Scottfraser

What Scottfraser does

Scottfraser (legal entity: Scott Fraser Limited) is a privately held estate and letting agency founded in 1998 and headquartered in Oxford, United Kingdom. The firm operates four physical offices across Oxfordshire — East Oxford, Headington, Summertown, and Witney — and provides residential property sales, lettings and full property management, supported by a suite of in-house and partner-delivered ancillary services including mortgage advice, conveyancing, RICS surveys, landlord and tenant insurance, rent protection, probate valuations, and auction sales. Its product set also includes a 'The Residency' no-deposit scheme, online instant property valuations, and dedicated landlord and tenant online account portals.

The company serves four primary customer segments: landlords (over 21,500 historically onboarded), property sellers (over 6,800), tenants, and property buyers (23,000 registered). It generates revenue from three streams: (i) sales commission on property transactions, (ii) recurring lettings and management fees on managed rental portfolios, and (iii) professional services and partner referral income from mortgages, conveyancing, surveys, and insurance. GTM is direct-to-consumer, driven by a mix of local branch presence, word-of-mouth referrals, search-optimized property portals, social media, and an email newsletter.

The underlying technology is a standard estate-agency web platform for property search, valuation, and account management, with no disclosed proprietary AI or ML components. The firm holds regulatory memberships with Propertymark, ARLA Propertymark, The Property Ombudsman, the Tenancy Deposit Scheme, and the NRLA, and has trained over 2,400 team members on the new Renters' Rights Act. Headcount is reported at 101-250 employees, and no funding rounds, acquisitions, or institutional investors are disclosed; the company appears to be independently owned.

Name

Scottfraser

Legal name

Scott Fraser Limited

Website

https://scottfraser.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scottfraser is a privately held Oxfordshire estate and letting agency founded in 1998, operating four local offices and serving landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers with property sales, lettings, and ancillary services such as mortgages, conveyancing, and surveys.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Agency Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Mortgage and Nonmortgage Loan Brokers (52231), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Loan Brokers (6163), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Real Estate Brokerage (Buy/Sell) (FSAEAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ), Residential Investment Property Brokerage (SFR/Small Multifamily) (BPAJAAAE)

Keywords

• Residential estate agency
• Lettings management
• Property management services
• Mortgage advisory
• Conveyancing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Oxford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: Commission fees from helping property sellers dispose of their properties, including residential sales across Oxfordshire.
2. Lettings Management: Ongoing management fees for landlords letting properties through the agency, including tenant placement and property management services.
3. Ancillary Property Services: Revenue from related services including mortgage advice, insurance products, conveyancing, surveys, and rent protection, offered through partners and in-house.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Scottfraser is an Oxfordshire-based estate and letting agency that buys, sells, lets and manages residential property on behalf of individual clients. Its core revenue-generating activities are residential property sales commissions and recurring lettings/management fees for landlords, bundled with add-on services such as mortgage advice, conveyancing, RICS surveys, landlord insurance and rent protection. The agency operates four local branches and an integrated website portal for online valuations, account management and a Smart Investment service powered by GetGround.

Product overview

Scottfraser is an established estate and letting agency operating since 1998, offering a comprehensive suite of property services across Oxfordshire. The company operates a unified service model centered on residential property sales and lettings, supported by integrated add-on services including mortgage advice, conveyancing, RICS surveys, landlord insurance, rent protection, and online account management portals. Key products include The Residency no-deposit option for tenants, online instant property valuation tools, and dedicated investment services. The company maintains local offices in East Oxford, Headington, Summertown, and Witney, serving landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Lettings Management Full-service residential rental property management for landlords, covering tenant sourcing, referencing, rent collection, property maintenance coordination and compliance with letting regulations including the Renters' Rights Act.
• Property Sales Services Estate agency services for selling residential properties across Oxfordshire, including property valuations, marketing, viewings, offer negotiation and progression to completion, with an optional auction sales route.
• Mortgage Advice Mortgage advisory services, including remortgage advice and buy-to-let mortgage products, connecting clients with lenders and supporting property purchase financing decisions.
• Conveyancing Legal property transfer services covering contract preparation, title searches and completion of sales and purchase transactions for residential property.
• RICS Surveyors Property surveying and valuation services delivered by Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors qualified surveyors, including building surveys and homebuyer reports.
• Landlord Insurance Insurance products tailored for rental property owners, covering property damage, landlord liability and rental income protection.
• Rent Protection for Landlords Insurance and protection services that safeguard landlords against tenant rent default and related eviction costs.
• Rent Cover Rent guarantee insurance product that protects landlords against loss of rental income arising from tenant default.
• Investment Services Property investment advisory services for buyers seeking investment properties and rental portfolios, covering market analysis, investment property search, shared ownership and Smart Investment (via GetGround).
• Selling at Auction Auction services for sellers seeking an alternative sale route for residential property, with potentially faster completion than private treaty sales.
• Probate Valuation Property valuation services supporting estate administration and probate purposes for personal representatives of deceased estates.
• Buy to Let Mortgages Specialist mortgage products and advice for investors purchasing residential property to rent out, including remortgage of existing buy-to-let portfolios.
• Design & Refurbishment Property design and refurbishment services for landlords seeking to upgrade or reconfigure rental properties before or during tenancies.
• Shared Ownership Assistance with shared ownership property purchases, helping eligible buyers purchase a share of a property and pay rent on the remaining portion.
• Selects Curated selection of premium properties marketed by Scottfraser, aimed at buyers and tenants seeking a higher-end offering across Oxfordshire.
• Online Instant Property Valuation Free online property valuation tool that allows property owners to receive an estimated market value without requiring an in-person appointment, used as a customer acquisition channel.
• Tenant Online Account Online portal for tenants to manage their rental, make rent payments, submit maintenance requests and access tenancy documents.
• Landlord Online Account Online portal for landlords to manage their properties, view statements, track rent payments and access tenancy documentation.
• Smart Investment (powered by GetGround) Smart investment service for landlords seeking to optimise buy-to-let investments, providing portfolio optimisation tools and services powered through the GetGround partnership.
• The Residency (No Deposit Option) No-deposit option scheme offering tenants an alternative financial protection mechanism that reduces upfront moving costs while preserving landlord financial protection.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PropertymarkcoreOthersOver 2,400 Scottfraser team members trained by Propertymark industry experts to help landlords navigate new legislation including the Renters' Rights Act.
• ARLA PropertymarkcoreOthersRegulatory membership organization for letting agents, displayed as a trust badge indicating professional standards compliance.
• The Property Ombudsman (TPO)coreOthersRegulatory membership providing consumer redress scheme, displayed as a trust badge on the website.
• Tenancy Deposit Scheme (TDS)coreOthersGovernment-approved tenancy deposit protection scheme, displayed as a trust badge.
• National Residential Landlords Association (NRLA)coreOthersProfessional membership organization for landlords, displayed as a trust badge indicating industry standards.
• Mortgage AdvisorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerIn-house and partner mortgage advisors providing mortgage advice, remortgage services, and buy-to-let mortgage products for property transactions.
• RICS SurveyorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRoyal Institution of Chartered Surveyors qualified surveyors providing property surveys and valuations for buyers and sellers.
• Conveyancing PartnerscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerConveyancing services for property transactions, including sale and purchase conveyancing.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Foxtons: London-centric estate and lettings agency with a branch-based sales and management model. Comparable recurring letting management and sales commission revenue mix, though concentrated in a different UK geography.
• Chestertons: UK estate and lettings agency with a strong London base and growing regional network. Comparable full-service agency model including property management, mortgages, and professional services.
• Connells Group: One of the UK's largest estate agency groups, operating multiple high-street and online brands. Overlaps substantially with Scottfraser's sales, lettings, and mortgage brokering services but at significantly greater scale across the country.

Direct peers

• Knight Frank: International residential and commercial property firm with a strong UK regional sales and lettings operation. Same agency-plus-adjacent-services model (mortgages, property management) targeting similar high-end residential customers.
• Savills: Global estate agency and consultancy with a UK residential sales and lettings arm. Directly comparable business model — agency commissions, lettings management, and integrated advisory services — and overlapping customer base of buyers, sellers, and landlords in regional UK markets.
• Winkworth: UK franchise-based residential estate and letting agency with strong regional branch presence. Same transaction-fee and recurring-management revenue model, directly competing for landlords and sellers in regional UK markets.
• Hamptons: UK-focused estate and letting agency with branches across southern England. Closely comparable full-service model combining sales, lettings, and mortgage services for residential buyers, sellers, and landlords.
• Strutt & Parker: UK estate agency and consultancy focused on country houses and premium regional property. Comparable full-service offering (sales, lettings, professional services) targeting similar quality-home segment as Scottfraser's Oxfordshire footprint.

Others

• GetGround: Proptech platform that powers Scottfraser's Smart Investment service via SPV-based buy-to-let investment structuring. Strategic technology partner rather than direct competitor, but indicative of the type of fintech player reshaping the landlord investment segment Scottfraser serves.

Emerging players

• Yopa: UK online/hybrid estate agency offering fixed-fee sales services. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to Scottfraser's traditional commission-based sales model, with lower-cost positioning targeting the same seller segment.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/scottfraserltd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/scott-fraser-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/scottfraseroxford
• Xx.com/scottfraseruk

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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