96% lettings valuation accuracy
95% lettings fee satisfaction
Our Colchester office covers a large area of North Essex stretching right across to the Suffolk borders. The Sales and Lettings departments deal with all types of properties from starter homes through the entire property spectrum right up to country estates.As part of an extensive branch network which spans ...
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Our Colchester office covers a large area of North Essex stretching right across to the Suffolk borders. The Sales and Lettings departments deal with all types of properties from starter homes through the entire property spectrum right up to country estates.
As part of an extensive branch network which spans across most of Essex and into Greater London, the teams at Colchester regularly receive enquiries not only from local people, but also an additional supply of buyers and tenants registered in other Beresfords branches further south of the county now looking to move further up north.
FREE VALUATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
As part of an extensive branch network which spans across most of Essex and into Greater London, the teams at Colchester regularly receive enquiries not only from local people, but also an additional supply of buyers and tenants registered in other Beresfords branches further south of the county now looking to move further up north.
FREE VALUATIONS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
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Address
Beresfords
145 High Street
Colchester
Essex
CO1 1PG
sell: 01206 764444 lett: 01206 763333
Performance statistics
| Services | Valuation Accuracy | Fees Satisfaction | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lettings | 96% | 95% | £600 | £1,500 |
Review statistics
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | 4 | 56 | 9 | 86 | 2 | 69 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
Areas covered
- CO4 5
- CO1 1
- CO4 9
- CO1 2
- CO6 2
- CO2 0
- CO6 3
- CO2 7
- CO6 4
- CO2 9
- CO7 9
- CO3 0
- CO2 8
- CO3 3
- CO3 4
- CO4 0
- CO4 3
Services offered
- Sales
- Lettings
- Block Management
- Surveys
- Conveyancing
- Mortgage Advice
- Home Builder
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Sep 18,2019
Sep 18,2019
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Absolutely excellent service, very responsive and excellent communication. We would definitely recommend Beresfords. Lewis was particularly helpful and helped us to achieve our move before our daughter went to uni....
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Sep 24, 2019
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Dear Sarah, Thank you so much for posting your 5 star review on the service you have recently received from Lewis and the team at our Colchester office. The guys are committed to delivering the best possible customer service and will very much appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for the recommendation, we look forward to assisting you in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager. ...
Sep 07,2019
Sep 07,2019
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We couldn’t fault the service we received from Lewis at the Colchester branch. Lewis was involved throughout our buying process and went above and beyond for us. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Beresfords to anyone....
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Sep 14, 2019
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Dear Sam, Thank you for the 5 star award for Lewis in our Colchester office. I am really pleased to hear that you were impressed by the level of service extended to you by Lewis and will pass your kind comments on to him. Thank you for the recommendation, we look forward to assisting you again. Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager. ...
Aug 30,2019
Aug 30,2019
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Thank you for your continued hard work and support. We always get effective and quick responses from any staff members. It is very pleasing and comforting to know that whenever and if we have a problem or issue, we always get fast responses and the ...
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Oct 02, 2019
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Dear Celia
Thank you for taking the time to post your review on the service you have been receiving from our Brentwood Lettings office. I will pass on your kind words, thank you for awarding our team with 5 stars. ...
Aug 29,2019
Aug 29,2019
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Very professional. No problems at all and very informative the whole way through. Much appreciated. Would recommend to others without doubt....
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Sep 05, 2019
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Hi Guy, Thank you very much for the 5 star review. I am really pleased to hear that your experience with our sales team in Colchester was positive. The guys work really hard to ensure the process is as stress-free as possible and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Thank you for the recommendation. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Aug 26,2019
Aug 26,2019
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Great company to deal with from start to finish. Helpful, efficient, friendly, active, never pushy.
Not a bad thing to say about Beresfords....
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Aug 27, 2019
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Hi Sean, Many thanks for the 5 star award and positive comments. I am really pleased to hear that your experience with the sales team at our Colchester office was positive. The guys work really hard to ensure the process is as stress free as possible and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Jul 20,2019
Jul 20,2019
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We cannot thank Berefords enough in particular Lewis, for his support during our house sale and purchase. We had a long ride to get into our new house for one reason or another but Lewis never lost faith, with his positive and upbeat nature this ...
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Jul 24, 2019
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Dear Nicky, Thank you very much for taking the time to post your 5 star review. Lewis at our Colchester office works really hard to ensure the moving process is as stress-free as possible and will very much appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for the recommendation, we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Jul 19,2019
Jul 19,2019
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Open and honest valuations, smooth process (as it can be), regular communications. Always able to get hold of someone when I needed....
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Jul 24, 2019
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Dear Helen, Thank you for the positive feedback and 5 star award. Our team at the Colchester are committed to delivering the best possible customer service and will very much appreciate your kind comments. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Jul 17,2019
Jul 17,2019
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Sold our property after it being on the market for some time with another agent. Also helped us with advice on our property sale. Kept us informed throughout the sale process....
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Jul 19, 2019
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Dear Matthew, Thank you for your 5 star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Our team at Colchester will do all possible to ensure the transaction goes smoothly, keeping you informed at every stage of the process. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Jul 12,2019
Jul 12,2019
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Everyone we spoke to at the Colchester Branch were polite, professional and welcoming. The moving in process although long winded, was necessary and allowed us to ask any questions we had, the agents were knowledgeable and helpful throughout the whole process. We were recommended to ...
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Jul 31, 2019
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Dear Dearnna,
Thank you so much for taking the time to post your review in relation to the service that you received recently from our lettings team at Colchester. It is always good to hear that our clients are recommended by others. The process may appear to be long winded at times but it is necessary to ensure that our clients are fully protected at all times and to ensure that we comply with all of the government legislation that is now necessary with all rental properties. I am sure that th ...
“Lovely, friendly office. Staff made us feel very relaxed and welcome. The ladies were helpful and the branch had a great feel about it. Lovely bunch!...”
Jun 14,2019
Jun 14,2019
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Lovely, friendly office. Staff made us feel very relaxed and welcome. The ladies were helpful and the branch had a great feel about it. We though Tessa and Dominque were wonderful. Lovely bunch! :)...
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Jun 19, 2019
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May 15,2019
May 15,2019
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The way Beresfords treat there clients is disgraceful. *constantly telling lies and did could never remember the lie he told us a day before so his stories just got more muddled. We where in a chain our buyer was having some legal problems with a ...
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May 15, 2019
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Dear Steve, I am sorry to learn of your dissatisfaction with the services of our sales team. Having checked with our Colchester office, I have obtained your contact details and will email you directly to discuss your concerns further. Should you wish to contact me whilst I carry out an investigation, my email details are as follows: [email protected]
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Apr 18,2019
Apr 18,2019
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It's was nice experience working with Beresfords team members. They are very friendly, professional and was trying their best to meet all of my requirements. Thank you so much!...
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Very polite, helpful, professional, responsive and friendly at the same time. I was very lucky for having opportunity to work with Lewis!!
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Apr 08,2019
Apr 08,2019
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We found Beresfords to be very professional especially Nick Webber and his team. He has made the selling of our house plain sailing....
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I think estate agents as a whole are very expensive.
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Apr 10, 2019
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Thank you very much for the 5 star review. Nick and his team at our Colchester office pride themselves on delivering the best possible customer care and will appreciate your kind comments. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager ...
Mar 26,2019
Mar 26,2019
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Lewis worked so diligently on our behalf we would gladly recommend him personally to any friends and family. Top lad!...
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Mar 27, 2019
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Dear Becky and George, Thank you for your 5 star review. Lewis at our Colchester office is committed to delivering the best possible customer service and will very much appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for the recommendation. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Mar 18,2019
Mar 18,2019
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Having never rented a property before it seemed a bit daunting, but Tessa was very understanding and made the process simple to understand. The process was swift and uncomplicated and I was updated throughout. Excellent communication and fantastic overall service!...
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Reasonable compared to others
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Mar 22, 2019
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Dear Adam
nThank you for posting your positive review on the service you have received from our lettings team at Colchester and in particular your reference to the manager of the branch Tessa. I will pass on your kind words. ...
Mar 13,2019
Mar 13,2019
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Excellent service from Beresford Colchester. All the staff were extremely useful and helpful, especially Lewis and Alex.They ensured a smooth and quick property sales for us. Thank you very much!!!!...
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Mar 15, 2019
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Dear Kamila, Thank you for your 5 star review. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. I am pleased that you were impressed by the level of service provided by Alex and Lewis in our Colchester office and will pass your kind comments on to them. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...
Jan 29,2019
Jan 29,2019
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From the first day when I contacted Beresfords and spoke to Dominique, she has honestly been a massive help and made this whole proscess so much easier than we thought it was going to be. It's always seemed she had a our best interest at ...
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Jan 29, 2019
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Dear Matthew. I am very happy to read your review on the service you have received from our Colchester Lettings Office and I am sure that Dominique will be very happy with your comments and your 5 star award ...
Jan 06,2019
Jan 06,2019
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Yet again and excellent service from Beresford, Alex and his team secured a sale on my property within 48hrs of going live, and the rest sailed through hassle free.
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communication was fantastic
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Dec 03,2018
Dec 03,2018
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Based on my requirements, Dominique emailed me a property that met my needs. I knew instantly it was perfect and requersted a viewing. I ended up having a viewing that evening and confirmed that day that I would like to take the property for rental. ...
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Fees are as expected and fair.
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Dec 05, 2018
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Dear Samantha,
Thank you for posting your review and awarding our lettings team at Colchester with 5 stars and such positive feedback which is always good to read. I will pass on to the team your kind words and thanks again. ...
Nov 27,2018
Nov 27,2018
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Very not happy with the service I received while letting my flat out. Will not be using these agents again and would not recommend to other landlords. These guys will only have time to get you to sign their terms and to value, everything else- ...
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Asked for a fee reduction on my last email but the question was absolutely avoided
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Dec 04, 2018
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Thank you for providing feedback regarding your recent experience when dealing with our company. Naturally I was disappointed to read some of your comments and as a result asked the relevant Branch Manager at Colchester to investigate further. Subsequently I understand that she has now spoken to you directly and resolved this matter to your satisfaction. Should this not be the case then please email me personally via [email protected] ...
Oct 20,2018
Oct 20,2018
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Dominique was incredibly friendly and thorough, and made the entire process, from viewing our new flat to signing the contracts, enjoyable and stress-free.
All staff contacted at Beresfords were helpful and quick to respond to any emails/calls we had....
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Fair
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Oct 25, 2018
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Dear Ryan and Joe,
I just wanted to thank for your review and it is good to read that you had a very positive experience in dealing with our lettings team at Colchester and in particular Dominique and I will pass on your comments to her. I am sure she will be very happy with your kind words. ...
Oct 04,2018
Oct 04,2018
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When viewing the property Paul was very helpful and informative and continued to communicate all the steps clearly throughout the offer process. Once our offer had been accepted we were looked after by Lorna who was always willing to help and answer all our questions ...
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Oct 04,2018
Oct 04,2018
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When viewing the property Paul was very helpful and informative and continued to communicate all the steps clearly throughout the offer process. Once our offer had been accepted we were looked after by Lorna who was always willing to help and answer all our questions ...
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Sep 07,2018
Sep 07,2018
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Very quick and pleasant experience with Beresfords. All the staff were extremely useful and helpful, especially Lorna and Alex. Joe, Nick and Paul were also very helpful and ensured a smooth and quick property purchase for us. Thanks so much!!...
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Sep 06,2018
Sep 06,2018
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Thank you so much to Lorna who started with perfecting the pictures of our home and putting 100% effort into gaining viewings.
Whilst the property was on the market Lorna gave us great advice and tips on how to present the property at its best.
Really ...
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More than reasonable.
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Sep 05,2018
Sep 05,2018
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Easy experience overall. Andy and Caroline were attentive and helped us through the letting process. Would use beresfords again. Luke...
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Fees were about middle of the range we found.
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Sep 18, 2018
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Aug 28,2018
Aug 28,2018
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Massive thank you to both Lorna and Joe! Fantastic service! Not one negative thing to say.
Made the process as simple as can be always at the end of the phone for advice and always call you back when they say they will. Nothing is ...
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Aug 28,2018
Aug 28,2018
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Professional service, polite and courteous at every interaction. Beautiful colour brochure produced for our home along with clear description, all of which helped to get us sold, thank you ! I will always highly recommend Beresfords in the future....
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Extremely competitive.
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Jun 27,2018
Jun 27,2018
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Quick listing, great agent, sold for full asking price, easy viewings, couldnt have asked for anymore, house was pictured brilliantly great advice given...
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Great
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May 31,2018
May 31,2018
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Both of these members of staff were extremely professional. Andrew was very honest about the property, which was refreshing and well appreciated. Sam was very good at communicating with us. Thanks to them both, and to Caroline....
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Thank you for taking the time to post a review on the service you have received from our team at Colchester. I am glad that you found our service professional and I am sure that the team including Sam, Andrew and Caroline will be really pleased with your 5 star award. ...
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Awards won by Beresfords, Colchester CO1 1PG
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