A recent survey by DEFRA stated that 660 Shifnal properties were at risk of flooding, however, a further study by Shropshire coucil has sited a figure closer to 80. 60 properties were flooded in 2007 when Wesley Brook became a’ raging torrent’, however, works have since taken place on the brook. When speaking to the Shropshire Star this week, D B Robert’s Sales Director Jo Culley, commented that local people knew that flooding in Shifnal was rare and that as most property buyers were from in and around the local area the reports had had little impact on local property prices. Shifnal remains a sought after and desirable place to live.
Top selling estate agents DB Roberts Property Centres have announced they are planning a new branch in Wellington. Situated in busy Market Street, DB Roberts say that the new premises reinforce the firm’s commitment to the town where founder Denis Roberts first opened, almost 50 years ago.
Announcing the move, DB Roberts Director, Jo Culley said:
‘We are delighted to have secured these excellent double fronted ground floor premises, prominently situated opposite Wilkinsons and the entrance to the busy Wellington Market.
‘DB Roberts already sell one in three of all homes in North Telford which includes the TF1 postcode area, and our Lettings & Property Management services have also proved extremely popular with landlords owning property in the town.
‘We will use the new branch to further expand DB Roberts Conveyancing Services. In addition, our well-known and experienced mortgage advisor Stephen Bath will be based in the office, ready to offer free initial advice and assistance with mortgage and insurance needs.
Chairman Bill Brookes, himself a Wellington resident who was educated at Wellington Grammar School, added:
‘The firm’s founder opened for business in Wellington in June 1964 and DB Roberts have now clocked up almost 50 years of unbroken trading in the town ,during which time we have helped thousands of clients to buy, sell and rent property here.
‘We are confident that Wellington has a bright future, of which we intend to be a major part, and we are looking forward to celebrating our 50th birthday in 2 years time.
DB Roberts say they will announce the opening plans for the new branch soon, and expect to make announcements of further expansion shortly.
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