Business Details
9 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Property Sales and Lettings in Bedford
Goodacres Residential is a forward-thinking estate agency that combines traditional methods with a modern approach to cover all aspects of property sales and lettings. Founded by brothers Simon and Jack Goodacre, who bring over 20 years of combined experience from one of the UK's most respected nationwide estate agencies, we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service and successful results. Our team of dedicated professionals specialises in property transactions across Bedford, Kempston, Cranfield, and surrounding areas. We offer a choice of service models, including online listings and traditional estate agency representation, ensuring flexibility for our clients. With three strategically located offices and a growing team of experts, we provide a personalised, friendly, and tailored service that prioritises client satisfaction.Our expertise extends to property valuations, lettings management, and sales progression, supported by a deep understanding of local market dynamics. We pride ourselves on transparency, professionalism, and a results-driven approach that has earned us a strong reputation in the community. Our commitment to innovation is matched by our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of ethical practice and client communication. Whether you're buying, selling, or renting property, Goodacres Residential combines local knowledge with industry expertise to deliver outstanding outcomes. Our success stories, including properties sold within weeks of listing, reflect our ability to meet and exceed client expectations consistently.
Services
Property Valuations
Property Find Service
Sales Representation
Lettings Management
Sales Progression
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer over 20 years of combined local property market expertise
- Our team provides a choice of service models to suit client needs
- We operate three strategically located offices covering Bedfordshire comprehensively
- Our directors have built a reputation for exceptional client communication
- We specialise in achieving rapid property sales with transparent pricing
What people say
Outstanding service
Sold within a week
Professional and friendly
Great value for money
Highly recommend
Services
Property Valuations
Our expert valuations combine local market knowledge with comprehensive analysis to determine accurate property worth. We offer free, no-obligation assessments with clear pricing guidance. Our directors' combined 20 years of experience ensures precise market positioning.
Property Find Service
We help buyers locate ideal properties across Bedfordshire using our extensive listings and market insights. Our service matches client requirements with available properties on major platforms. Personalised support streamlines the search process for optimal results.
Sales Representation
Comprehensive sales support from marketing to completion, including traditional and online listing options. Our proven track record includes properties sold within weeks of instruction. No sale no fee options available for added flexibility.
Lettings Management
Full lettings management covering tenant sourcing, legal documentation, and property marketing. We maintain a large pool of prospective tenants to minimise void periods. Ongoing support ensures hassle-free property management for landlords.
Sales Progression
Dedicated sales progression specialists streamline the process from offer to exchange. We coordinate all parties to resolve issues quickly and reduce delays. Our focused approach accelerates completions while maintaining thorough documentation.
People
Simon Goodacre
Director
Director with 13 years' experience in Bedford's property market. Previously worked with major national estate agencies before co-founding Goodacres Residential. Specialises in sales strategy and client relations.
Jack Goodacre
Director
Co-founder and director with 13 years' local property expertise. Manages Kempston office operations and sales team. Recognised for achieving rapid property sales and building client trust through transparent communication.
Josh Saunders
Assistant Manager
Assistant Manager at Bedford office since 2017 with real estate qualifications and industry experience. Focuses on client satisfaction and efficient property transactions while maintaining professional standards.
Josh Bridgeman
Lettings Manager
Lettings Manager with over 10 years' experience developing the lettings team and supporting landlords. Ensures quality tenant placements and maintains strong client relationships through proactive property management.
Michael Kavanagh
Branch Manager
Cranfield office manager with 12 years' property industry experience, including previous role at Rightmove. Specialises in understanding client needs and marketing properties' unique features effectively.
Questions
What services does Goodacres Residential offer?
We provide property sales, lettings, free valuations, property find services, and comprehensive sales progression support across Bedfordshire.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate in Bedford, Kempston, Cranfield, and surrounding areas, with three strategically located offices serving the entire Bedfordshire region.
How quickly do properties typically sell?
Properties often sell within weeks of listing, with recent examples sold in 7-14 days, thanks to our effective marketing and local market expertise.
What makes Goodacres different from other agents?
Our combination of local knowledge, flexible service options, and directors' 20+ years of combined experience delivers superior client outcomes.
Reviews (6)
Joanna M.
Dec 17, 2021
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Goodacres were amazing and really helped me. They were agents for the house I was buying but it felt like they worked for me aswell they couldn't do enough to help me to buy the house. Lauren was amazing. I don't want to move as I am hopefully in my forever home now but I would recommend Goodacres to anyone who needs an estate agent.
Georgia Loft
Dec 17, 2021
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Goodacres have been excellent from start to finish dealing with our sale. Thank you for providing such a premium service. We will definitely use you again for any future sales. Thanks again, from Georgia and Shane
Simmi Lennark
Dec 04, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
Honestly I am so Impressed with Goodacres Residential, in particular Stacy. From start to finish the service has been professional and efficient. It made the process so much easier knowing we had Stacy and the team behind us. Thank you, Sim and Sam L x
Honestly I am so Impressed with Goodacres Residential, in particular Stacy. From start to finish the service has been professional and efficient. It made the process so much easier knowing we had Stacy and the team behind us. Thank you, Sim and Sam L x
Grant Van Quickelberg
Nov 15, 2021
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Having sold our property mid September we are looking for that special forever home. This is proving to be more difficult than we thought
I would like to extend a special thank you to Lauren your patience and professionalism and for not giving up with us. You have a bright future in this industry and keep up the good work
Thank you
I would like to extend a special thank you to Lauren your patience and professionalism and for not giving up with us. You have a bright future in this industry and keep up the good work
Thank you
Rhiannon Smith
Sep 27, 2021
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After changing agents, Jack and Dani sold our property in five days flat. Goodacres could not do more if they tried. They are patient, informative and helped us with the process the whole way through. A special thank you to Dani who went above and beyond for us. We will recommend Goodacres to anyone who asks, without hesitation!
Cynthia Banga
Sep 02, 2021
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Great service from Goodacres. Always really helpful, polite and always responding to requests and questions very quickly.
