Business Details
23 Years
experience
Trusted Real Estate Agents in Rushden & Northamptonshire
Established in 2003, Orlebar Charles has built a reputation as a trusted and proactive real estate firm serving Northamptonshire and North Bedfordshire. Our approach combines professional photography, property movies, and floor plans with strategic marketing across Rightmove, OnTheMarket, and social media platforms, reaching over 20,000 followers. As members of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA), we adhere to strict professional standards, ensuring client funds are protected through ring-fenced accounts and annual audits. Our expertise extends beyond traditional sales and lettings to include land promotion and development consultancy, addressing complex planning challenges for clients.With offices in Rushden and London, we combine local knowledge with national insights, delivering tailored solutions supported by decades of collective experience. Our commitment to transparency, ethical practices, and client-centric service has earned us consistent positive feedback, including testimonials highlighting our problem-solving capabilities and communication excellence. We remain dedicated to evolving our services while maintaining the core promise of maximizing property potential through innovation and expertise.
Services
Property Sales
Property Lettings
Valuations
Land Promotion
Development Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in Northamptonshire property markets.
- Our marketing strategy includes professional property movies and social media reach.
- NAEA and ARLA accredited with client money protection policies.
- We specialize in complex land promotion and development consultancy.
- Our team provides transparent communication and problem-solving expertise.
Associations and certifications
- National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA)
- Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA)
What people say
Professional service
Excellent communication
Problem-solving expertise
Proactive approach
Trustworthy
Services
Property Sales
We facilitate residential and commercial property sales with professional photography, floor plans, and targeted marketing. Our team provides accurate valuations and negotiates optimal prices. Clients benefit from our NAEA accreditation and 20+ years of local market expertise.
Property Lettings
Our lettings service includes property marketing, tenant vetting, and compliance management. We protect client funds through ARLA-regulated accounts. Landlords receive regular updates and benefit from our extensive tenant database across Northamptonshire and London.
Valuations
We offer free online valuations using Land Registry data, supplemented by local market insights. For precise assessments, our experts conduct physical appraisals considering property condition and improvements. This service forms the foundation for successful sales strategies.
Land Promotion
Our special projects division handles land promotion from small garden plots to large estates. We navigate planning regulations and negotiate with developers to maximize land value, leveraging our regional expertise since 2003.
Development Consultancy
We provide strategic guidance for property development projects. Our services include site viability assessments, planning applications, and connecting clients with trusted construction partners across Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.
People
Liz Daker
Co-Director
With over 20 years in real estate, Liz Daker co-leads our strategic direction. She specializes in complex sales and landlord representation, known for resolving challenging transactions through innovative solutions and client-focused communication.
George Gaskell
Senior Agent
George Gaskell brings 15 years of local market expertise to our sales team. Recognized for his proactive approach, he consistently delivers successful outcomes for residential clients through meticulous attention to detail and market positioning.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We operate across Northamptonshire and North Bedfordshire, with offices in Rushden and London. Our expertise extends to surrounding regions through strategic partnerships.
How do your property valuations work?
We offer free online valuations using Land Registry data, plus detailed physical appraisals. Our experts consider property condition, local market trends, and recent sales for accurate assessments.
Are you NAEA/ARLA accredited?
Yes, we hold memberships with both the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents, ensuring professional standards and client protections.
Can you help with land development?
Our special projects division handles land promotion and development consultancy, supporting clients from initial planning through to successful realization of development opportunities.
What property types do you handle?
We manage residential sales and lettings, commercial properties, and land development projects across Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.
Reviews (6)
Kay Lloyd
Mar 11, 2025
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We opted to engage Charles Orlebar Estate Agents after numerous visits from various local estate agents. From the first visit from George we found the team to be highly professional and nothing was too much trouble. Queries were answered swiftly with Lucy a brilliant go between with our buyers. Cannot thank the team enough for a job well done!
Simon Wisdom
Aug 11, 2024
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Rented an exec 5 bed house via Charles Orlebar. Charles is unpleasant to deal with, processes are terrible, he treats tenants with contempt and distrust. Every engagement was hard work. Find another rental via a better agency!
Emma Fowkes
Nov 04, 2023
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We chose to sell our house with Charles Orlebars, at the exact time the housing market went into crisis, rubbish interest rates and very few people around buying. We worked closely with George, and I can tell you this guy earned his fees, he sold our house twice, 6 months apart, the first time we had some issues and we had to pull out of the agreed sale, not once did George make us feel bad, hes been nothing but supportive, 6 months later it took a little longer and a lot of hard work, but George was always there, even though he had so, so much going on in his own life! Getting this sale to completion was fairly fraught and tiresome, but George was always on the end of the phone or text to help work things out.
No they arent the cheapest agent, and they didnt value our house as high as any other agent, but they are the best! I must give a shout out to Lucy and Liz, who are also absolutely fantastic! We will miss you George, its like youd become part of the family!
No they arent the cheapest agent, and they didnt value our house as high as any other agent, but they are the best! I must give a shout out to Lucy and Liz, who are also absolutely fantastic! We will miss you George, its like youd become part of the family!
John Whitworth
Mar 31, 2022
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Professional and efficient; this agent acted for the buyer in my recent house purchase. Definatley did a good job at showing me around the house and handling the transaction. Very approachable team.
PnshrxLSB
Mar 18, 2022
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Terrible experience and customer service. We have tried to arrange a viewing of a property and all they said was "we will forward that to the team" without contacting us for WEEKS. In addition to that, we went to their office and no one was there to assist us either, but guess what, the gentleman there said they'll forward it to the "team", which is apparently non-existent judging by how they handled the situation so far.
The story continues when we called again about another property and they came up with the same reply which I wasn't suprised by. To this day the properties I talked about are still available on RightMove and noone came back to us. Complete waste of time and effort. Never again. Organization ZERO, customer care ZERO.
The story continues when we called again about another property and they came up with the same reply which I wasn't suprised by. To this day the properties I talked about are still available on RightMove and noone came back to us. Complete waste of time and effort. Never again. Organization ZERO, customer care ZERO.
Rukia Begum
Jun 12, 2021
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I can not highly recommend Liz from Charles Orlebar Estate Agents. A truly unique experience, from start to finish. Liz's people centred approach is not one that you come across often. I am not one for writing reviews, but here, I need to let Liz know my heartfelt gratitude for all her support! She is one in a million, with the human touch, expertise, you need when making big decisions. Thank you Liz. Rukia x
