Celebrations with the Relocation Agent Network

The bunting was up and the experts were out in force for this year’s Relocation Agent Network National Conference. The Richard James team have just returned from another successful Network event, packed with top tips and business ideas.

Taking place on 15 November at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, we heard from business experts including, Linda Moir, the ‘brains’ behind the London Olympics’ 15,000 ‘Games Makers’. Linda discussed the relationship between employee engagement and customer experience. Also taking to the stage … Continue Reading…

Richard James shortlisted for 2013 Best Agent in Central Region Award

We are pleased to announce that the company has been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of independent estate agents, for the 2013 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 15 November. The Awards Dinner closes Relocation Agent Network’s annual National Conference, which this year celebrates its 20th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the awards ceremony will be hosted by … Continue Reading…

Richard James attending top estate agency conference in London

We will attending the Relocation Agent Network National Conference on Friday 15 November. Held at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, the event is attended by Relocation Agent Network members, all independent estate agents across England, Scotland and Wales. The event will include a trade exhibition and black tie evening Awards Dinner.

Expert keynote speakers include the woman responsible for the 15,000 ‘Games Makers’ at the London Olympics, Linda Moir; author and television presenter, Nigel Risner; and Andy Lopata, Europe’s leading business … Continue Reading…

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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