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.

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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…

Richard James Shortlisted For 2015 Best Agent In Central Region Award

We are pleased and proud to announce we have been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of selected estate agents, for the 2015 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 13 November. The Awards Dinner closes Relocation Agent Network’s annual National Conference, and this year is hosted by well-known comedian, Tim Vine.

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Amanda Smith Receives National ‘Employee Of The Year’ Award Nomination!

We are pleased to announce that a member of our team, Amanda Smith from our Irthlingborough office, has been nominated for Relocation Agent Network’s prestigious Employee of the Year 2015 Award. Recognising the individual excellence of one person in one Relocation Agent Network member estate agency, award nominees are based across England, Scotland and Wales.

The accolade acknowledges individuals who go above and beyond their day to day tasks. Not only providing their customers with the highest levels of service, but … Continue Reading…

Buying Vs. Renting

According to a recent estate agency survey, buying a property is cheaper than renting one. Conducted by Relocation Agent Network, of which Richard James Estate Agents is a member, not only is it cheaper to buy, but you could make significant savings too.

Relocation Agent Network, the national network of independent estate agents asked its members whether it was cheaper to buy or rent a three-bedroom house over the course of a calendar year. 85% said that it was cheaper to … Continue Reading…

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

Last Friday we held a Coffee Morning in aid of raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support and are pleased to announce we were able to raise £233.26 in a few hours.

It was tough going drinking coffee and eating cakes but we managed to keep going. None of us want to see another cake for a few weeks.

Thank you to all who attended and made a contribution to this worth while cause.

World’s Biggest Coffee Morning

What are the most popular properties and areas to live in?

Are you selling an in-demand property-type?

Are you looking for a home in a sought-after area? According to a recent Relocation Agent Network survey, the type of property and area that buyers are looking for homes has remained largely unchanged when compared to five years ago.

Popular Properties
Taken amongst Relocation Agent Network members across England, Scotland and Wales (including us), the survey not only found that two to three bedroom houses were the most in demand in 2015, but they were the … Continue Reading…

Some of the most common hurdles to overcome when selling.

Below is a brief list of some of the most common issues that sellers need to resolve after accepting an offer. Best advice is to try and address some of these before placing your property on the market.

1. If a boiler has been installed in recent years, the purchasers solicitor may want a Building Regulations Compliance Certificate. This is to prove the boiler has been installed in accordance with the manufacturers specification and Building Regulations of the day.

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