Our Story and Team
We’re a close-knit team who share the same values and beliefs. As a family-run local independent agency, we’re not restricted by loads of targets imposed by a faceless corporate head office. We feel this takes the focus away from looking after our clients and puts it on turning people into numbers on a spreadsheet.
We believe that by creating a happy, supportive working environment, we’ll be best placed to help our team deliver exceptional service and care.
So, let’s meet your Nest in Essex team.
Best Estate Agent
Don't take our word for it, British Property Awards have awarded us just that, in 2019, 2020, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Achieving the highest pricing
A bold statement, but as of January 2025, getagent.co.uk report we achieve 101% of the asking price on average in Rayleigh, which is 1st place when compared to all other local agents
Selling the quickest
Another important statistic by getagent.co.uk, not only do we achieve the highest price, but in January 2025 they report we also sell property the quickest with the average being just 5 weeks
The Story Behind Our Agency
Welcome to Nest in Essex Rental and Property Management Services. Founded in 2014 by Nicholas Cheshire, our focus has always been on providing a service that’s customised to the unique needs of each client. We understand that in the world of property management, no two clients are the same, so we make a point of understanding your specific needs and tailoring our services accordingly.
We offer an array of letting packages, each meticulously designed to provide the utmost care for your property. We take on the burden of management, ensuring everything runs smoothly, so you don’t have to.
Our Core Values
Family
We do this job because we enjoy it, we're part of a team all aiming for the same thing. And that's to improve the lives of our families by doing something we love and helping other people and families move successfully onto their life's next chapter.
Creativity
We want to do things differently to get exceptional results for our clients. We're not afraid to try new tactics, methods, and ways of marketing. We enjoy being creative in all aspects of our work, particularly in creating new ways to deliver a world-class agency experience for our clients.
Flexibility
For our team, this means we can be flexible with having time off to be with the family, for days out, or dinners in, to live life properly. But just as importantly it's also about being flexible to our clients, tailoring each relationship to work around, and suit them, being available when they want us and adjusting the service based on their requirements.
meet the team
Nick
Founder / Director
Nick’s our man who had the original plan. He started Nest in Essex on Monday, 24 November 2014. A day he remembers clearly, which is ironic as he always forgets when it’s his turn to make the tea in the office.
Natasha
Agent Support & Property Manager
Natasha is our office’s Multitasker in Chief. She does a bit of everything and does it really well. Not only does she keep numerous plates spinning in the office and studying for a child psychology degree, but she’s also a mum to five young children
Dan
Associate Director
Dan’s been with us as a Personal Agent, helping people sell successfully since October 2020. He brought the people skills and work ethic to our team, which he picked up from a previous career as Travel & Hospitality industry.
Rachel
Partner Agent
Rachel swapped guiding people on their fitness journeys to helping them navigate the ups and downs of selling their homes. She’s a Pilates Instructor and Personal Trainer who joined our team in 2020.
Karen
Agent support
Karen is our our dedicated Agent Support. This doesn’t mean she goes around our office cheering our team
Adele
Partner Agent
Rob
Partner Agent
Rosie
Office Visitor Entertainment Manager
Hayley
Viewing Speciaist
Claire
Viewing Specialist
Melanie
Property Inspector