Monthly Archives: October 2017


Thomas Becomes Relocation Agent Specialist

Thomas York from our Irthlingborough office is celebrating after becoming an accredited Relocation Agent Specialist.

The accreditation was awarded by Relocation Agent Network and is achieved by completing a comprehensive online training programme, The Importance of Service.

A national network of independent estate agents (of which Richard James is a member), Relocation Agent Network introduced the training programme to ensure each of their members provides the very highest customer service to those relocating around the UK.

To be successfully accredited, participants must complete … Continue Reading…


Richard James proud to support Rushden & Diamonds U14’s

At Richard James we’re proud of the fact we like to give something back to the communities which we work and live in.  We are thrilled to be able to support Rushden & Diamonds U14’s squad with some smart new long sleeve training tops! Richard Taylor, Director at our Rushden office, popped along last Sunday to see them kick off their new season with a friendly. Good luck to the team for the season ahead!


Market Comment – October 2017

There is a very different vibe to the property market from last month, with a number of reports suggesting that the market is rapidly changing from being a sellers’ market to what is starting to look a lot like the beginning of a buyers’ market in some areas (although nobody has told our office yet…shhh!)

The latest survey by the RICS reports a 20% increase in the number of their members who reported a fall, rather than a rise, in buyer … Continue Reading…


Richard James Shortlisted For 2017 Best In Central Region Award

We are pleased to announce we have been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of selected estate agents, for the 2017 Best Agent Central Region Award.

The winner will be announced at a black tie evening Awards Dinner held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on Friday 17 November. The Awards Dinner closes Relocation Agent Network’s annual National Conference and Exhibition, and this year is hosted by well-known comedian and TV presenter, Sue Perkins.

Relocation Agent Network’s 2017 Best Agent Central … Continue Reading…