Estate Agents in Havering

Covering Upminster, Hornchurch, Romford, Harold Wood and the rest of the Havering Borough, our local lettings teams deal with all types of properties from studio flats and apartments to houses and bungalow across all price ranges.

Lauren Taylor oversees our lettings teams and retains extensive experience within Residential Lettings.

Collectively, Lauren’s team retain more than 80 years’ experience within the lettings industry and are therefore well placed to offer professional and reliable advice to both landlords and tenants alike.

Not surprisingly, there is often an overlap with property sales and they work closely with the sales teams in Gidea Park, Hornchurch and of course Upminster.

The Upminster branch works closely with our Havering offices, which provide a wealth of buyers as people aspire to live in Upminster for the schooling and excellent commuter links into London.

Founded in 1968, Beresfords estate agents in Havering are proudly serving buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and investors across the entire borough, including Upminster, Hornchurch, Romford, Harold Wood, Gidea Park, and the surrounding areas. With decades of experience behind us, our team of specialists are here to assist you with expert guidance, helping you make important decisions with confidence.

Whether you’re looking to buy, sell, let, or rent, we’ll make sure you receive the best possible support for your individual needs.  From free home valuations and professional surveys to tailored marketing campaigns and personalised mortgage advice, our comprehensive range of services are designed to make your move as smooth and successful as possible.

As one of the most established estate agents Havering has to offer, we combine extensive local knowledge with a bespoke approach to every property. Leaning on more than 80 years of collective experience, our Havering branch team holds a deep understanding in the nuances of each area, whether it’s a family-friendly road in Harold Wood or a commuter hotspot in Upminster. We’re confident that our team will be able to offer the most accurate and cost-effective options for every scenario.

Moreover, those looking to sell a property in Havering will have access to our award-winning marketing team, going above and beyond to ensure your home achieves its full potential and reaches the right audiences. Clients can benefit from our tailored marketing services: professional photography and videography, property brochures, and multi-channel marketing campaigns across social media and print.

The London Borough of Havering covers a number of prime commuting locations, such as Romford, Gidea Park, Hornchurch, and, of course, Upminster. With multiple London Underground stations dotted in the area, including the Elizabeth Line, the borough offers exceptional transport links, connecting you to Central London in as little as 20 minutes.

Moreover, the area is home to an excellent selection of schools, ranging from Ofsted “Outstanding” primary and secondary schools to well-regarded academies and private education options. Families will also enjoy the expansive green spaces in and around the borough, including the Hornchurch Country Park, Weald Country Park, Havering Country Park, Hainault Forest, and Warley Place Nature Reserve, just to name a few. In addition to outdoor activities, Havering has endless city attractions, thriving high streets, and leisure facilities, making it a fantastic place to call home for families and working professionals alike.

Given its large size, the borough contains a diverse variety of properties, so you’ll find everything from modern apartment developments and family houses to period homes and charming bungalows for sale in Havering. Whether you’re upsizing, downsizing, or taking your first step onto the property ladder, your dream home is waiting for you in one of Havering’s desirable suburbs.

If you’d like to learn more about the different suburbs of Havering, check out our handy Area Guides.

Understanding current market prices is an essential part of selling a property and, equally, getting an idea for how much buying a home might cost you in the area. Here’s what you need to know about the house and flat prices in Havering:

House prices vary across the different suburbs in Havering. In the well-known suburbs of Upminster and Hornchurch, the overall price of houses grew by 3% in the last 12 months, averaging at £568,776. The majority of purchases were for semi-detached properties, selling for an average price of £621,841. Terraced properties achieved an average price of £509,695 , whereas detached homes sold for an average price of £771,798.

The property prices were considerably more affordable in Gidea Park and Harold Wood areas. The former saw a growth of 4% with average overall house prices reaching £407,638 , whereas the latter averaged at a slightly higher £434,002. The most popular properties in Gidea Park last year were semi-detached homes, sold for an average of £505,808 , closely followed by terraced homes, averaging at £445,937. Harold Wood, on the other hand, saw an opposite trend, with the most sold properties being terraced homes, with an average price of £395,864 , followed by semi-detached homes, with an average of £464,500.

Flats and apartments across the Havering borough offer excellent opportunities for both first-time buyers and investors.

Over the last 12 months, the flats in Upminster and Hornchurch areas grew in value by 6%, selling for an average overall price of £329,601. In Gidea Park, the average apartment price was £230,182, whereas Hornchurch achieved a slightly higher average of £245,066.

If you’d like to receive a free valuation for your own home, please fill in our inquiry form and we will arrange a face to face valuation as soon as possible.

Offering great transport links and a selection of highly sought-after neighbourhoods, the London Borough of Havering is an excellent place to invest in. The major areas, such as Romford, Upminster, and Hornchurch, experienced steady growth in both population and rental prices, making them a reliable choice for buy to let properties.

Our letting agents' Havering branch provides full support for landlords in the borough, from managed viewings and tenant referencing to complete property management services. Find out more about our letting services here.