Opened in January 2013, Sugdens occupies a prime location on The Green in the heart of Idle village, providing a new Residential and Lettings Agent for the village and surrounding areas.

Headed by company director, Mark Sugden, Sugdens aims to offer an excellent level of service at a fair price.

Mark chose Idle village for his first solo venture as he feels it has a lot to offer.

“The housing market in the Idle, Thackley, Eccleshill, Apperley Bridge and surrounding areas has remained relatively strong over recent years,” he says.

“We believe this offers a positive start to our business and we look forward to working with local residents”.

With more than 20 years’ experience in Residential Sales, Mark Sugden has worked up through the ranks from junior valuer to branch partner of two branches in the area and feels the time is right to branch out alone in the first of his new offices.

Pamela Craven, who worked alongside Mark previously has equally as impressive history in estate agency.

Pamela began her career again 18 years ago as a weekend receptionist and quickly progressed to lead arguably the largest office in the region for William H Brown as its office manager.

Pamela grew up and still lives locally and is looking forward to working in her local community, building relationships with local businesses and residents alike.

Sharing the family passion for property, Mark’s younger brother Ryan will complete the team by leading the Lettings side of the Business.

Ryan finished playing professional football seven years ago and has since gone on to achieve off-the-field experience, having established and managed a successful lettings division for an independent Bradford agent previously.

Ryan is very much looking forward to working alongside Mark and Pamela in delivering something truly different to the Idle property market.

With the wealth of experience and knowledge of the local area within the team, we feel the time is right to deliver a fresh and innovative approach to Estate Agency in Idle and its surrounding areas. The team are very much looking forward to the challenges that lie ahead, they are confident they can become a creditable agent with the area. We have ambitions for the business and we are committed to injecting life back into the property market within the local community.

With their positive approach to the housing market – Sugdens are confident their addition to the neighbourhood can only have a positive impact on the local market.

“We have adapted our approach and techniques during our corporate estate agency past in order to stay relevant, proactive and profitable.

“We will be bringing these skills and experience to our new venture in the hope that we can help local sellers achieve that elusive sale”, says Mark.

To discuss how Sugdens’ approach to buying, selling, lettings and property management could help you, call Mark, Pam or Ryan on (01274) 619999, or call in to their newly-refurbished office in the heart of the village at 8 The Green, Idle, BD10 9PR for a friendly chat.