Bidwells launches brand new property agency in Oxford

The full-service agency, based in Oxford, combines sales, lettings, and new homes under one roof for the first time in the city.

It promises clients continuity of advice from land acquisition through to sales and lettings within one structure.

David Bentley, head of residential at Bidwells, said: “What we are building in Oxford is a fundamentally different proposition to most residential agencies.

“Maxine, Nick, and Iain each bring deep local expertise in their respective disciplines, but it is the combination of sales, lettings, and new homes sitting alongside our land, development, and planning teams that gives clients something they cannot get elsewhere.

“Oxford is one of the most supply-constrained markets in the country and the demand fundamentals are only strengthening.

“We are delighted to welcome them to the team and to be building this offer here.”

All three leaders bring extensive experience to their roles.

Maxine Reynolds heads up sales, specialising in resale transactions across Oxford.

Nick Jones, now a partner following Bidwells’ acquisition of his residential agency Nicholas Jones Residential, leads lettings.

Iain Powis, who joined the company in January 2025, heads up new homes, working with developers on the sale of new-build schemes.

Oxford’s property market remains one of the most in-demand and undersupplied in the UK.

Over the past five years, rents have risen by 33 per cent and house prices have grown by six per cent to reach an average of £478,000.

Bidwells estimates that Greater Oxford will need an additional 40,000 homes by 2040 to keep pace with projected population growth.

The new residential agency is supported by Bidwells’ land and development team, led in Oxford by Zanna Bowles.

According to Bidwells, this gives clients ‘direct access to planning intelligence, development economics and pipeline visibility’. 

Bidwells already has a significant presence in Oxford, offering services in science and technology advisory, planning, project management, and rural agency and advisory services.

Its clients include major Oxford University colleges and Harwell Science and Innovation Campus.

The company employs more than 600 people and manages more than £5.2 billion in property assets.

It also advises on more than four million acres of UK countryside and coastline.

Bidwells, founded in 1839, is the UK’s first B Corp-certified multi-disciplinary property consultancy.

It focuses on modern sectors, including science, technology, sustainability, and modern living solutions.

According to Bidwells, the newest Oxford venture reflects its growing ambitions in one of the UK’s most dynamic housing markets.