Opened office in Carmarthen to service increasing West Wales client base.

Opened office in Carmarthen to service increasing West Wales client base.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:16:43+00:00

Moved estate agency operations to Swansea head office to meet market changes and online marketing.

Moved estate agency operations to Swansea head office to meet market changes and online marketing.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:16:25+00:00

National utility contracts were won and the firm embarked on a rapid rise into land agency representing multiple utility companies which continues to this day.

National utility contracts were won and the firm embarked on a rapid rise into land agency representing multiple utility companies which continues to this day.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:16:08+00:00

Agricultural clients of the Gower & surrounding areas strengthened by the introduction of auctioneer Martyn Jenkins to the firm.

Agricultural clients of the Gower & surrounding areas strengthened by the introduction of auctioneer Martyn Jenkins to the firm.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:15:41+00:00

During this decade the firm expanded to work across South West Wales as contract opportunities arose, later retracting to consolidate its stronghold in Swansea.

During this decade the firm expanded to work across South West Wales as contract opportunities arose, later retracting to consolidate its stronghold in Swansea.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:15:20+00:00

Up to this point the firm were retained agents to the Penllergaer Estate only, it then became a General practice firm representing the interests of other landowners.

Up to this point the firm were retained agents to the Penllergaer Estate only, it then became a General practice firm representing the interests of other landowners.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:14:56+00:00

The firm of Bert Palmer & Son was merged with the firm to strengthen its Swansea presence. DEK Richards (current Senior Partner) and son of ER Richards started working at the firm.

The firm of Bert Palmer & Son was merged with the firm to strengthen its Swansea presence. DEK Richards (current Senior Partner) and son of ER Richards started working at the firm.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:14:12+00:00

A significant proportion of the Neath Valley Estate was sold to meet death duty, with over 200 farms of varying size sold off.

A significant proportion of the Neath Valley Estate was sold to meet death duty, with over 200 farms of varying size sold off.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:13:47+00:00

ER Richards became the senior partner, the firm name changing to WJ Rees Richards & Partners

ER Richards became the senior partner, the firm name changing to WJ Rees Richards & Partnersreesrichards2020-01-19T16:13:18+00:00

Estate office completely destroyed during the WWII 3 night blitz, the ‘strong room’ store being the only survivor with its fire door ‘white hot’ for weeks afterwards.

Estate office completely destroyed during the WWII 3 night blitz, the ‘strong room’ store being the only survivor with its fire door ‘white hot’ for weeks afterwards.reesrichards2020-01-19T16:12:38+00:00