88% sales valuation accuracy
93% sales fee satisfaction
98% lettings valuation accuracy
96% lettings fee satisfaction
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We found Beresfords to be very prompt, helpful and friendly. Answered all queries and arranged our tenancy agreement swiftly and faultlessly, excellent service.
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10 Duke Street
Chelmsford
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CM1 1HL
sell: 01245 500555 lett: 01245 500666
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| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
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| Sales | 88% | 93% | £100,000 | £15,150,000 |
| Lettings | 98% | 96% | £650 | £4,000 |
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| 62 | 2 | 131 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 8 | 4 |
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Easy to communicate and always updates us with the sale process....
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Been dealing with Gabby and all i can say is she is excellent at her job! she is polite, knowledgeable and very accommodating to my requirements. When i called to book in a viewing she was quick to book me in straight away and then ...
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Having used other agents in the area with little success, Beresfords have shone in terms of their integrity, service and standards. Their communication has been excellent throughout the process and Gabby, Rhiannon, and Josh have all been a pleasure to work with. I would wholeheartedly ...
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Gabby was very helpful and easy to speak to in regards to purchasing a new property, she was prompt during viewings and had the relevant knowledge and information to hand that made it easier to make a decision. Since the offer was made, Gabby has ...
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Having used other agents in the area with little success, Beresfords have shone in terms of their integrity, service and standards. Their communication has been excellent throughout the process and Gabby, Rhiannon, and Josh have all been a pleasure to work with. I would wholeheartedly ...
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I recently had a maintenance issue ( MAINLY RELATED TO CHANGE OF WINDOWS & DOORS), and the service I received from Beresfords was exceptional. Cara Scott, my Property Manager, was incredibly professional, responsive, and made the entire process seamless. Cara handled the entire process efficiently, and the ...
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Thank you for your kind words. I was pleased to read that Cara provided an exceptional service for your maintenance needs. We look forward to working with you again in the future. ...
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Gabby has been amazing with us. Helping sort out everything with the house we are purchasing. Kept us in the loop and was always happy to help whenever we needed it. It has been very pleasant so far dealing with gabby and james thank you ...
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Rhiannon has been fantastic throughout this whole process. We are incredibly grateful to have her guidance and advice throughout this process. She has also been very communicative and patient with us and we would definitely recommend Rhiannon to anyone wishing to buy a property....
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Regular and efficient updates on the progress of our purchase. They are always easy to get in touch with and return calls very quickly if unavailable (no chasing needed). Excellent communication and a friendly team....
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We couldn't be more pleased with the service James at Beresfords provided when selling our flat in Watson Heights. From start to finish, he was professional, approachable, and incredibly efficient. His knowledge of the market, attention to detail, and excellent communication made the entire process ...
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Joshua Auger was truly exceptional from start to finish. His dedication and professionalism stood out, consistently keeping me informed—even outside of office hours and on weekends. From the moment he valued my property in June, it was clear that he was not only a ...
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After months on the market with other agents and no offers, James turned everything around. He secured a buyer for over a million pounds, far exceeding our expectations.
The process wasn't easy, especially with the challenges of keeping the chain intact and us finding our ...
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I've had some problems with Beresfords in the past whilst renting out my property but when it came to ending the previous tenancy and moving through the check out process of selling the property, Amy has been fantastic and restored my faith in Beresfords as ...
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. I was pleased to hear that Amy's support during the end of your tenancy made such a positive impact and we wish you all the best in the future. ...
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Thank you Barbara for your conscientious diligence in securing my property post vacation by the tenant. Despite the property manager washing his hands off and being rude in his response to me, you went beyond and took full responsibility to recover the compensation from the ...
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Thank you for your feedback and 5-star rating. Apologies for the earlier experience that you had and it is great to see Barbara's dedication to her work, especially under challenging circumstances. We hope to work with you again in the future. ...
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We had a poor experience letting from Beresfords Chelmsford.
- Took our rent twice one month, and then took 20 days to return the overpayment.
- Maintenance issues had to be chased frequently and still took many months to resolve or were never addressed. This included ...
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I recently worked with James Westbrook on the sale of my property at 118 Louis Drive West, and I couldn't be more pleased with the outcome. From start to finish, James demonstrated professionalism, excellent communication, and deep market knowledge. His pricing and marketing strategies quickly attracted ...
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Jay from Beresfords has been very good in helping me and my partner find a property in Chelmsford. Showing us around he was very friendly and professional. Great with keeping in contact with us. Would recommend him to others....
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I was delighted to read that Jay provided a friendly and personal service in helping you and your partner find a property in Chelmsford. It is good to know that he kept you well informed throughout the process and I appreciate your recommendation to others. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...
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I was extremely pleased with the service I received from Beresford particularly the handling of a repair issue.
Cara Scott was helpful throughout the whole process when I reported a repair issue.
She was very professional and her communication was very perfect and effective.
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Thank you for your glowing review and 5-star rating. I was thrilled to read that Cara provided professional and effective support in handling your maintenance issue. We look forward to working with you again. ...
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Joshua from Beresfords Estate Agents provided exceptional service throughout the entire purchasing process. His professionalism, attention to detail, and friendly approach made everything smooth and stress-free. Highly recommended!...
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Hi Mr Phillip,
Thank you for taking the time to post your 5 star award for Joshua, Assistant Manager at our Chelmsford office. Joshua works really hard to ensure the purchasing process goes through as smoothly as possible, guiding and supporting throughout the process whilst keeping all parties regularly updated. Your kind comments and recommendation are much appreciated, we look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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We were previously with another agent, I have to admit I was swayed by a higher price and a lower fee. Naturally they did not sell my house, James came back out to my property for a second time as was just a professional as ...
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Hi Joanna,
Many thanks for the 5 star review and kind comments for James, Director of Office at our Chelmsford branch. James will do all possible to ensure the right marketing strategy is in place to achieve maximum interest and price for our clients, guiding and supporting throughout the transaction. With his knowledge and expertise, he is best placed to overcome any issues which may arise during the process and I am pleased to hear his tenacity has enabled you to purchase your new home. We ...
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James and his team have been amazing in helping me find a property. They have been very responsive in answering my emails and questions and have all been so knowledgeable. Thank you all...
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Hi Chris,
Many thanks for the 5 star award for James and his team at our Chelmsford office. The team all work hard matching people to property and I am pleased to hear they have found you something suitable to purchase. We appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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I have finally completed on my dream home, it took forever to go through due to complications with probate and the onward chain. I have to say if it wasn’t for James’ hard work negotiating the chain and keeping everyone updated I don’t ...
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Hi Jackie,
Many thanks for the 5 star award for James, Director of Office at our Chelmsford branch. Your purchase would have been in safe hand with James as he would have been perfectly placed to deal with any issues which may have arisen during the process. James will guide and support, throughout the transaction, whilst keeping all parties regularly updated. He will appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future.
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Amazing throughout the entire process very helpful, would definitely recommend...
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I was thrilled to hear that you had a great experience from start to finish and it is pleasing to know that our lettings team and their support made a difference. We truly appreciate your recommendation and wish you all the best in your new home. ...
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I had the displeasure of selling my flat in Chelmsford through James at Beresfords. I have never experienced someone change so quickly as a client in any sphere. When trying to secure the business of selling our flat, James was friendly, quick to respond, he ...
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Hi Jason,
Having read your recent review, I am naturally concerned with the comments made within. As a company, we pride ourselves on the quality of our customer service and it is disappointing to hear we let you down.
Following a detailed appraisal of your file and subsequent conversations with James, it would appear he could have been more focused when dealing with the progression of your sale. Service standards, from first point of contact through to exchange and completion, should rema ...
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Very lovely and helpful. Helped me with all my inquiries and very skilled at keeping in touch and updated about the status of the application...
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Violeta,
Thank you for your recent review and 5-star rating in regards to your recent dealings with our lettings team at Chelmsford, but in particular Abby. It is pleasing to hear that you found her helpful and that she was able to assist you with your enquiries. We wish you all the best in your new home. ...
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Cara was very helpful during this issue the tenants experienced and communicated every step of the process which was great. Thank you Cara....
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Thank you for your positive review and 5-star rating. Cara's commitment to clear communication and helpfulness shone through and I was pleased to read that she could assist your tenants and kept you informed every step of the way. ...
May 25,2024
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A big thank you to Cara Scott who was extremely helpful in resolving a maintenance issue that my new Tenants reported shortly after taking occupation. Cara dealt with the issue swiftly to ensure that the problem was resolved the very same day! Brilliant service and ...
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Many thanks for your positive review and 5-star rating. It is great to read that Cara resolved the maintenance issue for your new tenants swiftly. Your kind words regarding her brilliant service mean a lot and we hope to continue our good business relationship going forward. ...
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Our matter was dealt with swiftly, and without issue.
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Thank you for your kind review. I was delighted to read that everything progressed smoothly and swiftly and I know Sophie will appreciate your 5-star rating. ...
Apr 05,2024
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Over the Easter weekend we have highlighted two issues with two different items and these were resolved before the end if the following week. Cara 's quick response and update was really appreciated....
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Thank you so much for sharing your recent experience with us. It was pleasing to read that Cara was able to swiftly address your issues you encountered over the Easter weekend. Providing timely responses and efficient resolutions is a top priority for Beresfords and I will be sure to pass on your kind words to Cara. ...
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