Ayers & Cruiks

Ayers & Cruiks We might be bigger these days, but we’re still driven by the passion for a good job well done that we had when we started.

Our aim is to provide a comprehensive service to our landlords and tenants and a complete professional service supported by being members of the RICS, NAEA and The Dispute Service you can be assured of a very competent service. Since we opened our doors in 1997, we’ve grown to become one of the region’s largest property firms, with specialist teams spanning commercial and residential agency, prope

rty management and professional services. And we’re proud to say that it’s an approach that’s helped us to win quite a few awards along the way. Our team is fully accredited too – we are members of NAEA, RICS, The Property Ombudsman, Tenancy Deposit Scheme and South East Alliance of Landlords Scheme. We provide a comprehensive service to our Landlords and Tenants based on our ethics of a professional, honest and enthusiastic approach, managing a large portfolio of properties for landlords both home and abroad. Free Market/Rent Appraisal:
Ayers & Cruiks will visit the property and provide a sales and rental appraisal based upon a vast database of comparable evidence, recent transactions and the general market trends. Extensive Marketing:
Property details will be advertised in local newspapers, rightmove, and on our own website and sent to our daily updated applicant list of prospective tenants. Terms of Business:
Once instructed to the market, Ayers & Cruiks will provide Landlords with their ‘Terms of Business’, which will fully detail the various levels of service Ayers & Cruiks are able to provide, either on a ‘Let Only/Introduction basis’ or a ‘Full Management Basis’. Accompanied Viewings:
Where the property is empty a member of our Lettings Team will accompany all prospective tenants to the property. If the property is still occupied, Ayers & Cruiks will liaise with the occupants’ mutually convenient times for prospective tenants to view – which again can be accompanied if required. Comprehensive referencing:
Once tenants have expressed an interest in proceeding with the rental, the Landlords will be informed and Ayers & Cruiks will commence the appropriate level of referencing via ‘Homelet’, who will verify and check all the information relating to Tenants Credit History, Employment/Earnings and Residential Status. Once all the information provided by the tenant has been verified by ‘Homelet’, Ayers & Cruiks can offer the Landlords as rent Guarantee for the first 6 months Assured Shorthold Tenancy. Move In:
Ayers & Cruiks will arrange a mutually convenient date for the tenancy to commence, obtain required Rental and Deposit payments, prepare Tenancy Agreements for completion, arrange a Gas Safety Inspection and an EPC (if required), ensure any outstanding works/repairs have been finalised, read Service Meters and write to the appropriate Utility companies. Professional Status:
Ayers & Cruiks are members of the following professional organisations: -
• National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
• Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
• The Tenants Deposit Scheme (TDS)
• South East Alliance of Landlords (SEAL)

Ahead of the long weekend, we wanted to share our opening hours.Our teams will still be available by phone throughout th...
22/05/2026

Ahead of the long weekend, we wanted to share our opening hours.

Our teams will still be available by phone throughout the weekend for any emergencies or urgent enquiries

Enjoy the bank holiday!

Happy 60th to the director Kevin Cruiks who proves experience, wisdom, and a good sense of humour only get better with a...
01/05/2026

Happy 60th to the director Kevin Cruiks who proves experience, wisdom, and a good sense of humour only get better with age.

17/03/2026

🚀 Ayers & Cruiks Strengthens Its Presence in Chelmsford

Ayers & Cruiks is pleased to share that Neil Burroughs and Cameron Cruiks have now moved full‑time into our Chelmsford office at Burgundy Court on Springfield Road.

This development marks an important step in expanding our footprint across the region. With a dedicated team now based in Chelmsford, we are able to:
📍 Offer even more proactive support to clients in the immediate area
🌱 Continue our planned growth into North Essex
🤝 Maintain the strong collaboration between our Chelmsford and Southend offices

Having our commercial agency team on site provides clients with quicker communication, localised expertise, and increased opportunities for in‑person meetings, something we know many of our clients value highly. We are excited to continue building our involvement within the Chelmsford business community.

If you or your organisation require professional advice or assistance with commercial property in Chelmsford or neighbouring areas, Neil and Cameron are on hand to help. They are available to discuss how Ayers & Cruiks can support you in maximising the performance and value of your property assets.

If you're passing by the office, feel free to stop in and say hello, we’re always happy to welcome visitors. ☕

Happy Pancake Day from Ayers & Cruiks 🥞Helping you find a place that really stacks up!
17/02/2026

Happy Pancake Day from Ayers & Cruiks 🥞
Helping you find a place that really stacks up!

Happy Valentines Day From the Ayers & Cruiks Team!💜💛💜
14/02/2026

Happy Valentines Day From the Ayers & Cruiks Team!💜💛💜

🚧 Development Opportunity – Canvey Island (STP) 🚧A 3.11-acre site offering significant development potential (subject to...
22/01/2026

🚧 Development Opportunity – Canvey Island (STP) 🚧

A 3.11-acre site offering significant development potential (subject to planning), prominently located on Point Road within an established mixed-use area of residential and commercial occupiers.

📍 Key Highlights:
🔹 Occupied by Canvey Supply Company Ltd since 1927
🔹 Historically used for retail, storage & distribution of building materials
🔹 Level concrete yard with a range of industrial units, retail showroom & offices
🔹 Immediate occupation potential from existing buildings
🔹 6 established industrial units, each with loading doors measuring 5.21m (w) x 4.85m (h)
🔹 Excellent frontage and access from Point Road

🟦 Additional Upside:
Adjoining land (outlined in blue) may be available by separate negotiation, offering further scope to expand or enhance the development proposition.

📐 Site Area:
3.11 acres (1.259 ha) – subject to formal survey
An attractive opportunity for investors, developers, or owner-occupiers seeking a well-located site with flexibility for a range of future uses (STP).

📩 For further information or to discuss the opportunity, get in touch.

17/12/2025
Honouring the brave and remembering the fallen. 🎖️
11/11/2025

Honouring the brave and remembering the fallen. 🎖️

First floor office space with suspended ceilings, LED lighting, air con, 24 hour access and 2 parking spaces.💷 Rent: £9,...
31/10/2025

First floor office space with suspended ceilings, LED lighting, air con, 24 hour access and 2 parking spaces.

💷 Rent: £9,000 per annum
📍 Location: Oban Court, Wickford
📐 Size: 240 SQ.FT
📜 Terms: The premises is available to let upon on a new full repairing and inuring lease for a term to be agreed. Flexible lease terms available.
📅 Available Now

Contact us now to arrange a viewing or learn more.

Address

86-88 Baxter Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
SS26HZ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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