Colchester, CO1
4.9/5, 281 reviews
93% recommended
96% lettings valuation accuracy
95% lettings fee satisfaction



Property Features

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 ... show more 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.

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Beresfords Group

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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
51 4 53 9 82 2 67 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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“Sale of Property...”

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Feb 17,2020
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By: 'Julian'
Feb 17,2020
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Having been recommended Beresfords through family, I was very happy with the service provided and my property sold within a very short time and for the asking price. Tom Tothill and Lewis Channell-Tomlinson were very helpful through the transition period from the point of sale ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 18, 2020
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Dear Julian, Many thanks for the 5 star review and positive comments for the team at our office in Colchester, and in particular Tom and Lewis who assisted with the progression of your sale through to exchange and completion. It is pleasing to hear we were recommended to you and achieved a positive outcome whilst meeting your expectations. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“I have found all of your staff very professi......”

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Feb 14,2020
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By: 'Penny'
Feb 14,2020
18 people found
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I have found all of your staff very professional and helpful. They have been very clear in their discussions with me and understanding of my position as a buyer in terms of advice. In addition they have offered as much support and information as I ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 18, 2020
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Dear Penny, Thank you so much for the great review for the team based at our Colchester office. The team are committed to providing great customer care and will do all possible to guide you through the moving process. I am really pleased to hear we will now be assisting with your own property too. Thank you for the 5 star award and positive comments. Alison Horsley, Customer Service Manager. ...

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Feb 14,2020
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By: 'Neil'
Feb 14,2020
9 people found
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I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Beresfords in Colchester! The office really work well as a team and worked hard to get us a lot of viewings. The team were great at keeping us up-to-date and were really lovely to deal with....
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 18, 2020
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Hi Neil, Many thanks for the great review for our team based at Colchester. The team are committed to delivering the best possible customer service, particularly focusing upon communication. They will very much appreciate your 5 star award and positive comments. Thank you for the recommendation, we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Top Class Service...”

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Feb 14,2020
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By: 'Charlie'
Feb 14,2020
8 people found
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The level of service and advice provided was top class. All my questions were addressed in a timely and efficient manner. There was no problem with arranging viewings and contact with the vendor was always undertaken quickly and provided accurate responses....
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 18, 2020
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Dear Charlie, Many thanks for the 5 star review and positive comments. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience as the team work really hard to provide the best possible customer service, particularly focusing upon communication. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Excellent impressions on first meeting with s......”

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Feb 14,2020
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By: 'Anthony'
Feb 14,2020
8 people found
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Excellent impressions on first meeting with sales representative Cameron, reinforced at subsequent meeting with the full team when we visited their high street office. They made us feel cared for and we feel confident that they will pull out all stops to ensure a good ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 18, 2020
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Dear Anthony, Many thanks for your 5 star award and positive comments for the team at our Colchester office. I am really pleased to hear that you experience from the first point of contact with Cameron and the team at a subsequent meeting was positive as they all work hard to provide the best possible customer service. We look forward to working closely with you. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Highly recommended...”

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Feb 13,2020
Minithumbup
By: 'M.Horley'
Feb 13,2020
8 people found
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Beresfords Estate Agents were helpful and supportive at all times. Every member of staff was approachable and polite and we felt that each one had our interests at heart. Cameron, Lewis, Tom and Maria all did their very best to find us the right buyer ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 18, 2020
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Many thanks for taking the time to post your 5 star award for the team at our office in Colchester. The team are all focused on providing the best possible customer service and will keep you updated throughout every step of the way. Your kind comments are very much appreciated, thank you. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“The experience I have received from the Beres......”

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Feb 11,2020
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Alex
By: 'Kevin'
Feb 11,2020
16 people found
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The experience I have received from the Beresford staff is outstanding. Lewis Channell-Tomlinson has been exceptional with the constant updates and support. He is a credit to your company. It also goes without saying that Alex Beresfords handling of the initial instruction and continuing overseeing ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 11, 2020
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Dear Kevin, Many thanks for the great review for Alex and Lewis at our Colchester office. The guys work extremely hard to ensure they are delivering the best possible customer service, from the first point of contact through to exchange and completion. They will do everything within their power to ensure a transaction goes through smoothly, keeping all parties updated throughout the process. They will very much appreciate your 5 star award and positive comments. We look forward to assisting y ...

“Efficient and professional service...”

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Feb 10,2020
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By: 'Andrew'
Feb 10,2020
7 people found
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Efficient and professional service. Good support, good communication and we achieved the sale with the first potential buyer and with the asking price....
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By: Alison Horsley
Feb 10, 2020
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Dear Andrew, Many thanks for the 5 star award and positive comments for the team at our Colchester office. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us and hope that we can be of further assistance in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Extremely happy with your support...”

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Jan 29,2020
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Dominique
By: 'MVAR'
Jan 29,2020
7 people found
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Extremely happy with your support.you were so approachable and helpful.so thankful .one of my dream is to get my family here ,that is going to happen now. Thank you thanks alot...
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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
Mar 10, 2020
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I just wanted to write to you personally to thank you for taking the time to post your review. I am really pleased to read your comments and wish you and your family every happiness in your new home. ...

“Very helpful agent. Absolute pleasure to deal......”

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Jan 15,2020
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Dominique
By: 'Ronaldo'
Jan 15,2020
7 people found
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Very helpful agent. Absolute pleasure to deal with. Assisted me throughout the whole process. Highly recommended if you are looking for a house!!!...
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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
Jan 29, 2020
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Dear Ronaldo, Thank you for posting your review. I am sure that the team at our Colchester Lettings office will be very happy with your kind words. I will pass on your comments to the team. ...

“A move for the Better...”

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Dec 27,2019
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By: 'Rawdon'
Dec 27,2019
8 people found
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After many years with an agent, which in my opinion gives estate agents a bad name, and maybe the most expensive regard charges, I am delighted to work with an efficient, group of professionals. Where precise information is related and one gets the feeling that ...
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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
Jan 10, 2020
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I want to thank you for posting your review. I am really happy to read your comments and to see that you have awarded our lettings team in Colchester with 5 stars. We look forward to hopefully working with you for many years to come. I will pass on your kind words to the team. ...

“I tried Berefords when I realised my existing......”

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Dec 24,2019
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By: 'David'
Dec 24,2019
7 people found
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I tried Berefords when I realised my existing letting agent was just taking my custom for granted. Their knowledge of the local market meant that they marketed my property for £150 a month (18% increase) more than it had been originally and they had a letting agreed ...
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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
Jan 10, 2020
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Dear David, I wanted to thank you personally for posting your review. I am pleased to read that you were happy. Our teams are extremely knowledgeable in the local rental market and not all agents are the same as you have experienced previously. Our aim is always to give our clients the best customer experience not only when finding a tenant but throughout the tenancy. I will pass on to the team your kind words. ...

“Great service that goes the extra mile...”

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Dec 04,2019
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By: 'Reuben'
Dec 04,2019
7 people found
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I have had nothing but great service from Lewis Channell-Tomlinson in the Colchester branch. Everyone I have dealt with has been good but Lewis has consistently gone above and beyond when dealing with my house sale. It's a 200 mile round trip for me to get ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Dec 05, 2019
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Dear Reuben, Thank you very much for taking the time to post your 5 star award for Lewis and the team at our Colchester office. I am really pleased to hear how impressed you have been with the level of service provided, particularly by Lewis as he works hard to deliver the best possible customer care. We very much appreciate you sharing your experience and look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“A* service!...”

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Dec 01,2019
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By: 'Frances'
Dec 01,2019
8 people found
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Would definitely recommend Beresfords. We felt so comfortable with the agent at our viewings, there was excellent communication post application, and nothing was too much trouble throughout the entire process....
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“Excellent and Superb, The reason why I choos......”

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Nov 21,2019
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Dominique
By: 'Adebayo'
Nov 21,2019
6 people found
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Excellent and Superb, The reason why I choosed this words above is that the staff attended to me has exhibited the following , Dedicated,talented,driven,innovative and ambitious. ....
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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
Nov 27, 2019
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Dear Adebayo I wanted to thank you personally for taking the time to post your review on the service you have received from our lettings team in Colchester. It is always good for me to read positive comments. I will pass your kind words onto Dominique and the team. Thanks again. ...

“Professional and got the agreement done quickly...”

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Oct 31,2019
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Tessa
Gabby
By: 'Gavin'
Oct 31,2019
7 people found
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After having a horrible experience with another company Beresfords were very professional and quick in dealing with any questions and getting the process done....
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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
Oct 31, 2019
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Dear Gavin Thank you for your review on the service you have received from our lettings team at Colchester. I am sure that they will be very pleased with your comments. Thank you also for awarding the team with 5 stars. ...

“Review...”

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Oct 16,2019
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By: 'Edward'
Oct 16,2019
6 people found
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Helpful, efficient, highly competent, for my sale, and also chain negotiations and dealing with all parties. Would happily recommend this agent. Louis Channell-Tomlinson and Alex Beresford particularly excellent, but also all supporting staff ....
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By: Alison Horsley
Oct 17, 2019
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Dear Edward, Many thanks for taking the time to post your 5 star review. The team at our Colchester office will do all possible to ensure your transaction goes through smoothly, keeping you updated throughout the process. They will very much appreciate your kind comments. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Lewis was an absolute pleasure from start to ......”

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Oct 09,2019
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By: 'Yasemin'
Oct 09,2019
6 people found
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Lewis was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He made sure the whole transaction went through smoothly and kept us informed the whole way....
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By: Alison Horsley
Oct 11, 2019
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Dear Yasemin, Many thanks for the 5 star award and positive comments for Lewis from our Colchester office. Lewis works hard to ensure the transaction goes through smoothly, keeping you updated every step of the way. He will very much appreciate your kind words. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Thank you...”

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Oct 04,2019
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By: 'K'
Oct 04,2019
7 people found
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I can't thank Lewis from Beresfords enough for his help and assistance on the sale of our house. Lewis and Maria were both very enthusiastic on the viewings which put us at ease and gave us the confidence that they would sell our house . Thanks ...
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By: Alison Horsley
Oct 04, 2019
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Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a great review. Lewis and Maria from our Colchester office are focused on providing the best customer service and will very much appreciate your 5 star award and positive comments. We look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Friendly Helpful & Professional...”

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Oct 04,2019
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By: 'Joanne'
Oct 04,2019
7 people found
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Lewis was always very friendly, helpful and professional when he held viewings on our house. He had a happy and positive attitude and was always enthusiastic about our property....
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By: Alison Horsley
Oct 04, 2019
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Dear Joanne, Thank you very much for the 5 star award for Lewis from our Colchester office. Lewis works really hard to deliver the very best customer care and will very much appreciate your kind comments. Thank you for sharing your experience, we look forward to assisting you again in the future. Alison Horsley, Customer Services Manager. ...

“Absolutely excellent service, very responsive......”

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Sep 18,2019
Minithumbup
By: 'Sarah'
Sep 18,2019
8 people found
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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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“We couldn’t fault the service we received fro......”

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Sep 07,2019
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By: 'Sam'
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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“Excellent customer service...”

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Aug 30,2019
Minithumbup
Tessa
By: 'Celia'
Aug 30,2019
8 people found
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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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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
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. ...

“Very professional. No problems at all and ver......”

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Aug 29,2019
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By: 'Guy'
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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“Great company to deal with all the way through....”

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Aug 26,2019
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By: 'Seann'
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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“Selling and buying...”

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Jul 20,2019
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By: 'Nicky'
Jul 20,2019
7 people found
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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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“Honest service!...”

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Jul 19,2019
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By: 'Helen'
Jul 19,2019
7 people found
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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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“Sold our property...”

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Jul 17,2019
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By: 'Matthew'
Jul 17,2019
7 people found
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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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By: Alison Horsley
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. ...

“Polite, Professional, Welcoming...”

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Jul 12,2019
Minithumbup
Dominique
Tessa
By: 'Dearnna'
Jul 12,2019
8 people found
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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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By: Bernadette Barcham MARLA, Director Beresfords Lett
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!...”

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Jun 14,2019
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Tessa
Dominique
By: 'Kat'
Jun 14,2019
8 people found
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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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By: Steven Bond
Jun 19, 2019
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Kat Many thanks for taking the time to leave your review. I'm pleased that you felt comfortable when dealing with our lettings team in Colchester and I know that Tessa and Dominque will be especially pleased when reading your comments. Steven Bond - Managing Director Residential Lettings ...
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