Stanfords

As Independent Estate Agents we offer you the benefit of our experience and local knowledge. Our focus in on assisting you in making the right decision for you and your family.

We won’t pressure you with sales calls and we are not controlled by sales targets from head office like some of our competitors. We are a traditional local estate agent that has been operating in Colchester since 1879.

Residential Sales

We will support you every step of the way with targeted, effective, advertising mainly online with occasional local press. We will also utilise our database of applicants who we know are ready to purchase and we will then provide prompt detailed feedback on viewings. We will keep you informed at every stage of the process and you can be assured that everything is being taken care of professionally.

We pride ourselves on our customer service and it is this attention to detail that has seen the family business of Stanfords continue to thrive in the land and property business for almost 140 years.

To arrange a free no obligation market valuation of your home, please contact a member of our team and we will be happy to assist you.

Lettings & Property Management

We offer residential retail properties throughout Essex and South Suffolk, providing a service for both landlords and tenants.

Residential Landlords

We provide two levels of service for landlords wishing to let their property.

Tenant Find:

Advise of likely rental income
Market the property including online advertising
Undertake full references of prospective tenants
Prepare Inventory
Prepare Tenancy Agreement on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy
Register and protect the deposit with the Tenancy Deposit Scheme
At the end of the tenancy, release the deposit once the amount has been agreed by all parties.

Full Management:

Includes all of the points within the tenant find service in addition to:
Collecting rent each month and emailing statements
Carry out routine inspections
Dealing with any routine issues including any maintenance problems.

PROTECTION SCHEME

Stanfords also ensure your money is protected through the RICS client money protection scheme.

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Tenants

Once interested in one of our properties, potential tenants are asked to pay a holding fee, which equates to one weeks rent. This fee is non-refundable if the application is unsuccessful.

In order to comply with the Immigration Act, all tenants will be asked to produce their passports and/or any relevant documents required to complete the appropriate checks. Our referencing is carried out by a professional third-party agency and once completed, will be discussed with the landlord. If the referencing is successful, we will then arrange a tenancy start date and a time for you to come into the office to complete the relevant documentation.

To view our current rental properties, visit our property search section

Property Search

You may find the How To Rent Guide and Tenancy Deposit Scheme leaflets helpful.

How To Rent Guide

Tenancy Deposit Scheme