Tag: estate agent

The Property Market is Booming!

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Following unprecedented times, the Nottinghamshire property market currently finds itself in somewhat of a boom says Benwell Daykin. Many predicted we would experience a dip in house prices with fewer sales and purchases following the Coronavirus lockdown. In fact, the opposite has happened! Demand for a new home is currently outstripping supply. Viewing numbers have increased on each available property and with more buyers brings more offers.  High competition means property prices are driven up, as buyers compete with each other to secure their dream home. In July 2020, Rightmove…

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Thomas James ‘Virtual’ Door Game WINNERS!

Graham Wright

Over Easter, via RUDDINGTON.info, Thomas James Estate Agents in Ruddington ran a special, free-to-enter, online version of their famous Door Game – which has always proved such a hit at special events around our village. Whilst we’re under the current ‘lockdown’, they invited to invite you to guess WHICH key fits the lock?! There were three keys which potentially would open the door to three Easter related prizes. Associate Director, Denise Selwood, says: “Here at Thomas James we have been overwhelmed with amount of entries to our popular Door Game. We…

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Thomas James Estate Agents ‘Virtual’ DOOR GAME

Graham Wright

Whilst we’re under the current ‘lockdown’, it might be good to find out WHICH key fits the lock?! For Easter, Thomas James Estate Agents in Ruddington have launched a special, free-to-enter, online version of their famous game – which has always proved such a hit at special events around our village. Associate Director, Denise Selwood, says: “Thomas James are proud of the outstanding effort the local community are putting into keeping everybody safe. Therefore, we want to give you the opportunity to win a prize! What better way than to play…

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Benwell Daykin Estate Agency Opens

Graham Wright

Ruddington can now boast a new, independent estate agent and lettings agency – with the launch of Benwell Daykin at our former chemist’s shop at 12 High Street. Since RUDDINGTON.info revealed last October which business would be taking over these historic village centre premises, the necessary permissions have been obtained and a total refurbishment carried out in readiness for the official opening of the fresh and vibrant offices on January 6th. Co-owner Ricky Benwell, who grew up in the village and is the driving force behind the new venture, says:…

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Thomas James Moves

Graham Wright

A Ruddington based business, which is more accustomed to moving others, has itself just relocated – but only to the other side of High Street! Thomas James has been a growing, independent estate agent, selling properties since 2003, and opened its flagship branch in Ruddington in 2007. Its ongoing success in our village and further afield has since led to the opening of five other branches across Nottinghamshire. The brand new, and rather more plush, Ruddington premises are now open on the corner with Charles Street – occupying part of the…

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Former Pharmacy’s New Tenant

Graham Wright

Mystery has surrounded who will be moving in to Ruddington’s former chemists’ shop since refurbishment work there began a few weeks ago. The historic High Street premises have been empty and up To Let since Evans Pharmacy relocated to Charles Street in May this year – and rumours have been rife as to what they might become next. This speculation has been fuelled by the workmen saying it’s “top secret” and being asked not to say! However, the stories going around that it is to become a pizza restaurant or…

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Time’s Up for Tanners

Graham Wright

Ruddington’s longest established estate agent has closed its village branch. Opened on Pelham Street in Nottingham in 1975, Tanners Chartered Surveyors and Estate Agents had also been trading from 1A, Church Street, for over thirty years. Tanners told RUDDINGTON.info: “The lease ended at the end of March and after much consideration and due to restructuring of the business the Partners decided not to renew the lease.” At one time their distinctive green and cream “For Sale” boards dominated Ruddington’s streets, but things have been noticeably quieter for them here in recent…

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