Saffron Walden, CB10
4.9/5, 140 reviews
96% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
99% sales fee satisfaction
89% lettings valuation accuracy
99% lettings fee satisfaction
Founded in 1825 Cheffins is one of the oldest and best known firms of Estate Agents in the North Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and the mid-Anglia region. We are a progressive and thriving partnership with a network of offices in Saffron Walden, our prestigious flagship Headquarters in Cambridge, the London office in ... show more Founded in 1825 Cheffins is one of the oldest and best known firms of Estate Agents in the North Essex, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and the mid-Anglia region. We are a progressive and thriving partnership with a network of offices in Saffron Walden, our prestigious flagship Headquarters in Cambridge, the London office in St James's Place, Newmarket, Haverhill and Ely. Cheffins also provides a unique and innovative approach to marketing coupled with our friendly and professional team achieving exceptional results for our clients.
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20th May 2024
reviewed by 'Ali'
“I highly recommend working with Cheffins. They communicated really well and always kept me updated, even during difficult moments. Special ......”
29th Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Rodney Taylor'
“The team at Cheffins have been open, honest and extremely attentive throughout the process of selling our house. In difficult ......”
2nd Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Steven Whitehead'
“Rhia, Ella and Max are great ambassadors for Cheffins. They have worked diligently on the marketing of our home and ......”
2nd Feb 2024
reviewed by 'Dickon'
“Rhia and colleagues were hard working and supportive through a very long negotiation, and got us over the line. Recommended....”
23rd Nov 2023
reviewed by 'Ellie'
“Very helpful when buying a property, emails and calls were made regularly to help me find my perfect property which ......”
18th Nov 2023
reviewed by 'JDS'
“The Cheffins Team were very helpful to me in helping to select a property and execute the transaction quickly, especially ......”
Opening Hours
  • Monday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Tuesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Wednesday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Thursday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Friday: 09:00 - 17:30
  • Saturday: 09:00 - 16:00
  • Sunday: 10:00 - 14:00
Address

Cheffins
8 Hill Street
Saffron Walden
Essex
CB10 1JD
01799 523656

Performance statistics
Services Valuation Accuracy Fees Satisfaction Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 99% £165,000 £7,500,000
Lettings 89% 99% £675 £1,950
Review statistics
From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
19 1 22 2 56 1 34 1 4 0
Areas covered
  • CB10
  • Essex
  • CB11
  • Cambridgeshire
  • CB21
  • Hertfordshire
  • SG8
  • CB22
  • CB9
  • CM22
  • CM23
  • CM24
  • CM6
Services offered
  • Sales
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  • Lettings
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  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Excellent service...”

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Mar 25,2019
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By: 'Maggie'
Mar 25,2019
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I was very impressed by the staff at Cheffins and would like to mention Jacob, Judith and Katie in particular for their very good communication throughout the whole process both with myself and my solicitor. My house purchase went as smoothly as possible and was ...
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“Good service...”

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Mar 23,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Jean'
Mar 23,2019
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All staff very helpful and kept me informed as to what was going on. Also were very friendly and efficient....
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Reasonable.
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“Awesome...”

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Mar 18,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Lara'
Mar 18,2019
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Cheffins are so awesome. Every time something needed fixing in my flat they would sort it put immediately. Their handy man would sometimes come round the same day I'd reported a problem. rnHuge stars...
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“Great Support...”

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Mar 15,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Ryan'
Mar 15,2019
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From start to finish Katie Wright and Sophie Coleby have been fantastic dealing with our sale and purchase! they kept us up to speed every day and did what they could to ensure the purchase/sale went as smoothly as possible....
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The Agent's fee's are fair given the help support received.
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“Good knowledge of the business...”

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Mar 13,2019
Minithumbup
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By: 'Colin'
Mar 13,2019
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Every member of staff we dealt with were exceptionally helpful and diligent from day 1.They handled both the sale of our property and the purchase of our new one. Very hands on and personable, our purchase was not the most straight forward (through no fault ...
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Fees were good value for money
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“Excellent and Professional Service...”

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Mar 12,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'TheWards'
Mar 12,2019
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From start to finish, we found all the staff we dealt with at Cheffins Saffron Walden to be professional, friendly and helpful. There were a few minor niggles with our sale, but these were quickly addressed. We would definitely recommend Cheffins for anyone trying to ...
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Fair
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“Excellent frim beging to end ....”

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Mar 06,2019
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By: 'Mr'
Mar 06,2019
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Bruce and his team were superb they looked after us really well and were wise , thoughful and caring in what was a tricky move .we bought and sold with them...
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They earnt every penny .
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“Rental Agent...”

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Feb 14,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Bob'
Feb 14,2019
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We have been extremely pleased with the service provided by Ben and all of the Cheffins team in Saffron Walden. They have been helpful and efficient dealing with any matters arising promptly and professionally....
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The agent's fees are in-line with the industry norm.
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“Super lettings...”

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Feb 13,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Fran'
Feb 13,2019
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Ben and Kayleigh made the moving in process very easy and have been there for us even since. They are always quick to respond and are very friendly. Good to know they are there if and when we need them....
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“Excellent communicators...”

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Feb 08,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Client'
Feb 08,2019
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Just a quick note to thank you and all your colleagues for the successful sale of our little cottage to Mr & Mrs Merrell. I know they are delighted. Thank you also for managing the letting of the property over the past few years. Your company ...
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Reasonable
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“Staying Positive...”

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Feb 04,2019
Minithumbup
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By: 'David'
Feb 04,2019
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We would love to thank both Max and Katie for their wise counsel and professional services throughout our journey which was an unexpectedly long time in reaching a successful conclusion, at times it was very stressful but once we had spoken with Katie and Max ...
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We have reached a mutually beneficial conclusion and feel we have had excellent value for our fee.
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“Helpful...”

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Dec 31,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'p'
Dec 31,2018
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I have used Cheffins for my rental property for many years. Firstly for the purchase, then for managing the property. Presently Iam using their services to sell my house. I have always found Cheffins very efficient and helpful and they have dealt with any matters ...
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Fair
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“Very good service...”

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Dec 12,2018
Minithumbup
By: '999'
Dec 12,2018
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Excellent service from Katie Wright and the team at Cheffins Saffron Walden. I was very happy with their performance from start to finish....
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“The Old Apple Store...”

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Nov 16,2018
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By: 'Peter'
Nov 16,2018
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Cheffins dealt with the sale of this property. I was kept fully informed at all times during the process, and received a 5 star service...
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Acceptable fee - in line with others.
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“Professional and a pleasure to deal with...”

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Nov 06,2018
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By: 'Karley'
Nov 06,2018
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We used Cheffins for both our sale and purchase, and throughout they were a pleasure to deal with and always prompt with updates, calling us back and keeping us in the loop. Special thanks to Max who dealt with our valuation and getting us on ...
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Fee's are fair & in line with the market rate
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“Excellent...”

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Nov 01,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Alfie'
Nov 01,2018
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Thank you for all of your help Katie. You worked really hard and we appreciate it. Thank you Alfie H...
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“Excellant...”

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Nov 01,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Richard'
Nov 01,2018
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Katie always new what has happening in the chain, her communication was excellent and I feel without her hard work it would have been quite likely the chain would have broken....
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“So patient and tenatious!...”

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Oct 27,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'C'
Oct 27,2018
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Katie was fantastic dealing with our sale and purchase through Cheffins. VERY difficult chain with some rather frustrating situations that arose, Katie dealt with my endless phone calls for updates and chases hugely diplomatically and professionally. I know I can be a difficult customer and 10/10 ...
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Very pleased with the fee, more than value for money!
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“Patient Professional Service...”

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Oct 27,2018
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By: 'WZ'
Oct 27,2018
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I would like to commend and thank Katie Wright on all the work she has done in the selling and purchasing of my properties. She has been a delight to work with, infinitely patient with all my calls. She has chased whenever needed and always ...
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I am happy with the amount I am paying
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“Very helpful...”

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Oct 04,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Amy'
Oct 04,2018
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Katie supported us through the sale of our property. Nothing was too much and she made the process much easier than it ever has been before!...
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Fair
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“Great Professional Service...”

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Mar 20,2018
Minithumbup
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By: 'The'
Mar 20,2018
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I was very impressed with the service received from Cheffins. Max worked very hard to negotiate the purchase of the house we were after and then Delma worked very hard to nurse the purchase through. Delma was very professional and kind and understanding....
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“We used Cheffins for our first house move and they ......”

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Mar 15,2018
Minithumbup
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By: 'Bertie'
Mar 15,2018
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We used Cheffins for our first house move and they were brilliant - so we didn't think twice about using them when we moved for a second time. And we're pleased we did, because they offered a thoroughly professional and friendly service from start to ...
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The fees were absolutely worth it for the service Cheffins provided.
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“Cheffins have managed my natal property for me for many ......”

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Mar 01,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Satisfied'
Mar 01,2018
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Cheffins have managed my natal property for me for many years and I have always been very pleased with the service they provide but in the last year I have been unwell and they have really been marvellous.All the day to day running of ...
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Cheffins fees represent good value for money.
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“We had a difficult time when we last let our ......”

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Feb 26,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'M&A'
Feb 26,2018
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We had a difficult time when we last let our property but with the new tenants in now and very happy, much praise for Ben and Kayleigh who have both been first class throughout. A very professional and efficient service. Thank you both and all ...
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Quite simply you get what you pay for.
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“We were very pleased with the expertise that Bruce King & ......”

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Feb 26,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Steve'
Feb 26,2018
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We were very pleased with the expertise that Bruce King & all his team provided to sell our house recently. We were given prompt feedback after every viewing & were kept in touch at all steps in the process until successful conclusion & would certainly recommend Cheffins to ...
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Good
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“I came to Saffron Walden 4 years ago when I separated ......”

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Feb 21,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Feb 21,2018
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I came to Saffron Walden 4 years ago when I separated from my wife and found my flat in the Spike through Cheffins and Sue was my contact. Since that day I have spent a wonderful time in the area and made lots of new friends. ...
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Reasonable didn't go up in my 4 year tenancy
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“Ben and Kayleigh have done an excellent job on securing ......”

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Jan 31,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Tim'
Jan 31,2018
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Ben and Kayleigh have done an excellent job on securing the most recent letting for my rental property and successfully resolved various problems that arose during the process. I have worked with Ben and team for many years and always feel well looked after and ...
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Reasonable and competitive
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“Delma was so helpful in helping us buy our dream ......”

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Jan 25,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Alison'
Jan 25,2018
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Delma was so helpful in helping us buy our dream house despite several hiccups on the buyer's side. Persistence and fortitude from both Delma and ourselves paid off after 12 months but we are finally in and very happy....
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“Ben and Company have been excellent at managing our cottage ......”

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Jan 18,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Sand'
Jan 18,2018
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Ben and Company have been excellent at managing our cottage letting over the years. They promptly and courteously handle details at following up when I ignore the email world....
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High, but they are proactive and thorough.
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“Delma has been fantastic throughout the whole process on a ......”

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Jan 05,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Richard'
Jan 05,2018
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Delma has been fantastic throughout the whole process on a particular difficult purchase. The case was handed over to Delma once I had accepted the offer and she was overseeing the final stages which proved far more difficult than anyone expected. She was extremely professional ...
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