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Discover your dream rental property at David Cosby where our dedicated team is committed to finding you the perfect home that meets your unique requirements. Whether you next move is to a charming countryside cottage or a trendy townhouse near amenities, we’re here to assist you every step of the way. Our experienced agents possess in-depth knowledge of the local markets and have a network of landlord contacts. Trust us to make your search for a new home effortless and rewarding.

Discover your dream rental property at David Cosby where our dedicated team is committed to finding you the perfect home that meets your unique requirements.

Whether you next move is to a charming countryside cottage or a trendy townhouse near amenities, we’re here to assist you every step of the way.

Our experienced agents possess in-depth knowledge of the local markets and have a network of landlord contacts. Trust us to make your search for a new home effortless and rewarding.

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.  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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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.  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.

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

Expert Lettings Team: Your Key to Hassle-Free Rentals

Our knowledgeable and friendly Lettings team are qualified professionals with extensive experience in all areas of the lettings procedure. This includes lease arrangements, maintenance problem resolution, payment collection, and rent renewals.

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Thatched Cottage Front Elevation

Expert Lettings Team: Your Key to Hassle-Free Rentals

Our knowledgeable and friendly Lettings team are qualified professionals with extensive experience in all areas of the lettings procedure. This includes lease arrangements, maintenance problem resolution, payment collection, and rent renewals.

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS FOR PROSPECTIVE TENANTS

What is the minimum term a property can be rented for?

David Cosby will provide assured shorthold tenancies for a minimum term of 6 months.

What fees / charges are applicable to taking a tenancy

HOLDING DEPOSIT:

If you wish to proceed after viewing a property, a holding deposit equivalent to one week’s rent is required while we carry out pre-tenancy checks. For example, referencing, affordability or credit checks. Once this holding deposit is paid, the property will be removed from our marketing campaign.

Your holding deposit will be refunded to you in full if the landlord decides not to rent to you. However, your holding deposit may not be returned if you:

  • decide not to rent the property
  • give wrong or misleading information
  • cannot pass a ‘right to rent’ immigration check

 

COMPANY LETS:

We can facilitate Company Lets with a charge of £450 (including VAT) for the setup and arrangement of the tenancy agreement.

 

ADDITIONAL CHARGES:

Variation of Contract – £50 (including VAT) per agreed modification. This fee covers the expenses associated with obtaining landlords’ instructions, preparing, and executing new legal documents.

Change of Sharer – £50 (including VAT) per replacement tenant or any reasonable costs incurred, if higher. This fee includes the costs related to obtaining landlords’ instructions, conducting referencing and Right to Rent checks for the new tenant, registering the deposit, as well as the necessary preparations.

Early Termination – In the event that a tenant wishes to terminate their contract prematurely, they will be responsible for the landlords’ costs in reletting the property, as well as the rent due under the tenancy until the start date of the replacement tenancy. These costs will not exceed the maximum outstanding rent amount on the tenancy.

Unpaid Rent – Interest at a rate of 3% above the Bank of England Base Rate will be charged from the Rent Due Date until the outstanding rent is paid, to pursue non-payment of rent. This interest will only be applied if the rent is more than fourteen days overdue.

Lost Keys – Tenants are liable for the actual cost of replacing any lost key(s) or other security device(s). If the loss necessitates changing locks, the tenant will be responsible for the actual expenses incurred, including the locksmith’s fee, the cost of a new lock, and replacement keys for the tenant, landlord, and any other individuals requiring keys.

 

What documentation will I be required to produce?

David Cosby adheres to Government requirements and conducts Right to Rent checks for our tenants. To complete these checks, we ask tenants to provide necessary documentation such as a passport, birth certificate, driving license, or bank statement for proof of address. Please note that we cannot proceed with your application until we receive these documents.

For thorough referencing, we collaborate with an external company. They will request additional documentation related to your income, which you can upload directly onto their system. To validate your references, they may contact your current/previous landlord, employer, or request your most recent annual tax return document if you are self-employed. The referencing process typically takes 5-7 days, provided they receive all the required information and you will be notified upon the completion of all checks. However, please be aware that if you provide false or misleading information resulting in failed references, your holding deposit will not be refunded.

As part of your tenancy agreement, we strongly recommend obtaining Tenant Liability Insurance. We advise having the policy in place from the beginning of the tenancy and maintaining it throughout the term. For more information on this matter, we suggest seeking independent insurance advice or consulting one of our letting agents for assistance.

How much deposit will be required?

Prior to the commencement of the tenancy, a security deposit amounting to five weeks’ rent is mandatory (e.g., for a monthly rent of £1,000, the deposit would be £1,153). Deposits must be submitted via bank transfer and will be safeguarded under the Deposit Protection Service. The deposit will be refunded at the conclusion of the tenancy, contingent upon the property being in a satisfactory condition.

What Deposit Scheme does David Cosby use?

David Cosby is a member of the Deposit Protection Service (DPS), which was introduced by the Government in April 2007 for all assured shorthold tenancies in England and Wales. The purpose of this scheme is to ensure fair treatment of tenants at the end of a tenancy by imposing legal obligations, as outlined in the Housing Act 2004, to safeguard and protect your deposit.

When is the payment deadline for the first month's rent and deposit?

To confirm your tenancy you will be required to make the payment of one month’s rent, along with the tenancy deposit (minus the holding deposit already paid), via bank transfer no later than three days before the tenancy commencement date. Please note that we are unable to accept ordinary cheques, switch cards, or credit cards as payment methods. Following this initial payment, future rent payments should be made through a standing order. The standing order should be set up to debit your account two days prior to the rental payment date, ensuring that the funds are received on the rent due date.

Is it possible to renew my tenancy once the initial term has ended?

If your tenancy has been conducted satisfactorily and the landlord approves, you have the option to renew your tenancy for an additional fixed term or transition into a month-to-month statutory periodic tenancy.

What is included for my rental payments?

For the majority of our rental properties, the rent payment solely covers the rent itself. You will have the responsibility of covering all utility bills, council tax, telephone, broadband services, as well as your TV licence.

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.

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.

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.

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

David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents


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

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Regulation of Estate Agents

Regulation of Estate Agents

Raising the Bar: The Need for Regulatory Standards in Estate Agency

Leading industry bodies, including RICS and Propertymark, are advocating for mandatory regulation of estate agents, following the recommendations from Lord Best’s 2019 RoPA report. This initiative aims to establish minimum standards and qualifications to ensure transparency, consumer protection, and market integrity.

At David Cosby Chartered Surveyors, we support these measures, and adhere to high professional standards set by RICS to deliver transparent and ethical services.

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