Help to Buy Scheme Welcomed

Richard James has welcomed the news that the Government has launched their Help to Buy scheme three months earlier than planned. Introduced this month, the Help to Buy scheme aims to encourage more buyers to enter the property market.

A survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network (of which Richard James is a member) found that 97% of its surveyed membership thinks the scheme will have a positive effect on the market. Indeed, the majority of Network members1 who took part in … Continue Reading…

Still going strong after 22 years!!

Richard James this week completed 22 years in business; from humble beginnings the business as grown to become one of the most recognized businesses in the local area. Directors Richard Fowler and James Rota originally formed the company in 1991 after working for other estate agents in the area and took the view they could do things differently and better on their own.

Two of the key ingredients to the success of the business over the years have been quality marketing … Continue Reading…

Good News for Buyers and Sellers!

This year, reports in the news have begun to indicate signs of a recovery in the UK housing market. And our membership organisation, Relocation Agent Network has added to this good news with the publication of their September Property Survey.

When asking their members whether they think that current market levels will improve in the last quarter of 2013, 79% of respondents said that it would. So is this positive prediction one for buyers or sellers? Well according to over half … Continue Reading…

A Rise In First Time Buyers Says Relocation Agent Network

The number of first time buyers entering the UK housing market continues to rise in 2013 when compared to last year. A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network asked its estate agent members whether they saw an increase in first time home owners this year compared to 2012, with 91% reporting that they had.
According to Relocation Agent Network, nearly two thirds of its estate agents indicate that first time buyers have increased by up to 10% in the last … Continue Reading…

The sun’s out and so are the buyers!

The British summer has finally arrived and so too it seems have home buyers… A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network has found that buyer enquiries are up by 20%. 87% of Network estate agents based in England, Scotland and Wales indicated that they have seen an increase in the number of buyers entering the market when compared to the same time last year. And more buyers mean we need more sellers, so if you’re umming and aaaahing about … Continue Reading…

Thinking of Selling? Contact The Local Expert

Detached? Semi-detached? Maybe a terraced house? And then there’s the question of how many bedrooms. A recent survey conducted by Relocation Agent Network asked its estate agent members which properties are currently the most sought-after by homebuyers – a good indication for potential home sellers wanting to enter the market.
According to Relocation Agent Network, over 60% of estate agents surveyed said that semi-detached houses are by far the most sought-after amongst buyers. The next most popular are terraced houses, with … Continue Reading…

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The heart of the home ( and the room that can add the most value!)

A large, leafy garden or state of the art kitchen… which home improvements really make a difference when it comes to valuing a property? According to a recent estate agency survey, home improvements are popular amongst prospective sellers and if you pick the right areas of your home to improve, it can even add value to your property.

Conducted by estate agency organisation, Relocation Agent Network amongst its members, the survey found that nearly three quarters of members would recommend … Continue Reading…

THINKING OF SELLING? WE CAN OFFER SELLERS ADDITIONAL BUYERS

A recent property market survey, conducted by estate agency organisation Relocation Agent Network, reports an increase in the number of properties coming onto the market. A staggering 87% of survey respondents have seen the number of sellers entering the market increase by up to a fifth so far this year, when compared to the same period in 2012.

This is great news for prospective home buyers who will be using the upcoming Bank Holidays to house hunt. For those thinking … Continue Reading…

We Are Helping To Raise Funds For Neil Burton

We are helping to raise funds for a friend, Neil Burton, a 32 year old father of three children who in 2009 fell ill with two rare conditions called Transverse Myelitis & Guillain Barre Syndrome which attacked his nervous system.Four years on he is paralysed from the neck down, confined to a wheelchair and still reliant on a ventilator for his breathing.

Neil is severely disabled and requires 24 hour care. Neil has been an inspiration to his family. Despite the … Continue Reading…