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Cridland and Co are a totally independent, family-run estate agency specialising in selling and letting property across North Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. We are well known for handling properties of architectural or special interest, however our expertise covers a wide spectrum of prices and types. To us the average estate agent's standards might be good enough to sell washing machines but they are not good enough to sell houses.
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We are different from every other agency we know. We look to sell and let EVERY property we are given. You trust us to look after your property - probably your most valuable asset - and we take that trust very seriously. Our ethos is simple: Striving to exceed your expectations should be the rule not the exception.

To this end we actively keep our stock low...

This sounds a crazy way to do business. But in fact it allows us to spend more time per day on each property. As a result we sell and rent a higher percentage of our properties, but we still remain profitable. So everybody involved wins.

Our service tailors the marketing to the need of the client, not the need of the agent. That is why we spend far more time, energy and money advertising each of our properties than we do our own services. Your property gains at least the same level of market exposure as any national/ international agent can provide, with the all-important addition of time expenditure and local knowledge that they cannot hope to provide.

We have yet to find another agent who can match this service.

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It's not property, it's people...

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The single biggest problem with estate agents is a lack of understanding of what they're actually there to do.

Buying a property is less about bricks and mortar, more about the personalities involved. Every house is as unique as its owners, with its own heart and character. It expresses their emotions and loves. And the people who buy it will only do so if they share those values. Of course it needs to cover the basic parameters, such as area, living spaces, school catchments etc. But emotion is usually the clincher.

So each word we write and photo we shoot is designed to seduce the one, perfect buyer who will fall in love with it. And it's amazing how often the feedback to our marketing is "you must really love that house!" Whether we do or we don't, we make sure we completely understand it so that we can explain it to the right people.

And if it's an emotional purchase for them, it's just as emotional for you! There is a certain amount of disruption and stress that's unavoidable. But it's far more manageable if you feel comfortable with the process. And that includes trusting your buyer, feeling confident they'll stay true to the process because someone is always in charge of overseeing it.

We take willing responsibility for everything from qualified viewings and feedback, to financial checks, to chain management, even fixing locks. And however crazy the question may sound when it wakes you at 4am, we will probably have heard it before! Some call it pastoral care. We call it providing the service we would want for ourselves.

Which is why, after over a decade of quietly building our reputation across Central and North Oxfordshire, city and village, in 2021:

We sold nearly double our normal volume of properties.

We averaged over 3.5% ABOVE our guide prices

We're proud of our service and our clients love what we do. However there is no substitute for getting to know us and decide if we're the right fit for you.

Do call us or drop a line to "interested@cridlands.co.uk" and we'll be glad to help you in any way we can.

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"I want to buy a house"... Now what?

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Sounds simple...

Much of the stress in buying is caused by having an idea of what you want but struggling to find it, finance it, transact it and then mould it to what you need it to be for you. There seem to be a million things to think about - and you thought you were busy before you started trying to add buying a house to your daily list!
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A problem shared is a problem halved...

Whether helping you buy a house we already represent, acting as your search agent to scour the entire market, or advising on a property you have sourced yourself, we have a reputation for concentrating on the one aspect that really matters - you.
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Contacts as diverse as surveyors and conveyancers, to locksmiths and architects, interior designers and landscapers will all help you slim down the to-do list dramatically. We can even help you to source rare items ranging from wallpaper to record players, the perfect finishing touches!
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We can look at what you're trying to achieve and give as much or as little guidance and advice as you need. Challenge us to prove why our clients say we provide the most complete property service available anywhere.

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Who are we?

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Professionals with an unrivalled reputation

James, Harriet, Liz, Amanda and Andrea between them have handled thousands of properties, run regions for large agencies, transacted some of the most complex forms of sales (multiple titles, lack of proof of ownership, subsidence history etc), and successfully sold many properties others thought impossible to sell.

James Cridland started his career in some of the most demanding property markets in the UK and is well known around Oxfordshire as a trusted and honest agent. A healthy proportion of the properties Cridland and Co sell are properties he sold to those clients many years ago, often before opening this business in 2011. Clients track him down because of the exceptional standard of service they received in the past, and a depth of knowledge gained from always wanting to know the solution to every problem, rather than leaving it to others to deal with. He is especially adept at handling the peculiarities of character houses. If it's a complex or unusual property, he is one of the best in the industry to handle it.

Harriet Cridland ran her own successful recruitment business for ten years, before selling it and taking a career break to bring up twins. She has now been the "engine room" running the accounting and branding for the business since opening. Her ability to juggle finances and forecast expenditure versus income with accuracy has to be seen to be believed, and ensures the business is financially independent with no borrowing - very rare in this industry. She also has an uncanny ability to predict the market.

Liz Nuttall has worked with James several times - some might say a glutton for punishment! Most recently she ran the administrative team for a major Oxfordshire independent agency, caring for a portfolio of lets worth hundreds of millions. Hence her organisational abilities are quite extraordinary. If it's anything to do with any aspect of lettings, be it legal or practical, there are few in the region with her knowledge. And in sales, her ability to put herself in the shoes of the client sets people at ease and ensures they always know she is looking after them first and the company second.

Amanda Thomas spent 20 years in Formula One running a driver management company, which sounds glitzy, but at some point Amanda had seen the inside of one too many airport lounges... Amanda has an almost frightening determination to solve a problem. Witness the day we were told there was "no way on earth" any remover could help our clients before Christmas. Two hours later, she found one. Outside work, running both family and a rugby club make sleep a luxury. We have never asked how she fits it all in...

Eden Bryant is a conundrum. For a young lady currently in her final year of University, she has a serene air of maturity and integrity way beyond her age. Clients and viewers alike continuously feed back how impressed they are with her attitude, knowledge and keenness. As our weekender and occasional holiday assistant, it's impressive how many properties she has been primarily responsible for selling!

So that's us. We're not interested in becoming the biggest agency, we just strive to be the best. Refer to our testimonials for ample demonstration!

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There's only one true advert for any business.

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Client experience is THE single driver of what we do and how we do it. Just a few comments below.

Testimonials from Sellers

Seller Testimonial

highly professional

James, with his enthusiasm for unusual and characterful properties, motivated us to present our home in its best light. Daunting as this might have seemed at first, it was easier than we thought, and he was spot on. He was very skilled at pricing and marketing our property, down to selecting the right photos to make the most of what we were selling. James and Amanda were highly professional in managing and hosting the viewings so that they benefitted prospective buyers, without being too disruptive for us. Although the legal process took longer than we had expected, James and Amanda were always there to reassure us with patience and care. It all worked out in the end and we will always be grateful to them both.
Karen and John Adriaanse, Steeple Aston
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Always totally professional

We selected Cridlands as our exclusive selling agent based upon our interviews of 3 agents, including Cridlands, and our reading of customers' experiences with these agents. Cridlands came out on top, by a large margin.

During the first week our house was on the market we received 4 offers, all close to the asking price. A clear indicator that James and his team had perfectly prepared and selected the potential buyers they brought to the house, and had assessed the market value of our house extremely well. We were feeling that things were moving forward when James told us that our cash buyer was turning out not to have the necessary cash. In parallel, the solicitor of the buyer said that the buyer had gone on leave and had not instructed her before leaving.

At that point it seemed to us that the buyer was not serious and that we should put the house back on the market without further ado. James was able to persuade us to stick with this buyer, and in the end he was absolutely right since 2 mortgages eventually came through for the buyer and completion was only delayed by a week. Throughout this very uncertain period James and his team had empathy, were very reassuring and always totally professional, which helped calm us down.

In retrospect we think that with a different agent our sale would probably have gone belly up.

Mike and Anne-Marie, Chesterton
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passion and enthusiasm.

Excellent service from Cridlands. James Cridland sold our family home, that we grew up in and that our parents had bought in 1968, with passion and enthusiasm. He saw its charm, understood how much it had been cared for and treated it as a treasure, and to be sold as such. He was efficient, very responsive and just a great guy to deal with that clearly loves his job. He had a string of interesting offers within two weeks of launching in the depths of winter, whereas our previous agent had it on the market for eight months, in spring and during the stamp duty holiday, and generated no reasonable offers. We highly recommend.

Isabelle, Frenchay Road, Central Oxford
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incredible knowledge

2019 - Cridlands stand head and shoulders above the competition. They got everything right from start to finish with my sale; advising on a realistic selling price, using a first rate photographer and excellent on-line marketing description of the house really bringing out its best features. But what absolutely set Cridlands apart was the personal connection and good communication with both seller and potential buyers together with top negotiating skills to secure the sale. James Cridland is passionate about houses and also about his customers. He went the extra mile with this sale, built trust with seller and buyer and as a result got the deal I needed in the timescale I wanted. Thank you James!

I have just ( April 2022) used Cridlands again to sell another property and have not been disappointed - in fact, I cannot recommend Cridlands strongly enough. Their first class, professional team, led by James, their incredible knowledge of the Oxford and surrounding villages market (resulting in spot-on advice on the house valuation), and the fact that the team truly care about their customers (both sellers and buyers) all helped to make the process as stress free as possible. What is more, the whole team had so much patience - literally nothing seemed too much trouble for them, whether it be answering queries, advising on contractors to carry out any work that needed doing pre sale or giving their comprehensive viewing feedback. Thank you again James.

Heather - Old Headington and Woodeaton
Seller Testimonial

good humour and vast knowledge

It would take a long time to list all elements of the stressful, upsetting and difficult experience I had in selling my cottage... That was until I met James Cridland.

Initially, I put my beautiful cottage up for sale with another agent! Their service was poor, unprofessional and they were quite simply rude and disrespectful when questioned on the lack of viewings and contact. Certainly not a fine experience in selling a country cottage!

James and the staff at Cridland & Co immediately put my mind at rest, explaining everything with a patient, supportive and measured approach. Within days, I had a number of viewings booked. James is extremely knowledgeable and builds immediate rapport with those he comes into contact with. Goes far above and beyond the remit of other estate agents. I felt secure in the knowledge that if anyone could sell my house, James could..............and he did!

I completed on the sale to a lovely couple who I know will enjoy living in my lovely cottage. From day one, James has answered any question I have had, with good humour and vast knowledge, and it was never a problem getting to speak to him. He is open, transparent and a lovely man to boot! I would not hesitate in recommending Cridlands to anyone looking to sell their property.

Shirley, Somerton
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brilliant communication

Moving house after 30 years, so what estate agent should we use ? Our experience with agents in the past was not good. We eventually chose James Cridland & Co. Why? James had a good appreciation of the what the property had to offer and its potential value. His attention to detail with the written description, and the quality of the video tour was excellent, this in turn attracted a great deal of interest resulting in a very quick sale. We found the team in the office very knowledgeable, excellent at chasing things through, always keeping us up-to date with progress, we never had to ask the question again, brilliant communication. If we need to move again we would not hesitate, Cridland's would be our first choice. A big thank you to the whole team for a quick sale and help with chasing up the sellers of our now new home.

Norman and Laura, Wendlebury
Seller Testimonial

well beyond our expectations

It isn't often you pay for a service, it surpasses expectations and as a result, changes your life, but that is what Cridland's did for us.

Their knowledge of the area is second to none, the pricing strategy for the house was on the button. As a consequence we got the best value we could have got from the house - well beyond our expectations - which enabled us to make us the ideal move, essentially moving us up a price-bracket with their advice. Professional, friendly service throughout, negotiated the tricky bits of a sale (as always happens) calmly and effectively. A company to trust - I can't thank them enough.

Mark and Karen, Woodstock - bought it and sold it through us
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nothing was too much trouble

"Delighted to have chosen James Cridland and his team to sell our home, made even easier because he was also acting for our purchase!
Cridlands were professional and friendly and we were helped at every step of the way, nothing was too much trouble. The whole moving process lasted just three months to the day, from the time the house went on the internet, to the time we moved to our new house!

Would definitely recommend Cridlands!"

Kate and Pat, sold Elm Grove Barns through us in the Bartons,

Bought another house through us in the same village
Seller Testimonial

an excellent team

I was apprehensive of trying to sell my very old cottage at a time when the housing market looked a bit slow, particularly since while I thought we had a lovely and interesting house, many people who looked at it sometimes described it as " quirky". Another concern was that the four Estate Agents I approached gave rather too large a range of valuations for the sale.

I am happy that I chose Cridland and Co. James with his enthusiasm, imaginative approach and supported by an excellent team navigated through a difficult but in the end very successful path. We were very happy with the end product and had a buyer who also found our house attractive.

Professor Sir George Radda
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I don't hesitate to recommend them

"We had a very special and unique property to sell, an Edwin Lutyens lodge that is a leasehold within a 40 acre property consisting of park land, a mansion and several other lodges. James did full justice to this significant historic property with his marketing, including contacting the Lutyens's Society and attracting international interest. The Cridland team were a pleasure to work with throughout the process and I don't hesitate to recommend them over larger and more established names that just don't offer such personal, motivated and tailored service. "
Andrew D Roberts, Middleton Park
Unsold previously with another agent
Seller Testimonial

this is not an "estate agent" as we normally know

"Words can not describe the absolute pleasure in dealing with Cridland & Co. Everybody in this company is utterly professional, efficient and helpful, beyond words.We would not hesitate to recommend this company to anyone for sales and purchase, in fact we would recommend the experience, this is not an "estate agent" as we normally know. They go far and beyond.
" Mr V-M - Lower Heyford
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I would certainly recommend them

"When I first read the reviews on the Cridlands website I must admit I thought - really?
However having now moved into the house I wanted to buy but had the sale fall through a year ago, I can honestly agree that everyone at Cridlands really did go the extra mile to make it happen. They made sure the brochure photos were right and spent ages talking to potential buyers. When the sale was agreed and things got sticky with the transaction they put in a lot of effort daily for several weeks to get us over the line. I would certainly recommend them."

Nick and Dara Masterson-Jones, Souldern

Unsold by two agents prior to our coming onboard.
Seller Testimonial

You are head and shoulders above others

Dear Becka,
Thank you for your email of the 18th and I must apologise for my slow response! I wanted to speak with Dave before I sent you thanks for all your hard work during the sale of Sylvan. We enjoyed working with you all very much - upbeat, enthusiastic, efficient and feedback and regular communication were all most reassuring. We enjoyed working through the strategy with James initially, and clearly he had done his homework on the house and the area. Yes, it does help to live nearby!! We would be very happy to recommend you to others - absolutely! You are head and shoulders above others we have worked with. We have no immediate suggestions for improvements and we are still in touch with James with regard to other projects we have already touched upon. Sincere thanks from us both,

Mary Small, Kirtlington

Unsold by two other agents, sold above Guide Price by us
Seller Testimonial

a bespoke service

"Dear James, Can I thank you and your team for the excellent service provided to us with our house sale in Souldern and our move to Swanage. When we first met you we were impressed with your knowledge of the Oxfordshire villages and your enthusiasm for your work. That shone through all our dealings with you and your commitment to us. We felt you gave us a bespoke service and nothing was too much trouble. We are so pleased we chose Cridland. Thank you again, and if you are ever in Swanage look us up. Regards"
Simon and Amanda Blake, Souldern
Seller Testimonial

professional, personalised and friendly service

"We got to know James and his team really well over the course of two years. They initially found a buyer for us within a couple of weeks when another estate agent had failed to do so for six months. Unfortunately by that time we had decided not to sell, due to changing circumstances. 18 months later when we decided to sell we asked James to sell the house, which he did rather promptly. We were given a very professional, personalised and friendly service through out and we are very happy with the end result!"
Naima and Thomas, The Lane, Chesterton - Unsold by a previous large-chain agent.
Seller Testimonial

personal, friendly and effective

"Dear James, We have now cleared out of Church End, leaving it in good nick. I hope that the new owners think it so too. We have been in friendly correspondence with them about details, all of which have now been satisfactorily sorted out. So I now write simply to thank you for all that you did to sell the house for us. Your service was above all personal, friendly and effective. We would certainly suggest you to others. Best wishes for the future"
Basil and Alison Eastwood, Church End, Somerton (a 15th Century Hall house) - unsold by THREE previous, "premium" agents
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absolute pleasure to deal with

"Thank you James. The eloquence of your emails is one of the reasons we managed to keep smiling throughout! Huge thanks to you and your team, they really have been an absolute pleasure to deal with. And they certainly continue and compliment your company philosophy - it works, stick with it! No doubt we will speak again but in the meantime, thank you and best wishes, Kind regards,"
Ed Howe, Adderbury. Unsold by another agent, several bidders through us
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Cridland and Co were fantastic

"Cridland and Co were fantastic. James quietly held onto our cash buyers while we lost one house and took time to find another, found another and managed to exchange and complete with our original cash buyers in under a month - 5 months and 5 days from offer.This was an achievement made even more impressive as several other properties in our village, on with larger and higher profile agents, singularly failed to find purchasers throughout this period. He kept all parties reassured at each and every turn. His staff were very professional and did their best at all times to keep us informed and the viewings high at a difficult point in the market. Excellent skills. I hope they go far as it is very refreshing to have such a good experience."
Rachel and Charles Allen, Kencot
Seller Testimonial

you actually listened to what we wanted

We remain so grateful for the marvellous knack that you and your colleagues have of managing to stop a difficult process from becoming an irredeemable nightmare. Of course it mattered that you sold our house quickly and smoothly. But, looking back, we would cheerfully recommend you for your style as much as anything else - more boundless energy than boring formality - you actually listened to what we wanted.
Stephen Brett and Caroline Jenkins, of Robin House, Kirtlington - sold off market
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their service was exceptional

"Cridland & Co. came highly recommended, and indeed their service was exceptional. They offered sound advice and guidance on the way to a very satisfactory sale and smooth completion. Not only that, but they went far beyond their obligations to negotiate on my behalf on the purchase of my ideal new property, even organising the survey for me - a full 360 degree service. I enthusiastically recommend Cridlands - and they're great, warm people too."
Oliver Shaw, The Paddox, Oxford
Seller Testimonial

I have been very impressed by your professionalism

What a sad moment... with nothing more to sell, your great work on selling 21/23 Frenchay road will mark, as you say, the end of our long association. But we are going out on a high, with such a great price achieved. As you say, it far surpasses my/ our best expectations. I have been very impressed by your professionalism, your calm approach, and, above all, your enthusiasm for the houses and their potential, which I am sure has rubbed off on the new owners. I do wish your business a great future. And if I am passing through your part of the world, I would love to drop in. If you ever need my help in providing a recommendation, please let me know as I can recommend you and your team very highly. Best wishes
Robin, Frenchay Road, Central Oxford
Seller Testimonial

professionalism and a certain lightness of touch

"We would thoroughly recommend Cridland and Co to anyone. The level of personal service and communication is, we know, far, far greater than other large, national agents. They have a tenacious spirit to get you where you want to go, all done with professionalism and a certain lightness of touch not apparent with other agents. Moving house is genuinely treated as the somewhat important activity it is rather than merely another transaction to get on the books. And good humour ALWAYS goes a long way!"
Tim and Jojo Goodfellow, sold in Woodeaton and bought in Wolvercote (the quote above), both through us

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Service we received was phenomenal

We were on the buy-side of a house being sold by Cridland & Co, but the level of service we received was phenomenal and we owe James an awful lot of thanks for being able to move into a lovely new home. Our chain was short, but presented a few challenges during the process, primarily because of the conveyancer my buyers chose to use. Cridland & Co went above and beyond to help with my sale, however, and I was so grateful for James and his experience and charm keeping the process moving and getting what we needed - other agents would rely on the rest of the chain doing their respective roles, but it's clear that James will do anything he can to make a sale conclude and make sure everyone is happy at the end of the day.Moving house and being involved in a chain is stressful business, but James is a breath of fresh air in the estate agency world with his kindness and humour, he never failed to put a smile on our faces during the process, even at its most stressful points.

Rob, Charlbury
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went above and beyond

We recently purchased our first home which was being sold by Cridlands. The whole team at Cridlands were amazing from viewing all the way through to completion. Amanda was very quick to respond with any queries we had from recommending surveyors to questions on completion. James went above and beyond to help throughout the purchase and even chased up with our solicitors when necessary, he really helped get the completion done as quickly as possible. Since purchasing we have been to James for advice on local handymen and builders, we really couldn't have asked for more! A massive thank you to Cridlands for making our first house purchasing experience so positive!��
Josh Challinor, buyer in Fritwell

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Cridland and Co are a totally independent, family-run estate agency specialising in selling and letting property across North Oxfordshire and the Cotswolds. We are well known for handling properties of architectural or special interest, however our expertise covers a wide spectrum of prices and types.

Mature, trained and experienced staff whose local knowledge is second to none is at the core of why we are so successful. We assist across a wide range of expertise ranging from local moves to relocations, second homes, future planning and investments, and we also provide a finders service. We secure results most agents can only dream of, proven by our clients' comments on our own website's testimonials page. We have also gained national awards proving our focus and marketing is unrivalled.

We are based in the small hamlet of Caulcott, 10 miles North of Oxford, right in the heartland of rural Oxfordshire but close to every transport link. Consequently we can greet you in a relaxed environment with no parking issues or traffic jams to contend with! We will always be delighted to discuss your needs in person at your home or our offices, please call or email us and we will be glad to arrange an appointment.

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