
Balgores, Romford
5-6 Station Chambers, Victoria Road, Romford, RM1 2HU

Balgores Romford Branch occupies a prominent position with Romford Town Centre and is headed by Sales Director Matthew Butler, FNAEA, who started in the industry in 1997 and has been selling in the local area since 2001 and Branch Manager Charlie King MNAEA. Between them, they bring a wealth of knowledge and skills to Hornchurch and surrounding areas. With decades of experience between them, their understanding of the Essex property market is second to none.
Our team of dedicated and professional Estate Agents in Romford are located centrally at 5 - 6 Station Chambers, Victoria Road, Romford, Essex RM1 2HS. Together they provide a superior level of service for all buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants, throughout the area.
Our spacious, open plan office, offers our customers, whether buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants or clients requiring mortgage and protection advice, the opportunity to visit us in a professional environment to discuss any aspect of our service, with a private room available, should you wish for a more discreet service.
Since our launch in 2002, Balgores have dominated the housing market in Essex and Kent and, as a family-owned independent Estate Agent, we pride ourselves on offering an unparalleled service and, as proof of our continued commitment to customer service and professionalism, Balgores subscribe to PropertyMark (NAEA) with a number of our Directors achieving the highest qualification, Level 4. We are also members of the Ombudsman for Estate Agents redress scheme.
Our experienced and friendly sales staff are always on hand to assist you with any enquiries you may have.
If you are interested in any of the services we offer within the Romford area, please get in touch with our team.
Testimonials
SELLER
We have to say from start to finish Jack and his team made a huge difference to what at times was a rather taxing and stressful move. Nevertheless with Balgores professionalism and their expertise it was made so much easier. We know their are many estate agents available, and offers on a lower percentage etc.. However Balgores more than proved to us that you have to go for quality and experience to be able to make this process seamless and ensuring it draws to a positive conclusion. Please pop in and talk to the team, you will not regret it! Rider
SELLER
Excellent service provided, excellent communication and customer care. George and his colleagues were extremely helpful, courteous and supportive during the sales process.... Anne-Marie Wilsom
SELLER
Hi Gavin Thank you very much for your effort over the past few months, it has been greatly appreciated. The world would be a better place if there were more dedicated and professional estate agents like your goodself. Kind regards. Jas
SELLER
Excellent service from start to finish. Very professional. Louise Gibson was fantastic as we ended up exchanging contracts while being on holiday. Eileen Wellard.
SELLER
Balgores were excellent i cannot praise them enough. Romford Branch were efficient and polite throughout the sales process, which can be a very stressful time. They accompanied all viewings for my elderly parents and gave us feedback straightaway. We were given weekly updates with regards to the sale right up to completion and I really believe if it was not for their staff the sale would not have completed. I cannot recommend them enough great team. Ms Etherington
SELLER
The service we received from Balgores was excellent from start to finish. We were kept informed all the way through the sale of the property and they were very helpful when we had any issues with the buyer. Everything went smoothly from the start and I would like to say a big thank you to you all especially George. Susan Rae
SELLER
I would recommend George and his company to anyone. I initially engaged another company to sell my property who failed miserably. George took over the sale and I can only congratulate him on his total professionalism. If you are looking to buy or sell I highly recommend Balgores and George. George is an asset to any company.... Vanessa.
SELLER
A big thank you to Gavin and all the team for the smooth quick sale (sold immediately) of our property. Very helpful and easy to contact and kept up to date of whole process. Gavin a pleasure to deal with. Donna Taylor
SELLER
I would like to thank Gavin and his team at Balgores Romford for their excellent service. Among 5 estate agent companies i went and made an inquiry when im purchasing and selling my property Gavin and his team was the only one the follow-up and also updated me. As i expected the sales went through really quickly and stress free. David.
SELLER
We would recommend Max for sure!! He has been very helpful throughout the whole process. Thank you for helping us buy our first home! Zack & Suzanne
SELLER
Would highly recommend this office, all agents are very smart and professional. Jack went above and beyond his role to help me, always phoning back when he said he would and genuinely seemed to care. When you are going through the stressful process of buying/selling you need these guys on your side! Many thanks to all the office, highly recommended. Sue Collier
SELLER
A very friendly and professional service received from George and the team at Balgores, Romford. We had quite a complicated sales process that spanned over several months but George made sure I was informed at every stage and remained the voice of calm and reason during a stressful time! A great price achieved for my property and overall, I was very impressed. One thing that impressed me from the start was George recognising me the 2nd time I went into Balgores, given that I hadn't seen him for weeks (and then only briefly), but he knew me by name. Just an indication of the attention to detail. I would recommend to anyone. Sarah
SELLER
I had a very positive experience with Balgores. Gavin's valuation was spot on. He and George lined up an impressive number of viewers, which meant I got the price I was looking for. My conveyancing was challenging, owing to legal obstacles laid down when I bought my property years before. Consequently, the first sale eventually fell through but Gavin and George redoubled their efforts to repeat the same feat in one week at a point in the year when there are fewer buyers. Brian B
SELLER
Excellent service by George from the beginning to the end and also excellent service from Louise when she took over. Can't thank them enough... Jamie Capon
SELLER
I received an excellent service from the team at Balgores Romford. They worked hard to achieve a fantastic sale price and drive the sale through to a successful conclusion in very good time. I have no hesitation in recommending them to all my family and friends. Well done !!!... S Rahman
SELLER
I would like to thank Max and Ryan and the rest of the team for selling my house, they were friendly and approachable and worked very hard with all the many viewings. Their patience with my 2 young children and pets was much appreciated! I would recommend you all. Caroline Andrews.
SELLER
George was great, there when I needed him, responsive to my calls, proactive with updates and progress. Overall very pleased with how George handled everything. Andy.
SELLER
The selling team were excellent - committed and flexible. Jack was exceptional and recommended to me by my neighbour who is equally impressed. He is polite, friendly and knowledgeable - also tackled tricky last minute negotiations diligently and confidently. Always available when I needed him. I would have no hesitation in using this branch again. Rebecca
SELLER
Could not fault the service received from Balgores Romford office. George and his colleagues were amazingly efficient, providing good advice and support all the way through our sale and subsequent move. Despite being in a fairly long chain, their commitment to progressing things meant that everything went through surprisingly quickly. They were quick to return my calls and answer my many questions. Thanks to them, the whole process was remarkably stress free! Thank you! Carole
SELLER
Thank you to Danny who comes highly recommend by me. My house was sold very quickly and Danny got the high end price. Really helpful, nice guy who I would say went the extra mile. Always kept me up to date with great communication at all times. Helen Hall
SELLER
Fantastic service. The whole team at Romford were lovely and really supported me well through what proved to be a very stressful experience! Ryan was brilliant. He had a great rapport with the potential viewers was very professional and was great at reassuring me through the whole process. He is a real asset to your company. I would highly recommend this agency. Kim Lake.
SELLER
I cannot thank you enough for the very professional way in which you have dealt with the selling of my property. The service you have provided has been over and above my expectations. You have not failed in keeping me informed every step of the way and have taken away all the stresses that usually come with selling and buying a property. I would highly recommend Balgores to family and friends knowing that they would be in good hands. Thank you again. Caroline Stratton
SELLER
We would highly recommend Max, he was extremely helpful and reliable. He also kept us up to date throughout the whole process. A big thank you for helping us buy our first home. Rachel & Jordan.
SELLER
George and Max were superstars. They were friendly, professional and super-helpful. I strongly recommend the Team at Balgores who went over and above to make our property sale go through quickly and smoothly.... GoonerJo
SELLER
I recently sold my house with the support and assistance of Balgores Property Services. Jack Clarke, the agent handling the process was exceptional. He was sincere, highly professional, diplomatic, competent and tenacious. He ensured that all the steps were as smooth and speedy as possible. With great skill he performed the delicate balancing act of keeping seller and buyer happy whilst navigating the hurdles to completion. His diligent, committed approach to complete customer service and in-depth knowledge of the local property market reduced the stress of selling to the minimum and ensured a successful sale - on time, on budget and to a high quality standard! I would also like to mention the impeccable manners of all the agents who communicated with me during the sale, they were all a pleasure to deal with and remained polite and helpful throughout the sale regardless of my level of frustration. They were all well informed about my property (right down to the loft ladder!) and worked as a well connected team to support Jack and achieve the sale. Olly in particular springs to mind, he sometimes had the difficult job of explaining to me why a prospective buyer didn't pitch up, which he did promptly and with empathy even in the face of my irritation. Having had previously unpleasant experiences with estate agents I was highly skeptical about using an agent again. I am not easy to please let alone impress but Jack and the staff at Balgores Estate Agents swept me off my feet. I don't usually write reviews but feel a need to shout about their service from the rooftops. To get this process (selling/buying property) in England so right is exceptional and Balgores Property Services have done that through thorough training, careful staff selection, well defined processes, excellent communication, control of as many links in the chain as possible and whatever other secret ingredient they have. It is not often you read a company's vision statement and then experience exactly what they are aiming to achieve but this is what really happened with Balgores Property Services. Here is their vision statement: Bringing together our unique and unparalleled dedication to complete customer service, our expertise in local property and lifestyle and our exceptional approach to marketing and communication, we honestly believe our agency is the most effective in the area, if you are looking to sell or let your home. Mission accomplished for me! I strongly recommend Balgores Property Services as an organisation and Jack Clarke as an individual, for selling or letting your property. Kendall.
SELLER
irst of all me and my husband would like to say a huge thank you to the whole team at balgores as I got to meet or talk to everyone of you, excellent team always at the end of the phone with help. Michelle & James
SELLER
Recommended to us by neighbours we quickly realised that we had made the right choice in choosing Balgores Romford. Manager Gavin Hockett produced a super sales sheet and we were rewarded with a quick sale. The office team were always helpful and responded willingly to our queries. A five star rating every time. Duncan Marshalls Park
SELLER
The Romford Balgores team have been absolutely excellent in helping us sell our home. Special thanks has to go to Jack Clarke who was extremely helpful throughout the whole process. Our original buyer dropped out when we was close to exchange and Jack managed to. Guy Smith.
SELLER
I recently sold my property through the Romford branch and had a fantastic experience from start to end. The staff in branch were all very helpful and Gavin was always on hand to assist throughout the whole process. A special mention to Louise who was a star and guided our sale through to exchange last week. Highly recommend! Mr & Mrs Hanks
SELLER
George kept in touch with progress of sale, enduring queries were dealt with and sale completed on time. Very hands on, which ensured everyone was kept well informed. Thank you. Jan Snow
SELLER
Our experience of working with Ryan to sell our property was excellent. A property we loved and had missed out on when our sale via a different agent to Balgores, came back on the market. Ryan had our property on the market and sold within 1 week at the price level we were seeking, finding a good buyer for us and then to follow through to completion, he worked extremely hard to follow and chase others up. Ryan was always contactable and responsive, keeping us regularly updated, which when going through the stresses of selling and moving, was greatly appreciated! All the best Ryan and thanks again for all your hard work. Mr & Mrs Heath
SELLER
Louisa was very helpful during the entire process of our house sale from the day we accepted an offer. She responded very well to all my emails through out the process and kept me informed with all issues. I would recommend her to my contacts for sale and purchase. I would give her more than 5 stars if there was an option. All the best Louisa. Thank you Ram
SELLER
I cannot thank Jack Clarke enough for handling the sale of my property.I started speaking to Jack in October 2017 and I immediately knew I could trust him.After my tenants left my property in Jan 2018 I went straight to Jack and very quickly I felt confident that Jack was the right agent for me and my property.The property went on the market in Jan 2018 and being a Leasehold property it came with a few hiccups but Jack was so professional- every time I had a wobble - he was on the phone to nip any anxieties in the bud.it really felt like I was dealing with a friend not an agent.I finally exchanged on the 1st of July.Amazing team at Balgores - 1st class x Sarb
SELLER
Excellent professional service from all, especially Jack, who's attention to detail really made the difference. The professional photography is a real benefit. Jack could not have been more helpful.... Olly Clark.
SELLER
Balgores recently assisted in the sale of my property in Romford. The team were energetic throughout and managed to find a serious buyer at a good price. Although my main point of contact was Gavin, all members of the Balgores team were acquainted with the case so in the event he was unavailable Ryan and Max were also on hand to provide updates and assist were needed. Great spirit Socrates
SELLER
Excellent service, sold our property within 24hrs And kept us informed of any changes. Our move to Norfolk has gone through smoothly.... Andy De Pauli
SELLER
I would like to thank Gavin and his team at Balgores Romford for their professionalism and excellent service. Among 5 estate agent companies that I went and made an enquiry when I was purchasing and selling my property , Gavin and his team was the only one that follow-up and updated me constantly. The sales went through very quickly and stress free. Marcelia
SELLER
Could not fault the service from Balgores Romford, to all the team and especially Sean. Amazing experience helping us sell our property, so proactive, helpful and determined from the initial valuation right through to exchange and completion. Definitely recommend and would use again!! After using other estate agents prior, I exceptionally pleased with them. Chloe
SELLER
Polite and professional manner. Jack made my sister and I feel at ease and was extremely helpful with the process of the sale in our sad circumstances . Accurate valuation, marketed well and property brought to market efficiently. Would definitely recommend and will be using this branch/Agent in future with personal sale when the time comes. Alison
SELLER
I received an excellent service from the team at Balgores Romford. They worked hard to achieve a fantastic sale price and drive the sale through to a successful conclusion in very good time. I have no hesitation in recommending them to all my family and friends. Jayde.
SELLER
Thank you to George and the team for our experience in selling our property. George assisted with every aspect including making contact with other solicitors to ensure a timely process. The whole team were amazing. Always contactable and professional. Would highly recommend! Sam Davies
SELLER
Great Team, always really helpful. Would highly recommend them. Especially George. Elaine Cooper.
SELLER
George is fantastic at his job,and so efficient, very knowledgeable, with a very positive attitude and highly motivated. I would definitely recommend to family and friends. Mr & Mrs Beale
SELLER
Both George and Louise were in constant contact with us when the sale looked like it would fall through due to chain problems. George spend ages chasing clients and agents and eventually sale was completed and subsequent purchase also exchanged. Very professional service. DJ
SELLER
We have just sold our house through Balgores in Romford. We have to say that their service is outstanding. Ryan Perry mainly dealt with our sale, his efficiency and commitment to our sale was second to none. I would recommend the Romford team to anyone wanting to sell or buy their property. A massive thank you to your customer service Balgores, you've been great. Julie Witcomb
SELLER
Gavin has a nice, polite, kind and helpful attitude. He is very positive and reassuring. I would happily recommend him to any prospective customers. Louise was also very helpful and accommodating, as were the younger male members of staff. Doris Anderson
SELLER
I recently sold my house with Gavin and the team at Balgores Romford. I was very happy with the marketing and sales and with the overall level of service they provided. They had a great understanding of the area and the local market. The place had a number of viewings and I received some good offers. I was especially impressed with their service once a sale had been agreed. There were a number of delays at the vendor's end, and Louise was great at keeping things moving and ensuring that any delays or issues were communicated to all parties and that I was kept regularly updated.Overall I was extremely satisfied and wouldn't hesitate to recommend them or use them again in the future. Brian Goldsmith.
SELLER
Jack was a joy to work with on the sale of our maisonette. From our first meeting, he dealt with everything in a very professional, friendly and knowledgable manner. Communication was excellent throughout. When a few stumbling blocks popped up during the process, Jack went over and above to not only keep everything on track with the buyer but actually to organise contractors to rectify the problem. We experienced a high level of customer service from all staff and this continued when dealing with Louise who progressed the sale, keeping us informed at each stage. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Balgores based on our experiences. G&L
SELLER
I bought a house through Gavin Hockett 9 years ago and I was very happy and pleased of his service and his team. I came back to Gavin Hockett to sell my house and received an excellent service again. Max and George were also very helpful and kind. I have tried different state agencies to see if they can help me in purchasing house but none of them was good as Balgores Romford. Most of the agencies said they will call back but never did . Gavin Hockett showed honesty and has good integrity... Maricel.
SELLER
Great service from Sean, Ryan, Louise and the rest of the team at Balgores. They were efficient and went above and beyond in their efforts from start to finish. Would have no hesitation in recommending them. luke Cahill
SELLER
As you all know I do estate agency recruitment for a living and could have given instructions to sell my house to a number of my existing clients. I have always liked the business model of Balgores Property Group and the way you market your properties, your impressive advertising and what is arguably one of the best websites I have seen. You sold my property within a matter of days and I now have an agreed purchase through you as well. I cannot stress enough how impressed I am with both Romford and Hornchurch offices. The service, follow-up and attention to detail has been impreccable and quite outstanding. I would also like to add a special thanks to Matthew. You have taken telephone calls from me on your days off, you have been exceptional. Balgores Property Group has done exactly what is written on the tin. First class customer service and exemplary management. Martin, you should be proud! Steve KingManaging Director
SELLER
Jack was my first contact when I called the office. We met Jack and Gavin for the first house visit, my husband and I were impressed we decided to go for it and sell our property with them. The process was seemless, every time I needed to call the office someone was there to help. Jack was always available to take us through the process, as it was our first time selling. The deal was relatively smooth, and the sale of our property was done within 6 weeks. We are so happy we made the decision to go with Balgores Romford, thank you all for all your help and we will definitely be recommending and using the agent again. Happy Customer.
BUYER
Max had been excellent dealing with our recent purchase. Very well mannered and quick to deal with any query we had. A real pleasure to work with.... James
BUYER
Thank you so much for your great help, it's been pleasure to deal with the guys in Romford office ...very nice people and supportive all through the sale process and very friendly Specially Mr. Hockett who helped alot and has been very supportive . Excellent communication .not to forget a big thank for Brian, George and Liam. Strongley recommended. Thank you again from me and the family .
BUYER
Excellent customer service received and, highly recommended! received updates in a timely manner with accurate information. Sometimes, phone calls go to voice message after waiting for a while.... Mr Kamal
BUYER
We recently completed both a sale and purchase with Balgores and was pleased with all aspects of the service received. Despite living outside their standard covered area the team managed to ensure a steady flow of viewings for our property and managed to perfectly balance both being friendly and approachable and professional.Would definitely recommend. Rob S.
BUYER
First time buyer here! Ryan and Gavin let me view the flat multiple times, no questions asked, as well as a few others. Their efforts to expedite the sale came from a place of helpfulness rather than eagerness. Helpful friendly team! Thanks! Senbanjo
BUYER
As a first time buyer you don't really know all the processes and have no experience of dealing with estate agents. However Jack was helpful, professional and lovely to deal with from day one until completion. He was always very prompt to reply to emails and answer our calls and was willing to go out of his way to help us. We could not thank him enough for being so helpful and patient with us during our process of buying our first home. Dilem
BUYER
The team at Balgores was very helpful with assisting me with my purchase of my new home. They did their very best to ensure things were sorted out in a timely manner and was very helpful in finding solutions to any problems that arose. Great experience and would recommend them in the future. Kerina
BUYER
Max was wonderful to deal with during my conveyance through Balgores estates. He has been very professional throughout the process as well as organised and punctual from the very beginning. His reliability has given me peace of mind, which is of utmost importance when it comes to buying your first home. Of the many estate agents I have had interaction with both within Balgores and externally, Max has by far provided the best quality of service. I wish him the best of luck with his career.... Ahsan
BUYER
The sales team at Balgores Romford has been excellent in helping us find our new home. In particular, Jack has been a great help, going above and beyond throughout the process from taking our offer to helping us get to exchange of contracts. I would highly recommend.... Ana.
BUYER
I have recently bought a property from Balgores at Romford, I would like to recommend Gavin and his team members who provided an excellent service for my purchase and other associated activities related to my purchase. Guna.
BUYER
Max from the very start showed me and my partner Danny an outstanding service in purchasing our first home together. He showed a great interest in us and accommodated all of our requests with no hesitation. Max is truly an asset to Balgores and has made a loyal customer out of us.... Nadia
BUYER
Ryan and Louise have been super helpful throughout the process and made it all feel easy and painless. Very happy with the service. Major
BUYER
I have found the service at Balgores Romford to be very professional and the same time being very personal and courteous. I have had the mobile phone number of Gavin and was being looked after and updated all through the transaction of my house. I highly recommend Gavin and his team and will not hesitate to use them again on the future. Hamburger
BUYER
All the guys at Balgores Romford have bent over backwards to assist with my purchases over the years and the customer service has never faltered, fantastic. The mortgage broker knows his onions and i will not use anyone else. Keep up the high standards guys, you should all be very proud! Naylor
BUYER
Sean was very helpful every step of the way, which was very much appreciated as a first timer. Very responsive, quick to resolve issues and I got updated on a timely basis on progress. Positive all round, I'm happy with the service. Isreal
BUYER
I'd recommend working with Balgores, particularly Max and Louise as they were friendly, professional and knowledgeable. From a buyer's perspective they weren't too pushy though they were able to move the sale along swiftly. Thanks again, guys!. Matt
BUYER
Ryan was courteous, and professional. He was easy to work with and did everything he could do to ensure the success of my purchase. I would recommend Balgores of Romford wholeheartedly. Afia
BUYER
Max H was amazing. It's always a pleasure to deal with nice people and its even better when they are that good at their Job. I will definitely call him back if we ever need to sell our property. Sheryar & Urooj.
BUYER
Me and my sister cannot recommend Ryan enough! From what was a really stressful experience Ryan was the one good thing about the whole thing. He was extremely helpful and so efficient. If ever we called him with questions or queries he would be on the case and ALWAYS got straight back to us. He found us our perfect flat and am so grateful for all his hard work. He was a pleasure to work with! Jayme & Nicola.
BUYER
George and the rest of the team were unfailingly supportive, flexible, and hard working. We were a special case and took ages to choose our new home; they were with us every step of the way and got us great results. I highly recommend Balgores if you are looking to sell; they are a brilliant team to work with. Mullen
BUYER
Max H is by far the friendliest, down to earth and most professional person I have come across. He was brilliant throughout our searches for our first home as he knew what we was after. I'm glad to have had him through this process or I may not have got the home I always wanted, so thanks to you Max you have made me and my husband very happy people. I really do wish him all the best in his career as he truly deserves the best.... Florida
BUYER
As first time buyers, we were daunted by making the first step onto the housing ladder, Max was fantastic throughout the process as were his colleagues Jack and Louise. We viewed the property we bought when our daughter was just two weeks old- Max took the time to get to know us and understood that we wanted to move quickly. He was extremely communicative throughout the process and have been delighted with the service that we have received from him as well as the Romford Sales office.
BUYER
Very helpful throughout the buying process, All questions answered same day. Regular updates of the progress were brilliant. Thank You... Nerijus
BUYER
Best place for buying property. They help you with everything. They are the best. Really happy with George. He works very hard to get you the right property and helps you all the way. He is the best. Many Regards and Thanks. Will always Use Balgores. Chopra
BUYER
Cannot fault balgores for helping me buy my property. Excellent service. Really good at communicating with me (especially compared to other estate agents I have used before). It was Ryan that took me to see the property twice and even helped me to take measurements for the windows and for a new sofa. So happy! Lauren Dolan
BUYER
I would definitely recommend Max and the staff at the Romford branch of Balgores. Max is very professional and approachable, he made the home buying process easy and seamless for me from referring me to the mortgage specialist and seeing to it that I bought my home. At one point I had given up on the process but Max's confidence kept me on course. I can never thank him enough. He deserves the 5 star rating and more! Olipa
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