Beresfords, the Essex-based estate agency, has announced a record-breaking first half of 2025, driven by strong performance across both its sales and lettings divisions.
Between January and July, the agency’s residential sales teams carried out over 3,634 property valuations and received 4,016 offers, resulting in £608m worth of property sold. Notably, the average sales price achieved stood at 99% of the asking price, underscoring continued buyer confidence and accurate market pricing.
Demand remained high throughout the period, with more than 22,557 viewings conducted and over 8,833 new buyer registrations—reflecting growing interest across Essex and Greater London.
Beresfords’ lettings division also delivered impressive results. A total of 5,958 prospective tenants registered their interest, and 5,959 viewings were booked. The team successfully let over 400 new properties and renewed more than 110 existing tenancies.
The agency says its also saw a significant uplift in digital engagement, with its website attracting 343,000 unique visitors during the period. This surge reflects both Beresfords’ strong online visibility and the sustained appetite for property across the region.
These results showcase Beresfords’ continued growth and its ability to meet demand in a dynamic market, backed by a team renowned for its expertise, local knowledge, and commitment to service excellence.
Alex Beresford, managing director of residential sales at Beresfords, said: “We’re incredibly proud of achieving over £600 million in property sales in just six months and this reflects the dedication and expertise of our sales teams alongside the strength of the property market.
“A 99% sales-to-asking price ratio, over 3,634 valuations, and thousands of viewings and buyer registrations show that buyers and sellers are actively engaged and trust Beresfords to guide them through the process.”
Steven Bond, MD of residential lettings at Beresfords, commented: “These strong figures speak volumes about the strength of the rental market and the trust that tenants and landlords continue to place in us. Our first half of the year has been encouraging for our lettings division – with consistently strong levels of new tenant registrations and viewings, we’re seeing a clear and sustained demand for quality rental properties across in the region.
“The team are achieving great results for our landlords and have successfully sourced hundreds of suitable properties for tenants but still require more rental properties in all price brackets to satisfy the high demand that we retain.”
Paul Beresford, CEO of Beresfords, added: “In a continuously evolving market, we have always focused on what matters most – a high-quality personal service, good communication and results, and to have helped so many people move home successfully in the first half of the year is something we are very pleased with.”
