What Daniel Cobb does

Daniel Cobb is an independent, family-owned London estate and letting agency operating as a trading name of Scopescheme Limited (registered in England & Wales, company number 02964068). Founded in 1994 by Jenny Cobb and now run by her sons George Cobb (Managing Director) and Toby Cobb (Operations & Planning Director), the firm runs three branches — Westminster (head office at 191 Kennington Lane, SE11 5QS), Kennington and London Bridge — focused on residential property in central London postcodes spanning SE11, SE1 and SW1.

The service portfolio is broader than a traditional agent: core sales and lettings are supplemented by a dedicated Property Management team (quarterly inspections, rent collection, compliance, 24/7 emergency support), a Land & Development consultancy for South East London developers, an In-House Maintenance sub-brand offering plumbing, electrical, decorating and general repairs at published hourly rates (£78 general, £108 plumbing), and a Valuations practice covering home-visit, online (via Spectre integration) and specialist mandates (probate, capital gains, matrimonial). Technology is light by PropTech standards — the website adds instant valuation via Spectre and listings are syndicated to Rightmove, Zoopla and On the Market — but the operating model is relationship-driven, face-to-face local agency rather than platform-led.

Commercially, the firm earns through three streams: transactional sales commission on residential deals, recurring lettings and management fees on landlord portfolios (subscription/managed-services recurring), and hourly/quote-based maintenance services. Customer mix spans individual buyers/sellers, landlord portfolios (some via a dedicated asset-management team with named account managers), tenants, and developer counterparties on the development side. Marketing combines the three major UK portals with organic social (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest), SEO-led area guides, and editorial content around legislative changes such as the Renters Rights Act 2026 and Autumn Budget 2025. The firm holds ARLA corporate membership, Propertymark membership, Tenancy Deposit Scheme membership, Client Money Protection and The Property Ombudsman registration, supporting a compliance-led positioning versus purely transactional competitors.

Name

Daniel Cobb

Legal name

Scopescheme Limited

Website

https://danielcobb.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Daniel Cobb is an independent, family-run London estate and letting agency, founded in 1994 and operating across Westminster, Kennington and London Bridge. It serves residential buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants and developers with sales, lettings, managed property services, in-house maintenance and development consultancy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Estate Agency

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate Operators (No Developers) & Lessors (6510)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential estate agency
• Property lettings services
• Property management
• Land and development
• Property valuations

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: Commission-based fees on property sales transactions in London
2. Lettings and Rental Fees: Fees for tenant finding, rent collection, and property management services for landlords
3. In-House Maintenance Services: Property maintenance and repair services including plumbing, electrics, and decorating at hourly rates

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Daniel Cobb is an independent London estate and letting agency operating across three offices (Westminster, Kennington, London Bridge). It provides residential property sales, lettings and tenant-finding, full-service property management for landlords, land and development consultancy for developers, in-house maintenance and repair services, and property valuation services (including instant online valuations).

Product overview

Daniel Cobb operates as an independent London estate agency and letting agent offering a comprehensive suite of residential property services. The core offerings consist of Property Sales Services and Lettings Services, supplemented by Property Management Services with dedicated asset managers, Land & Development Services for developer partnerships, In-House Maintenance Services for property repairs, and Property Valuations including both instant online and in-person assessments. The company focuses on central London properties across Westminster, London Bridge, and Kennington areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Daniel Cobb In-House Maintenance: Property maintenance and repair services including plumbing, electrics, decorating, and general repairs offered as part of Daniel Cobb's service portfolio.

Products and services

• Property Sales Services
• Lettings Services
• Property Management Services
• Land & Development Services
• In-House Maintenance Services
• Property Valuations Property valuation services including home visit valuations, instant online valuations via Spectre, and specialist valuations for probate, capital gains tax, and matrimonial purposes.

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents)coreOthersDaniel Cobb is a corporate member of ARLA and encourages all lettings agents to become professionally qualified ARLA members. The company adheres to ARLA's Code of Practice.
• PropertymarkcoreOthersDaniel Cobb is a member of Propertymark and follows their Professional Standards Rules and Conduct.
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)coreOthersDaniel Cobb is a member of the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, ensuring tenant deposits are properly protected.
• The Property Ombudsman (TPO)coreOthersDaniel Cobb is a member of TPO, providing dispute resolution for property-related complaints.
• Client Money Protection (CMP) SchemecoreOthersDaniel Cobb is protected by the CMP scheme, ensuring client money is safeguarded.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Foxtons: Foxtons is the largest London-focused estate and lettings agency, offering sales, lettings, and property management across central London with a multi-branch network — the most direct large-scale competitor to Daniel Cobb's geographic and service footprint.
• Chestertons: Chestertons is a long-established London and international estate agency offering residential sales, lettings, and property management; comparable in service mix and central-London focus to Daniel Cobb.
• Hamptons: Hamptons is a premium UK estate and lettings agency with strong central London presence and full property management — directly comparable in target customer (upmarket residential), service range, and compliance posture.
• John D Wood & Co: John D Wood & Co is a heritage London residential estate agent with sales, lettings, and property management across central London neighborhoods; mirrors Daniel Cobb's independent heritage and service breadth.
• Winkworth: Winkworth is a UK franchised estate and lettings network with strong London presence, offering sales, lettings, and property management — overlapping with Daniel Cobb in service mix and customer segments.
• Marsh & Parsons: Marsh & Parsons is a London-focused estate and lettings agency serving prime central London; directly comparable geographic focus, premium residential positioning, and full agency service offering.
• Stirling Ackroyd: Stirling Ackroyd is an independent London estate agency with sales, lettings, property management, and a new homes/development division — closely mirroring Daniel Cobb's service mix, including land & development.

Broad incumbents

• Knight Frank: Knight Frank is a global real estate services firm with substantial UK residential sales, lettings, and property management operations; competes in the same central London market but at a much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Savills: Savills is a global real estate services firm offering residential sales, lettings, and management across London and the UK; operates in the same customer segments as Daniel Cobb but as a much larger, multi-service incumbent.

Emerging players

• Purplebricks: Purplebricks is a UK online/hybrid estate agency offering fixed-fee sales and lettings services; competes with Daniel Cobb for the same residential sellers and landlords via a tech-led, lower-cost model that pressures traditional agent fees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/DanielCobbLDN
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxltHXrsw2T32431Ru2w_QQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/DanielCobbResidential
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/daniel-cobb
• Instagraminstagram.com/danielcobbldn
• Pinterestpinterest.com/danielcobbldn

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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