Business Details
10 Years
experience
Your Trusted Local Estate Agents in Northamptonshire & Leicestershire
Oscar James is an independently-run estate agency founded in 2016 by James Potts, leveraging over two decades of local property market expertise across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire. Our team combines deep regional knowledge with a customer-first ethos, operating from strategically located offices in Northampton, Kettering, Burton Latimer, Corby, Market Harborough, Wellingborough, and Higham Ferrers. We specialise in property sales, lettings, and financial services, supported by in-house conveyancing and professional photography to maximise property exposure. Our approach prioritises transparency, with clear fee structures and 24/7 client accessibility through mobile-diverted phone lines.Recognised as the East Midlands' best small independent estate agent, we focus on building long-term relationships through tailored service excellence, including evening and weekend viewings to accommodate client needs. Our proprietary marketing strategies, including premium online listings and social media engagement, deliver 47% client interaction rates compared to industry averages of 20%. We maintain rigorous health and safety standards for all properties, ensuring tenant security through certified inspections and deposit protection schemes. With over 300 new home movers registered weekly, our local market influence continues to expand while maintaining personal service standards.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Free Valuations
Conveyancing
Financial Services
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of local property market expertise
- Our in-house professional photography increases property click-through rates by 61%
- We provide 24/7 client accessibility through mobile-diverted phone lines
- We maintain 47% client engagement rates through targeted communication systems
- Our proprietary marketing strategies deliver faster property sales than industry averages
Services
Property Sales
Our property sales service combines professional photography, strategic marketing, and local market expertise to maximise property exposure. We offer free valuations, accompanied viewings, and a 24/7 client communication system. Our proprietary marketing tools achieve 30% greater exposure than standard listings, with properties promoted across Rightmove, Zoopla, and our own website.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service includes property marketing, tenant referencing, and compliance management. We conduct thorough background checks, right-to-rent verifications, and property inspections. Landlords benefit from guaranteed rent protection options and regular property status updates, with fees starting at 550 + VAT for tenant find services.
Conveyancing
In partnership with Key Conveyancing, we offer in-house legal services for property transactions. Our dedicated solicitors handle sales progression, contract exchanges, and mortgage coordination from our Market Harborough office, ensuring seamless communication between legal and sales teams for faster transaction completion.
People
James Potts
Managing Director
With 20 years' property sales experience, James founded Oscar James in 2016. Previously partner at a major independent chain, he established their busiest offices while overseeing sales networks across the region.
Victoria Potts
Director - Customer Support
Victoria leads customer support operations, ensuring seamless communication between clients and agency teams. Her role focuses on maintaining feedback loops and providing regular transaction updates to maintain service excellence standards.
Anele Paige
Branch Manager
With decades of Kettering property market experience, Anele has been instrumental in establishing Oscar James as the area's leading estate agency since joining in 2017.
Eamonn Kelly
Branch Manager
A Corby native with extensive local knowledge, Eamonn has worked in estate agency for several years, delivering expert property services while maintaining active community involvement through local sports teams.
Lynda Rowse
Inspection Clerk
With lettings industry experience since 2011, Lynda specialises in residential inventory management, holding ARLA qualifications and ensuring comprehensive property condition records to protect both landlords and tenants.
Questions
What property services do Oscar James offer?
We provide property sales, lettings, valuations, conveyancing, and financial advisory services across Northamptonshire and Leicestershire.
How much are estate agency fees?
Our fees start from £550 + VAT for tenant find services, with detailed pricing available upon request.
How quickly can properties be sold?
Our targeted marketing achieves 47% client engagement rates, typically selling properties faster than the 20% industry average.
Do you offer online valuations?
Yes, we provide free instant online property valuations through our website.
Are evening/weekend viewings available?
Yes, we accommodate viewings outside standard hours to suit client availability.
