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4.8/5, 301 Reviews
94% Recommended
100% sales valuation accuracy
95% letting valuation accuracy
95% sales fee satisfaction
95% letting fee satisfaction
| Services | Valuation | Fees | Min Price of property reviewed | Max Price of property reviewed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales | 100.00% | 95% | £31,500 | £2,600,000 |
| Lettings | 95% | 95% | £380 | £1,350 |
| From Landlords | From Tenants | From Vendors | From Buyers | From Other | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 | 2 | 95 | 9 | 91 | 1 | 45 | 4 | 12 | 3 |
Gallant Richardson
5 Culver Street West, Colchester, Essex
CO1 1JG
01206 548222










By : 'Rebecca'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
Had a positive experience with Gallant Richardson (thanks Craig!) Had a few hiccups due to unforseen circumstances, but the team were proactive and provided regular updates, which was very ... Read Full Review

By : 'Tim'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £850
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
I’ve been renting my apartment from Gallant Richardson for three years now. Throughout that time if there has been the slightest problem it has been sorted immediately. This week my water heater stopped working and the letting agent, Sacha Allen was so helpful that it was fixed for me on ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
18 Oct 2023Thank you for your kind review. We will let Sacha know. It is appreciated. We do work hard for landlords and tenants to make sure things are done...


By : 'Rusel'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £800
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO3
A brilliant team and really helpful and supportive both for me as a Tennant and for my landlord. Very helpful and approachable. I cannot find fault with their service and support, especially during Covid. Many thanks to ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
7 Aug 2023Thank you for your kind review Rusel. I hope you are well and enjoying your new...


By : 'Claire'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £535000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO3
Craig and Andy dealt with our house sale. Both were so professional and helpful. I would highly recommend Gallant and ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
5 Jun 2023Thank you for your kind review Claire. It was our pleasure to...


By : 'Esmat'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £725
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
All over it was a good experience with GR. We got the support in and out. I wish them all the best for the ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
2 Jun 2023Thank you for your review. All the best in your new...

By : 'Jeremy'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £256500
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
Very happy with Gallant Richardson in the sale of my parents home. Craig Tarbet was very friendly and helpful, kept us updated throughout the sale of the property. We would not hesitate in using Gallant Richardson ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
24 Apr 2023Thank you very much for your positive comment, it was a a pleasure to...

By : 'Tony'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO6
Used Gallants for a property sale. Really helpful general advice throughout the process including guidance on things to do to better prepare the property for sale. Property successfully sold in a good timescale with Craig in particular keeping me fully informed and regularly updated. Would ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
17 Apr 2023Thank you very much for your positive comments, I will ensure Craig sees them. It was a pleasure to...

By : 'Lucy'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1200
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO5
Honestly, I couldn't recommend Gallant Richardson enough. They are friendly, approachable, helpful and made the whole process very smooth. Also, Jo is amazing! She guided and reassured me through everything perfectly. Thank ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
30 Mar 2023Thank you for your kind review. We hope you are very happy in your new...


By : 'Sam'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £1000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
I couldn't recommend gallant richardsons enough, we have used other local estate agents over the years but these guys went to the ends of the earth to secure our tenancy, the made the paperwork easy to understand and we ended up buying the rental from our landlords. During our years of ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
30 Mar 2023Thank you for your kind review Sam. We are so pleased you have been able to purchase your home from your landlord and we wish you and your family many happy years...


By : 'Dan'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Sold price : £445000
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO3
So nice to work with an estate agent that actually wants to spend the time getting to know what the client wants, appropriately managing everyone's expectations and then working hard to achieve the best deal for all concerned. Personal service cannot be underestimated in a difficult market ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
28 Feb 2023Thank you for your kind review. Very pleased we could help and we wish you all the best in your new...
By : 'Richard'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Rent PCM : £500
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO5
Excellent service and fantastic staff. Gallant Richardson were letting agents for our property for twelve years while we lived overseas. They were wonderful and always did a fantastic job. When we decided to sell the property, they were equally as helpful and professional. Can't recommend ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
27 Feb 2023Thank you for your kind review Richard and we appreciate your business for so many years. It has been our pleasure to help. All the...
By : 'Clare'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO2
Well done to all staff at Gallant Richardson for supplying such a great service for all the years I was a tenant When anyone wants to rent a property. Go to Gallant Richardson.....1st Class!! All the best all of ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
14 Feb 2023Thank you for being such a good tenant Clare. We will miss you. All the...

By : 'Zoe'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Buyer)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO5
Craig and the team were professional and kept me in touch constantly throughout the buying process. I have no hesitation to Highly ... Read Full Review
By : Tim Wade
13 Feb 2023Thank you for your kind review. It is...
By : 'Mrs'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO1
I have used the services of Gallant Richardson for a number of years both as a landlord and a vendor. My experience has been positive and I have appreciated their professionalism throughout. I would have no hesitation in recommending their services to anyone and if, in the future I need agents, ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
9 Feb 2023Thank you very much for your positive, kind words, it has been a pleasure to have been of service over the...

By : 'Roy'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO6
Very professional from start to finish. Estimates realistic and not the time wasting ego stroking over inflated valuations of other estate agents that will lose you time and potential buyers. The whole process and the communications were excellent and willing to go the extra to help. Would ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
9 Jan 2023Thank you very much for your kind words, it was a pleasure to help. We wish you good luck with your...

By : 'Chlorine'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO2
A big thank you to the letting team at Gallant Richardson for the excellent service and a special thanks to Joanne for making my family's stay worry free before coming to Colchester. I would highly recommend Gallant Richardson to ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
23 Dec 2022Thank you very much for your kind words, I will make sure Joanne sees them. Thank you for coming to Gallant Richardson, it was a pleasure to help you and your family and the friends and colleagues...
By : 'David'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Owner)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO6
Your staff during our 18-year association have always provided a top class, caring service that is professional, knowledgeable, and efficient. As an ex-pat landlord, it was of great comfort to know you always had my back and best interests at heart. Finally, the sales team took over the sale of ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
12 Dec 2022Thank you very much for your kind words, rally appreciated, I'll make sure all of my staff see your...
By : 'Happy'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Sales (As a Vendor)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
Have used this agent for both letting and property sale and found them to friendly, knowledgeable, professional and responsive to queries. We would certainly use them again should we ever need to sell buy or ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
26 Oct 2022Thank you very much for your kind words. It has been a pleasure acting for you and sad to lose you as clients but I'm glad we got the sale through for...

By : 'Brian'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Letting (As a Tenant)
Rent PCM : £875
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO6
We stayed in the same property for 15 years. Throughout our time they were always helpful. Any issues we had with the property were dealt with promptly and we were always kept informed as to the progress. Inevitably issues arise when renting and Gallant Richardson's agents were ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
4 Oct 2022Thank you very much for you kind words, it is a real shame to lose you as tenants but an exciting opportunity for you to move...

By : 'Mr'
Branch : Colchester, 5 Culver Street West
Services : Online Auctions (I sold a property using them)
Would you recommend ? : Yes
Postcode : CO4
I have been very impressed with the way Gallant Richardson have recently handled the sale of our property. From the very start with the competitive fee quoted, and then advertising, marketing and arranging and handling viewings, their service has been first class. Once a buyer was found they have ... Read Full Review
By : Andy Wade
5 Oct 2022Thank you very much for your kind review, it was a pleasure to be of...
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