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15 May

Awards

Industry Award Winners at The ESTAS!

We were absolutely thrilled to be shortlisted in this year's ESTAS Awards - the most prestigious awards in the property industry rewarding excellent standards of customer service in the residential property sector. Each spring an audience of some 1,000 guests gathers at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London for the annual ESTAS Awards Ceremony hosted by the UK’s favourite TV property presenter Phil Spencer.As a small family-run independent agency being up against some of the biggest players in the field can be a little daunting but we were delighted to scoop 3rd prize for our region!! - It was a great day and an opportunity to meet some brilliant property companies doing some brilliant things. The ESTAS are voted for by feedback given by YOU our lovely clients so this makes it even more meaningful - thank you for all your support

03 May

Blog - Buying - Property market

Bank of Mum & Dad..Lisa comments on BBC Radio Leeds

With the news being released that the 'Bank Of Mum & Dad' is now the 9th biggest mortgage lender in the UK, Lisa was called upon by BBC Radio Leeds to chat about this emerging trend amongst house buyers, as it was announced that £6.5 billion is being lent by parents to their children this yearLisa wasn't surprised:She said: "I am not surprised - we regularly see substantial sums being offered by parents. They see it as an investment of their savings by helping their children. It is not just first time buyers - 2nd or 3rd time buyers with expanding families have parents who will put their hands in their pocket to help their children"Lisa also talked about the excitement people feel when they pick up the keys to their new home adding that they always give a gift of a bottle of fizz for them to toast their new home. Ribston Pippin really get to know local buyers and sellers so really feel a part of the process and being a part of the local community we get to keep in touch as families settle into the village too - we do love our job!Have a listen to the short interview on BBC Radio Leeds Breakfast