James C. Penny Estate Agents
4.3/5, 45 reviews
82% recommended
100% sales valuation accuracy
95% sales fee satisfaction
80% lettings valuation accuracy
84% lettings fee satisfaction



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James C. Penny Estate and Letting Agents has become widely recognised as one of the principal residential letting and estate agents covering property in Oxford and throughout Oxfordshire.With a reputation for providing clients with informed, individual advice and a proactive and innovative approach to marketing, letting and management, we ... show more James C. Penny Estate and Letting Agents has become widely recognised as one of the principal residential letting and estate agents covering property in Oxford and throughout Oxfordshire.

With a reputation for providing clients with informed, individual advice and a proactive and innovative approach to marketing, letting and management, we have established and built a successful independent estate and letting agency firmly focused upon satisfying all the professional needs and aspirations of the more discerning vendor, purchaser, landlord or tenant throughout the county.

The introduction of a highly informed Acquisition Service, and a specialist Letting Department has further enhanced the portfolio of services that James C. Penny Estate and Letting Agents can offer, providing clients with a truly bespoke, professional approach to all aspects of local and international property considerations and alternatives.

We work with all the traditional values you should expect from an independent estate and letting agent, whilst offering the professional efficiency and technology of a progressive, contemporary practice.

At James C. Penny Estate and Letting Agents we value your custom as highly as we value our own integrity and reputation, please contact us for a confidential discussion and advice on how we can fulfil your needs and requirements.

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Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 100% 95% £200,000 £750,000
Lettings 80% 84% £875 £7,000
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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
9 0 9 6 15 1 3 0 1 1
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
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“Poor value for money...”

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Jun 01,2021
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By: 'Joseph Feyertag'
Jun 01,2021
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I'm afraid we have to add to the recent spate of people who have had bad experiences with JCP. We listed our flat in Grandpont for sale with JCP's East Oxford office in July 2020 at a commission of 1.5% (+VAT) and (£175 +VAT). 9 months down the line, ...
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“By far the worst experience I've ever had!...”

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Dec 20,2020
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By: 'Harry'
Dec 20,2020
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By far the worst experience we've ever had from an estate agent! It took over a month and a half to get our deposit back, meaning we very nearly could not pay the rent on our new flat and faced eviction. Typically deposits should be ...
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“Foundry House flat...”

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Oct 18,2019
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By: 'James'
Oct 18,2019
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We have rented our flat to tenants for the first time through JCP Estate Agents. Winnie arranged viewings by prospective tenants and showed them around. She managed this very efficiently and cheerfully; our tenants are now settled; and we are quite satisfied....
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“Francis sold our property for us in Stanton S......”

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Sep 10,2019
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By: 'Geoffrey'
Sep 10,2019
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Francis sold our property for us in Stanton St John he kept us up to date with all the developments and he was spot on with his valuation obviously knows the local market very well....
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“Great company and amazing service...”

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Dec 05,2018
Minithumbup
By: 'Amazing'
Dec 05,2018
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It has been an absolute pleasure to work with Winnie, our companies have a great relationship together and Winnie's pleasant and helpful nature is a breath of fresh air, a real testament to herself and the company...
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“JCP & Winnie...”

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Apr 18,2018
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By: 'Furnace'
Apr 18,2018
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Winnie has been very efficient and attentive. She is understanding of the needs of the tenant and has been very helpful. Thank you JCP and Winnie!...
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By: Winnie Taylor
Apr 25, 2018
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Thank you for your kind words. You have been an excellent tenant and will be missed. Don't forget about us, whenever you are passing please do pop in to our Walton Street office. Kind Regards Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“Beginning tenancy...”

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Mar 16,2018
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By: '71A'
Mar 16,2018
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Winnie has been friendly and helpful during the process of setting up the contract and beginning the tenancy at my new property. She's always on the other end of the phone to go through things and provide advice, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her....
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By: Winnie Taylor
Apr 25, 2018
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Thank you for your kind words. Please do not hesitate to pop in to our Walton Street office whenever you are passing! Kind Regards Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“Winnie has been great! I have been living in America ......”

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Feb 27,2018
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By: '15A'
Feb 27,2018
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Winnie has been great! I have been living in America for a year so it's been hard for me to help look for the house and be in great contact but Winnie has been really useful and helpful with everything and also really patient while ...
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By: Winnie Taylor
Feb 27, 2018
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Thank you for such a lovely review! I am pleased to see that you are happy with our services in renting your first student property in the UK. Please don't forget about us if you're passing our Walton Street office, make sure to pop in! Kind Regards Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“In my limited experience of organising future property, the ride ......”

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Feb 12,2018
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By: '143'
Feb 12,2018
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In my limited experience of organising future property, the ride has been very smooth and straight forward. I would most likely attribute this to the work of Winnie. I can't imagine it's an easy task trying to heckle a handful of undergraduates into filling out ...
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By: Winnie Taylor
Feb 15, 2018
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely feedback. We are delighted to have been able to help. Don't be a strange, if you're ever passing our Walton Street Office, please pop in and say hello! Many thanks, Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“Working with Winnie to organise a house rental has been ......”

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Feb 09,2018
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By: 'Alec'
Feb 09,2018
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Working with Winnie to organise a house rental has been a really pleasant experience. From choosing houses and organising viewings to explaining and chasing paperwork Winnie has always been courteous, helpful, and quick to respond. Would be happy to use JCP again....
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By: Winnie Taylor
Feb 12, 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a nice review! I really appreciate it. If you're ever passing our office, Don't be a stranger and make sure to pop in! Kind Regards Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“Winnie Taylor has been superb in dealing with the management ......”

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Feb 08,2018
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By: 'Simon'
Feb 08,2018
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Winnie Taylor has been superb in dealing with the management of my let property. She has been very helpful and efficient with all my enquiries, and is very professional....
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By: Winnie Taylor
Feb 09, 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review, I really appreciate it. If you're ever passing our office, please don't be a stranger and pop in! Kind Regards Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“Teresa and Winnie Taylor were excellent throughout in the purchase ......”

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Feb 01,2018
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By: 'Andrew'
Feb 01,2018
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Teresa and Winnie Taylor were excellent throughout in the purchase and letting of my apartment, very professional and efficient. I am very happy....
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By: Winnie Taylor
Feb 09, 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a pleasant review, I really appreciate it. If you're ever passing, please do come in and see us in our Walton Street Office! Kind Regards Winnie Taylor | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“Looking to Let or Rent house and had fantastic support, ......”

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Jan 23,2018
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By: 'Richard'
Jan 23,2018
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Looking to Let or Rent house and had fantastic support, help and advise form JCP in particular Alex who was a big help and patient as its my elderly relative's property having moved into Care and a very difficult, sensitive decision....
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By: David Wilkins
Jan 31, 2018
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Thank you for taking the time to leave this positive feedback. The team tries very hard to do well...thanks for noticing. ...

“Wonderful Service. We have been taken wonderful care of and ......”

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Jan 04,2018
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By: 'Mrs'
Jan 04,2018
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Wonderful Service. We have been taken wonderful care of and could not be more impressed with the experience and professionalism of JCP. They were with us every step of the way and David, Steven and Anita all played their vital parts brilliantly. Thank you JCP!...
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By: David Wilkins
Jan 05, 2018
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this lovely feedback. We were delighted to have been able to help. ...

“Elizabeth has been incredibly helpful and super-efficient in all my ......”

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Oct 24,2017
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Elizabeth
By: 'John'
Oct 24,2017
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Elizabeth has been incredibly helpful and super-efficient in all my dealings with her. She was particularly helpful in advising me what renovations to make to my property, and in carrying them out....
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By: Elizabeth Baddeley
Oct 25, 2017
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Thank you for taking the time to write such a kind review, I really appreciate it. Don't forget to come in and see us in our Walton Street office if you're passing. Many thanks, Elizabeth Baddeley | James C. Penny Estate Agents | Oxford ...

“The staff at JCP were professional, patient and persistent at ......”

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Oct 23,2017
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By: 'Mrs'
Oct 23,2017
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The staff at JCP were professional, patient and persistent at every stage of the selling process. The standard of feedback and communication was excellent and I have no hesitation in giving my wholehearted recommendation to others considering using their services....
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By: Helen Dodd - JCP Estate Agents
Oct 25, 2017
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“I am particularly grateful to David Wilkins for his patience, ......”

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Oct 20,2017
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By: 'Ms'
Oct 20,2017
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I am particularly grateful to David Wilkins for his patience, his knowledgeable advice, his superb skills at communicating with the buyers, his common sense and his practical help when it came to arranging extra surveys and assessments on my property. I felt supported and helped, ...
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“I am particularly grateful to David Wilkins for his patience, ......”

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Oct 17,2017
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By: 'Mrs'
Oct 17,2017
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I am particularly grateful to David Wilkins for his patience, his knowledgeable advice, his superb skills at communicating with the buyers, his common sense and his practical help when it came to arranging extra surveys and assessments on my property. I felt supported and helped, ...
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By: David Wilkins
Oct 18, 2017
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It's so kind of you to take the trouble to leave such lovely feedback. Thank you so much. I'm so pleased to have been able to assist. Best wishes. ...

“We are very satisfied with the eventual outcome of our ......”

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Sep 11,2017
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Teresa
By: 'Professor'
Sep 11,2017
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We are very satisfied with the eventual outcome of our long association with JCP. Whilst our first attempt to sell and buy a property with them was unsuccessful, by establishing contact we were later introduced to a property "off -market" which was ideal for us (...
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“David Wilkins, and the rest of the team have been ......”

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Aug 04,2017
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By: 'Mrs'
Aug 04,2017
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David Wilkins, and the rest of the team have been a pleasure to work with. David has gone above and beyond what we have experienced with other agents. I would definitely use JCP when I come to sell another property. Thank you!...
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By: David Wilkins
Aug 05, 2017
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I'm delighted to receive this great feedback and will pass onto the team. You were a great pleasure to act for. Very best wishes. ...

“I found Mr David Wilkins who was principally involved in ......”

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Aug 02,2017
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David
By: 'Mrs'
Aug 02,2017
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I found Mr David Wilkins who was principally involved in the sale of the property to be most professional and helpful, especially in responding to my queries relating to the progress of the sale process. An excellent experience....
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By: David Wilkins
Aug 03, 2017
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It was a great pleasure to act for you and thank you again for coming back to me after all these years. ...

“This is the third sale which JCP has arranged for ......”

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Jul 17,2017
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Teresa
By: 'Mr'
Jul 17,2017
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This is the third sale which JCP has arranged for us. In each case they have achieved a very satisfactory result within a short time span....
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“David Wilkins and JCP were fantastic throughout this process. David ......”

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Jul 14,2017
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David
By: 'Dr'
Jul 14,2017
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David Wilkins and JCP were fantastic throughout this process. David is one of the best agents I have ever dealt with and I have dealt with a huge number of people in the property industry over the years....
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By: David Wilkins
Jul 16, 2017
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“David Wilkins has been wonderful to work with in the ......”

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Jul 10,2017
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By: 'Ms'
Jul 10,2017
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David Wilkins has been wonderful to work with in the sale of my property. He has given me realistic advice, he has displayed endless patience through a difficult process and provided a great support to me, working tirelessly. I would recommend David and JCP to ...
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By: David Wilkins
Jul 10, 2017
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Thank you so much. It was an absolutely pleasure to act for you. Im so glad you were pleased. ...

“A big thank you to David Wilkins and all the ......”

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Jun 22,2017
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David
By: 'Ms'
Jun 22,2017
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A big thank you to David Wilkins and all the JCP team for all you have done to help in the sale of our house. You definitely helped to smooth the way for the sale....
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By: David Wilkins
Jun 22, 2017
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I'm delighted to have been able to help. Thank you for this great feedback. Very best wishes for the future. ...

“I'd highly recommend JCP and especially David Wilkins. He's exceptional ......”

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May 31,2017
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David
By: 'Mr'
May 31,2017
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I'd highly recommend JCP and especially David Wilkins. He's exceptional at what he does. He's there at every part of the sale/purchase (I've worked with him on both) and he knows how to get things moving. Top bloke and a real asset for JCP....
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By: David Wilkins
Jun 03, 2017
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Thank you for your very kind words. I'm pleased to have been able to assist. Best wishes for the future. ...

“I have nothing but the highest praise for my experience ......”

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May 17,2017
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Teresa
By: 'Mr'
May 17,2017
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I have nothing but the highest praise for my experience selling my property through JCP Estate Agents. I was kept fully informed at every stage of the process, the first offer I received was at the asking price, and I had only the nicest and ...
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“We were impressed with the personal service and communication that ......”

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May 11,2017
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Teresa
By: 'Mr'
May 11,2017
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We were impressed with the personal service and communication that we received, and would recommend JCP Estate Agents to friends....
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“I would like to thank David Wilkins, who has been ......”

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Apr 30,2017
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By: 'R.Ajit'
Apr 30,2017
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I would like to thank David Wilkins, who has been fantastic in getting the purchase through very quickly and for keeping me informed of the situation at all times. I would happily recommend using JCP in future business....
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By: David Wilkins
May 02, 2017
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Thank you for your kind words Robin. I'm delighted to have been helpful. The feedback is very much appreciated. ...

“I would not hesitate to recommend James C. Penny to ......”

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Dec 01,2016
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Elizabeth
By: 'Thomas'
Dec 01,2016
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I would not hesitate to recommend James C. Penny to landlords and tenants. A very warm welcome as soon as you open the door, thank you Elizabeth & Stanley all for all the help and advice you have given us....
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By: Elizabeth Baddeley
Dec 01, 2016
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The team here at James C. Penny Estate Agents is thrilled to hear such good feedback and we're proud to give the landlords of Oxford sound advice on the lettings market. We hope to see you in the office again soon, please pop in for a cup of tea any time. Elizabeth Baddeley (Lettings Manager) ...
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