Category Archives: News

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…

Our new Rushden office opens it’s doors!

Richard James are delighted to announce that our new office has opened right in the heart of Rushden High Street, in the unit formerly occupied by Entertainment Base.

We’re incredibly excited to be opening in Rushden as it will complement our existing, market leading offices in both Wellingborough and Irthlingborough. Every home listed will be marketed through all three branches.

In addition to this, our membership of the Relocation Agent Network which consists of 650 of the best independent estate agents across … 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…

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.

Relocation Agent Network’s 2015 Best Agent Central Region … Continue Reading…

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.