Estate Agents in Colchester

Our Estate Agency and Lettings branch in Colchester first opened in 2008 and is now located in a great position in the high street just a few doors away from Fenwick Department Store. As an integral part of the local community, we remain fully committed to the ongoing evolution of the UK’s oldest recorded town into a major city.

The Residential Sales department is led by Daniel Buck with Tessa Stanford (MARLA) 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 Colchester primarily cover all of Colchester and surrounding areas that include West Bergholt, Wivenhoe, Abberton, West and East Mersea, Marks Tey, Ardleigh and many more

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 in Colchester; your dedicated sales and lettings specialists in this beautiful and historic part of the country. 
 
We first opened our branch here in 2008 and have become a steadfast member of the thriving community. As your estate agents in Colchester, whether you are buying, renting, selling or letting, we have the expertise and experience to help at every step. Our range of services is at your disposal, supporting you with free property valuations, expert advice, finance, surveys, property management and much more.

Our dedicated local team of estate agents in Colchester serve the city itself and surrounding areas including West Bergholt, Wivenhoe, Abberton, West and East Mersea, Marks Tey, Ardleigh and many more. As locals ourselves and an established, family-run company, we love the area and know it inside out, allowing us to provide an unparalleled, bespoke service.
 
We treat every client as an individual, respecting your checklist of requirements and working hard to make your property dreams a reality. Our fantastic catalogue of properties for sale and for rent in Colchester enables us to match buyers and tenants with their new homes swiftly while our comprehensive supporting services provide complete peace of mind.
 
For sellers, our approachable, experienced team are in the perfect position to provide a free property sales valuation in Colchester to see what your options may be. From there, we provide managed viewings, multi-channel marketing with professional photography, drone footage, bespoke property brochures and much more.

Colchester has a fascinating heritage going back to pre-history, and signs of the city’s evolution and importance are evident in its buildings, geography and landmarks, not to mention inside the many local museums. The first capital city of Roman Britain, Colchester has remained an important military base since then, while now offering a superb quality of life to its residents. 
 
The thriving city centre with shops, restaurants and attractions is perfectly complemented with green open spaces and parks including Castle Park and Highwoods Country Park. The coast is also just a short drive away, offering options for delightful days out.
 
There is a great community atmosphere with a lovely mix of families, couples and individuals choosing to live here. For those with children, there is a selection of excellent schools including some of the top-performing state and private schools in the country. The University of Essex is also just outside the city centre, offering the opportunity for further learning.
 
As estate agents in Colchester, we are often asked about the travel time to London. You may be pleased to hear that, while seemingly a world away from bustling London, you can reach the Capital by car in under 1.5 hours and it’s just 1 hour by train. This is ideal for commuters and those who like to be in easy reach of the Capital.

You can find properties for sale in Colchester here.

If you are looking for a rental property in or around Colchester, there are plenty of places to choose from. Whether you are house hunting as an individual, or need somewhere for your family, we can help you find your dream home. From single-bedroom flats to large, detached family houses, there is something for everyone. See the current rental opportunities here.
 
Renting in Colchester allows you to make the most of the fantastic local amenities without the commitment of a purchase. Whether you are currently searching or just have a few questions, our local team will be happy to support you through the entire rental process.    

Whether you are thinking of selling your home or buying in the area, it’s important to be familiar with current property values.

Over the last year, the average house price in Colchester has been £318,564. Detached properties have sold for an average of £474,881, semi-detached averaged £323,550 and terraced houses have fetched around £280,731.

If you are in the market for a flat, our sales team noted that 19% of sales in the past 12 months were flats, fetching an average price of £177,885.
 
At Beresfords, we offer free face-to-face property valuation in Colchester. This is the best way to get an accurate market value and we’d be happy to help, whatever stage you have reached in your property sale or purchase. You can request a valuation here.

Colchester is a popular place to live, with many excellent buy to let opportunities. The area offers a great quality of life while in easy reach of London and is popular with all age brackets.
 
Over the ten years from 2011 to 2021 there was a 19.3% population increase, affirming that the area is likely to be a good place to invest. The rental market is currently strong, with the average rent achieved at £974 per month: a 5% increase on the previous 12-month period. Take a look at our sales and lettings insights in Colchester here.