Our Group Director, Martin Gibbon, provides you with an introduction to Balgores and what the company stands for.
We strongly believe that the presentation of a property can make or break a sale, and we pride ourselves on offering some of the best photography to our clients which sets their property apart from the rest.
Our marketing packages are some of the best around. Not only do we provide the core basics you would expect, we also offer extensive options taking your property to the next level.
Did you know that 28.8% of property transactions fall through nationally? At Balgores, we do things differently. Our Balgores Secure Reservation Agreements mean our
is just 2%, providing you with peace of mind when
We provide a complete service, tailored to the needs of every individual client, whether they be large PLCs or private developers. Not only can you rely on our decades of market knowledge, you will also benefit from tailor-made marketing.
Whether you’re a prospective landlord, already own an extensive portfolio, or you’re looking to rent for yourself, we will do everything we can to make sure the process is as simple and stress-free as possible.
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“WE ARE PROUD TO BE ABLE TO OFFER A UNIQUE SELLING EXPERIENCE WITH A STRONG EMPHASIS ON CUSTOMER SERVICE AND HIGH QUALITY MARKETING.”
MARTIN GIBBON FNAEA, MARLA | GROUP DIRECTOR
AUNCHED IN 2002
BALGORES PROPERTY GROUP HAVE QUICKLY BECOME ESTABLISHED AS ONE OF THE MOST DYNAMIC, SUCCESSFUL AND ICONIC ESTATE AGENTS IN ESSEX & KENT.
Bringing together our unique and unparalleled dedication to complete customer service, our expertise in local property & lifestyle and our exceptional approach to marketing & communication, we honestly believe our agency is the most effective in the area, if you’re looking to sell or let your home.
Martin Gibbon FNAEA Group Director
OUR PROACTIVE , CUSTOMERFOCUSSED ETHOS RUNS THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE GROUP, SO WHETHER YOU NEED HELP WITH MARKETING, NEGOTIATIONS OR SALES PROGRESSION, YOU CAN BE SURE THAT OUR TEAM WILL ALWAYS BE EXACTLY AS YOU WOULD WANT THEM TO BE HONEST, PROFESSIONAL AND AT YOUR SERVICE.
To do this, we have assembled a fantastic team of experienced and hard working property experts across all of our services.
At every step in your sale or letting process, we are confident that you will always get the very best help & support from the appropriate member of the Balgores team.
At Balgores we fully understand how daunting selling or renting your home can be and that is why we place so much emphasis on providing a truly complete service that takes care of the details at every stage of the process. We enjoy continuity with long standing staff, which is essential to providing you with a consistent and more effective service.
“I AM INCREDIBLY PROUD OF THE TEAMS WE HAVE BUILT ACROSS OUR NETWORK, AND THEIR DEDICATION TO PROVIDING A FANTASTIC PROFESSIONAL SERVICE TO OUR CLIENTS.”
MATTHEW BUTLER | SALES DIRECTOR
We have a dedicated customer support team who are on hand to assist with any queries.
Furthermore, the team offers their assistance when booking in valuations for your home, ensuring you get the most suitable member of our team to provide the most accurate price for your home.
We keep on top of your sale from the day we take on your property to the day you complete. We closely monitor how many hits your property has generated on our website, how many viewings it’s had and what offers
you’ve received. We gauge local trends, what properties are selling and constantly assess how your property is performing in the market.
Once a sale has been agreed our dedicated sales progression team will remain in contact with you as the seller, the solicitors, the mortgage lenders, the buyer and anyone else involved, to keep the whole process moving quickly and efficiently.
Ultimately, good communication means good customer service.
“BALGORES HAVE BEEN NOTHING SHORT OF EXCEPTIONAL THROUGHOUT THE PROCESS, THOROUGHLY RECOMMEND! THEIR LEVEL OF COMMUNICATION, SPEED PROACTIVE APPROACH AND HONESTY MAKES THEM STAND OUT.”
RACHEL | BUYER
BEAUTIFUL PHOTOGRAPHY SELLS HOUSES.
WHAT
SETS US APART FROM OUR COMPETITORS AND PROVIDES ONGOING SUCCESS FOR OUR CUSTOMERS IS OUR ENDURING PASSION FOR BEAUTIFUL PRESENTATION.
Most importantly, we truly believe in the power of stunning professional photography to promote and sell your property.
Whether you are selling or renting a small studio apartment, a two bedroom cottage or a large detached family home, we will make sure your home is meticulously photographed.
Not only do we make sure that the outside of your home is shot beautifully, we take the same care photographing the interiors and pay special attention to all of the lovely details that set your property apart.
We don’t stop there. All of our photography goes through a rigorous selection and quality control process where we make sure we have selected the very best shots.
Next time you’re looking in the local papers, online or in a magazine, compare our photography to other agents - we think you’ll appreciate the difference.
“OUR INDUSTRY LEADING MARKETING PACKAGE CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE IN ACHIEVING A SWIFT, SUCCESSFUL SALE. OUR DEDICATION TO FANTASTIC PHOTOGRAPHY AND PEERLESS VIDEOGRAPHY IN COMBINATION WITH OUR CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGY CAN HELP OUR CLIENTS ACHIEVE THE BEST PRICE FOR THEIR SALE.”
BILLY GILL | AREA DIRECTOR
A FIRST CLASS SERVICE DELIVERED EVERY TIME...
At Balgores we have always felt that our quality, eye-catching marketing has been the key to achieving the best price for our clients.
Our Extensive Marketing Package includes:
• Professional Photography
• Luxury Marketing Brochures
• Premium Listing on Rightmove
• Targeted Social Media Campaigns
• Professional Video Tours
• Accompanied Viewings
• Home Search Service
• Balgores Secure Reservation Agreements
“BALGORES ARE QUITE SIMPLY PUT, ‘THE BEST ESTATE AGENTS IN THE AREA’. OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION FROM START TO FINISH, WITH AN HONEST AND PERSONALISED MANNER. GENUINE CARE AND SUPPORT WAS GIVEN THROUGHOUT THE SELLING PROCESS AT ALL TIMES.
I FOUND THEIR APPROACH REFRESHING AND WOULDN’T HESITATE TO RECOMMEND. I’M VERY GRATEFUL FOR ALL YOUR HELP OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS. THANK YOU.”
STACEY MCCARTHY | VENDOR
WE USE VIRTUAL STAGING TO SHOW THE POTENTIAL OF YOUR HOME.
We often take an empty house and make it feel like a home. It is a wonderful way to give your listing the wow factor and help clients envisage themselves living there. It can drive viewers to a property and helps to generate more interest than an empty room.
“I
REALLY RECOMMEND SELLING YOUR HOME THROUGH BALGORES. THEY ARE THE BEST ESTATE AGENTS I HAVE EVER USED, 5 STARS.”
INGRID | VENDOR
SEEING IS BELIEVING, AND THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE FOR A POTENTIAL NEW HOME.
Pictures only go so far, and sometimes organising a viewing at a convenient time for potential buyers isn’t always possible which is why we offer full, professional video tours in our marketing packages. These video tours are shot and edited by a professional videographer using studio quality cameras and drone shots where permitted. We can show your property off better than a photograph ever could, and they always prove a hit with potential buyers!
BALGORES SECURE IS OUR WAY OF ENSURING YOU CAN SELL WITH SECURITY & CERTAINTY.
We have changed the way you buy and sell property to make it secure, transparent and fast. Balgores Secure allows buyers to reserve their sale to move with certainty, whilst sellers will avoid nasty surprises and have their sale process sped up considerably.
We understand that buying or selling your home can be an incredibly stressful time, so we offer a simple 2 step process through Balgores Secure to ensure the process is as easy & stress free as possible at no extra cost to you.
“THE BALGORES SECURE RESERVATION AGREEMENT IS AN INNOVATIVE PROCESS GIVING PEACE OF MIND AND ASSURANCE, AND WENT SOME WAY IN ALLOWING US TO SECURE OUR NEXT HOME. ”
DAVID & JOANN | VENDOR
Land, new home & developments
WE PROVIDE A COMPLETE SERVICE, TAILORED TO THE NEEDS OF EVERY INDIVIDUAL CLIENT , WHETHER THEY BE LARGE PLCS OR PRIVATE DEVELOPERS.
Balgores Land and New Homes deliver a professional service, offering guidance on feasibility valuation and specification, together with advice on the best form of marketing with local directors who are available for the launch and marketing of developments, all of whom have a wealth of experience and a large sphere of influence within the community.
We also have an in-house marketing department that can produce an extensive marketing plan for you, and offers branding, hoarding design and much more.
OVER RECENT YEARS WE’VE SEEN ESSEX & KENT BECOME INCREASINGLY ATTRACTIVE TO BUYERS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN LONDON.
“AN EXCELLENT SERVICE FROM START TO FINISH. WE HAD A DIFFICULT TWO BEDROOM HOUSE TO SELL BUT BALGORES CONSTANTLY ARRANGED VIEWINGS AND ALWAYS KEPT US INFORMED ON FEEDBACK FROM THESE VIEWINGS.”
KEVIN | VENDOR
Many people are seeking a more relaxed pace of life outside of the frantic & energetic atmosphere of their working week. With property prices in London far in excess of the suburbs, buyers are seeking more for their money further afield but in easy reach of their daily jobs.
Essex & Kent are perfectly placed to capitalise on this trend with quick connections into Central London.
Letting your property
THE SAME HIGH QUALITY SERVICE FOR OUR LETTINGS CUSTOMERS TOO.
Letting your property doesn’t have to be complicated. We can help & advise you at every stage making the whole process as simple and stress-free as possible.
We will do everything we can to make sure your property is let quickly and efficiently to the right tenants.
Free rental valuation
We’ll come round to inspect your property and work with you to set a rental value to ensure the best return on your investment.
Property preparation
We will handle the details that need addressing before advertising your propertyEPC certificates, health & safety legalities and any pre-rental maintenance.
Finding the right tenants
We know how important it is to have good and trustworthy tenants in your property. We take great care in matching suitable tenants and making sure references and credit checks are all in place for your potential occupants.
Contract management
We’ll make sure all contracts & paperwork are drawn up and thoroughly checked to give you complete peace of mind.
LEGISLATION IS AT AN ALL TIME HIGH. YOU DO NOT NEED TO DO THIS ALONE!
In the past 15 years the demand from the Government on landlords has increased dramatically. Currently what a landlord has to deal with is 32% higher than what it was in 2010. The Renters (Reform) Bill, The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022, The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020, The Tenant Fees Act 2019, The Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, Minimum Energy Efficiency Standards (MEES) 2018, The Deregulation Act 2015 are just a few of the many legislations that are active.
Here at Balgores, we have ARLA registered agents that can help you overcome the stress of dealing with all this and make your lives as landlords more enjoyable and hassle-free.
“ADVICE HAS BEEN TOP NOTCH AND THE LEVEL OF SUPPORT GIVEN HAS BEEN FANTASTIC. NO PROBLEM IS TOO SMALL.”
LESTER | LANDLORD
This pioneering service is included to all our current managed landlords as part of our commitment to providing exceptional value and care.
Conducted by our team of trained maintenance engineers, Balgores Protect goes beyond surface checks. Our engineers dedicate quality time to your property, performing preventative measures to safeguard its condition and address potential issues before they escalate.
Here are just some of the things that are included:
• Battery tested and changed on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Full comprehensive property inspection
• Loft inspection
• Tap inserts and toilet flush mechanisms checked and replaced where necessary
• General maintenance issues identified and carried out on inspection
• Legionella risk assessment
• Descaling of showers and taps
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• Battery tested and changed on smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
• Full comprehensive property inspection
• Loft inspection
• Tap inserts and toilet flush mechanisms checked and replaced where necessary
• General maintenance issues identified and carried out on inspection
• Legionella risk assessment
• Descaling of showers and taps
• Portable Appliance Testing (PAT)
• Full replacement of faulty or expired smoke and CO alarms
• Gas safety certificate included
• Pest control
• Gutter clearance
• Drive and pathway treated for weeds
• Drone roof and chimney inspections (Subject to weather conditions)
Balgores Protect comes as standard with all managed properties. Balgores Enhanced comes with a small monthly fee of less than £1 a day.
DON’T WORRY, WE’LL TAKE CARE OF IT.
We are able to provide ongoing property management and support services for landlords too.
These include day-to-day property maintenance, rent collection & management and regular property checks with a full report drawn up and sent to you to put your mind at ease.
“ENSURING THAT OUR LANDLORDS AND THEIR TENANTS ARE WELL LOOKED AFTER REQUIRES A DEDICATED TEAM, AND ALL OF OUR MANAGEMENT STAFF ARE TRAINED TO HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY TO DEAL WITH ANY ISSUES THAT MAY ARISE DURING A TENANCY.”
DANIEL HANKS | LETTINGS DIRECTOR
CONNECT WITH US.
Today, the first place many potential buyers and tenants will go to find their next home is online.
At Balgores, we know it’s vitally important for us to reach the huge audience of customers that the major property portals can provide. As such, you’ll find us listed on
Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market where we ensure your property will be marketed with the clarity and quality you would expect from us.
We have also designed a bespoke website which will portray your property in its best possible light with powerful large images making the most of our first class photography.
EXPERT FINANCIAL ADVICE IN YOUR LOCAL BRANCH.
“EXCELLENT SERVICE. WALKED ME THROUGH TO GET MY FIRST MORTGAGE. VERY PROFESSIONAL MORTGAGE BROKER. LOVED THE SERVICES, FEEDBACK AND UPDATE AT EACH AND EVERY STAGE OF THE PROCESS. OVERALL, A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.”
ARQAM | FIRST TIME BUYER
Buying your home, whether you’re a first time buyer or a developer with an extensive property portfolio is a significant event in any person’s life.
By working with Mortgage Advice Bureau Essex, Balgores offer a free no-obligation initial consultation, whether you’re looking for a casual chat or a serious enquiry.
Each of our specialist in-house mortgage advisers can help you through the mortgage process, ensuring your mortgage process is as smooth and seamless as possible.
Who are Mortgage Advice Bureau?
Mortgage Advice Bureau is the UK’s leading mortgage intermediary brand, winning over
200 national awards for the quality of its advice and service.
With more than 2,000 advisers across the UK, we offer expert mortgage advice on a local, regional and national level to UK consumers, both face-to-face and over the phone.
The expert advice we offer, combined with the volume of mortgages that we arrange, places us in a very strong position to ensure that our customers have access to the latest deals available and receive a first-class service. We handle over £25 billion of loans annually, and were the first - and are currently the only - mortgage intermediary to have floated on the London Stock Exchange, having joined the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) in November 2014.
• Our mortgage specialists are on hand to provide you with the advice you need, whether face-to-face or, if more convenient, over the phone at a time that’s suits you.
Here’s what they will take care of:
• Explaining all your options
• Helping you choose a mortgage that works for you
• Advising about suitable protection and insurance
• Handling the application process. Why use us?
• We have over 12,000 products from over 90 lenders located across the UK.
• We can provide our customers with face-to-face, screen-to-screen or telephone advice, in branch or in the comfort of your own home.
• We search thousands of mortgage deals to find the right one for our customers’ circumstances and needs. Some of these schemes cannot be found on the high} street and are exclusive to Mortgage Advice Bureau.
• We pride ourselves on our professional service, which continues throughout the lifetime of our relationship, not just when your mortgage completes.
• We provide a full range of lifestyle and income protection cover to protect you from the unexpected.
• We cover all aspects of property-related lending including Help to Buy, Buy-to-Let, affordable housing schemes and many more.
We can help with the following...
• First Time Buyer Mortgages
• Moving Home
• Remortgage
• Help to Buy
• Buy-to-Let
• Equity Release / Lifetime Mortgages
• Protection for you, your home and your family
• Business Protection
• New Build Mortgages
• Private Medical Insurance
• Commercial Lending
• Bridging Finance
• Second Charges.
We also work with local, professional Independent Financial Advisers who can offer help and advice on:
• Pension Reviews & Planning
• Wealth & Investment Advice
• IHT and Estate Planning
• Wills & Trusts
• All aspects of tax advice.
COMMERCIAL FINANCE THAT WORKS FOR YOU.
Balgores Commercial Finance are expert commercial finance brokers located in Essex & Kent. With countless years of industry experience and a true passion for what we do, we are here to support you with any Commercial & Specialist Finance requirements.
Our expert team of commercial finance brokers work hard to deliver when it comes to providing a solution to your financial requirements. With an extensive lender panel of high-street banks, small bespoke lenders and everything in between, we are equipped to assist.
We have knowledge across all areas of commercial finance and are ready to advise on:
• Bridging Finance
• Development Finance
• Trading Business
• Portfolio Finance
• Asset Finance
• Semi-Commercial
• Commercial Investment
• Residential Investment
• Invoice Finance
• Unsecured Finance
• Healthcare Sector
• Ex Pat Buy To Let Mortgages .
EVEN MORE WAYS WE CAN HELP
We can provide help with additional services you might need for your sale or letting.
We can help you with the preparation of your property for sale or rent, recommending tradesman, painters & decorators where appropriate - making sure you get the most out of your home.
