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Harrogate property firm FSS has embarked on a structured development programme that will put its people at the heart of its growth plans. The company, which has been operating in Harrogate for more than 20 years and employs 25 staff, is the only Harrogate based firm to offer expertise in all areas of property marketing and management...

FSS’s expert auctioneer Charles Smailes once again put his skills to good use when he helped raise an amazing £11,250 for worthy causes. Charles, who is very much in demand as a charity auctioneer, was at The Country Ball on Bonfire Night, held in the grounds of Ripley Castle. The event was first launched in 2010 by a small...

Mr and Mrs Raw have invested a substantial sum in the 18-month redevelopment. Mrs Raw said: "Having owned the site for 40 years as a headquarters for our business we saw a fantastic opportunity to invest in redeveloping the land for commercial purposes. "Following the initial demolition of the old building we set about...

Auctioneer Richard Smailes said: “The cottage’s desirable location and potential made it an excellent investment opportunity and there was a real buzz of excitement in the room. “The property was eventually sold for £222,500, far exceeding the £150,000 guide price.” Another lot that performed...

“All UK firms pay a tax on the shops, offices, warehouses and factories that they use, and for many rates are their third biggest outgoing (after rent and staff costs).  Business rates are based on the value of the real estate but also take into account other values, such as that of equipment or machinery, and of course the actual...

Charles and Richard Smailes, both extremely well known property auctioneers are using their skills and “gift of the gab” to entertain, delight and extract money from the audiences for two excellent charities in Harrogate. Charles is at The Pavilions, Yorkshire Show Ground and auctioneering for  Yorkshire Cancer Centre ....