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Whether you are buying, selling or looking for that perfect rental, property is big business in the new city with no shortage of companies vying for your business.
If you want the best service, you want to go with a company who has your best interests at heart. An organisation that will go the extra mile to help you achieve your dreams.
Thomas Connolly is currently celebrating their 10 year anniversary of doing precisely that.
That the brand is the fastest growing estate agent in Milton Keynes, speaks for itself.
Joe Connolly and his business partner Neal Butler—co-owners, operators and managing directors—pooled their vast knowledge to create Thomas Connolly.
Setting up their own brand was a no-brainer — and their combined passion and commitment saw them quickly become market leaders: “Neal’s background was residential and second hand and mine was land and new homes. Between us we had the spectrum covered,” Joe said.
“We were at the top of our game for the respective companies we were working for, so we decided to take that knowledge and become bosses of our own business.”
“We pretty much smashed it out of the ballpark in year one; we became one of the fastest growing companies and Right Move used us as a reference point when they were training people around the country.”
They hit the ground running – Thomas Connolly had barely launched when they received a contract from Taylor Wimpey to sell more than 140 units in Campbell Park.
“Our reputation secured the deal,” he said, “We knew it would work – the canal is there, and it has its own economy. We believe in that area and we sold those properties at a record breaking rate.”
Thomas Connolly has since grown from a company of two, to a thriving business with a dedicated staff of 24. Not forgetting office dog, Willow, who also has her paws on the pulse of property in the new city!
“We grew at such a fast pace due to our dedication, determination and the belief in what we could do, and what we could offer our clients. We have always headhunted other credible people for our team.
“There are lots of estate agents in Milton Keynes, and we always work to ensure that our service is the very best it can be,” Joe said, acknowledging the bustling market, “If we want to provide the very best service for every client who chooses us, then we have to have the staff to match, and we have built a team who are exceptional.
We invest hard in the company, too – you can only give your best to others if you are the leader at what you do, and that has always been our way.”
The team is based in the heart of town, at Rillaton Walk in The Hub.
“It is important to us to be transparent, and accessible to everyone – being in the Hub is a statement of intent,” Joe said, “There is a long term mindset, there is nothing temporary about what we do.”
Milton Keynes is growing at pace, and in Thomas Connolly, there is an estate agent that can match that rapidity. Its figures speak for themselves.
“We would love to be able to manage all of the rental properties in all of Milton Keynes, but we currently have a portfolio of 780 that are fully managed.”
Thomas Connolly deals with lettings, land and new homes, and vendors and buyers looking from outside the UK to invest here. It’s a one-stop shop whether you are a seller, investor or buyer.
“Trust is everything, and we have that – it is not unusual for a developer of perhaps 10 or 20 new homes to hand us the keys and ask us to run them – they know that we can and we will deliver.”
Thomas Connolly works hard for the community, and believes in giving back – the brand sponsors many charity endeavours; from children’s football clubs to the new city Food & Leisure Awards.
“We believe strongly in investing back into people and into systems. Of course we are a business, but it’s important to us to support the area that supports us.”
The Thomas Connolly team plays as hard as they work, as our images show, but they are fuelled by their love of the new city and doing right by every client.
“Milton Keynes is the fastest growing city in the UK, and I was born and raised here,” Joe said, explaining his affinity for the place, “I believe in Milton Keynes and I know it inside out. I have got my finger fully on the pulse here – I have local knowledge, and know the areas, and the pound per square foot!
“It’s an aspirational place with many forward thinking people, and I love being a part of it.”
As Milton Keynes continues to build its own bright future, Thomas Connolly will be right at the heart of the matter, uniting owners and renters with their perfect places.
As they mark their first decade, the team is looking forward to continued success and growth, and a guarantee that the customer always comes first.
“We don’t ringfence, monopolise or hold clients to ransom,” Joe promised, “But we will talk straight, and we will get the right deal done for you. No two properties are the same and no two buyers are the same. We like people, architecture and growth and we like to see things evolve. When it comes to property and people, Thomas Connolly is the perfect matchmaker.”
See how Thomas Connolly can help you.
Call 01908 774422. Visit thomasconnolly.co.uk
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