Welcome to David Cosby Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents. We have over two decades of professional property experience serving Northamptonshire, Warwickshire, and Buckinghamshire. 

An RICS regulated firm providing a personalised service with attention to detail and the highest levels of integrity.

Property Specialists

Our experienced Estate Agents have the benefit of Surveying and Property Law experience to offer unrivalled assistance in helping parties to reach exchange and completion.

Our Independent Chartered Surveyors and Architectural Technicians are able to provide a complete range of surveying and design services.

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Property Specialists

We operate a Professional Estate Agency providing a bespoke sales service with the benefit of the Directors having Surveying and Property Law backgrounds to offer unrivalled assistance in helping parties to reach exchange and completion.

Our Independent Chartered Surveyors and Architectural Technicians are able to provide a complete range of surveying and design services.

A Professional Estate Agency Service

David Cosby Chartered Surveyors & Estate Agents are an RICS registered firm and have the benefit of Surveying and Legal expertise to help with your sale and purchase. Estate Agents who are regulated by the RICS uphold the core principles of transparency and provide the highest level of professional standards and ethics.

We are so confident in the professional service we provide that we have no fixed term contract or tie in periods, and our current rate is just 1% Including VAT on a No Sale - No Fee basis.

As an independent family run business with your best interests at heart we are able to provide a comprehensive personal service that cannot be matched by the larger corporate firms.

If you are considering selling or would like further information then please contact us on to arrange a free, no obligation market appraisal.

Gareth Powell

Gareth Powell MARLA

Sales & Lettings Manager 

David Cosby

David Cosby MRICS 

Principal Director | Building Surveyor

Natasha Cosby

Natasha Cosby MNAEA | Solicitor

Director | Practice Manager

Virginia Church

Virginia Church MRICS

Building Surveyor

Sadie Tyson

Sadie Tyson MNAEA

Sales & Lettings Agent

A Professional Lettings Service

We understand the challenges that landlords face in managing their rental properties. From finding the right tenants to handling maintenance requests, managing a rental property can be time-consuming and stressful. That's where our team of experienced property managers comes in. We are regulated by both the RICS and ARLA  to ensure the highest level of professionalism and we offer a comprehensive range of services that can help landlords save time and protect their investment.

One of the key benefits of working with our lettings agents is that we have a deep understanding of the local rental market. We can help landlords set the right rental price for their property and market it effectively to attract high-quality tenants. Our tenant screening process is thorough and rigorous, ensuring that only the most reliable and responsible tenants are selected. We also handle all aspects of the lease agreement, from drafting to signing and renewals, giving landlords peace of mind that their property is being managed professionally.

We are equipped to handle all maintenance and repair requests that arise during the tenancy. We have a network of trusted contractors who can quickly and efficiently address any issues, ensuring that tenants are satisfied and landlords' properties are well-maintained. We also conduct regular inspections to ensure that tenants are adhering to the terms of their lease and that the property is being properly cared for.

If you are a landlord looking for a hassle-free way to manage your rental property, then we are here to help. We have the expertise, resources, and dedication to ensure that your property is well-managed and that you receive a steady stream of rental income. Contact us today to learn more about how we can assist you with your property management needs.

 

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.

Brixworth Team

Brixworth is a picturesque and thriving village located about 6 miles north of Northampton. It has a strong sense of community and offers a range of local amenities, including shops, cafes, and two traditional pubs: The Coach & Horses and The George.

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

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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