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★★★★★ 5/5
GoogleDuring this pandemic, I received the best service from Beresford's and specifically John the Gas Inspection Engineer. He came to mine to complete the annual gas safety certificate. Jessica emailed me to let me know I would be contacted by him, and John clearly set out the guidance and rules around how we would manage John entering my property to carry out the inspection. I ensured I had disinfected all the surfaces in my flat prior to John's arrival as I wanted to make sure he was safe also.
John arrived punctually, worked quickly and efficiently and put me at ease. I didn't get to meet John, but I spoke to him from a different room in my flat. Following John leaving, I could see that he had wiped down everything he had touched as he had promised and I could smell the disinfectant which really put me at ease a lot more.
I hope that this time next year, I can meet John properly and thank him for his professionalism.
Charlotte · 17 June 2020
Agent replied · 16 June 2024
Hi Charlotte
Tough times for us all, but I am glad that you have been satisfied with the service provided by both our lettings team and John, one of our approved contractors during this challenging period. We all really appreciate your kind words.
Steven Bond - Managing Director
Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotA consistently good service over many years!
I'm a landlord and have been working with Beresfords for more than 15 years! They are pro-active in finding high quality tenants and the process through to moving them in is always very smooth. I use their managed service and they deal with everything for me in a prompt and professional manner. These guys know their stuff and are very approachable. I would certainly recommend them and personally wouldn't go anywhere else!
Steven · 16 February 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Mr StowersMany thanks for taking the time to post your recent review. It is so pleasing to read such positive feedback considering how long we have been acting as your letting agent. Our staff always strive to go above and beyond for our clients and I am delighted that you would recommend us to others. On behalf of Beresfords can I thank you sincerely for all the business that you have provided to us over so many years. Rest assured, it is certainly never taken for granted.Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThomas and Abby was amazing
Thomas and Abby was amazing! They helped us find our forever home and kept us updated on our progress. Highly recommend
Billie · 24 June 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi BillieMany thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I am glad your experience with us was a positive one and it is great that you would recommend us to others. I know that all the team in Chelmsford, but especially Abby and Thomas will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotJames at Beresford's was excellent and…
James at Beresford's was excellent and professional throughout my viewing of property and renting the property. He responded quickly to questions asked and made me feel well come. I attended the office today regarding a query he was excellent in explaining leading me to the right path and felt really comfortable.I will always use Berefords.
ALBERT · 3 October 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Albert,Thank you for taking the time to leave your positive review. I know James and the rest of our lettings team at Chelmsford will be very grateful for your kind words and 5-star rating. We look forward to working with you again in the future.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWe use Beresfords to manage our let…
We use Beresfords to manage our let property. They’re a friendly and professional team. We can always get in touch with the right person when we need to and there’s good general communication. It’s a relief to know that they keep us updated on all our responsibilities as landlords and I feel they have always acted as fair and honest intermediaries between us and our tenants.
Mam · 27 October 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi MamMany thanks for your detailed review. I was pleased to read that our local lettings team are looking after your rental investment and remain in regular contact with you, especially in terms of updates regarding your legal responsibilities. We are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.Steven Bond - Managing DirectorResidential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotI couldn't have asked for more help…
I couldn't have asked for more help than I received from Lauren (Senior Renewals Coordinator) She sorted out any questions I raised in a timely manor with very quick responses where possible.
Santhem · 4 December 2024
Agent replied · 26 December 2024
Hi SanthemWe really appreciate you finding some time to provide us with your feedback. It's great that Lauren appears to have assisted you effectively with your recent renewal and that everything proceeded without issue.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotTessa was helpful and informative and…
Tessa was helpful and informative and made our move very easy
Cherril · 2 June 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi Cherril,Thanks for providing your feedback. I was pleased to read your positive comments regarding Tessa, our Lettings Manager at Colchester. I'm glad that she assisted effectively in making your move as stress free as possible.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotImogine (sorry if I spelt your name…
Imogine (sorry if I spelt your name wrong) but she was really nice and when she came to check the property we are currently renting in, she was very respectful and asked if she should take shoes off etc.
Anjy · 12 August 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Many thanks for your positive feedback from your recent dealings with Imogen during her recent routine inspection to your rental property. I was pleased to read that her approach was professional and respectful.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotThey are always very helpful and if…
They are always very helpful and if anything is needed to be done they will organise it as quickly and efficiently as possible. They make sure as a tenant, that you are looked after, as well as the landlord.
LINDA · 5 August 2024
Agent replied · 24 August 2024
Hi LindaThanks for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I was pleased to read that as one of our tenants you feel that our lettings team respond swiftly when any maintenance based issues arise and that our team are looking after you, as well as the landlord.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRental
Have delt with beresford once before and have mixed feelings the first time about 5 years ago the estate agent was very good polite and friendly but she left and had another lady take over who was very abrupt not a friendly person but so far this time everything has gone smoothly the lady (abby) has been excellent polite and professional fingers crossed the politeness and professionalism continues
Martin · 13 June 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi MartinMany thanks for your recent review. I appreciate your constructive feedback regarding your experience of dealing with us about 5 years ago. However, Abby has now been with us for some considerable time and does an excellent job. I am pleased that you have been impressed with her approach and I know she will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotUp to date with information
Up to date with information. Great service
Fatma · 16 September 2025
Agent replied · 25 September 2025
Hi Fatma
Thank you providing your recent review and 5-star rating, which is much appreciated.
Steven Bond
Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotCorrine was very friendly and lovely
Corrine was very friendly and lovely. Made the visit very easy and quick,
Freddie · 7 February 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi FreddieThanks for your positive comments regarding Corrine. I am pleased that her visit went without issue and I know she will be very grateful for your kind words.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRoss and the Lettings Team
Ross and the Lettings Team at Beresford's have consistently performed at a high level of efficiency and reliability on all re-lets of the company's apartments. His communication is timely and very much appreciated.
SAIL · 24 October 2024
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you for finding some time to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased that Ross and the rest of our lettings team have delivered a consistently effective level of service to you. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotReally good advice and very helpful
Really good advice and very helpful. James was a pleasure to deal with!
Mark · 31 January 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
HI MarkThanks for your positive feedback following your recent dealings with our lettings department in Chelmsford, and particularly James. We are all very grateful for your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotGabby Giedraite has excellent customer…
Gabby Giedraite has excellent customer care and she had all the right answers to our questions. She is definitely headed for greater heights in the estate industry and customer care. It was my first time to interact with Beresfords and the customer care and ease of information and reception was excellent.
S · 11 November 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Thank you for taking the time to provide us with your feedback. I am pleased that Gabby provided an excellent level of customer care throughout your transaction and answered all of your questions. I know she will be very grateful for your positive feedback.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotPlease beware when renting a property…
Please beware when renting a property from these estate agents, they are lazy, everything is an effort, they entered my house without permission, when we vacated they are now charging me £500 to cut grass in the garden, i asked for pictures of checkout and they told me we don't have to provide them so we won't. all the staff are very rude.please please please do your research before renting through this company, if you do decide to rent through beresford take a million pictures of before and after as you they have no morals and will try to get every penny out of you to make themselves look good infront of the Landlord.
M · 16 January 2019
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Your review has just been brought to my attention as we do not currently subscribe to Trustpilot. I would be keen to find out more about the issues you raise as we would never charge anyone £500 to cut the grass and do not enter a property during a tenancy without providing prior notification to the tenants concerned! So please email me directly and I will investigate further. Many thanksSteven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettingssb@beresfords.co.uk
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotThis is a useless unprofessional estate…
This is a useless unprofessional estate agent, they do not make any effort, they are lazy and do not have a sense of business. Not only they do not find any buyers they also do not bother to take things right on the right move website. They are waste of time. They do not have any skills or proper training to evaluate properties. Please look at the houses they have evaluated on the right move. There are houses in Wickham bishops which do not have proper lounge, they do not have study , front garden and have only small back garden (and have only 4 bedrooms) this estate agent have evaluate those properties around £1000000 or £1100000. They are just a joke and do not have any common sense.
Ardeshir · 17 November 2018
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Trustpilot is not a site we currently subscribe to and therefore I have just been alerted to the review you posted last year. Beresfords have been successfully operating throughout Essex since 1968 and a large proportion of our business is from personal recommendations and repeat business. Our clients benefit from our large network of offices and we have experienced staff with extensive local knowledge on hand to assist. As a business we invest significant time and money into training with a view to delivering consistently high levels of customer service. I can assure you, extensive research is carried out prior to any valuations taking place and figures given based on comparable evidence and other properties sold in the area. Please feel free to contact me at a.horsley@beresfords.co.uk to discuss further.Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager.
★★★★★ 1/5
TrustpilotThis is a useless unprofessional estate…
This is a useless unprofessional estate agent, they do not make any effort, they are lazy and do not have a sense of business. Not only they do not find any buyers they also do not bother to take things right on the right move website. They are waste of time. They do not have any skills or proper training to evaluate properties. Please look at the houses they have evaluated on the right move. There are houses in Wickham bishops which do not have proper lounge, they do not have study , front garden and have only small back garden (and have only 4 bedrooms) this estate agent have evaluate those properties around £1000000 or £1100000. They are just a joke and do not have any common sense.
Ar · 17 November 2018
Agent replied · 26 December 2024
Trustpilot is not a site we currently subscribe to and therefore I have just been alerted to the review you posted last year. Beresfords have been successfully operating throughout Essex since 1968 and a large proportion of our business is from personal recommendations and repeat business. Our clients benefit from our large network of offices and we have experienced staff with extensive local knowledge on hand to assist. As a business we invest significant time and money into training with a view to delivering consistently high levels of customer service. I can assure you, extensive research is carried out prior to any valuations taking place and figures given based on comparable evidence and other properties sold in the area. Please feel free to contact me at a.horsley@beresfords.co.uk to discuss further.Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager.
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotRyan is a really courteous individual…
Ryan is a really courteous individual and a pleasure to deal with.
Harry · 7 February 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi HarryI really appreciate you taking time out to post your positive comments regarding Ryan. I am sure he will be very grateful.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 1/5
GoogleTHIEVES!!!! DO NOT USE BERESFORDS!!!
This is the WORST company I have ever dealt with!
Should have had our deposit back in our account on the 29th and guess what still NO MONEY! When I called to speak with the lady who was dealing with our checkout she has now left the company, which I'm not surprised about either.
I have been promised a call back from a manager this morning, I will wait in hope!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Bianca · 17 June 2020
Agent replied · 16 June 2024
Bianca
I felt compelled to respond personally to the comments contained in your recent review.
Firstly as a letting agent if Beresfords are to abide by current legislation then we simply cannot return a deposit in full at the end of a tenancy. An inspection needs to taker place to ascertain if any damage has occurred in the property which is deemed to be beyond general fair wear and tear. In this instance the inspection in question only took place recently and some damage was evident. We have been retrieving quotations in terms of what it will cost to put things right but then if an amount is to be withheld from the deposit to contribute to reinstatement we have to have written confirmation from both landlord and tenant that they agree to such deductions. We have only received such confirmation from the relevant landlord on this today hence why we could not return any monies to you beforehand. My Director of Lettings spoke to both yourself and your husband separately at length this morning and tried to explain that as agents we have to, by law follow a certain process which we have done. In this case a large part of the deposit is to be returned but an element will be withheld by the landlord so they can put right certain issues before new tenants move in. If you choose to dispute the amount being withheld then you can follow a process of appeal through an independent organisation. Also for the record all deposit monies which we retain are held in a dedicated client account and cannot be touched in anyway by Beresfords. Therefore to suggest we are ‘thieves’ is grossly unfair. We do and will continue to comply with relevant legislation but appreciate at times that our clients will not always be fully appreciative of what we can and cannot do throughout the rental process which is why I wanted to explain our position in this instance.
Steven Bond
Managing Director, Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotKaren was helpful patient and reliable…
Karen was helpful patient and reliable , excellent service I would recommend
Customer · 22 January 2023
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Many thanks for your positive feedback following your recent dealings with our local lettings department. I am pleased that you found Karen helpful, patient and reliable and it is great that you would not hesitate in recommending us to others.Steven Bond - Managing DirectorResidential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotWe are a Happy tenants already 5 years
We are a Happy tenants already 5 years. The agency that represents both parts is Beresfords Agency.Very helpful, polite,operative,professional staff.Especially apreciate the help of Lauren Mobsby,because we got in touch many times.Thank you.
Brais · 1 October 2024
Agent replied · 28 October 2024
Hi BraisThank you so much for your kind words and positive comments. We are pleased that you have been happy with the service we have, and continue to provide to you. We all very much appreciate your 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotAn amazing team
An amazing team. Joe Wass is a professional and trustworthy person. He was very helpful and everything went smoothly.
Florin · 29 March 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi FlorinIt was great to read your positive comments about Joe Wass and the rest of the lettings team at Braintree. I am pleased that they impressed from beginning to end.Steven Bond Managing Director - Residential Lettings
★★★★★ 5/5
TrustpilotUsed Beresfords for fully managed let
In order to let a property, went with Beresfords on a fully managed basis. All staff very helpful, several are Landlords themselves - so have the experience required. Service seems 100% so far, very impressed. Initially tried another well known high street agent who just didn't cut it on the service side. The staff seemed rather young and somewhat inexperienced, yet Beresfords the polar opposite from this!
Dan · 21 March 2022
Agent replied · 12 June 2024
Hi DanMany thanks for your comments regarding the service provided to you when choosing Beresfords to let your property. It is good to hear that you have been impressed with the service provided and that you have found the experience of our staff to be above and beyond that of other agencies you have dealt with. We appreciate your feedback and 5-star rating.Steven BondManaging Director - Residential Lettings
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