The Early Bird Catches the Buyer
Many potential sellers wait until well into the New Year to enter the property market, thinking that few people are considering buying or selling a house in the first few weeks of January. But with many property websites reporting an increase in page views during the Christmas period, we recommend that potential sellers enter the market as soon as possible.
Indeed a recent survey amongst Relocation Agent Network estate agents (including us!) found that nearly all respondents (97%) recommend that sellers … Continue Reading…
Richard James Selected as Wellingborough & Irthlingborough’s Local Expert
We recently joined Relocation Agent Network to mark its 20th National Conference and celebrated our status as East Northants Local Expert.
We met fellow Relocation Agent Network members from across England Scotland and Wales for the National Conference at London’s Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel on Friday 15 November.
Celebrating its 20th National Conference, the Relocation Agent Network event culminated in a glittering black tie Awards Dinner and ceremony, which was endorsed by leading UK relocation HR magazine Re:locate. The sold out evening event … Continue Reading…
Richard James named BEST Agent in the central region by the Relocation Agent Network! (3rd Year in a row!)
We are delighted to announce we have won Relocation Agent Network’s prestigious 2013 Best Agent Central Regional Award at the Network’s 20th Annual Conference, held at the Park Plaza Riverbank Hotel, London on Friday 15 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 market share locally and … Continue Reading…
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…