Independent agent launches in Northumberland

A new estate agency has been launched in Northumberland, offering a VIP member’s club to provide early access to properties.

The new agency, called Northumberland Properties, is based in an office in Market Street in Alnwick and said it will help people to buy and sell homes across the whole of the county.

The company has been set up by Charlie Maling-Dunn, who lives near Belford and has professional experience of buying and selling homes and land in Northumberland.

Dunn said: “We have set up Northumberland Properties to offer a pioneering and unparalleled new approach to buying and selling homes in this county with the needs of the customer at its heart. 

“What we want to do is to break the mould of traditional estate agency in Northumberland and to offer a totally inclusive customer experience. As an independent agency, we can flex to meet each customer’s individual requirements whether their budget is large or small.

“We appreciate that selling a home involves much more than just finding a buyer and we are offering comprehensive support throughout the entire process, starting with a free no-obligation valuation. Our customer care journey includes the offer of mortgage solutions, home insurance, financial planning and even home removal services.

“We are working with individual sellers as well as small to medium sized housebuilders. For private buyers and sellers, we have created a VIP Members’ Club for exclusive early access to homes coming to the market, along with other exclusive benefits.

“We are also offering in-house auction service to deliver quick sales where the vendor’s circumstances demand a fast outcome.”

The agency is also selling properties for a local Ida Homes development of 18 apartments.

Dunn added: “We will be acting as the sales agent for Ida Homes and Redfoot Developments as there is a natural fit through their shared commitment to quality and customer care. This will form just a small part of our offering as an independent single-branch estate agent selling a variety of properties throughout the county. We will shortly be announcing news of more new homes developers who will be partnering with Northumberland Properties.”