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5/5
GoogleMy brother and I have been so impressed with the team at Beresfords. We have just accepted a great offer on our parent's house and are so happy with how well it's all gone, thanks to Daniel and the team. When I met Daniel, I knew he was the man for the job and he didn't disappoint! There were 3 viewings on the first day that the house went on the market and several more since. It has sold in less than a week, which given the current economic climate is remarkable. We wholeheartedly recommend Beresfords.
Heather Β· 15 April 2026
Agent replied Β· 22 April 2026
Hi Heather,
Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star award for Daniel and his team at our Colchester office. With many years of experience, Daniel would have been perfectly placed to tailor a maketing strategy to generate maximum interest and price for your parents house.
It is pleasing to hear the team have now secured a sale on the property and can assure you, you will be in very safe hands as the sale progresses. Your kind recommendation is much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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4/5
GoogleBeresfords Estate Agents provided a professional personable service to enable me to find and new home before the new year & complete my purchase by mid-March 2026 (a 4 month process) Particularly through the advice of thier experienced manager's Daniel Buck and Richard Gennings I was respectively able to find and view good properties matching my need, at times fitting around my own work, with important honestly conveyed tips about the properties features and positive and less positive attributes, and tips on how best to aquire a mortgage, compare lender offer details, and consider other forms of protection more broadly such life cover policies. I can recommend Beresford to anyone looking for these and other services provided. Thank you Beresfords team.
Darrell Β· 1 April 2026
Agent replied Β· 22 April 2026
Hi Darrell,
Many thanks for the 4 star award for Daniel Buck, Branch Manager at our Colchester office and Richard Gennings, Mortgage Advisor with Flagstone Financial. You will have been in safe hands with your purchase as both are dedicated to providing the best possible customer care. Daniel will do everything within his power to match people to suitable property whilst Richard will source the most suitable and cost effective mortgage products for his clients. The guys will guide and support throughout the process, keeping in regular contact through to exchange and completion. Your kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Director.
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5/5
GoogleAbsolutely outstanding service from start to finish! Our estate agent Ollie was one of the friendliest, most helpful people weβve ever dealt with, nothing was ever too much trouble. He was always just a phone call away, no matter how big or small our questions were, and his constant support really put us at ease during the whole buying process. (As stressful as this is) He truly went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly, even on completion date and we always felt like we were in safe hands. We honestly couldnβt have asked for a better experience, highly recommended!
When dealing with Beresfords ask for Ollie!! πππππ
Jordan Β· 26 June 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Many thanks Jordan for the great review for Oli who is based at our office in Colchester. Your transaction would have been in very safe hands as Oli is focused upon providing the best possible customer care. He is proactive in his approach and will do everything within his power to ensure a sale goes through smoothly. From the first point of contact through to exchange and completion, he will guide and support whilst keeping all parties regularly updated. Your 5-star award and kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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5/5
GoogleOliver and team (Dan, Richard) provide a 5* service.
I've bought 3 properties before, however in this case i was in a chain and here i really witnessed the value add.
From the initial House tour to offer negotiations, everything was smooth and typical. The above and beyond service was the guided walkthrough of the 4 month legal process until exchange which was littered with minor issues which Oliver and team helped navigate. I'm happy to recommend them.
Mic Β· 26 June 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Michael,
Many thanks for the 5 star award for the team at our Colchester office. The guys work really hard to provide the best possible customer care, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion. They will guide and support throughout the process, keeping in regular contact with all relevant parties. I am pleased to hear you were impressed with the service extended to you and thank you for your kind recommendation.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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5/5
GoogleMy partner and I are only in the beginning process of getting a flat with Beresfords, however, I wanted to say how lovely Hannah M. Gunton is. She's been extremely helpful, easy to talk to, ready to answer any questions we had, very cheerful and happy girl, just an amazing lettings consultant. Thank you so much Hannah!
Alysia Β· 26 September 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Alysia
Thank you so much for your recent feedback. I was pleased to read that Hannah has been helpful and informative during your recent dealings with her whilst searching for a suitable property to rent. I know she will be very grateful for your kind words, as we all are for the 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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5/5
GoogleHad a great experience with the Beresfords Colchester branch. We were first time buyers, managed to complete on the property within 2 months. Oliver and Daniel were great, super helpful and informative. Thank you
Laura Β· 1 April 2026
Agent replied Β· 22 April 2026
Thank you Laura for taking the time to post your 5 star award for our Colchester office and in particular Oliver and Daniel, your main points of contact. The team all work proactively and it is pleasing to hear they found you a suitable property to purchase which they progressed through to exchange and completion within a short space of time. Your kind comments are much appreciated, we wish you many happy years on your new home.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Director
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5/5
GoogleIβve had a really positive experience purchasing a property with Richard.
From the initial viewing, through the offer process and through to exchange the process has been smooth, communication has been timely and he has been active in helping to get things moving between the solicitors when updates werenβt coming through.
From offer to exchange only took 9 weeks, and Richard was instrumental in moving progress along swiftly.
From the outset the he has been proactive and engaged, worlds apart from my previous experience of the purchase process.
Buying a house is stressful, but working with this team has been easy and their professionalism and willingness to help has been reassuring.
Iβd recommend working with this team.
Ella Β· 2 December 2024
Agent replied Β· 9 December 2024
Hi Ella,
Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star award and kind comments for our Colchester team and in particular Richard, your main point of contact. Richard is focused on delivering the best possible care and works proactively to ensure the sales process goes through smoothly. He will guide and support whilst keeping in regular contact with all relevant parties, overcoming any issues that may arise as the transaction progresses. Your recommendation is much appreciated and we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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1/5
GoogleUnfair referencing process and holding deposit not refunded.
We had a very frustrating experience with Beresfords Colchester, mainly due to their use of FCC Paragon for referencing.
Our application was declined based on what appears to be non-standard and undisclosed criteria. We provided extensive and legitimate documentation, including HMRC self-assessment records, payslips, bank statements, and employer contact details. However, the reference was rejected simply because the employer did not have a company domain email address, which is unreasonable and not something clearly communicated beforehand.
We also had a minor issue with our current estate agent due to an Easter holiday system delay, which was later resolved. We requested Beresfords to recheck, but this was not followed through. Additionally, we even offered a guarantor to support our application, which was declined without proper consideration.
Despite acting in good faith and providing full transparency (including open banking access), our holding deposit has not been refunded.
This process feels unfair and heavily one-sided. I recommend that future applicants carefully review the referencing requirements before proceeding.
Md Β· 15 April 2026
Agent replied Β· 22 April 2026
Having read the contents of your recent 1-star review, I have subsequently conducted some internal investigations and wanted to reply personally.
We do not deny that the referencing we undertake via a third-party specialist on prospective tenants is comprehensive. Ultimately, we act for landlords who instruct us to ensure that any tenants being considered for a tenancy are able to pay their rent on a regular basis, based on the relevant criteria submitted prior to the commencement of any tenancy.
Without going into too much detail on this review platform, what I can say is that the information that was provided by you to us initially as part of the tenancy application process which includes referencing, transpired to be somewhat different to what the referencing specialists discovered after undertaking their standard checks. Furthermore, a reference received from a significant managing agent from a previous tenancy confirmed that you had outstanding rent arrears. It was for these reasons that your application for a tenancy was declined.
In such instances we would consider it inappropriate for us to recommend any tenant to one of our landlords who was not fully transparent with the information they provided to us initially, and where they had not paid their rent as agreed on their previous tenancy.
In terms of us refunding the initial holding deposit back to you, our personnel incur significant time in processing an application and where initial information provided by prospective tenants is incorrect, and as a result they fail referencing, the holding deposit is retained to cover associated costs.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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5/5
GoogleWe have been using Beresfords in Colchester for 9 years to market our apartment for rental.
Tessa, Sam and her team are very professional, friendly, understanding and thorough in finding the right tenants for us. The whole team go the extra mile ensuring all aspects of the process run smoothly. The detailed inventory is exceptionally detailed, along with the tenancy agreement.
We thoroughly recommend Beresfords.
Janet Β· 26 May 2025
Agent replied Β· 24 October 2024
Hi Janet,
I just wanted to respond personally, having read the contents of your recent review. It's great that you have been one of our clients in Colchester for 9 years and we very much appreciate all the business that you have provided to us over that period of time. I am glad that Tessa and the rest of her lettings team have consistently delivered positive results for you and know that they will all be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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5/5
GoogleI had an excellent experience with the team throughout the sale of my property. From the outset, they were professional, knowledgeable, and extremely hardworking. Selling a house can be a very stressful process, particularly when it takes longer than expected, but they did everything possible to make the experience smooth and manageable.
Communication was outstanding at every stage. They kept me fully informed, were always available to answer questions, and proactively chased all parties involved to ensure the sale continued to progress. Their commitment and persistence really stood out, especially when challenges arose, and it was clear they were working hard behind the scenes to move things forward.
I was genuinely impressed by the level of service provided and felt well supported throughout the entire process. Their fee was very reasonable, particularly considering how much work was involved and how long the sale took to complete. I would have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone looking for a reliable, professional, and dedicated estate agent.
Rachel Β· 26 February 2026
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Many thanks Rachel for the fantastic review for the team at our Colchester office. With many years of experience between them, you would have been in very safe hands as they would have been perfectly placed to overcome any issues that may have arisen as the transaction progressed. The team pride themselves on the quality of their customer care and will guide and support throughout the journey, working proactively whilst keeping in regular contact with all relevant parties. They will appreciate your 5 star award and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Director.
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5/5
GoogleWe used a Gemini search with the question "Which is the best Estate Agent in Colchester for pro-active approach and sensible valuations of properties for sale". It took Gemini almost 3 minutes processing, and it then said simply β¦
Phillip Β· 22 December 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 January 2026
Many thanks Phillip for your 5 star award and positive comments for the team at our Colchester office. It is pleasing to know you were impressed with the level of service extended to you and we appreciate you sharing your experience. β¦ More
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5/5
GoogleHannah does her job well and professionally.
Got all the qualities needed for her role.
π― good in customer services
Thank you Hannah!!!
From Mrs Okereke Chinwendu
And Mr Samuel Okereke
Chinwenndu Β· 26 February 2026
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Chinwenndu
Thank you for your recent feedback regarding the service you have received from Hannah at our lettings office in Colchester. I am pleased that you have found her to be professional and helpful throughout and I know she will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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5/5
GoogleOlivia is an amazing estate agent professional, pro active. Responsive and actively listens to your needs.
I have been looking for a house since January 2025 and up to now the estate agents have been no effective in helping me spend my money.
Beresford estate agents as lucky to have her.
Anna Β· 26 August 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Anna,
Many thanks for your 5 star award for Olivia who is based at our Witham office. Olivia will do all possible to match people to suitable properties, guiding and supporting throughout the process. She will be pleased to know you have been impressed with the service she provided and will appreciate you sharing your experience. We look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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5/5
GoogleOliver has been fantastic. He is super friendly and helpful, he kept in contact with updates and answered any questions I had. As a first time buyer the process has been very scary but Oliver has made it as smooth as possible, very happy with the service received and he is a credit to his employer:)
Nicola Β· 26 May 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Many thanks Nicola for the fantastic feedback for Oli who is based at our Colchester office. Oli prides himself on the quality of his customer care, guiding and supporting from the first point of contact. He will appreciate your 5 star β¦ More
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5/5
Googlehad a great experience from start to finish. Richard has been incredibly helpful throughout the whole process, always quick to respond, clear in his communication, and really supportive with any concerns we had. Weβre really grateful for all the help during this stressful process!
Melissa Β· 26 August 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Many thanks Melissa for the great review for Richard who is based at our Colchester office. Richard prides himself on the quality of his customer care and will do all possible to ensure a sale goes through to completion, guiding and supporting whilst keeping in regular contact with all parties. He will appreciate your 5 star award and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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GoogleIβve had great experience with Beresfords Colchester. Every time I used their services, I worked with Tessa who is very knowledgeable and always happy to help with information and advice. She is incredibly patient and supportive and gives me the confidence to continue using and recommending Beresfords. Thank you, Tessa and the team!
Cezara Β· 26 May 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Maria,
Thank you so much for posting your review.
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5/5
GoogleThe sales team were incredibly helpful during the advert development and selling of my flat. Richard and Ollie were both helpful and professional, yet understanable, helping me navigate the selling process. Richard went above and beyond by taking additional photos of the property and offering to collect paperwork on my behalf as I was selling the property remotely from Newcastle.
Thank you.
Kate Β· 21 November 2024
Agent replied Β· 9 December 2024
Many thanks for the great review for the team at our Colchester office and in particular Richard and Oli, your main points of contact. The team pride themselves on the quality of their customer care and will go the extra mile to ensure our clients are catered for. From showcasing your property to agreeing a sale, they will guide and support throughout the journey, keeping all parties updated. Your 5 star award and kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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5/5
GoogleHannah was very lovely showing us the property, she was very helpful with all of our questions.
Jeremia Β· 26 February 2026
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Jeremia
Thank you for posting your recent feedback. I was pleased to read that you found Hannah to be helpful and professional during your recent viewing of a property and was able to answer any questions you had. I know she will very much appreciate your kind words.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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5/5
GoogleHannah was great, however the property needed a good upgrade to make it worth renting. It was run down with old furniture. It is a shame as it could be a lovely place.
Julia Β· 26 August 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Julia
Thank you for providing us with your feedback. In our capacity as an agent we will always advise landlords in terms of how they should market their property for rent. However, in some instances specific landlords prefer to adopt their own ideas.
Notwithstanding this, we have provided this particular landlord with feedback from all prospective tenants that have viewed the property. Can we take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your thoughts in this instance.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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5/5
GoogleStress free letting!!!
Joleen has been in charge of getting a problem resolved with the hot water in a property that I let. She was very thorough in giving me the information I required to make an informed decision and was able to convey this to a plumber who was able to fix the issue quickly and with hassle. Letting a property can be stressful when you know tenants are without water but knowing thay someone is there to deal with it is an amazing weight off your mind
David Β· 12 July 2023
Agent replied Β· 28 May 2023
Hi David
I really appreciate you taking the time to post your recent review. I was pleased to read that we were able to make the process of renting your property as stress free as possible, and it is great that you were impressed with the service provided from start to finish. I am sure that our Property Manager will now look after you and your investment throughout this new tenancy.
Steven Bond
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5/5
GoogleThe best service we have ever had from an estate agent. Proactive in keeping us informed and keeping our buyer happy. Special thank you to Oliver who consistently kept on top of everything.
HELEN Β· 26 June 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Helen,
Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star award for Oliver and the team at our Colchester office. It is pleasing to hear you have been impressed with the level of service provided as I know how hard the team work to ensure a sale goes through as smoothly as possible. The team will guide and support throughout the process, keeping all parties regularly updated. Your kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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GoogleWe were actually recommended Beresfords by another local estate agent that we previously dealt with.
Our appointed agent, Maria Keen was absolutely superb throughout the process, communication was excellent, the service could not have been more professional and overall we could not fault the service we received.
Even the buyer commented on how great they found dealing with Beresfords and Maria.
If you're looking for an independent agent with real local knowledge and outstanding customer service, Beresfords Colchester are highly recommended.
Toby Β· 29 December 2022
Agent replied Β· 28 May 2023
Hi Toby,
Many thanks for the great review for Maria who is based at our Colchester office. Maria is focused on providing the best possible customer care, from the first point of contact onwards. She will guide and support throughout the process whilst keeping all parties regularly updated. Your 5 star award and recommendation are much appreciated. Thank you for sharing your experience, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager
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GoogleThankyou for a quick response on the sale of my property 57 Hythe Hill Colchester I like to add special thanks to Alex and Aimee while going through the process kept to there word through out .and with A professional service I couldn't thank them enough I would def recommend the Agents and everyone of the team at the Colchester branch to freinds and family thankyou π andyilett
Andy Β· 28 April 2023
Agent replied Β· 28 May 2023
Hi Andy,
Many thanks for sharing your recent experience with the team at our Colchester office and in particular Alex and Aimee. The team all work hard to provide the best possible customer care, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion. They will guide and support every step of the way, keeping all parties regularly updated. Your 5 star award and kind comments are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager
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GoogleThe agents at Beresford were very prompt efficient and pleasant in showing me the properties that were to my liking!
Trisha Β· 26 July 2025
Agent replied Β· 26 March 2026
Hi Trisha
Thank you for your recent review. It's great that our lettings team in Colchester assisted you efficiently and that your experience of viewing properties with us has been an enjoyable one. We are glad to be of assistance in helping you find a suitable property.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
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