Cheffins
4.9/5, 720 reviews
95% recommended
95% sales valuation accuracy
98% sales fee satisfaction
93% lettings valuation accuracy
98% lettings fee satisfaction
Founded in 1825, Cheffins is one of the oldest and best known firms of Estate Agents in the mid-Anglia region. We are a progressive and thriving partnership with our headquarters in Cambridge and a network of offices in Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Ely, Haverhill and The London Office in St James’s ... show more Founded in 1825, Cheffins is one of the oldest and best known firms of Estate Agents in the mid-Anglia region. We are a progressive and thriving partnership with our headquarters in Cambridge and a network of offices in Saffron Walden, Newmarket, Ely, Haverhill and The London Office in St James’s Place. Cheffins also provides a unique and innovative approach to marketing coupled with our friendly and professional team achieving exceptional results for our clients.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 95% 98% £116,000 £7,500,000
Lettings 93% 98% £525 £3,000
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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
70 5 187 11 281 9 129 3 15 10
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“We purchased a property via this agency and the service ......”

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Nov 24,2017
Minithumbup
Caroline Ashman
By: 'M'
Nov 24,2017
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We purchased a property via this agency and the service and patience we received during many viewings was excellent. We were so pleased to use this agency as the service and especially the communication was excellent. We have used three other agents in this area ...
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Nov 22,2017
Minithumbup
Lucy
By: 'DDFP'
Nov 22,2017
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From the initial contact to request a valuation to the handing over of the Keys on exchange I was extremely satisfied with all aspect of the staff at Cheffins. They were very professional in all dealings with us. We were in sometimes daily contact and ...
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As agreed by us at the commencement of the procedure
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“Very pleased with service from Cheffins. Their valuation was spot ......”

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Nov 06,2017
Minithumbup
Lucy
By: 'LB'
Nov 06,2017
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Very pleased with service from Cheffins. Their valuation was spot on, proving that they know the market and thereby generating lots of interest and viewings. Special mention goes to Lucy who was always available and provided reassurance during the process of selling our property....
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Fair rate.
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“My property has just exchanged - all thanks to Delma ......”

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Nov 03,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Jan'
Nov 03,2017
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My property has just exchanged - all thanks to Delma Fenton who has worked tirelessly to negotiate beteeen myself, my buyer and both solicitors. Cheffins are an excellent company and, I am sure, are proud of Delma for representing them so efficiently....
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“I would highly recommend Cheffins, Saffron Walden. Delma and her ......”

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Oct 10,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Tom'
Oct 10,2017
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I would highly recommend Cheffins, Saffron Walden. Delma and her colleagues have been excellent throughout the purchase of our property. They have been extremely very quick and efficient, and have helped everything to go through smoothly. Thanks Cheffins!...
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“Upon deciding to sell our property we visited Cheffins in ......”

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Oct 08,2017
Minithumbup
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By: 'Shelley'
Oct 08,2017
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Upon deciding to sell our property we visited Cheffins in Ely as they were local agents and not a national company. We were introduced to Howard Pope who came across as very genuine and positive and we decided to have a valuation. We nextmet with ...
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Very reasonable
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By: Michaela White
Oct 09, 2017
Thank you for your kind comments. We are pleased to have been able to help with what I'm sure was a difficult time for you. Wishing you all the very best in your new home, Cheffins

“Ryan and his team were excellent from start to finish. ......”

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Oct 05,2017
Minithumbup
Ryan
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Oct 05,2017
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Ryan and his team were excellent from start to finish. From Andy initially listing our property through to Hannah progressing the move. Everyone in the office was fantastic....
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E cellent
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“We found our recent purchase with Cheffins in Haverhill to ......”

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Oct 04,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Chris'
Oct 04,2017
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We found our recent purchase with Cheffins in Haverhill to be an exceptionally good stress-free experience. All of the staff there couldn't do enough for us from start to finish in particular HANNAH, RYAN & ANDREW. We would highly encourage anyone else who is looking to ...
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“When selling my property, I consulted three agents in Saffron ......”

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Oct 03,2017
Minithumbup
Max
By: 'MattC'
Oct 03,2017
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When selling my property, I consulted three agents in Saffron Walden and decided to choose Cheffins based on the informative and consultative approach by Max. Different agents have different approaches; some will under value your property for a quick sale and some will pitch a ...
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Excellent
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“It took 7 long months from sale to completion but we ......”

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Oct 03,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Amanda'
Oct 03,2017
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It took 7 long months from sale to completion but we simply could not have asked for a better service with cheffins. Rebecca was so helpful and supportive and went above and beyond to ensure our chain stayed in tact during the process. Friendly, approachable and ...
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“Ben,Katie and all the staff at Cheffins Saffron Walden ......”

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Oct 01,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Spain'
Oct 01,2017
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Ben,Katie and all the staff at Cheffins Saffron Walden have been fantastic from day one. They have made an international move as smooth as possible and we can't thank you all enough. Excellent service and exceptionally professional. Thanks Ben and Katie....
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People think commissions are a bad word.....they aren't. You pay for a service and the service we've received has been exemplary.
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“after an extremely bad experience with another estate agent, not ......”

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Sep 29,2017
Minithumbup
Howard Pope
By: 'lizz'
Sep 29,2017
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after an extremely bad experience with another estate agent, not Cheffins, i called to see if Chris could help, he was amazing , the whole team have kept me informed at every stage from putting property onto the market , arranging viewings and giving feedback to finally ...
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considering the service the fees are excellent
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By: Michaela White
Sep 29, 2017
Thank you very much for your kind comments - we are very pleased to have been able to help and make the experience a positive one.

“We have been using Cheffins to handle our rentals for ......”

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Sep 27,2017
Minithumbup
Teresa
By: 'Phil'
Sep 27,2017
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We have been using Cheffins to handle our rentals for nearly 9 years now and have always found Teresa and Geogia-Mae polite, informative and thoroughly professional. They are an asset to the Newmarket office...
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We find their fees to be very competitive
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“We found Hannah to be very helpful and professional with ......”

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Sep 26,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Derek'
Sep 26,2017
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We found Hannah to be very helpful and professional with her approach to our purchase. Making it an easy and stress free experience....
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“The service we have had from Jo and the rest ......”

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Sep 25,2017
Minithumbup
Jo
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Sep 25,2017
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The service we have had from Jo and the rest of the rental team at Cheffins has been excellent. Jo is friendly, helpful and informative and has made our first venture into rentals very straight-forward. The photos and presentation of our house were great and ...
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By: Michaela White
Sep 29, 2017
Thank you very much for your kind feedback and recommendation. We are very pleased to have been able to have made the process simple for you.

“Cheffins were instructed to sell our Cambridge house in July 2017. ......”

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Sep 18,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'KS'
Sep 18,2017
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Cheffins were instructed to sell our Cambridge house in July 2017. I found the initial market appraisal by Michael to be both honest and accurate, based on sound knowledge and extensive experience of the local area. When the property went to market, I thought that Cheffins ...
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I thought the fees were as expected for the area.
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“I would recommend cheffins as an agent. They have been ......”

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Sep 18,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Gemma'
Sep 18,2017
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I would recommend cheffins as an agent. They have been very efficient and quick throughout. They take a no-nonsense approach but they have still been patient and supportive through what has been a tricky sale and purchase. I would particularly like to note that they ...
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“Fantastic service, very professional, always on time to give viewings, ......”

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Sep 15,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Clare'
Sep 15,2017
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Fantastic service, very professional, always on time to give viewings, always clear and friendly. Easily the best estate agents in town from a prospective renter's point of view....
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Sep 12,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Bigemill'
Sep 12,2017
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We moved from the United States and started looking at properties to let throughout Cambridgeshire. The first property was a Georgian plantation home that was a bit outside of our budget and likely had a large monthly utility bill that we were not comfortable with. ...
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“Although we had some ups and downs when selling, Cheffins ......”

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Aug 29,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Rainey'
Aug 29,2017
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Although we had some ups and downs when selling, Cheffins worked hard for us. We had many viewings and these were well followed up and we were kept informed of progress. Delma is a real star and managed negotiations with great skill, understanding and concern. ...
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Average
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“Having spoken to almost every agent in Saffron Walden, we ......”

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Aug 29,2017
Minithumbup
Max
By: 'Peter'
Aug 29,2017
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Having spoken to almost every agent in Saffron Walden, we contact Cheffins for a valuation. Max visited the house, at short notice, we were impressed by the straight talking no-nonsense approach of Cheffins. The whole team were very efficient and the property was firmly under ...
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Very Competitive.
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“Everyone at Cheffins in Haverhill were really helpful from start ......”

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Aug 28,2017
Minithumbup
Caroline Ashman
By: 'Becky'
Aug 28,2017
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Everyone at Cheffins in Haverhill were really helpful from start to finish. They were quick to respond to our queries, and acted as a great go between the two solicitors. They always kept in contact, and were very friendly and approachable....
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“We used cheffins to sell our property. We were very ......”

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Aug 24,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Phill'
Aug 24,2017
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We used cheffins to sell our property. We were very happy with the service provided eevially that of office manager Rebecca Ellison who was always efficient,courteous and above all honest Will use them again...
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Fair fees
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“Cheffins were our preferred lettings management team. Never again! They ......”

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Aug 24,2017
Minithumbdown
By: 'Rebecca'
Aug 24,2017
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Cheffins were our preferred lettings management team. Never again! They do not communicate with you, do not offer advice nor do they want to upset the tenant when the tenant has breached their lease. Absolutely useless team! Angie was difficult to get hold of, constantly ...
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Excessive for the little work they actually do!
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“We have used Cheffins Newmarket to manage our rental property ......”

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Aug 24,2017
Minithumbup
Teresa
By: 'Sarah'
Aug 24,2017
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We have used Cheffins Newmarket to manage our rental property for the last year. Both Rebecca and Teresa have been incredibly helpful throughout that time, being the conduit between us and our tenants and always willing to help as and when queries arose....
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“Georgia very kind and available, follow you in each step ......”

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Aug 22,2017
Minithumbup
Teresa
By: 'Stefania'
Aug 22,2017
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Georgia very kind and available, follow you in each step and over as well! Teresa as well is a really nice person! Thank you both...
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“Cheffins were a great agent to deal with and extremely ......”

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Aug 16,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'James'
Aug 16,2017
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Cheffins were a great agent to deal with and extremely helpful in all of our correspondence with the seller leading up to our purchase. They were able to organise viewings at short notice and procured answers to our queries in a hurry. I can highly ...
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“From start to finish the service and personal attention to ......”

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Aug 12,2017
Minithumbup
By: 'Golding'
Aug 12,2017
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From start to finish the service and personal attention to detail was excellent. Chris was extremely supportive, he helped us through the whole process even when there were problems with perspective buyers, he kept us in the loop and dealt with the often difficult situation ...
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Worth every penny for the excellent service provided.
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“Cheffins sold our house in June 2017 and we were very ......”

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Aug 09,2017
Minithumbup
Richard
By: 'Anna'
Aug 09,2017
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Cheffins sold our house in June 2017 and we were very impressed with the service provided. The house was marketed really well leading to dozens of viewings over the first weekend and week, and a number of offers, which were communicated the same day. Richard Freshwater ...
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The fees were very reasonable and on a sliding scale so if a bigger sale was achieved, we paid a slightly higher percentage
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“Friendly, speedy and efficient service. Always kept us informed & also ......”

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Aug 02,2017
Minithumbup
Caroline Ashman
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Aug 02,2017
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Friendly, speedy and efficient service. Always kept us informed & also up to date regarding any delays, nothing too much trouble....
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Typical fees
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