Finders

Finders Keepers is a property agency established in Oxfordshire in 1972, with over five decades of experience in the region's property market. The firm initially launched as an acquisition and investment service, subsequently evolving to become a letting agent in Oxford, managing numerous homes across the county. Finders Keepers operates with a focus on professionalism, quality, integrity, and value, principles that have guided its operations since its foundation. The company maintains nine offices throughout Oxfordshire, including locations in North Oxford, Central Oxford, East Oxford, Abingdon, Banbury, Bicester, Witney, and Woodstock.

The company provides a range of property services, encompassing letting, sales, and comprehensive property management. For those seeking to rent, Finders Keepers assists tenants in finding homes, offering resources such as a Shared & Student Letting Guide and a general Guide to Renting. Landlords can access services including property valuations, renovations, interior design, landlord insurance, and client money protection. In the sales sector, the firm facilitates both buying and selling properties, including new homes, and offers property valuations.

The company aims to offer a "full-service" approach, which also includes property investment and acquisition, as well as building, renovation, and project management. Finders Keepers has a dedicated focus on the student letting market through its "FK Shared Letting" business, which operates from a specific office in Oxford. This division specialises in Houses in Multiple Occupation (HMOs) and caters to the student demographic, acknowledging that for many, this may be their initial experience living away from home. The firm prepares properties for letting in compliance with relevant legislation, takes professional photographs, and markets them on its website and property portals.

Student properties are typically "launched" in the autumn/winter, with a significant portion of stock often let within the first four to five weeks. The process for student tenancies includes requiring parental guarantors and conducting credit checks for these guarantors. The firm is a member of ARLA Propertymark and is regulated by The Property Ombudsman. Finders Keepers operates under the trading names of Countrywide Estate Agents for sales activities and Countrywide Residential Lettings Limited for lettings.

Countrywide Residential Lettings Limited is a member of and covered by the ARLA Propertymark Client Money Protection Scheme. Furthermore, Countrywide Estate Agents is an appointed representative of Countrywide Principal Services Limited, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. 66% as of October 2025. Finders Keepers has also received national awards for its services and innovation within the property sector.

The company's culture is defined by its values, which guide its operations and interactions with clients and customers. Finders Keepers invests in staff training, with 83% of its eligible team members holding ARLA Propertymark qualifications, which are considered cornerstone qualifications in letting and property management. This commitment to professional development ensures that staff members are knowledgeable and capable of advising landlords and tenants. The firm's registered office is located at Cumbria House, 16-20 Hockliffe Street, Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire, LU7 1GN.