Estate Agents in Romford · Serving London & Essex
London & Essex property,handled properly.
Sales, lettings, management and valuations from an independent agency that has served this area for over a decade: straightforward, local, and genuinely accountable.
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What We Do
A complete property service, under one roof
From a first sale to a growing investment portfolio, our team handles every part of the process in-house: no outsourcing, no guesswork.
Featured Listings
Recently added to the market
A selection of our current sales and lettings instructions across London & Essex.
Why Alan Jacob Estates
Property advice you can actually rely on
We built this agency on the idea that clients deserve straight answers, not sales tactics. It's why so many of our instructions come from repeat clients and referrals.
Regulated & Protected
Propertymark Protected with full client money protection, so every transaction is safeguarded.
Honest Valuations
We price on evidence, not on what wins an instruction, so you know exactly where you stand.
Fast, Clear Communication
A dedicated point of contact throughout, with real updates instead of automated chasing.
Genuinely Local
Over a decade based in Romford, with intimate knowledge of every road across London & Essex.
How It Works
From first call to completion, handled in-house
A clear, four-step process: the same one we've refined over 15 years of sales and lettings across London & Essex.
Free Consultation
A no-obligation call to understand your goals, timeline and the property itself, over the phone or in person.
Evidence-Based Valuation
We price against real comparable sales and lets, not optimistic guesswork designed to win the instruction.
Marketing & Viewings
Professional photography, floor plans and priority exposure across the major portals, managed by a dedicated agent.
Offer to Completion
We negotiate, vet and chase every party through to exchange and completion, keeping you informed at each step.
Local Authority Services
Trusted by councils across London & Essex
We work directly with local authority housing teams to provide temporary accommodation and manage council tenant properties responsibly, supporting residents and housing officers alike.
Temporary Accommodation
Pre-inspected, compliant properties supplied directly to housing teams for fast, responsible placements.
Council Partnerships
Long-standing relationships across Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham housing authorities.
Ongoing Compliance
Every property is monitored throughout the tenancy, with clear reporting back to housing officers.
Property Management
Fully managed lettings, with nothing left to chance
Our management service takes the day-to-day off your hands entirely, so your investment is looked after properly whether you're local or overseas.
Rent Collection
Prompt collection and transparent monthly statements.
Routine Inspections
Regular property visits with full photographic reports.
Maintenance Coordination
Vetted contractors, costs agreed before work starts.
Compliance Tracking
Gas, electrical and EPC certification, always up to date.
For Landlords
Choose the level of support that suits you
From a single let to a full-service portfolio, our landlord packages scale with what you actually need.
Tenant Find
We market, reference and place your tenant, you take it from there.
- Marketing across major portals
- Full referencing & right-to-rent checks
- Compliant tenancy agreement
Rent Collection
We handle tenants and rent, you handle the property.
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- Monthly rent collection
- Arrears chasing & reporting
Fully Managed
Complete peace of mind: we handle everything, end to end.
- Everything in Rent Collection
- Routine inspections
- 24/7 maintenance coordination
- Full compliance management
What’s your property really worth in today’s market?
Get an honest, evidence-based valuation from a local expert, in person or by video, with zero obligation to instruct us.
Book Your Free ValuationNews & Insights
Straight talk on the local market
Practical advice for buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants across London & Essex.
Client Stories
What our clients say
“Alan Jacob sold our house in eleven days at the asking price. The valuation was realistic from day one, and our agent kept us updated at every single stage, no chasing required.”
Sarah Whitfield
Seller · Gidea Park
“As first time buyers we had a hundred questions and never once felt like a burden. They explained every part of the process and found us a flat we genuinely love.”
Daniel & Priya Osei
First Time Buyers · Romford
“I've used three different agents over fifteen years of letting property. Alan Jacob's management team is the first that actually calls me before something becomes a problem.”
Michael Thorne
Landlord · Hornchurch
“Viewing to move-in took under two weeks. Referencing was straightforward and the team were upfront about every cost, which made a stressful move genuinely easy.”
Rebecca Hall
Tenant · Gants Hill
“Their investment advice has been sharper than any agent I've worked with in central London. They understand yield, not just asking prices.”
James Fielding
Investor · Chigwell
“A dependable partner for temporary accommodation placements. Properties are always presented and inspected to the standard we need, and communication is consistently clear.”
Havering Housing Options Team
Local Authority Partner · Romford
FAQs
Common questions, answered plainly
Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch and we'll answer it directly.
We're based in Romford and cover London & Essex, with particular strength across Havering, Redbridge, Barking & Dagenham, Epping Forest and Brentwood, including Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, Gidea Park, Chigwell, Loughton, Gants Hill and Barking.
Our sales fees depend on the service level you choose and the property itself. We'll always confirm a clear, all-inclusive fee in writing at your valuation appointment, with no hidden extras added later.
It varies by property and market conditions, but well-priced homes in our area typically go under offer within four to six weeks of coming to market. We'll give you an honest, evidence-based estimate at valuation.
Most of our rental properties are let within one to two weeks of going live, thanks to our waiting list of registered applicants and wide online marketing reach. We only put forward tenants who have passed full referencing.
Yes. For every managed and let-only tenancy, we register the deposit with an approved scheme, arrange the required gas, electrical and EPC certification, and provide you with a fully compliant tenancy agreement.
Rent collection, routine inspections, 24/7 maintenance coordination through our vetted contractor network, arrears handling and ongoing compliance tracking for gas, electrical and EPC certification, all reported to you clearly each month.
Whatever stage you’re at, we’re ready to help
Buying, selling, renting or letting, speak to a local team that answers the phone and follows through.
info@alanjacob.co.uk