Essex Estate Agents & Lettings

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Welcome to Essex in the Southeast of England. This is one of the ‘home counties’ which means it is one of the counties that surround London, but it also borders Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, Kent, and London. The county town is Chelmsford, the only city in the county. Thinking of buying or selling your home here? Or are you looking to rent or lease a property in Essex? Let haart estate agents help with our expert local knowledge and range of services.

What is it like to live in Essex?

Essex has a wide range of landscapes, from busy towns like Brentwood and Harlow, coastline at Southend-on-Sea, and lush green spaces in Coggeshall and Colchester. There is something for everyone in this popular county, making buying and selling your property easy. Looking to lease a property? This county’s proximity to London and makes renting competitive and popular. Essex has excellent transport links across the county, but especially into London, making it an ideal place for commuters to get the best of country living while working in the city. Residential properties hold good value in Essex, and haart’s expert local knowledge will help make the most of selling your home or buying in the area.

Other benefits of living in Essex are that it is home to the University of Essex (an excellent opportunity for students who wish to rent), London Stansted Airport, and Lakeside Shopping Centre. Plus, thanks to deep estuaries, Essex has one of the longest stretches of coast in the country, perfect for those looking to live by the sea or with easy access to the coast.

Essex’s property hotspots

Looking to buy or rent close to London? Essex towns such as Romford and Gidea Park give you quick access to London Liverpool Street while allowing you to live in quieter areas with plenty of local amenities. Colchester in Essex is Britain’s oldest recorded town, complete with a castle for history lovers. And there are plenty of picturesque villages dotted throughout this county, including Ingatestone, Thaxted, and Battlesbridge, the latter holding an enormous antiques centre many travel to for unique finds.

Our branches in Essex

haart has numerous estate agents across Essex, all with experts in the area ready to help you buy, sell, lease or rent. Our high-quality services range from valuations to property management – we’re on a mission to get you moved. Click on any of the branches in Essex below to get started:

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