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Trusted Estate and Letting Agents in Ilford
Oakland Estates has been a trusted name in property services since 1989, serving Ilford and surrounding areas with expertise honed over 35 years. As a family-run business, we prioritise personal relationships and community engagement, offering tailored solutions for buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. Our team operates extended hours, including weekday evenings until 8pm and weekends until 5pm, ensuring accessibility for all clients. We combine deep local market knowledge with industry-leading accreditations, including memberships with The National Landlords Association and The Property Ombudsman. Our property management services are designed to maximise rental returns while minimising void periods, supported by a dedicated team with decades of collective experience. We provide free, no-obligation property valuations grounded in real-time market data and historical trends. Our commitment to transparency and ethical practices has earned us a 4.6/5 rating from 208 reviews, reflecting our dedication to customer satisfaction. With coverage across IG1-IG7, RM1-RM14, and E1-E18 postcodes, we offer comprehensive residential sales and lettings services. Our digital platforms and physical presence at 964 Eastern Avenue ensure seamless client interactions, whether for urgent maintenance or strategic property advice. Through continuous staff training and adherence to evolving regulations, we maintain our position as market leaders in East London's dynamic property sector.
Services
Residential Sales
Property Lettings
Property Management
Free Valuations
Market Analysis
Served areas
- Ilford, Wanstead, Newbury Park, Barkingside, Gants Hill, Hainault, Seven Kings
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 35+ years of local property market expertise
- 24/7 availability for emergency property issues
- Free, accurate valuations based on real market data
- Award-winning customer service with 4.6/5 rating
- Accredited by leading industry regulatory bodies
Associations and certifications
- The National Landlords Association
- UK Association of Letting Agents
- The Property Ombudsman
- Safe Agent
- My Deposits
What people say
Friendly and professional service
Best estate agent I've dealt with
Responsive and quick service
Excellent guidance and reassurance
Speedy process completion
Services
Residential Sales
Our residential sales service combines local market expertise with national standards to achieve optimal property prices. We offer professional photography, targeted marketing campaigns, and transparent pricing strategies. With 35 years' experience in Ilford's property market, we ensure smooth transactions from valuation to completion.
Property Lettings
We provide comprehensive lettings solutions for landlords and tenants. Our services include property marketing, tenant screening, and compliance management. With 24/7 emergency support and regular property inspections, we ensure hassle-free rental experiences across East London.
Property Management
Our property management service maximises rental returns while minimising landlord responsibilities. We handle maintenance requests, rent collection, and tenant communications. With dedicated account managers and monthly performance reports, we ensure properties remain well-maintained and occupied.
Free Valuations
We offer no-obligation property valuations based on real market data and historical trends. Our experienced agents provide accurate pricing guidance to help sellers achieve optimal returns. Valuations consider local market conditions, recent sales data, and property-specific factors.
Market Analysis
Our market analysis service provides clients with up-to-date property trend information. We offer detailed reports on price movements, rental yields, and investment opportunities. This data-driven approach helps clients make informed decisions in East London's dynamic property market.
People
Sangeeta Kaur
Director
With over 20 years in property, Sangeeta leads Oakland Estates' strategic direction. She specialises in local market dynamics and client relationship management.
Jay Sains
Director
Jay oversees operations with 15+ years' experience in residential transactions. Known for exceptional client service and after-hours availability.
Alfie Rosen
Senior Negotiator
Alfie manages sales with expertise in property marketing. He has facilitated over 500 successful transactions in East London.
Ricky Sethi
Property Manager
Ricky handles property management with focus on landlord-tenant relations. He ensures compliance and maintenance across 200+ rental properties.
Joseph Omigade
Maintenance Engineer
Joseph provides rapid response to property issues. He ensures timely repairs and maintenance across managed properties.
Questions
How can I get a property valuation?
Contact us via phone, email, or online form to arrange a free in-person valuation with our expert agents.
What factors affect property value?
Location, property condition, market trends, recent sales data, and local amenities all influence valuation outcomes.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency support?
Yes, our property management team provides 24/7 assistance for urgent maintenance issues.
What areas do you cover?
We operate across IG1-IG7, RM1-RM14, and E1-E18 postcodes including Ilford, Barkingside, and Newbury Park.
Are your valuations accurate?
Our valuations combine local expertise with real-time market data for precise pricing guidance.
How quickly can properties let?
Average rental placement takes 7-14 days, depending on property type and market conditions.
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Reviews (19)
Rukhsana Zaidi
Jan 30, 2026
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I am so pleased and satisfied with Oakland Estates.If any body needs service for letting your property and sale and buy house contract Oakland Estates. You will get very professional and reliable services
Rahim K.
Jan 23, 2026
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Alfie was absolutely brilliant from start to finish. He helped me through every step of the process and made everything feel smooth and stress-free. His communication was clear, timely, and genuinely helpful, and he always went out of his way to make sure I was comfortable and informed. The level of service he provided was exceptional honestly the best experience I've ever had with an estate agent. I couldn't recommend Alfie highly enough.
Jev
Dec 12, 2023
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My recent experience of renting a property with Oakland Estates couldn't have been better - never in million years could I have expected to have such an exceptional, smooth, efficient but, most importantly, pleasant experience. Alfie is a true gem - he is exceptional at customer experience; a true professional whom you can trust to always keep you in the loop about the process from start to finish. Thank you for making my move stress free! I would highly recommend Oakland Estates to anyone and would engage with them again.
Lisa Oatway
Nov 22, 2023
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During a very difficult time Alfie was so compassionate and caring, when looking to rent a property he responded very promptly and nothing was too much for him. Alfie is a true asset to oaklands.
Prashant Singh
Oct 04, 2023
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Renting from Oakland has been a breeze, all thanks to the professionalism that the team displays. We were kept upto date with the progress of our tenancy process and provided with guidance where ever needed by Alfie. Excellent communication with him throughout the journey. Later on, Ricky was also prompt to respond to a query, as our property manager. Exceptional service overall.
Madeleine Cretney
Oct 01, 2023
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After some previous not-so-great experiences dealing with agencies, this time around with the support of Alfie at Oakland, finding and renting our new property was a breeze. He was always responsive, with reassuring answers to all our questions. The leasing process was made transparent, quick and easy. I'm grateful for his continued support.
Josh Stanley
Aug 07, 2023
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Working with Oakland was a breeze. Alfie is probably the best leasing agent I've worked with. I moved to the UK as a new resident form the US and he ensured I understood each step of the process and kept me in the loop especially with ensuring my Right to Rent checks were secured in a timely fashion. He also went above and beyond to answer questions around the difference between renting in the UK, utilities, council tax etc. Very please and happy to have worked with Oakland and with Alfie. If you get the chance to work with him, you won't regret it! Thanks!
Chloe Wong
Jul 12, 2023
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I seldom write a review but we think it is vital for us to write a review to Oakland Estates for helping us a lot, especially Alfie. He provided us with professional ideas and advice throughout our first-time renting process. We had queries on each stage of the process and he explained to us clearly and efficiently with kindness and prompt response, even we moved in! We just followed his well-organised guidelines and instructions step-by-step for the renting.
His great assistance eased our worries on our first-time renting. After moving-in, Ricky responded promptly to communicate with landlord when we raised out some issues on the house. We are so thankful to meet Oakland Estates and the team, no reason for not choosing Oakland Estates!
His great assistance eased our worries on our first-time renting. After moving-in, Ricky responded promptly to communicate with landlord when we raised out some issues on the house. We are so thankful to meet Oakland Estates and the team, no reason for not choosing Oakland Estates!
Mahesh Raval
May 10, 2023
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Alfie was very professional in his work. Only marketed my property a week ago and found a tenant. He updated me at every move. Ricky was also very helpful to me in helping to manage my property issues while it was in the process. He has been also a very diligent and brilliant property management through out last tenancy I would recommend Oaklands Estates to anyone who is looking to rent their property
P. M. Chan
Apr 22, 2023
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It is very gratifying to have had Oakland as my estate agent, they were with me every step of the way. They are one in a million, and anyone who gets to work with you will surely find the perfect home as well as tenants. I appreciated that they kept my needs and requirements above anything else, I will definitely recommend them to all my friends.
Atkin Soares
Apr 21, 2023
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Oakland Estates, has been excellent in their work and very responsive to our queries and maintenance requests! Thank you Ricky Sethi, for your prompt service! Kudos!
Igor Cusnir
Feb 16, 2023
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I recommend Oakland Estates as one of the best company.very good services and excellent customer service. Quick response and help with everything you need to move safely and easily. I really appreciate their efforts and professionalism. Good luck and many thanks for a lovely experience
Anamaria Moldovan
Nov 26, 2022
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Many thanks to Alfie Rosen, smooth process of renting and fast responsive to requests. Oakland Agency, went above and beyond with me and my family to help secure our dream house. We thank Alfie Rosen and the team for everything they did for us. Your in safe hands with these they know their stuff and are on the button.
Andrew Cameron
Aug 18, 2022
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I can't rate this service too highly. Very thorough, responsive & professional in all respects. As a landlord looking for new tenants Jay & Alfie, supported me to achieve the best possible result in the shortest amount of time. Highly recommended.
Cristian Triboi
Jul 15, 2022
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I'm renting for first time by myself and didn't know much. Thank a lot to Oakland's team and especially to Alfie for their patience with me, for their help, receptivity, kindness and for their advices. Very friendly and professional team. I am very grateful. Strongly recommend!
Linda Levinson
Jan 13, 2022
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We have just completed the sale of our property through Oakland Estates in Ilford. We were delighted with their service from the first time Jay came to value the house up to the completion date. Jay was always there for us whenever we needed him and he navigated us smoothly throughout the process. He solved all our problems with speedy texts and emails. We would recommend Oakland as a first class, professional estate agent. With many thanks. AL
Valeria Cordineanu
Nov 13, 2020
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I am very happy to have contacted these companie Oakland, especially a high specialist like Alfie Rosen. he helped us a lot with solving the issue of the house, he was always in touch with us, helped us with solutions to questions about documents. this house was the first one and it was difficult for us, but with the Alfie help we always found solutions to the issue. special thanks to you Alfie for the high and good quality of work you gave us. We will definitely recommend to everyone only as a high-level specialist. Thank you very much from our family.
Asos Hama
Sep 19, 2020
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I have received an amazing service from Oakland Estates and specifically from Alfie who was very informative at every stage of my renting process. They helped me find the exact property I was looking for and managed to speed up the process so that I can move in quickly. They are very quick at responding to any questions or issues you may have and I highly recommend this agency if you are looking to rent.
Abdul Rashid
Feb 07, 2017
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I do not normally write reviews but my experience warrants one! In one word - fantastic In a few words, the following - I spent a good few hours calling various agents I came across Oakland Estate. From my initial conversation through to letting my property within a matter of weeks (during a fairly quite part of the year), my expectations were exceeded. I have a full time job and didn't have time to source the necessary costings/work/time for redecorating, vetting and identifying tenants. Jay (my contact at Oakland Estate) not only dealt with these, but seemed to have managed them efficiently with ease, providing me updates and recommendations along the way.
The due diligence Oakland Estate carries out on prospective tenants are second to none, evidenced from repairs carried out by the tenants which would have cost me substantially! I have some other important property related business to deal with which Jay had provided expert advice and where required assisted himself or provided direction for. All in all, extremely happy with their service and look forward to continuing to work with Oakland Estate!
The due diligence Oakland Estate carries out on prospective tenants are second to none, evidenced from repairs carried out by the tenants which would have cost me substantially! I have some other important property related business to deal with which Jay had provided expert advice and where required assisted himself or provided direction for. All in all, extremely happy with their service and look forward to continuing to work with Oakland Estate!