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Dec 2021
London estate agent returns home to Harrogate to open new firm
A new estate agents is opening in Harrogate after its owner, Libby Watt, decided to leave London to return home.
After more than 20 years in the capital working for firms such as Featherstone Leigh and Manors, Ms Watt said she chose to move back home to be closer to her parents and set up a new firm, Barclay Watt Estates.
The new agency will cover all of Harrogate and surrounding towns.
Ms Watt said she is hoping her London contacts and love for property will help her stand out among the numerous well-established Harrogate agencies.
She said:
Initially, Ms Watt was planning to buy a second home to be closer to her parents and commute regularly but said it was her experience with local agents planted the seed to set up her own firm.
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Ms Watt has said she will be focussing on sales, lettings, management and property acquisitions. In London, she said it is common for agents to close deals on homes before they hit the market she is hoping to offer the same in Harrogate.
She is currently working alone but said she hopes to hire more staff in the future.
Ms Watt said she is also in the process of securing an interior designer to work alongside her and will also offer a national, and international Global Relocation service.
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