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At David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents, our Lettings department brings over two decades of professional property experience to ensure your rental property is in capable hands. With our expertise and local market knowledge, you can have peace of mind knowing that your investment is being managed by a trusted and experienced team.

At David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents, our professional lettings department brings over two decades of professional property experience to ensure your rental property is in capable hands.

With our expertise and local market knowledge, you can have peace of mind knowing that your investment is being managed by a trusted and experienced team.

Local Knowledge

David Cosby Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents have over two decades of professional property experience serving Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. 

Qualified Letting Agents

At David Cosby, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to ensure that we always deliver a personalised service with meticulous attention to detail and the highest levels of integrity.

Our commitment to your peace of mind is further reinforced by our participation in The Client Money Protection Scheme. This means that our client account undergoes rigorous audits, assuring you that your income is fully safeguarded. You can trust us with the utmost confidence, knowing that we take every measure to protect your financial interests. We are also proud members of Propertymark and ARLA, ensuring you with the utmost security and confidence in our services.

With the added benefit of Surveying and Property Law experience we are able offer unrivalled assistance in all property related matters.

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Stone cottage

Qualified Letting Agents

At David Cosby, we are regulated by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) to ensure that we always deliver a personalised service with meticulous attention to detail and the highest levels of integrity.

Our commitment to your peace of mind is further reinforced by our participation in The Client Money Protection Scheme. This means that our client account undergoes rigorous audits, assuring you that your income is fully safeguarded. You can trust us with the utmost confidence, knowing that we take every measure to protect your financial interests. We are also proud members of Propertymark and ARLA, ensuring you with the utmost security and confidence in our services.

With the added benefit of Surveying and Property Law experience we are able offer unrivalled assistance in all property related matters.

Tenant Database

The Lettings Department at David Cosby maintains an up-to-date database of tenants specifically selected for properties available for rent, just like yours.

Services for Landlords

At David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents, we offer a range of flexible services through our dedicated Lettings team, designed to meet your specific requirements as a landlord. Whether you prefer a hands-on approach or wish to delegate the day-to-day responsibilities, we have the right solution for you.

 

Fully Managed Service:

Our comprehensive fully managed service allows landlords to maximise their investment returns while minimising the time and effort required for day-to-day management. With this service, we take care of all the essential tasks, including organising mandatory safety checks, renewing certificates, and acting as the primary point of contact for tenants throughout the tenancy. In the unlikely event of any disputes, we proactively manage and resolve them, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for both landlords and tenants.

 

Tenant Find Only:

For landlords who prefer to handle the ongoing management and rent collection themselves, our tenant find only option provides the ideal solution. We take the responsibility of finding a suitable tenant off your hands, conducting thorough tenant screenings, and preparing the initial tenancy agreement on your behalf. Once the tenancy is in place, you can seamlessly take over the management and rent collection duties while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with a professionally vetted tenant.

 

Commitment to Service

Regardless of the service you choose, we are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and tailored advice to cater to your individual needs. Our experienced team is always available to offer guidance, support, and expertise to ensure that your letting experience is successful and rewarding.

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Yellow Door in Cottage

Services for Landlords

At David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents, we offer a range of flexible services through our dedicated Lettings team, designed to meet your specific requirements as a landlord. Whether you prefer a hands-on approach or wish to delegate the day-to-day responsibilities, we have the right solution for you.

 

Fully Managed Service:

Our comprehensive fully managed service allows landlords to maximise their investment returns while minimising the time and effort required for day-to-day management. With this service, we take care of all the essential tasks, including organising mandatory safety checks, renewing certificates, and acting as the primary point of contact for tenants throughout the tenancy. In the unlikely event of any disputes, we proactively manage and resolve them, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free experience for both landlords and tenants.

 

Tenant Find Only:

For landlords who prefer to handle the ongoing management and rent collection themselves, our tenant find only option provides the ideal solution. We take the responsibility of finding a suitable tenant off your hands, conducting thorough tenant screenings, and preparing the initial tenancy agreement on your behalf. Once the tenancy is in place, you can seamlessly take over the management and rent collection duties while enjoying the peace of mind that comes with a professionally vetted tenant.

 

Commitment to Service

Regardless of the service you choose, we are dedicated to delivering excellent customer service and tailored advice to cater to your individual needs. Our experienced team is always available to offer guidance, support, and expertise to ensure that your letting experience is successful and rewarding.

Yellow Door in Cottage

Fees Applicable to Letting a Property

 

Full Management Fees 12% of monthly rent per month
Tenant Find Only (Setup Fee) The equivalent of 1 month’s rent subject a minimum fee of £750
Inventory Fee £120 – £250 dependent on size
Landlord Withdrawal Fee One week’s rent (prior to start of tenancy)
One month’s rent (if during a tenancy)
Serving Notice Fee £120 per tenancy
Tenancy Renewal Fee £120 per tenancy
Deposit Registration Fee No Charge
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) £72
Gas Safety Certificate Arrangement Fee £24
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) £24
Check Out Fee From £150 dependent on size

(Amounts payable, inclusive of VAT, per property unless otherwise stated)

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Marketing with Maximum Exposure

At David Cosby, we pride ourselves on our exceptional presentation and marketing capabilities. With a keen understanding of the importance of making a lasting impression, we employ our strengths in marketing to effectively showcase your property to potential tenants.

 

Powerful Online Presence:

All our lettings properties receive prime exposure through various channels, including our own website, as well as leading property portals such as Rightmove and OnTheMarket. We recognise the significance of these platforms in reaching a wide audience of prospective tenants, ensuring that your property receives the attention it deserves.

 

Photography that Makes an Impact:

We believe that quality photography plays a crucial role in presenting your home in the best possible light. That’s why we have a team of professional in-house photographers who skilfully capture the essence and unique features of your property. By highlighting its standout qualities, we ensure that your home stands out from the competition and captures the interest of potential tenants.

 

Cutting-Edge Marketing Strategies:

Our in-house marketing team employs cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques to deliver highly targeted campaigns for maximum exposure of your property. By leveraging the latest tools and methods, we ensure that your property reaches the right audience at the right time.

Legal & Surveying Expertise

David Cosby have the benefit of Surveying and Property Law expertise to provide an unrivalled lettings service.

Fees Applicable to Letting a Property

 

Full Management Fees 12% of monthly rent per month
Tenant Find Only (Setup Fee) The equivalent of 1 month’s rent subject a minimum fee of £750
Inventory Fee £120 – £250 dependent on size
Landlord Withdrawal Fee One week’s rent (prior to start of tenancy)
One month’s rent (if during a tenancy)
Serving Notice Fee £120 per tenancy
Tenancy Renewal Fee £120 per tenancy
Deposit Registration Fee No Charge
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate) £72
Gas Safety Certificate Arrangement Fee £24
EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) £24
Check Out Fee From £150 dependent on size

(Amounts payable, inclusive of VAT, per property unless otherwise stated)

White rendered thatch cottage

If you would like to arrange a free rental valuation please click the link below, or call us on 01327 361664

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Yellow Door in Cottage

Marketing with Maximum Exposure

At David Cosby, we pride ourselves on our exceptional presentation and marketing capabilities. With a keen understanding of the importance of making a lasting impression, we employ our strengths in marketing to effectively showcase your property to potential tenants.

Powerful Online Presence:

All our lettings properties receive prime exposure through various channels, including our own website, as well as leading property portals such as Rightmove and OnTheMarket. We recognise the significance of these platforms in reaching a wide audience of prospective tenants, ensuring that your property receives the attention it deserves.

Photography that Makes an Impact:

We believe that quality photography plays a crucial role in presenting your home in the best possible light. That’s why we have a team of professional in-house photographers who skilfully capture the essence and unique features of your property. By highlighting its standout qualities, we ensure that your home stands out from the competition and captures the interest of potential tenants.

Cutting-Edge Marketing Strategies:

Our in-house marketing team employs cutting-edge technology and innovative techniques to deliver highly targeted campaigns for maximum exposure of your property. By leveraging the latest tools and methods, we ensure that your property reaches the right audience at the right time.

Meet the Team

The Lettings Department at David Cosby operates from our centrally located Farthingstone office, enabling seamless lettings across Northamptonshire and Warwickshire. Our team of approachable experts brings over 20 years of experience, proficiently handling all aspects of the lettings and compliance process . From lease agreements and maintenance matters to rent collection and lease renewals, we have you covered.

If you have any property or letting relating questions then one of our team would be delighted to assist.

Gareth Powell

Gareth Powell MARLA

Sales & Lettings Manager 

David Cosby

David Cosby MRICS | MARLA

Principal Director | Building Surveyor

Natasha Cosby

Natasha Cosby MNAEA | Solicitor

Director | Practice Manager

Virginia Church

Virginia Church MRICS

Building Surveyor

Sadie Tyson

Sadie Tyson

AdminIstration Assistant

Testimonials

“Reliable, Efficient, Trustworthy and Professional are the ways I would describe David Cosby Surveyors. Running a busy Architectural Practice I constantly call on their services, in particular for Measured & Topographical surveys; Building Surveys and Party Wall matters. I know when I call them, the response to my needs, which can at times be quite demanding, is dealt with in a timely and very professional manner, which when you have to deal with the high expectations of some clients is much appreciated. I wouldn’t use anyone else and would highly recommend them to others, as I do”

 

Arcteck Designs Limited
“David Cosby Surveyors provides us and a number of our clients with a high quality and cost effective service on measured and topographical surveys. We have always found them to be easy to deal with; instructions being progressed with good communication, punctual site attendance and reliable turnaround for completion of instructions.”

 

Budworth Hardcastle
“David Cosby Surveyors have always delivered a first rate professional service often within very tight time frames.”

 

Savills
“By the way, Amanda at Taylor-Rose thinks you’re amazing.  We do too, you have put in an exceptional amount of work!”

 

Vendors, Doug and Denise
“Just wanted to say a massive thank you for all of your support in this transaction. We were really nervous about going through this process and you have both made the process a lot more bearable and easier to follow – THANK YOU!”

“Thank you for all your help with this Natasha.  There is no way we could have done this without you.”

Purchasers, Vanessa and Jermaine

“Thank you very much for all your help it has been a pleasure working with you both…..you have been absolutely brilliant”

 

Conveyancer, Amanda at Taylor-Rose
“Once again we would like to thank you for all of your efforts put into this process for us. You have been amazing with what you have done and we will forever be grateful.”

 

Purchasers, James & Chloe
“You went beyond your brief, kept me sane and my spirits up!”

 

Vendor, Sue
“Thank you so much for all of your help throughout.”

 

Conveyancer, Daniel at Andrew Gordon & Company
“What a delight it was as a buyer to deal with Natasha and her team at David Cosby Chartered Surveyors. From the professionally produced details which allow you to measure individual spaces within the rooms and the feeling of personal service you receive when dealing with them. Having recently purchased a property through them I was kept regularly updated throughout the whole process. Lovely family run business to deal with, would highly recommend them if you were looking to sell or purchase a property.”

 

Property Purchaser, Mrs Howard
“We are very happy that we instructed David Cosby Ltd to sell our house. Natasha was so friendly and helpful throughout the whole process, keeping us informed and doing everything she could to help the selling process go smoothly. We would definitely recommend this estate agency”

 

Property Vendor, Mrs Steele

Local Agents, Local Knowledge and Local Pride. Covering the Following Locations:

David Cosby Estate Agents Coverage Map

Abington Team

The focal point of Abington is the splendid Victorian Park which is Northampton’s oldest park dating back to 1897.

Badby Team

Badby is rightfully one of only a few villages that can claim to be “the prettiest in the county”

Barby Team

Barby occupies an elevated position overlooking the River Leam and Rainsbrook valleys.

Blakesley Team

Blakesley is quiet rural village but has a thriving community, an interesting history and is well provided for in terms of amenities, public buildings and social events.

Blisworth Team

Surrounded by open farmland, Blisworth is a pleasant village located between Towcester and Northampton. The village still retains much of its historical charm with many 16th century cottages built from a mixture of local Blisworth ironstone or Northamptonshire sandstone creating an interesting blend of light and dark stone properties.

Boughton Team

Boughton is described as being a Cotswold-like village and for 600 years hosted the largest Fair in the Midlands.

Brackley Team

Brackley is a historic market town surrounded by South Northamptonshire countryside on the borders of Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Braunston Team

Braunston is a picturesque village on the western edge of Northamptonshire close to the Warwickshire border. Located on a high ridge with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside.

Bugbrooke Team

Bugbrooke could be just the place for those with a desire for village life without having to forgo all the advantages of larger centres of population.

Collingtree Team

Collingtree Village is located on the southern outskirts of Northampton. Local amenities in this well maintained and popular area include Collingtree Tennis Club, Collingtree Park Golf Club, Hilton Hotel Health Club, and a 600-year-old Public House - the Wooden Walls of Old England (now open under new management).

Culworth Team

The ancient village of Culworth occupies an elevated position atop a hill in south west Northamptonshire and is surrounded by stunning countryside.

Daventry Team

The market town of Daventry is surrounded by beautiful countryside, picture postcard villages, and easy commuting for a perfect work-life balance.

Duston Team

Duston is a civil parish near Northampton combining traditional village charm and modern developments, offering a range of amenities, schools, and transport links, alongside leisure activities including local parks and proximity to Sixfields Leisure retail park.

Earls Barton Team

Welcome to Earls Barton, a picturesque and historic village which offers a unique blend of heritage, community spirit, and rural charm.

East Haddon Team

The peaceful village of East Haddon is surrounded by wonderful Northamptonshire countryside.

Everdon Village Team

Everdon is a quintessentially English village set within a valley surrounded by rolling Northamptonshire countryside.

Farthingstone Team

Farthingstone is a lovely village situated on the brow of a hill surrounded by delightful countryside and is regarded as one of the most desirable places to live in Northamptonshire.

Flore Team

The small historic village of Flore lies on a south facing gently sloping hillside to the north east of the River Nene.

Great Houghton Team

Great Houghton is a pretty village located on the elevated southern slopes of the Nene valley near to the market town of Northampton but still far enough away to maintain a countryside feel.

Greens Norton Team

Those seeking a balance between the advantages of urbanization and life in an English village that has more than a touch of Midsomer about it, could well find it in Greens Norton.

Hanslope Team

Hanslope provides a perfect balance for people who want to live in the idyllic countryside but still maintain the benefit of towns and cities being close by.

Hardingstone Team

Hardingstone is an attractive village bordering the tranquil Delapré Abbey and is approximately 1 mile from Northampton town centre.

Upper and Lower Harlestone Team

Upper and Lower Harlestone are nestled in the folds of the Northamptonshire uplands and rank among the county's most charming villages. They are popular locations for walkers and those who appreciate the countryside.

Harpole Team

The pretty village of Harpole has a good range of facilities which include public houses, a village store with post office/newsagents, and The Parish Church of All Saints.

Hunsbury Team

The Hunsbury area of Northampton is located on the south western outskirts of town and benefits from the nearby Upton Country Park with wide open spaces, footpaths, cycle ways, and a woodland.

Kingsthorpe Team

Once a village on the northern outskirts of Northampton, Kingsthorpe is now a part of the town with about 4,500 inhabitants in a civil parish consisting of five wards.

Kislingbury Team

Kislingbury is a delightful village located on the southern banks of the River Nene and approached via an old stone pack horse bridge.

Litchborough Team

Litchborough is a charming rural village situated in the picturesque Northamptonshire countryside, not far from the market town of Towcester. Surrounded by rolling hills and agricultural land, this quiet setting offers a tranquil place to set down roots.

Long Buckby Team

Long Buckby is a vibrant and busy village with a Railway Station providing direct links to London Euston and Birmingham New Street.

Milton Keynes Team

Milton Keynes offers a dynamic blend of modern urban living, green spaces, and historic charm, with excellent transport links and a thriving community.

Moreton Pinkney Team

Moreton Pinkney is a beautiful village between Canons Ashby and Culworth and has many delightful thatched roofed cottages.

Nether Heyford Team

The highly sought-after village of Nether Heyford is a thriving village with a good range of shops including general store, hairdressers, butchers, and post office.

Newnham Team

Newnham is nestled in a valley to the west of Northamptonshire close to the Warwickshire border and two miles south of the market town of Daventry.

Northampton Team

The largest town in the country and steeped in a history which goes much deeper than just the famous shoe and leather industry.

Paulerspury Team

Paulerspury is a village along the old Roman Watling Stret and traces its roots back to its days as a Roman settlement with historical pear and plum orchards and fishponds.

Potterspury Team

The delightful village of Potterspury in West Northamptonshire lies to the north of Watling Street close to the market town of Towcester.

Roade Team

Roade village has a blend of historical charm and modern living all within a vibrant and active community.

Rugby Team

The historic town of Rugby is best known as the birthplace of the game of rugby football.

Silverstone Team

Silverstone has moved with the times but maintains a quintessentially English village feel and is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Spratton Team

Spratton enjoys a peaceful countryside setting but remains conveniently positioned with easy access to Northampton and nearby towns, with the A5199 providing direct links to major routes.

Stoke Bruerne Team

Stoke Bruerne is a picturesque canal-side village in Northamptonshire, celebrated for its rich history, scenic beauty, and tranquil living.

Syresham Team

The village of Syresham remains unspoilt and preserves much its old-world charm, providing an ideal location for families seeking a tranquil location but with the benefit of good amenities.

Towcester Team

The historic market town of Towcester is the oldest town in the County where Romans would have once marched along Watling Street.

Wappenham Team

Anyone seeking peace and quiet without feeling they are living in the back of beyond, could well find that Wappenham is what they are looking for.

Weedon Team

Originally known as Weedon-Bec this historic village lies close to the Roman Watling Street where it crosses the river Nene.

Weedon Lois and Weston Team

The small hamlets of Weedon Lois and Weston are located between the larger towns of Towcester and Brackley nestled in the serene countryside of South Northamptonshire’s ‘Golden Triangle’. An area which is noted for its rural charm and desirable residence.

Weston Favell Team

Weston Favell village is rich in history, but its most famous former inhabitant has to be the molecular biologist Francis Crick.

Willoughby Team

The small Warwickshire village of Willoughby provides a countryside setting offering many pleasant walks and is fortunate to retain a serene pond which is home to a variety of birds and aquatic wildlife.

Woodford Halse Team

Woodford Halse is a large but charming village and is located in West Northamptonshire, approximately eight miles equidistance from Towcester, Banbury, Southam, and Daventry.

Wootton Team

Wootton village is an ancient parish located to the south of Northampton.  The village has expanded over the years with the development of modern housing estates such as Wootton Fields.

Yardley Hastings Team

Yardley Hastings is a picturesque village and civil parish approximately 8 miles south east of Northampton town centre and is surrounded by beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.

Your Local Property Professionals

Ideally located to cover Northampton, Daventry, Towcester, and Rugby, David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents have specialist Building Surveying knowledge and Legal Expertise to ensure that we provide you with the best advice on all your property related matters.

David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents

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