Griffin Group

Griffin Group, estate and letting agency in Essex

Griffin Group presents itself as an Essex-focused property agency handling sales, lettings and management. Its own material describes the firm as "the Property People" and claims the position of number one estate agent in Thurrock, a description that comes from the company's presentation rather than an independent ranking. The agency states that it works with a declared interest in the county and its communities, and frames its approach as an alternative to what it calls traditional, outdated property processes.

The service range is broad rather than limited to residential sales. The site lists residential, commercial and land sales alongside block management, lettings, new housing developments and financial services, including mortgages. Separate sections address buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants, and there is a channel for reporting maintenance issues.

Sales, lettings and property management

For sellers, the agency offers a free valuation and an instant valuation option, and describes a process intended to avoid hard selling. For landlords and tenants, it positions itself as an intermediary that keeps communication open between both sides and seeks homes that fit a tenant's needs as well as their monthly budget. Block management and commercial work extend the offer beyond individual homes, and the land and new homes section covers development-related property.

A branch network working as one agency

Griffin describes itself as a network of interconnected branches across Essex that cooperate on buying and selling property and matching people to homes. The stated aim is to give clients the reach of a multi-agency approach while paying a sole agency fee: a property instructed through one branch, such as Griffin Upminster, can also be shown by another, such as Griffin Grays. The agency also operates a franchise programme and lists partners among its areas of activity.

The search tool on the site covers a long list of locations, including Elm Park, Rainham, Dagenham, Romford, Hornchurch, Upminster, South Ockendon, Purfleet, Grays, Stanford-Le-Hope, Basildon, Pitsea, Corringham, Tilbury, East Tilbury, Chafford Hundred, Aveley, West Thurrock and Chadwell St Mary. Property types range from detached, semi-detached and terraced houses, bungalows, cottages, mews and town houses to flats, apartments, duplexes, maisonettes, penthouses, studios and triplexes, plus commercial premises, garages and land, for sale or to let.

The Griffin Foundation Trust

The company links its charitable work to its business model through The Griffin Foundation Trust, described as a recognised UK charity. According to the site, more than £150,000 has been donated through the Trust since 2013, supporting causes such as books and equipment for local schools and monetary donations to local food banks. Funds are boosted when clients engage Griffin to sell, let or manage a property, and are distributed as financial grants to local individuals, charities and groups. The agency also states that it sponsors local clubs and schools.

Marketing, market knowledge and client feedback

Griffin cites personalised property advice, industry marketing tools and joint work across its branches as the basis of its sales approach, and says its branch coverage gives it close knowledge of local market trends, property values and supply and demand in the county. The site publishes client testimonials covering lettings, sales and purchases, several of which name individual staff members; these are individual accounts rather than a measured rating. In its news section, the company reported in July 2025 the acquisition of Ashley Bennett Estate Agents.

Head office and contact channels

The head office is at 4-6 Queensgate Centre, Orsett Road, Grays, Essex RM17 5DF. Sales enquiries are handled on 01375 808475 and lettings on 01375 397872, with a shared email address at info@griffingroup.co.uk. The company is registered under number 10660879. The site also refers to a Basildon Lettings Hub, which it lists as closed on Saturdays.