, who took the time to explain mortgage options clearly and was very supportive. Overall, a great team and a great experience, highly recommended!

Jelena · 24 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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W H Brown Estate Agents, Colchester, St John's branch, come highly recommended. The property we sold through them earlier this year was marketed really well, with lots of enquiries following the property particulars going live. Offers were received within a very short time period and the branch staff kept us well informed throughout all stages of the sale, up to and including eventual completion. The branch have been a pleasure to deal with and we would highly recommend them to any one seeking a friendly and efficient estate agent who really knows their patch and who gives really good customer service.

Mike · 22 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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I was the winning bidder for the…

I was the winning bidder for the property and, following the auction which ibs iamsold I was taking steps to arrange the required mortgage documentation and obtain my Agreement in Principle (AIP). There was initially some delay because I later became aware that the relevant person was away on holiday. Importantly, the auctioneer instructed me by telephone to wait until I had obtained my AIP before paying the Reservation Fee. I relied on this instruction and understood that I was following the process as advised by the auctioneer. At no point was I informed that my winning bid had been cancelled and was sold .I only became aware of this when I followed up with the agent yesterday and was told that the property had already been offered to the second bidder. I am therefore concerned that the property was offered to another bidder without giving me any prior notice or opportunity to proceed, particularly when I had been following the auctioneer’s specific instruction regarding the Reservation Fee. I acted in good faith throughout the process and relied on the information and instructions provided to me by the auctioneer. I did not withdraw my bid or indicate that I was unwilling or unable to proceed. I feel really frustrated about this , no proper communication.

Josephine · 14 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic service from all the team, but especially Sam and Jon, who were supportive, helpful and genuinely made this process as smooth as they could. It must be hard when you’re in between the seller and the buyer, but I can’t imagine anyone doing a better job. Brilliant.

Patrick · 2 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We chose to use WHB( St johns estate branch) to sell our late parents home and they have been fantastic. Particularly for myself living overseas, reassurance and communication was so important, and they were always quick with replies and information. Nothing was too much trouble and I was so grateful to have Sam Wooldridge as my go to person, always super responsive to my emails and so friendly( and putting up with my endless questions!🫣) Thankyou for making a difficult process that bit easier for us.

Mel · 2 April 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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After a long drawn out moving process we finally thought we were going to get a date to exchange and another hiccup, Sam was right on top of this, made the necessary calls and helped resolve the problem efficiently and swiftly, without Sam …

Joanne · 16 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Hi, my experience with William H Brown I found them professional, good service, punctual and done what they said they would do, can’t ask for any more than that. special thanks to Sam Cheers Dean

Dean · 16 February 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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William H Brown were the best agents in Colchester - Jonathan, Sam and Ellie were all very professional and kept us up to date even before the solicitor at times! Lovely people that cared about their work and people. Thank you

Lee · 16 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Thank you

Matthew, Harry and Tia were such a great help in selling and buying especially with some solicitor issues they helped navigate us through any stress and were so helpful all the way through highly recommend

Sarah · 26 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Fantastic service all round service. John, Sam, Ellie and the team made selling our home easy and with minimal stress. Communication was brilliant from start to finish. Having previously brought a property from them, we knew we would only …

Kirsty · 16 December 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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I worked with William H Brown, Sam Woodridge to be specific and wanted to say that I was really pleased with the level of service they provided. Sam was incredibly helpful, friendly, and patient throughout the whole process. It was a long …

Ola · 16 November 2025

★★★★★ 5/5

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Anne Luby has been amazing from the…

Anne Luby has been amazing from the very beginning. She took the time to arrange regular Teams meetings, which made the whole experience feel much more personal. As a first time buyer, I had absolutely no idea where to start and was a complete novice who felt out of her depth, but Anne guided me through every step of the process.

Jessica · 16 March 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We highly recommend the St John's team. They recently helped us sell our house and what really stood out for us was the way they all worked together as a team, which made the whole process much easier. The communication was great throughout and from the initial meetings, it was clear that they all had great knowledge of the local area and were genuinely enthusiastic about finding the right people to view our home.

Seann · 9 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Avoid like the plague.

We rented our property out with William H Brown managing it in Suffolk. It started fine, tenant was found and all was good, however communication broke down quickly afterwards. When originally signing up with them we didn't know it was all outsourced through 'sequence', if we had known, and read reviews then we would have avoided it at all costs. They were just absolutely atrocious at communication, emails not answered, no clear answers, had to be chased up for everything. They didn't provide the rental factsheet to tenant even after checking with them that they had, this could result in huge fines so glad we checked with the tenant and then did it ourselves. It was also a mission to leave them, 6 months notice (which was in the agreement and with how useless they are they obviously rely on that), all while they were totally incompetent. We now manage the property ourselves and it is so much easier and without all their hidden fees. £100 for a letter etc. Please do not use William H Brown or Sequence in any way to rent your property, the stress caused and total ineptitude is not worth it. There must be better agents out there.

Edwina · 30 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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Callum from theDownham Market branch…

Callum from theDownham Market branch has been so helpful since day1 when he came to view my property for rental purposes. He is very knowledgeable which is vital, but his extra qualities give him the edge. His communication skills are excellent..always available to answer any queries. Very quick to respond . He is very approachable, warm and friendly, yet still keeping a very professional demeanor. I couldn't rate him highly enough...if I could give 10 stars I would!! Thank youCallum and William H Brown for your very high customer service.

Murphy · 29 September 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

Google

Very pleased with them, Sam was brilliant and very understanding. Kept in contact with us weekly and updated us with what was going on.

Samantha · 15 April 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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I have just re registered with them…

I have just re registered with them (2nd time) on the back of a complaint due to lack of communication re properties which I had to give them information for type of property required and budget (felt exhausting). Why did this company remove me from their mailing list after 3 years without my consent, it’s unacceptable. There needs to be a more fair and respectful process and they just left me hanging. Also discovered they’re a franchise company so that explains why they treat the public like trash…..need to improve their service for sure…..

Shandeep · 28 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Do not use as a Brooker!!

Used as a Brooker for my first mortgage 6 yrs ago. Used them twice on renewals as a life time member - each time paid £99 admin fee (for pratically nothing) plus broker get over £200 from lender for my application. This year, far more clued up and do not use William H Brown as brooker. They charge you £99 fee for what? (Call it admin fee) plus they get money from the lender. already. Use Mojo (excellent) or go directly to your lender (for rate deals) if you have an existing mortgage already. Cuts out all the unnecessary so-called 'admin fee' or what William H Brown call 'life time member'. Disappointed in William H Brown for taking customers naivety for granted.

Aarti · 23 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Not the best communication, failed to refund money, treated like a second class citizen.

I’m disappointed with my experience with William H Brown during my recent property purchase. At the beginning, I was assured that using their recommended mortgage adviser and conveyancing firm would make everything nice and straightforward. In hindsight, I clearly misunderstood my position in the hierarchy, as i was just treated as a money bag. The main issue was an upfront payment I made for searches. I paid the money to William H Brown with the understanding that it would be passed to Conveyancing Direct. Unfortunately, it seems to have entered some sort of financial Bermuda Triangle. I was later told I would be refunded. Lovely. Except the refund never arrived. Unfortunately, the sale still needed to move forward, so I had to pay Conveyancing Direct directly myself to ensure they could close the transaction. In other words, I had already paid for the searches once, the money had apparently gone missing somewhere between the kingdoms, and I then had to procure more money myself and pay so the sale could actually proceed. After completion, I chased the refund by email several weeks later. No response. So I called three different William H Brown agents on the same day. One told me they no longer dealt with it because the case was closed. Another kindly promised to email me instructions on what to do, which, much like my refund, never arrived. The third promised to call me back. I also found the mortgage adviser’s approach disappointing, as I was repeatedly offered additional packages and insurance products despite making it clear that I only wanted the services necessary to complete the purchase. She also made an offer at lower interest rate but neglected to lock it in. When it was time to sign things off, i found myself with a higher interest rate. The house purchase itself eventually completed, but the handling of my money afterwards has been particularly disappointing. I’m not sure what the official refund procedure is at William H Brown, but apparently it involves patience, multiple phone calls and accepting that once your money enters the building, it might not come out. I would expect much better communication, coordination and accountability, especially when you’ve already had to pay the same cost twice just to get your own property purchase over the line.

ANDREI · 2 September 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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Extremely disappointing experience with…

Extremely disappointing experience with William H Brown - Welwyn Garden City I was provided with incorrect service charge information for a property I was seriously considering purchasing. I relied on the figures advertised and proceeded with the purchase process, resulting in legal and conveyancing costs before the discrepancy was identified. What is particularly frustrating is that the incorrect service charge was later acknowledged, yet William H Brown still proceeded to put the property back on the market without correcting the service charge information. Despite acknowledging that the figures were incorrect, they refused to take responsibility for the costs I had incurred. I understand that mistakes can happen, but continuing to advertise a property with incorrect information after the error has been brought to their attention is extremely disappointing and raises serious concerns about the accuracy of the information provided to potential buyers. I would strongly advise anyone purchasing a property through William H Brown to independently verify all service charge and leasehold information before committing to the purchase.

Brikena · 28 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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We've had a very good experience with William H Brown team. John and Sam were very informative, patient and helpfull at every steps - alway willing to listen and understand our situation. …

Iksha · 16 December 2025

★★★★★ 1/5

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My experience with William H Brown was…

My experience with William H Brown was a nightmare. 1. The pictures of the apartment I wanted to rent was completely different from what was on the website. The apartment was a total let down 2 . I was pressured to make a withholding deposit, which at the time I was not aware that it was non refundable. 3 . Immediately after making the payment, informed the agent that I don’t like the apartment and not sure if I wanted, mind you all of this was on a Saturday, so by Monday morning I called to cancel and requested my deposit back, and that was when the horrific situation began. 4 Both the agents and the landlords are extremely unreliable, the lies they tell. 1 month after am yet to receive my deposit.🫤🫤🫤

Customer · 24 August 2026

★★★★★ 1/5

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PLEASE STEER WELL CLEAR!!

Poor communication, false promises from sales, lettings and mortgage services. Started off great but once they've had your money they don't care about resolving any issues. Don't bother with the lifetime membership as you'll have to do all the work yourself. Don't bother with management services for letting a property either, they won't tell you about any problems and they'll let your tenants damage your property and steal from you without any reconciliation measures or compensation. I sold my flat over a year ago and I'm still battling with them and the Zero Deposit scheme to compensate me for my property being stolen and damage that I paid to fix for the new owner out of my own pocket. PLEASE STEER CLEAR, SAVE YOURSELF A HEADACHE!!

Miss · 20 August 2026

★★★★★ 5/5

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⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I’ve had an excellent experience with William H Brown Colchester St John’s. A special thank you to Sam, the Assistant Branch Manager, for his outstanding …

Thusy · 16 December 2025