Your home is where memories are made and, whilst the industry and the needs of our clients has changed over the years, certain underlying principles remain the same.
Boydens is a trustworthy, traditional and principled Estate Agent built on the solid values of being honest talking and highly professional and with a combined industry experience totalling hundreds of years.
Contact our friendly team today and let us help to get you moving.
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Monday9:00am - 5:30pm
Tuesday9:00am - 5:30pm
Wednesday9:00am - 5:30pm
Thursday9:00am - 5:30pm
Friday9:00am - 5:30pm
Saturday9:00am - 4:00pm
SundayClosed
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Boydens - Colchester Reviews (231)
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D Dubey
Outstanding Service from Boydens Colchester Branch, Especially Brian Purvis
Working with Boydens Colchester Branch, particularly Brian Purvis, was an absolute pleasure. Brian's professionalism, responsiveness, and dedication made the renting process smooth and stress-free. He provided valuable guidance, personalized attention, and ensured our interests were protected throughout. I highly recommend Boydens and Brian for anyone seeking an exceptional renting experience. Thank you, Brian, and the Boydens team, for your outstanding service!... Read more
4th Apr 2024 (19 days ago)
C Irias
Brian Purvis has been providing all the information and guidance I need to rent my flat. He has experience in the field.... Read more
28th Mar 2024 (26 days ago)
J Victory
Oh my, what a fantastically helpful team. Professional, organised, no question a bother; as a first time landlord, I could not have asked for better.... Read more
27th Mar 2024 (27 days ago)
H Elliott
Brian and his team was very helpful and attentive to any questions or queries I had when going through the process of letting a property. Would definitely recommend Boydens.... Read more
19th Mar 2024 (5 weeks ago)
Chloe
Boydens have been absolutely brilliant from the very first contact I had with them all the way through to now months renting with them.
Every member of the team is so friendly, professional and genuine, and they made what can be such a daunting process really smooth and exciting. They were especially patient when I had so many questions and went the extra mile to show me different rental options!
They are very quick and efficient when responding to issues and always happy to give helpful advice. The biggest difference I noticed from other estate agents is how down to earth their communication is, yet always very polite and professional at the same time. I would definitely recommend! ????... Read more
11th Mar 2024 (6 weeks ago)
Louise
I had the worst experience with Boydens letting arm of the business, avoid at all costs if you value not losing sleep.
The house I rented was sub-standard as corners had been cut in its refurbishment, which meant endless visits from contractors to resolve the issues. The monthly rental cost was also quite dear for a tiny terraced house, with an out of touch landlord based overseas.
To detail the attic water tank leaked, the shower leaked into the kitchen ceiling as the shower tray hadn’t been sealed properly, the sink/kitchen worktops also hadn’t been sealed properly meaning a brief shutdown of half the house’s electricity due to water getting into the switches behind the worktops. To top that all the house was a mould haven, so much mould in various places, that it was genuinely a health concern.
At the end of the tenancy after all these issues, as well as little compassion or empathy from Boydens, they tried to charge an extortionate amount of extra charges on the zero deposit scheme.
To cut a long story short, most of the charges were dropped after I challenged them as they hadn’t done the end of tenancy checks properly and/or were trying it on. As for the cleaning charge, we came to an agreement where a third of their initial demand was paid, which seemed fair for the small amount of cleaning that remained.
This situation happened over the course of a one-year tenancy which ended just over a year ago, they may have improved since but be wary. I’ve since had a much better experience with a different, more competent estate agent.... Read more
11th Mar 2024 (6 weeks ago)
N Davies
Brian has been amazing from the first phone call I made about the property I’m about to rent . He was friendly , polite and gave me all the information I needed . Made the process of renting very simple.
I would recommend Brian at boydens to any one .
Thank you so much
Natasha... Read more
8th Mar 2024 (7 weeks ago)
M Sheikh
Fantastic, quick and efficient service from the team at Boyden Colchester. From the moment of enquiring about the property, Nathan was quick to arrange a same day viewing for the property I was keen on. At the viewing, Debbie welcomed me and made me feel very informed and comfortable and was a pleasure to speak to. She really went above and beyond and made sure there was no time to waste as I was urgent to move; she really wrapped things up for me in the space of 24 hours!! Definitely recommend the fantastic team here and the service they provide! Very very happy!... Read more
8th Mar 2024 (7 weeks ago)
J Ko
Brian was superb in helping me manage to get the lease on my house. He went above and beyond. I have lived in the house for the last 5 years but needed to take my expartner off the lease. He was professional and very personable.
Thank you Brian... Read more
8th Mar 2024 (7 weeks ago)
R Grigoras
I recommend Boydens agency as they have been very professional and responsive to our needs.... Read more
3rd Mar 2024 (7 weeks ago)
K Hornsby
Excellent service, had a viewing within two hours of showing interest in a property, all paperwork and finer details completed within a week. Great, quick and easy to follow service provided.... Read more
29th Feb 2024 (8 weeks ago)
B Goldberg
Nathan under-promised and over-delivered!
He managed to let 3 flats in record time and was a pleasure to deal with.... Read more
26th Feb 2024 (8 weeks ago)
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As a landlord I am very happy to recommend Boyden's. From my experience the lettings team are both friendly and professional and will go out of their way to help manage my properties. Boyden's have always managed to find new tenants almost immediately, and have helped me address any maintenance issues in a timely manner.
Nick C.... Read more
12th Feb 2024 (10 weeks ago)
S home
I asked Boydens to find me a tenant for a rental property I own.
From the beginning to the end of the process I was guided by Nathan Hey. He was totally professional, very helpful and gave swift responses to any questions I had. He kept me updated, all the paperwork was in order and I received first class service. I received a level of attention second to none from Boydens. I would definitely recommend them.... Read more
8th Feb 2024 (11 weeks ago)
M Murtadha
That was the best service experience I have had. Brian was brilliant supportive and swift about the transaction. I say thanks to him, he made us very happy and settled.
Appreciate... Read more
7th Feb 2024 (11 weeks ago)
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