Estate Agents in Romford
5-6, Station Chambers, Victoria Rd, Romford, RM1 2HS
Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday : 9am - 6pm
- Saturday : 9am - 4pm
- Sunday : Closed*
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.
Local Letting Agents Romford Experts
When you choose to let your property with us, you can be assured that our team have in-depth local knowledge which will maximise the return on your property investment. With our Romford branch office in Victoria Road we are centrally located and well placed to keep abreast of the local market activity.
Romford is a fantastic area for landlords to invest in. With the arrival of Crossrail’s The Elizabeth Line, rental income has increased substantially in the area as Londoners continue to move outside of central London to find more space. The rapid journey times promised by the new line ensure that commuters who work in the capital can enjoy the benefits of living in this vibrant suburb with the reassurance that they can be back at their desk in under an hour the following morning.
Romford Rental Stock
As the price of living in central London creeps up, this unaffordability helps to drive tenants out to seek rental accommodation elsewhere, which Romford has profited from enormously. Around two thirds of rental property in Romford are apartments which can be found in new build blocks. The rental income ranges from around £1,000 a month for a 1 bed apartment here, to around £1,500 for a 3-bed apartment. This has increased by more than 20% in the past year, indicating that the Romford rental market is looking strong.
Romford Investment
As local letting agents Romford wide, we are excited about the investment that the area is due to receive in the near future. The Greater London Authority has earmarked Romford to receive almost £35 million in investment with plans to build more than 3,300 new homes and create around 7,000 new jobs in the area. A development including 840 new homes, a school, commercial units and a health centre is to be based between Waterloo Road and the River Rom.
If you’re ready to become a landlord in the local area, then get in touch with our professional team of letting agents in Romford and we can guide you through your options to start making money on your property investment. Contact us today on 01708 755508.
Estate Agents in Romford
We help people move by providing a service from a team of passionate, dedicated professionals who aim to consistently exceed our customer's expectations.
Balgores Property Services operates from a prominent, state-of-the-art office on the corner of South Street and Victoria Road, a great location for a leading estate agent in Romford.
Our Balgores Romford branch has a team of highly trained property consultants with decades of experience combined. Our Romford estate agents use their experience of the property industry combined with local knowledge to match people with their dream homes quickly, easily and stress-free.
Multi Award Winning Agent in Romford
Our Romford branch has won numerous awards over the years, including Gold in the Negotiator Awards 2017 for Agency of the Year in the East of England and Highly Rated in Sales for 2018. This dedication to offering a multiple award-winning service to all of our customers is present in every service we offer throughout Romford and the surrounding areas.
In addition to Romford itself, our Romford branch also regularly markets properties in Gidea Park, Rush Green, Collier Row, Harold Hill, Harold Wood, Rise Park, and more within the surrounding areas.
Since establishing itself in 2002, Balgores Romford has rapidly established itself as a successful and iconic estate agent letting agents in Romford. Combining the experience and reputation of a strong, county-wide estate agent with our unique and unparalleled dedication to complete customer service, allows our team to provide you with what we honestly believe is the most effective service if you are looking to sell or let your home.
Headed by Martin Gibbon FNAEA and Matthew Butler MNAEA, we provide the highest level of customer service you would expect from an independent, family-owned estate agents Romford can offer.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Balgores Property Group is one of the most dynamic estate agents in Romford, and throughout Essex and Kent too. This year marks our 20th year in business, and we’re enormously proud of the success that we’ve achieved during this time.
At the heart of our business is our unparalleled dedication to customer service, which you’ll notice from your very first contact with our estate agency in Romford. We offer local expertise and an exceptional approach to marketing and communication that makes our team very difficult to beat. 98% of our past clients recommend our services, and choose to refer our Romford estate agents to their own friends, family, neighbours and colleagues. If you require a first-class marketing service for your home sale, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our team today and we’ll provide you with an instant valuation and superior advice.
Any vendor who puts their home on the market wants the highest possible offer on their property, in the shortest amount of time. That’s exactly what is offered by the Balgores Boost service. Although we also offer an extremely comprehensive marketing package including Premium Rightmove listings, luxury brochure marketing and 3D videography, the Balgores Boost service goes above and beyond to help your property stand out from the crowd. This tool uses machine learning technology to optimise and tweak your property listing 24/7. These adjustments make sure that your listing is displayed in its best possible light and delivered to the right audience at the right time.
The results of the Boost service are undeniable – properties that have used Balgores Boost marketing have enjoyed a 27% lower time to sell than the national average. It’s also proven to be 10% more effective than other social media and digital marketing techniques.
Romford is one of the most affordable areas to live in Greater London, which is one of the reasons it's so popular with first-time buyers. However, its excellent transport links and proximity to London also make this an extremely convenient area to live in. Romford has been developing for years thanks to the arrival of Crossrail and the Elizabeth line promising faster times into the capital. Services from Romford to Canary Wharf can take as little as 28 minutes, whilst passengers can reach Heathrow in just over an hour.
If you're travelling by road, then the A12 also offers easy access into London or out to Lowestoft. Need to catch a flight? Romford is based equidistant to both London City and Stansted airports.
A significant £35 million investment into Romford town centre has been exciting for local residents who now have a breadth of entertainment options and eateries to enjoy. Heading slightly out of town, you can also visit Lakeside for activities including karting, bowling, soft play, cinema or shopping!
Families who want to live within catchment for a great school have a number of Ofsted-rated outstanding schools to choose from in the Romford area. Check out St Peter’s Catholic, Ardleigh Green, Broadford, St Ursula’s Catholic and Nelmes primary schools. For older children, the Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls, The Royal Liberty, The Campion and Redden Court are all excellent secondary schools.
Our lettings agency in Romford is part of the Balgores Property Group, which serves tenants and landlords throughout the local area. We cover a range of rental services including management and rent processing, so landlords can sit back and relax as their equity grows.
Balgores Lettings is led by Director Daniel Hanks who is an ARLA member. We are also full members of The Property Ombudsmen Scheme for Letting Agents. If you’re a landlord looking to get the most from your property investment, then be assured that our team of pros will achieve the highest possible rental income for you using our first-class marketing strategies.
We also offer services including inventories, inspections, tenant checkouts and Gas Safety certification for your convenience. If you enjoy the peace of mind of receiving your rent on time, we also have a specialist Management Plus service that will guarantee your income, regardless of whether your tenant has paid.
Romford is a popular area for tenants, with 486 properties currently available for rent here and over a third of these listed recently. Interested in what average rental prices are across Romford? Recent data suggests an average property rent of £1,393 per calendar month, with £1,300 as the median.
But when you break down this information by rental property type and the number of bedrooms available, the numbers look a little different:
- One-bedroom properties in Romford = £1,004 average rent
- Two-bedroom properties in Romford = £1,294 average rent
- Three-bedroom properties in Romford = £1,593 average rent
- Four-bedroom properties in Romford = £2,122 average rent
- Five-bedroom properties in Romford = £2,212 average rent
The exact rental price you can expect to achieve for your property will depend on other factors including proximity to the station, whether the accommodation is a flat or a house, if there is garden space available and if you’re offering it as furnished, part-furnished or unfurnished. For an accurate quote, contact our letting agents in Romford today.
Romford has long been attractive to tenants due to the bustling town centre filled with great shops, riverside walks and picturesque parks to unwind in. But the area has become even more popular in recent years thanks to the introduction of the Elizabeth line and significant investment into the town’s regeneration.
Tenants will never be bored in Romford. Not only are there countless pubs and restaurants, but you’re also minutes away from Lakeside which offers a wealth of entertainment options including karting, cinema, bowling, soft play and of course shopping!
For transport, Romford is located in transport Zone 6, with Elizabeth line trains whisking people into London’s west end in as little as 34 minutes or just over an hour to Heathrow. Road travel is made easy via the nearby A12 providing access to London or out to Lowestoft. If you need to fly, then Romford residents can choose between London City or Stansted airports.
If you have a larger rental property to attract families, then prospective tenants won’t be disappointed by the outstanding schools at St Peter’s Catholic, Ardleigh Green, Broadford, St Ursula’s Catholic and Nelmes primaries. Outstanding secondaries can also be found at Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls, The Royal Liberty, Redden Court and The Campion.
Romford Council tax bands
- Band A:£1,262.20
- Band B:£1,472.57
- Band C:£1,682.93
- Band D:£1,893.30
- Band E:£2,314.03
- Band F:£2,734.77
- Band G:£3,155.50
- Band H:£3,786.60
*Please note your exact council tax rate may vary depending on your Parish