M m
Unfortunately we can’t rate these agents favourably.
The initial instruction was good and promptly placed on the market with a personable representative.
From then on unfortunately everything was a struggle. We were constantly given contradictory information, fobbed off with mistruths and quite frankly treated like we were an inconvenience. Considering we were paying for a service we do not feel this was given.
We’ve used multiple agents over the years and unfortunately these are by far the worst we’ve encountered.
Would we recommend them? Most definitely not!... Read more
6th Feb 2025 (8 days ago)
V Callaghan
I have recently sold my flat through Blake and Thickbroom.They gave excellent service being professional, efficient and caring.Nothing was too much trouble. I was kept well informed during
the sale and their confident approach was very reassuring. Blake and Thickbroom are an Estate Agent that you can trust.... Read more
Seller
11th Jan 2025 (5 weeks ago)
M H
Unfortunately the person we were buying off had these extremely rude and demanding estate agents acting for them.
I would never, ever, deal with them if I was in a selling position, and would advise everyone else to swerve them as well.... Read more
Buyer
3rd Jan 2025 (6 weeks ago)
M Ramseyer
You gave us good, solid and professional advice on the day we met you when you came to the house. That helped our decision to appoint Blake Thickbroom and we are delighted that we did.
At every stage of the sale process we were kept updated and advised as to the various buyers' ability to proceed, and also as we moved to a successful completion.
We sold the house at a good price, and it went through even quicker than we expected.
So, this is to say thank you.
Highly recommended.... Read more
Seller
17th Dec 2024 (8 weeks ago)
The staff were very helpful and professional. We are very pleased to have selected this company.... Read more
Seller
17th Nov 2024 (13 weeks ago)
P Lewis
Blake and Thickboom were the sellers estate agents but they were actually more helpful than our own estate agent. They kept us informed and helped us stay calm, I cannot thank them enough and only wish they had a branch where we were moving from.... Read more
Buyer
6th Jun 2024 (8 mo. ago)
C bond
I bought a property through this agent and found them unhelpful, ignorant rude unobliging. I have bought nine properties overtime and this was the very worst agent of all time!! Far too big for their boots and demanding far more personal information than they should. I refused of course! Will definitely NOT use them when I sell next time!... Read more
Buyer
14th Feb 2024 (11 mo. ago)
T Tomlin
I can't praise the team at Blake and Thickbroom enough.
During what has been a really stressful and challenging for us the professionalism and
support has been above and beyond. Exceptional. been.exceptional. anreassurances from... Read more
9th Nov 2023 (1 year ago)
J Raven
Very happy with the service I received from this company. Picked up the phone every time I rang (didn't happen with all agents), showed prospective buyers the property and kept me abreast of all developments throught the sale process. Very professional. What more could you ask?... Read more
Seller
5th Aug 2023 (1 year ago)
P Hainesborough
They seem good local firm... Read more
29th Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
C Sinclair
Paul at Blake and Thickbroom has been outstanding. It's not often you meet an estate agent you click with and trust. He has been excellent throughout our purchase. Highly recommended.... Read more
Buyer
23rd Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
T Harris
Worst estate agents in clacton put my house up for sale without my permission... Read more
Seller
21st Jul 2023 (1 year ago)
J Clayton
Very professional, they don't undervalue to get a quick sale or overpriced to get a listing. I would thoughly recommend.... Read more
20th Nov 2022 (2 years ago)
C Hammett
Very efficient and helpful... Read more
23rd Jul 2022 (2 years ago)
D Sargent

We recently relocated back to Essex and were keen to purchase a property in Clacton. We had the misfortune to experience TWO failed property purchase attempts prior, with other agents and were feeling very jaded at the terrible expereince we'd been through, with no level of customer service twice!
Blake and Thickbroom restored my faith in Real Estate Agents.
Andrew organised and showed us around 8 properties in one day, all at very short notice. 4 of these were solid contenders and one we consequently bought. 3rd time lucky!
Paul their dedicated Customer Service Manager looked after us completely from day one. At no point were we EVER left wondering about anything. We were updated at every stage, and I am grateful and thankful that this purchase proceeded smoothly without so much as a hiccup. All staff at Blake and Thickbroom were professional and helpful and knowledgable at every step of the way. Courteous, friendly and polite, nothing was too much trouble and we felt they had everything in hand all the way through.
I understand that the agent is working in the interest of the seller at all times, but even as the purchaser we FELT like we were being looked after at every step of the way. We felt treated as if we were the client, which is exactly what everyone wants and will remember. If ever we sell this property there is no hesitation in who we would use to sell. Well done Andrew and Paul. Fabulous job. Fabulous service. Feel proud of the great service that you provide. It's the point of difference from everyone else. 10/10... Read more
Buyer
23rd Mar 2022 (2 years ago)
P longden
Great firm helped us all the way.... Read more
8th Oct 2021 (3 years ago)
H Page
Don't think about the buyer. Do and say anything to sell a property. Had a bad experience with this estate agent. Sheen's care about their buyer's and Sellers'... Read more
21st Jul 2021 (3 years ago)
S Long
A quality service was provided by Blake and Thickbroom throughout the sale of our house. The agency provides an old fashioned professional service from start to finish. In our case, David Allis provided us with great customer service and Paul Collins had the tenacity, professionalism and determination to get the sale completed. We were always kept updated, sometimes more than once a day. Thank you to everyone who helped us through a difficult sale.... Read more
Seller
21st May 2021 (3 years ago)
T ford
Not sure that this company are ethical in their approach to the pricing
of the property l was interested in, The valuations are way out of line with the current recommendations by the Move market site I visited- in fact it is over 40k over the guide. I have sent them the valuation report which leads me to believe that they are giving vendors valuations that are not true indications, Is this to get custom ?....... Read more
1st May 2021 (3 years ago)
S adams-salmon
Ease of transaction. We bought through them.... Read more
Buyer
21st Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
V debon
Found the experience easy and helpful... Read more
15th Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
K gould
Very good and very helpful company I highly recommend... Read more
4th Mar 2021 (3 years ago)
C Hartland
Excellent service. I live miles from the property to be sold and they kept me informed throughout the sale. They were also very helpful with providing contacts for services in the local area. Thoroughly recommended.... Read more
Seller
18th Feb 2021 (3 years ago)
C Henderson
Blake & Thickbroom are good guys. My elderly father was very grateful for the service received in 2017 when buying his house through the Clacton office. I have just completed the resale of the house following my father's death, and am very satisfied.
The manager David Allis is reassuringly sound and friendly, and appeared genuinely concerned (more so than the other local independent agency I had round) with getting me best value on the sale. Paul was professional and responsive chasing up the sale once agreed. Thank you.... Read more
Seller
30th Nov 2020 (4 years ago)
P Hill
Traditional polite... Read more
9th Oct 2020 (4 years ago)
A legg
Staff are so knowledgble... Read more
1st Aug 2020 (4 years ago)
Paul
Friendly until a problem arises.... Read more
20th Mar 2020 (4 years ago)
J Carr
Great service. Maps perfect... Read more
13th Mar 2020 (4 years ago)
M Featonby
Great service... Read more
22nd Feb 2020 (4 years ago)
G Clarke
Fantastic atmosphere... Read more
9th Oct 2019 (5 years ago)
L O'Sullivan
Good start to selling our property unfortunately went downhill once we got a buyer. We was constantly lied too and accused of not doing things we had already done!! Very rarely updated with progress only if we rang and after we made a complaint! Will not use again as I don't like being lied too even our buyers told us that this estate agents are known for lying wish I knew that before.... Read more
Seller
22nd Oct 2018 (6 years ago)
R Hair
These guys are very, very good and always helpful. Thank you.... Read more
12th Apr 2018 (6 years ago)
JT
Fantastic estate agents!... Read more
21st Feb 2018 (6 years ago)
P _123
Bought my first house through these guys and they were brilliant! They were very patient and explained everything to me helping me understand the survey report and legal jargon. Great team and very experienced nothing was too much trouble. Huge thank you and I would recommend this Estate Agent 100%... Read more
Buyer
18th Feb 2018 (6 years ago)
M Jacob96
Absolutely superb Estate Agents, very experienced and helpful staff, worked really hard to get our sale through and kept in contact with us and our solicitor throughout. Best estate agents in this area without a doubt! Local people who actually care about their clients! Would definitely use again value for money many thanks!... Read more
Seller
18th Feb 2018 (6 years ago)
C willson
Very ,very helpful and friendly on the phone. However, my circumstances changed and I asked to be unsubscribed from their mailing list. There then followed a voicemail asking me "why" and just be crystal clear, I unsubscribed again. 2 more phone calls followed, which I ignored.
After receiving yet another call today, a third email was sent to them today asking to have my details deleted, and advising them that if I am harassed again, I will take this matter further.
I realise that they are keen to sell properties, but I don't take to being hassled when I ask to be left alone. Maybe I am too sensitive???
Finally. (In my opinion) A question..... What is the difference between this company and Japanese Knot Weed?
A) You can get rid of Japanese Knot Weed.
I will not be dealing with these people. Shame, because they sound really good, helpful and friendly on the phone.... Read more
8th Feb 2018 (7 years ago)
B willis
Not to be trusted with personal information share with 3rd party... Read more
31st Dec 2017 (7 years ago)
A USER
Dishonest agent.
The agent agreed to accept a offer then messed about for 2 days and then sold it to a mate. Steer clear as they dont work for the landlord but for there own pocket!... Read more
Landlord
21st Feb 2017 (7 years ago)
R Blay
Very helpful staff know the area well
Helped me find my property in a very short time ... Read more
Buyer
12th Apr 2016 (8 years ago)