Over £5,500 raised for Cynthia Spencer Hospice

Last Saturday 19th March we sponsored a Musical Variety Night at the Spinney Theatre in Northampton to raise funds for Cynthia Spencer Hospice.

The evening was held in honour of Jenny Starnes who passed away at the hospice. Her family wanted to say a big thank you and raise awareness for the wonderful work all the nurses do.

The evening was a tremendous success with an audience of more than 400 people. The show contained singing, dance and comedy magic with music … Continue Reading…

Budget Update – Stamp Duty

Despite pleas and pressure from the residential property industry, the Stamp Duty surcharge that the Chancellor announced in December 2015 will definitely go ahead on 1st April 2016.

All second home purchases or buy-to-let property purchases will be subject to a 3% surcharge on top of the standard Stamp Duty.

The original announcement in December created a frenzy and scramble from Buy-To- Let buyers to find and purchase a second home before the surcharge is applied. Under current legislation the Stamp Duty … Continue Reading…

Charity Concert For Cynthia Spencer Hospice

We are helping to support and raise funds for Cynthia Spencer Hospice in Northampton, providers of palliative care for 40 years to approximately 400 in-patients each year.

My mother-in law spent the last weeks of her life in the hospice and received exception care so my wife vowed to raise funds to enable the same level of care to be offered to future patients.

This Saturday, 19th March 2016, we are sponsoring a Musical Variety Night called “Jenny’s Moments”, organised and Directed … Continue Reading…

Higher Rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on Purchases of Second (and Subsequent) Residential Properties May Impact Wider Property Market

According to a recent estate agency survey, the proposed increase in Stamp Duty Land Tax on purchases of second and subsequent residential properties, may impact local property markets.

In a national survey conducted amongst its members, Relocation Agent Network found 74% of respondents indicated that the proposed increase in Stamp Duty on purchases of second residential properties, may impact their local property market. When asked to elaborate on what kind of impact this will have, two thirds suggested that the number … Continue Reading…

Outline plans for housing on former swimming pool site in Northamptonshire

The article below was published on the Chronicle & Echo website yesterday.

Outline plans to build 27 houses where a swimming pool used to be have been submitted.

The proposal is for outline planning permission with all matters reserved for a residential development on the site of the old Wellingborough swimming baths in Croyland Road, Wellingborough.

Planning permission for the pool was originally granted in 1967, but the building was eventually replaced by the Waendel Leisure Centre in Thomas Street which opened in … Continue Reading…

Stamp Duty Surcharge Creating Pressure

The first month of the year has been one of the busiest in my career. We have received record number of enquiries from buyers registering on our mailing list, with over a 1,000 potential buyers now looking to purchase.

By far, the most popular enquiry has been from Buy To Let Investors who are keen to purchase a property before the 1st April deadline when a 3% Stamp Duty Surcharge is introduced, imposed on anyone buying a second home.

The demands of Buy … Continue Reading…

Sellers Don’t Delay!

The presents have been unwrapped, the Christmas dinner is eaten and the chocolates are being passed round, so what next?… Find a new home for 2016 of course!

In our experience, many potential home buyers use the festive period to search for their next home online – so if you’re thinking of selling, don’t miss out, contact us today!

Sellers: Don’t Miss Out
Many people wait until the New Year to put their property on the market, thinking that most buyers will not … Continue Reading…

New Rushden Office To Open

We are pleased to announce we are opening the doors of our new Rushden office next week. After trying to secure premises on the High Street on three previous occasions, we have finally taken premises at 74 High Street.

The office will be run by Richard Taylor who was raised in Rushden and still lives in the town. Richard has worked at our Irthlingborough office for almost ten years and has now become a Director to spearhead this new office.

We aim … Continue Reading…

Richard James Named Best Agent In The Central Region By Relocation Agent Network!

We are delighted to announce we have won Relocation Agent Network’s prestigious 2015 Best Agent Central Regional Award at the Network’s National Conference, held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on Friday 13 November.

The annual prize gives the winning Network member the title of ‘Best Agent in the Central Region’ and is awarded on a number of criteria measuring the agent’s overall contribution to Relocation Agent Network, their ability to achieve customer satisfaction and a proven record of helping … Continue Reading…

Richard James Attending National Conference In London

We will attending the Relocation Agent Network National Conference on Friday 13 November. We will join some of England, Scotland and Wales’ leading estate agents, all of which are members of Relocation Agent Network, a national estate agency network. The National Conference will include a trade exhibition and black tie evening Awards Dinner.

Taking place at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, the event welcomes keynote speakers including; economist Roger Martin-Fagg; top motivational speaker, Caspar Berry; Kevin Ellis, founder of new homes … Continue Reading…