100% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
95% lettings valuation accuracy
97% lettings fee satisfaction
Gallant Richardson is an independent, partner-led estate agency, specialising in both residential lettings and sales in the Colchester and North Essex area. We're not part of a large corporate chain. We opened our town-centre office in 1993. Since then, we've established our reputation by providing expert, personal advice on the local ...
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Gallant Richardson is an independent, partner-led estate agency, specialising in both residential lettings and sales in the Colchester and North Essex area. We're not part of a large corporate chain. We opened our town-centre office in 1993. Since then, we've established our reputation by providing expert, personal advice on the local sales and lettings market and by following the very best working practices.
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31st Oct 2024
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30th Oct 2024
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1st Oct 2024
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13th Sep 2024
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29th Jul 2024
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24th Jul 2024
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Performance Statistics
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100% | 99% | £31,500 | £2,600,000 |
| Lettings | 95% | 97% | £380 | £1,350 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | 2 | 92 | 9 | 86 | 0 | 44 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
Areas covered
- CO1
- Colchester
- CO2
- North Essex
- CO3
- CO4
- CO5
- CO6
- CO7
- CO8
- CO9
- CO11
Address
5 Culver Street West
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1JG
01206 548222
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Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Jun 02,2023
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All over it was a good experience with GR. We got the support in and out. I wish them all the best for the future....
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Apr 21,2023
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Very happy with Gallant Richardson in the sale of my parents home. Craig Tarbet was very friendly and helpful, kept us updated throughout the sale of the property. We would not hesitate in using Gallant Richardson again....
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Apr 17,2023
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Used Gallants for a property sale. Really helpful general advice throughout the process including guidance on things to do to better prepare the property for sale. Property successfully sold in a good timescale with Craig in particular keeping me fully informed and regularly updated. Would ...
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Mar 30,2023
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I couldn't recommend gallant richardsons enough, we have used other local estate agents over the years but these guys went to the ends of the earth to secure our tenancy, the made the paperwork easy to understand and we ended up buying the rental from ...
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Thank you for your kind review Sam. We are so pleased you have been able to purchase your home from your landlord and we wish you and your family many happy years there. ...
Mar 30,2023
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Honestly, I couldn't recommend Gallant Richardson enough. They are friendly, approachable, helpful and made the whole process very smooth. Also, Jo is amazing! She guided and reassured me through everything perfectly. Thank you...
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Feb 28,2023
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So nice to work with an estate agent that actually wants to spend the time getting to know what the client wants, appropriately managing everyone's expectations and then working hard to achieve the best deal for all concerned. Personal service cannot be underestimated in a ...
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Thank you very much for your positive comments, it was a pleasure to help you move, good luck in your new home ...
Feb 25,2023
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Excellent service and fantastic staff. Gallant Richardson were letting agents for our property for twelve years while we lived overseas. They were wonderful and always did a fantastic job. When we decided to sell the property, they were equally as helpful and professional. Can't recommend ...
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Thank you for your kind review Richard and we appreciate your business for so many years. It has been our pleasure to help. All the best. ...
Feb 14,2023
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Well done to all staff at Gallant Richardson for supplying such a great service for all the years I was a tenant
When anyone wants to rent a property. Go to Gallant Richardson.....1st Class!!
All the best all of you....
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Thank you for being such a good tenant Clare. We will miss you. All the best. ...
Feb 13,2023
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Craig and the team were professional and kept me in touch constantly throughout the buying process. I have no hesitation to Highly recommend....
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Feb 08,2023
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I have used the services of Gallant Richardson for a number of years both as a landlord and a vendor. My experience has been positive and I have appreciated their professionalism throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone and if, ...
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Jan 07,2023
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Very professional from start to finish. Estimates realistic and not the time wasting ego stroking over inflated valuations of other estate agents that will lose you time and potential buyers. The whole process and the communications were excellent and willing to go the extra to ...
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Dec 23,2022
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A big thank you to the letting team at Gallant Richardson for the excellent service and a special thanks to Joanne for making my family's stay worry free before coming to Colchester. I would highly recommend Gallant Richardson to anyone....
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Thank you very much for your kind words, I will make sure Joanne sees them. Thank you for coming to Gallant Richardson, it was a pleasure to help you and your family and the friends and colleagues you have recommended since. ...
Dec 12,2022
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Your staff during our 18-year association have always provided a top class, caring service that is professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. As an ex-pat landlord, it was of great comfort to know you always had my back and best interests at heart.
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Thank you very much for your kind words, rally appreciated, I'll make sure all of my staff see your comments. ...
Oct 26,2022
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Have used this agent for both letting and property sale and found them to friendly, knowledgeable, professional and responsive to queries. We would certainly use them again should we ever need to sell buy or rent....
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Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure acting for you and sad to lose you as clients but I'm glad we got the sale through for you ...
Oct 04,2022
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We stayed in the same property for 15 years.
Throughout our time they were always helpful.
Any issues we had with the property were dealt with promptly and we were always kept informed as to the progress.
Inevitably issues arise when renting and Gallant Richardson's agents ...
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Oct 04,2022
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I have been very impressed with the way Gallant Richardson have recently handled the sale of our property. From the very start with the competitive fee quoted, and then advertising, marketing and arranging and handling viewings, their service has been first class. Once a buyer ...
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Sep 15,2022
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Gallant Richardson have been a consistent and reliable support from start to finish! They were on the ball with their communication and offered excellent advice. Our situation was difficult and they showed empathy and kindness in how they worked with us. Special thanks to Andy ...
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Rebecca was super kind and helpful in every need that we would have. Rachel also helped us with quick responses anytime we had issues with fixing stuff in the place. Thanks both for your help!...
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Thank you for your kind review and for being such good tenants. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...
Sep 05,2022
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The best in the business as far as I'm concerned. Nothing was too much trouble; efficient, polite and fantastic value for money all things considered. Really do redefine the standards when it comes to estate agency and I was very impressed with every aspect of ...
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Sep 05,2022
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I've had a fantastic experience with Gallant Richardson, renting with them for just over a year. Lovely team (especially Debbie, Rebecca and Tim) who are courteous, helpful and always respond immediately, making my experience smooth and easy. I cannot recommend them enough and I would ...
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Thank you for your kind review Rachel. Glad we were able to help and wish you all the best. ...
Sep 02,2022
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All the staff were very Efficient, they are also very helpful. This is the first time I've rented and they made it very easy and stress free....
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Aug 26,2022
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I have been renting with Gallant Richardson for the past 2 years and just signed on for another year in a new property with them. I purposely wanted to stay with them when looking for a new property as they are easy to speak to, very ...
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Thank you for your kind review Lysette. It is appreciated. it is our pleasure to help. ...
Aug 26,2022
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As much as I'd like things to go smoothly, there are some things that will always be beyond your control and this why is having an agency who would be understand and patient is important. The Gallant Richardson team were absolute delight. From viewing, to ...
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All our dealings with the staff at gallant Richardson have been really positive, with all of the team going above and beyond to answer any queries and address any issues. A much better experience than with other local estate agents! Thank you so much to ...
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Thank you for your kind review Hattie. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...
Aug 20,2022
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Very efficient and helpful. The solicitor they recommended proved brilliant. Everything went very smoothly and I was very happy.indeed. And...
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Aug 15,2022
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I cannot recommend Gallant Richardson enough. They are a team of exceptionally professional and highly specialised estate agents who go above and beyond in providing a smooth service. Craig managed the purchase and was efficient, honest, knowledgable and had great attention to detail. He was ...
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Thank for your kind review. I will let Craig know. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...
Jun 15,2022
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Within my letting/buying experiences over the past 2.5 years I have found Gallant Richardson to be head and shoulders above other agencies in Colchester. When I walked through other agencies doors I felt I was a statistic but not so Gallant Richardson, from the minute ...
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Thank you for your very kind review Helen. I know the team work very hard to do things properly for all our customers whether selling, buying, a tenant or a landlord so your comments will mean a lot to them. Many thanks. ...
Jun 13,2022
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Craig from Gallant Richardson arrived at the agreed time for the initial appointment. All aspects of the sale and lease/service arrangements were discuss fully and I had a clear understanding of the sale process. A reasonable price was agreed and the flat went on ...
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May 29,2022
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Best estate agent I've ever used, can't say enough good things about Gallant Richardson. 100% trustworthy, brilliant communicators and attention to detail. Took all the stress out of buying and selling our house. Thank you!...
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Thank you for your kind review Sandra. Glad we could help. All the best in your new home. ...
May 27,2022
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A faultless experience buying with Gallant Richardson. We viewed a property with Craig who was very patient considering we were running late. He gave us plenty of time to view the property and gave us all the information we needed and took the time to ...
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Complaints Procedure
In order to maintain a high level of service to customers, to ensure compliance with certain legal requirements, and to comply with the conditions of membership of NAEA (National Association of Estate Agents), ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) and TPO (The Property Ombudsman)
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Gallant Richardson adopt an In-House Complaints procedure
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