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Your Trusted Estate Agents in Colchester
Established in 1986, Nicholas Percival has built a reputation as a trusted estate agency and chartered surveying practice serving Colchester, North Essex, and South Suffolk. Our team of experienced professionals specialises in residential and commercial property sales, lettings, management, and valuations, combining local market expertise with a commitment to exceptional client service. We pride ourselves on delivering bespoke marketing strategies, including high-quality photography and detailed property presentations, while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

With over 30 years of regional experience, we provide tailored advice to developers, landlords, and homeowners across a wide range of property types and locations. Our office in Stanway offers convenient access with ample parking, and our team remains dedicated to treating every client with the same care and respect we would expect ourselves.
Services
Residential Sales Commercial Sales Property Lettings Property Management Professional Valuations
Details
  • Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
  • We have over 30 years of experience in the North Essex property market
  • Our team provides bespoke marketing plans with professional property photography
  • We offer in-depth local knowledge across Colchester and surrounding areas
  • Our chartered surveyors deliver expert valuations and development appraisals
  • We maintain Property Mark approved client money protection and redress schemes
Associations and certifications
  • Property Mark
  • Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
What people say
Highly professional Excellent advice Successful sale Great location Friendly staff
Services
Residential Sales
We specialise in residential property sales across Colchester and surrounding areas. Our bespoke marketing includes professional photography, detailed floor plans, and targeted exposure to achieve optimal sale prices. With local market expertise since 1986, we guide clients through every stage from preparation to completion.
Commercial Sales
Our commercial sales team handles property transactions for businesses in North Essex and South Suffolk. We provide valuation advice, marketing strategies, and negotiation support for various commercial property types, leveraging 30 years of regional market knowledge to secure favourable outcomes for our clients.
Property Lettings
We manage residential lettings from studio flats to large estates across Essex. Our services include tenant sourcing, referencing, and lease arrangements. With extensive experience since 1986, we help landlords maximise rental returns while ensuring compliance with current regulations.
Property Management
Our flexible property management service caters to landlords seeking hands-on or hands-off solutions. We handle maintenance coordination, rent collection, and tenant communication across diverse property types in Colchester and surrounding areas, supported by our long-standing local expertise.
Professional Valuations
As chartered surveyors, we provide accurate property valuations for residential and commercial properties. Our assessments consider market conditions, property condition, and development potential to support informed decision-making for sales, purchases, or investment purposes across North Essex.
People
Nick Percival
Managing Director
Founder of Nicholas Percival since 1986, Nick brings extensive property expertise having previously worked with King Sturge and Dencora PLC. He leads our team with a commitment to professional standards and client-focused service.
Tom Noble
Commercial Managing Director
Tom oversees our commercial property services with specialist knowledge in business premises sales and valuations. He applies his regional market insights to deliver tailored solutions for commercial clients across Essex and Suffolk.
Christopher Chambers
Residential Director
Christopher manages residential property operations, combining local market knowledge with strategic marketing to achieve successful sales outcomes. He leads our residential team with over 20 years of property sector experience.
Dan Fuller
Residential Sales Negotiator
Dan specialises in residential sales, providing expert guidance throughout the selling process. Recognised for exceptional client support and market knowledge, he consistently achieves optimal sale prices for properties in the Colchester area.
Nancy Noble
Commercial Management Director
Nancy leads commercial property management services, offering strategic advice on lettings, valuations, and portfolio management. Her expertise in commercial real estate supports businesses across North Essex and South Suffolk.
Questions
What property services do you offer?
We provide residential and commercial sales, lettings, property management, and professional valuations across Colchester, North Essex, and South Suffolk.
How do you market properties?
Our bespoke marketing includes professional photography, detailed property particulars, online listings, and targeted exposure to reach potential buyers or tenants.
What fees do you charge?
Our fees vary by service - please contact us for a detailed breakdown of charges for sales, lettings, or management services.
Which areas do you cover?
We operate across Colchester, North Essex, and South Suffolk including Lexden, Prettygate, Stanway, Halstead, and Wivenhoe.
Do you offer virtual viewings?
Yes, we provide virtual viewing options to accommodate modern property search requirements and ensure convenient access to our listings.
Reviews (6)
Craig Job
May 04, 2022 Report
Highly recommended "Friendly, Honest, Reliable and Professional" After looking at many new home sites in north Essex it was like a breath of fresh air, viewing our soon to be new home with Nicholas Percival. From our first contact with their office to viewing the site with Rob, we felt valued, they were actually interested in helping us, not only finding a new home but also helped discovering the local area to ensure it was right for us.

The reservation process was made easy and swift without any fuss or hard selling. Friendly, Honest, Reliable and Professional - if only all agents had such high standards. There professional and friendly approach never tied and was always happy to help and quick to answer any question or solve any issues. Seamless team work between Rob and Sara during the transaction showed they care about the customer and helped make the process smooth and stressless. Many thanks to Sara and Rob for all your help getting us moved and your outstanding work, we will, without doubt be back for help when we next move.
Peter Spurgeon
Apr 06, 2022 Report
Positive, Professional, Responsive Special thanks to Billy Coe for all your hard work in concluding sale. All so Tom Noble for all advice resulting in sale of our factory premises. We (SMH Properties)would highly recommend using the commercial team at Nicholas Percival
Scott Baynes
Dec 09, 2021 Report
Nicholas Percival. an extremely professional Estate Agency for whom we can't recommend highly enough. All members of staff that we dealt with were more than helpful & communication was never lacking. Rob was our main point of contact for the purchase of our dream home. and he was simply brilliant. nothing was too much trouble. even after moving in, he's still in contact with us providing help & advice. As Estate Agents go, these guys are head and shoulders above the rest. and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend using them. you simply won't find any better. outstanding service from start to finish.
Sophie Golds
Sep 20, 2021 Report
Dan Fuller made the whole process from viewing to completion as stress free as a house purchase can be. Nicholas Percival offer a really professional, transparent service. We knew we were in good hands!
Nicola Betts
Sep 16, 2021 Report
The entire team offered a helpful and professional service throughout the process leading to the successful sale of my practice premises. Special thanks to Billy and Tom for their attentive support. I would highly recommend using the commercial team at Nicholas Percival
Samantha Kear
Jul 17, 2021 Report
Excellent service by Sara, Rob and Dan, friendly, honest, efficient, professional, good communication and extremely responsive throughout the whole selling process. Great advice during our appraisal and great photos taken of our property, the marketing was superb. Sara made the selling process run very smooth from the start and really helped liaise between us as the buyer, the seller and their solicitors.

She was very happy to answer all our questions and queries as well as being a huge support through the stresses of buying and selling a property. I would highly recommend anyone about to place their property on the market to get in contact with Nicholas Percival, you will not look back!