Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Property Solutions
Charles David Casson is an independent, family-owned estate and letting agency serving Chelmsford and surrounding areas since 2011. With over 150 years of combined experience among our team, we prioritise client needs through a people-first philosophy that has earned us recognition in the Best Estate Agent Guide 2022. Our comprehensive services include property sales, lettings, HMO management, conveyancing, and mortgage brokering. We maintain 98.88% average asking price achievement through strategic marketing and local market expertise.Our in-house mortgage broker offers access to 12,000+ mortgage products, while our proprietary 6-step marketing plan ensures maximum property exposure. We specialise in HMO properties with dedicated management services and consultancy, operating across Essex and London corridors. Our values of care, consultation, learning, growth and inspiration are demonstrated through regular industry contributions and mental health advocacy.
Services
Property Sales
Lettings
HMO Management
Conveyancing
Mortgage Broking
Land Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- Over 150 years combined experience in Chelmsford property market
- 98.88% average asking price achieved through strategic marketing
- Specialist HMO management and consultancy services available
- In-house mortgage broker with access to 12,000+ products
- Nationally franchised model proven across multiple locations
Associations and certifications
- Rightmove Top 5%
- Best Estate Agent Guide 2022
What people say
Exceptional service
Knowledgeable team
Stress-free process
Quick completions
Professional advisors
Services
Property Sales
Our award-winning sales team achieves 98.88% average asking price through strategic marketing. We provide free valuations, professional photography, and nationwide buyer database access. Our 6-step marketing plan maximises property exposure across 5,000+ average social media views per listing. With 20+ years' local experience, we guide clients through every transaction stage while offering complementary home-finding services for sellers.
HMO Management
Specialist HMO management covering licensing compliance, tenant vetting, and property maintenance. We maintain high occupancy rates through professional tenant screening and relationship management. Our services include regulatory compliance advice, fire safety checks, and yield optimisation consultancy. Operating across Essex and London corridors, we manage both single and portfolio HMO investments with dedicated property managers handling day-to-day operations.
Lettings
Comprehensive letting services from valuation to tenant placement. Our process includes professional property presentation, multi-channel marketing, and rigorous tenant referencing. We offer annual rent reviews and maintain low void periods through proactive tenant management. Local market expertise ensures optimal rental returns while our digital systems enable efficient maintenance reporting and tenancy administration for landlords.
Mortgage Broking
In-house mortgage brokerage with access to 12,000+ products across 90 lenders. We support first-time buyers, remortgagers, and buy-to-let investors with tailored financing solutions. Our FCA-regulated advisors provide protection insurance options and assess affordability requirements. Through Mortgage Advice Bureau partnerships, we source competitive deals that match individual financial circumstances while explaining all associated risks and commitments.
Land Consultancy
Expert land valuation and development consultancy services for Chelmsford and Essex. We assess development potential through planning connections and market analysis. Our end-to-end service covers land sourcing, planning applications, and developer negotiations. With local area expertise, we identify value-adding opportunities for both small plots and large estates, providing strategic advice on maximising property development potential in compliance with current regulations.
People
Matthew Baldock LLB
Director
With over 20 years in estate agency, Matthew brings deep Chelmsford market knowledge. Advocates for mental health awareness, he focuses on client relationships and community engagement through property sales and industry podcasts.
Neil Baldock
Director
Property investment specialist with 17 years' experience and 6 years as Essex Police officer. HMO management expert who combines problem-solving skills with industry knowledge to support clients and team members.
Jasmine Pittey
Head of Lettings
8-year property industry veteran who progressed from Portfolio Manager to Head of Lettings. Focuses on innovative property management solutions while maintaining energetic team leadership and client relationship management.
Gavin Saunders
Sales Manager
24-year industry veteran offering expert market advice. Combines extensive local knowledge with client-focused service delivery, maintaining strong community connections through property transactions and football enthusiasm.
Samantha Beeson
Lettings Manager
19-year property professional specialising in lettings since 2003. Provides expert rental market advice across Essex locations, balancing team leadership with family commitments and industry expertise.
Questions
How does your 6-step marketing plan work?
Our proven strategy combines professional photography, database outreach, social media exposure, portal listings, premium enhancements, and ongoing monitoring to maximise property visibility and buyer engagement.
What HMO management services do you offer?
We provide full-cycle HMO management including licensing compliance, tenant vetting, regulatory adherence, occupancy maintenance, and yield optimisation across Essex and London corridors.
Can you help with both buying and selling?
Yes, we offer complete transaction support including coordinated timing, complementary home-finding services, and mortgage brokering to streamline simultaneous buying and selling processes.
How do you achieve above-average sale prices?
Through strategic pricing analysis, targeted marketing reaching 5,000+ social media views per property, and professional presentation that consistently achieves 98.88% of asking prices.
What franchise opportunities exist?
We offer two models: full CDC Franchise with exclusive territory and support, and Self-Employed Property Partner option with lower entry costs but shared brand benefits.
Do you provide mortgage advice?
Yes, our FCA-regulated in-house broker offers access to 12,000+ mortgage products across 90 lenders, with expert guidance on buy-to-let, remortgaging, and first-time buyer options.
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Reviews (5)
Mary Pippins
Dec 14, 2021
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Jasmyne D is just absolutely amazing to work with. Super knowledgeable, kind and just a pleasure to speak with. I always know Jasmyne will have the answer to any of my questions and that's hard to find these days!! Thank you so much again Jasmyne :)
Spencer Matthew
Dec 14, 2021
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Wow what a team if your looking for someone to take away the stress and let you do what your good at adding homes to the market this is the company for you. Their plug and play modern attitude combined with years of knowledge really means your head if the competition already!! Professionals throughout, everyone stands out in their team so you are in safe hands !!
Gavin Mariner
Dec 10, 2021
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I got in contact with Charles David Casson estate agents and spoke to a lady called Macey. From the offset she was extremely helpful. The original property had gone so she offered an alternative property that she had. She kept in contact constantly with me and kept me updated on everything to the point where I didn't even need to ask any questions. She was very helpful and her customer service was second to none and would highly recommend this estate agents to everyone in the future!
Jean Nathan
Dec 10, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Ben Withers was very good at keeping us upto date with buying our house. Very helpful when we wanted to view again. Thank you
Ben Withers was very good at keeping us upto date with buying our house. Very helpful when we wanted to view again. Thank you
Christine Russell
Nov 30, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We received an excellent service from Charles David Casson from start to finish and would not hesitate in recommending them to others. Macey was very supportive throughout and nothing was too much trouble.
We received an excellent service from Charles David Casson from start to finish and would not hesitate in recommending them to others. Macey was very supportive throughout and nothing was too much trouble.
