Estate Agents in Braintree

Our Estate Agency and Lettings branch in Braintree first opened for business in 2004 and is situated in a prime position within the High Street. As part of our ongoing commitment to support local community projects we are proud sponsors of Braintree Town F.C.

The Residential Sales department is led by Nick Thompson with Debby Barnes heading up Lettings. Our teams are on hand to provide reliable and accurate sales and lettings valuations based on their extensive knowledge of the local areas and unparalleled industry experience.

Beresfords Estate and Letting Agents in Braintree primarily cover all of Braintree and surrounding areas that include Black Notley, Panfield, Gosfield, Finchingfield, Cressing, Earls Colne, and Coggeshall.

At Beresfords we recognise that all client’s requirements are different, so we are able to provide advice and guidance tailored to meet their individual needs.

For those owning, buying, or renting unique or exclusive properties, our dedicated Country & Village homes Division work in tandem with our local teams to offer a bespoke range of services for this sector of the property market.

Free mortgage advice is also available from a team of experienced Independent Mortgage Advisors based within our branch.

Please get in touch to find out how we can assist you.

Welcome to Beresfords Estate and Lettings Agency in Braintree. If you’re thinking of buying, selling, renting or letting in the area, our experienced and friendly team are here to help.

We know and love Braintree and have been proud members of the community since we first opened our doors in 2004. We’re dedicated to sharing our passion for the area while also supporting the community and are honoured to sponsor Braintree F.C.   

The Residential Sales department is led by Nick Thompson with Debby Barnes, who heads up Lettings. Both experienced professionals, they expertly lead our dedicated teams who offer a range of sales and lettings services, including free property valuations, free mortgage advice, marketing, finance, property management, surveys and more.

We’d love to meet you to discuss how we can help. Please come and visit us at our branch office on the High Street or give us a call to find out more.  

As local estate agents in Braintree, we have unrivalled local knowledge and a real love for where we live. We take great pride in helping our clients with a comprehensive range of services, supporting them at every step to achieve their property goals.
 
If you are selling a property in the area, our sales team are here to support you. Start with a free property sales or rental valuation in Braintree to get a good idea of your options going forward. From there, we can provide everything you need to help your property achieve its full potential as you approach the market: multi-channel marketing with professional photography, drone footage, bespoke property brochures, managed viewings and much more.
 
Our Beresfords Estate Agent branch in Braintree primarily covers all of Braintree as well as the surrounding areas that include Great Notley, Black Notley, Panfield, Gosfield, Finchingfield, Cressing, Earls Colne, and Coggeshall.

Braintree, with its 4,000-year heritage, is a thriving market town in North Essex surrounded by picturesque villages. With its fantastic location offering easy access to bustling shopping districts, larger cities and stunning countryside alike, it’s the perfect home for all ages and walks of life. 
 
The town has its own train station on the Greater Anglia network, linking passengers to Stratford (London) in under an hour, and London Liverpool Street in 62 minutes. Alternatively, the city is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away by car and other local cities, such as Colchester and Chelmsford, are in easy reach by road or rail.

There are plenty of nearby shops including the popular Braintree Village Designer Outlet, beautiful countryside walks, Great Notley Country Park and Discovery Centre, Chelmsford City Racecourse and lots of lovely nearby villages such as Finchingfield which was named "the most photographed village in England".
 
Braintree and the surrounding area is a great place to live so it’s unsurprising that the population has been increasing over the past few years. In 2021, 19% of the population was over 65 years old and 17.8% were under 15. This demonstrates the wonderful mix of age groups, individuals and families living here and enjoying everything the town and district has to offer. 
 
Discover properties for sale in Braintree here.

Find out what our customers say about the sales team in Braintree here.

Braintree has a strong rental market with something for everyone. Whether you are looking for a single-bedroom flat or large family home, we are here to help guide your search and find that perfect property.
 
Click here to view the current rental properties in Braintree.

Find out what our customers say about the lettings in Braintree here.

Whether you are buying or selling, the first thing to do is have a look at local property prices. This will guide you as you set your own goals approaching the housing market. 

Over the last year, the average house price in Braintree was £336,741. Semi-detached houses fetched an average of £343,031 while detached homes were around £478,996 and terraced homes were averaging £289,098.

Over the past year, we’ve seen an average selling price for flats of £162,593.
 
Getting an accurate market valuation is essential to get any property transaction off to a good start. We offer free, expert property valuation in Braintree and would be delighted to help. Please get in touch to arrange a valuation or find out more. 

Everything that makes Braintree a fantastic place to live also makes it perfect for a buy-to-let investment. Over the past year, our lettings team reported the average rent for homes in Braintree rising by 4.5%. Flats achieved an average monthly rent of £993 and houses were bringing in £1,425.
 
For more detailed sales and letting market insights for Braintree, click here.