RICHARD JAMES NAMED BEST AGENT IN THE CENTRAL REGION BY RELOCATION AGENT NETWORK!

We are delighted to announce that we have won Relocation Agent Network’s prestigious 2012 Best Agent Central Regional Award at the Network’s 19th Annual Conference, held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on Friday 16 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, a strong … Continue Reading…

Chris Shortlisted For National Acclaim

Senior Sales Negotiator Chris Wise has been shortlisted by the Relocation Agent Network for the accolade of Best Negotiator 2012.

Relocation Agent Network has around 700 member estate offices across the country so to be nominated and shortlisted for this award is a huge achievement.

The winner will be announced at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel in London tomorrow evening at the glitzy black tie awards dinner hosted by impressionist and comedian Rory Bremner.

Chris has been with Richard James for … Continue Reading…

Richard James Get To Grips With New Regulations

Following the launch in September by the Office of Fair Trading of their new guidance on Property Sales, we recently attended a training session with other Relocation Agent Network members to understand the major changes brought about as a result of the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations and the Business Protection from Misleading Marketing Regulations 2008.

These new regulations are a serious and comprehensive change to the way we do our Business, the old principal of Buyer Beware has gone … Continue Reading…

Richard James Shortlisted For 2012 Best Agent In Central Region Award

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We are is pleased to announce that the company has been shortlisted by Relocation Agent Network, a national network of independent estate agents, comprising of 16 regions, for the 2012 Best Agent Central Region Award.

The winner will be announced at the Awards Dinner of the 19th Annual Relocation Agent Network Conference. Being held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on Friday 16 November, the glamorous awards ceremony will be hosted by BAFTA-winning impressionist and comedian, Rory Bremner.

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Why just move when you can relocate with your Local Expert?

Relocation Agent Network is the new name for the national network of independent estate agents, formerly known as Home Sale Network. The new name redefines the Network’s focus as an organisation of relocation specialists and reflects the scope of services that each member offers their customers.

No longer just an estate agency organisation selling homes, members are a network of Relocation Agent specialists, each hand picked as being, in Relocation Agent Network’s opinion, their area’s Local Expert. Members have to … Continue Reading…

Countdown To National Estate Agency Conference Begins!

We’ll soon be travelling to London to attend a national estate agency Conference. Hosted by Relocation Agent Network, an estate agency organisation across England Scotland and Wales, the annual event is a great opportunity for Network members, like Richard James, to meet up.

Taking place on Friday 16 November at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, the Conference will include a trade exhibition and business expert speakers such as co-founder of Innocent and star of BBC 3 show, Be Your Own … Continue Reading…

Buyers Vs. Tenants: Who’s Better Off?

As the mortgage market continues to be a challenge for some, the UK rental market appears to be thriving, attracting more and more prospective tenants. But once the mortgage has been granted and the rental lease secured, which group is better off, buyers or tenants? Estate agency organisation, Home Sale Network surveyed their members to find out.

When asked who pays more per month, the tenant renting a property or the buyer paying a mortgage, nearly three quarters of Home … Continue Reading…

Summer sees buyers and sales increase

The weather may not have been perfect this summer, but at least Home Sale Network – a national estate agency organisation – has found some good news for buyers and sellers. According to a recent survey, property sales and buyer enquiries have increased over the summer months, when compared to the same time last year.

The majority of Network respondents (a staggering 87%) saw up to a 20% increase in property sales and buyer enquiries during this year’s summer months compared … Continue Reading…

Happy Birthday 21st Birthday Richard James

Richard James Estate Agents is 21 years old this week….

Home Improvement: Adding Value to Your Home

With the August Bank Holiday weekend just around the corner, a recent survey has revealed how popular home improvements are amongst prospective sellers and the value that they can add to a property.

Conducted by estate agency organisation, Home Sale Network amongst its members, the survey found that nearly two thirds would recommend that sellers make home improvements before placing their property on the market. Indeed it looks like the majority of sellers are listening to Network agents, as 87% … Continue Reading…