MAXIMISING
PROPERTY
VALUES FOR
OVER 200 YEARS

About us

ESTABLISHED 1802

Radcliffes have been great to work with, and I will happily recommend them to others.
Richard Ellis
MD, KT Hydraulics

John Radcliffe & Sons was established in 1802, and has over 220 years of experience in the construction and development market. In fact, we are the oldest development company in the north of England. We are passionate, take pride in our work, and are proud of our achievements.

We understand the intricacies of the planning and development process, and we deliver outstanding solutions by taking time to understand the needs of all parties, and by giving attention to detail.

We value our heritage, and remain true to the core values that have seen the company thrive through nine generations. With offices on Leeds Road, in Huddersfield, our developments are located across the whole of the midlands and north of England. We work hard to identify niche opportunities, and have a track record of well designed, successful, and profitable developments.

  • What do we do particularly well?
  • Who do we work with?
  • How do we do it?
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  • We take time to understand the factors important to all interested parties, and we use our expertise to deliver the best solution.

    We will give you an impartial and honest assessment of the options available, even if it is not what you want to hear! We identify the problems, and then provide the solutions. We have the time and the patience to consider and implement all the minutiae of the planning and building processes to produce the best outcome. We give great attention to every detail. We maintain absolute confidentiality at all times.

     

    • manufacturers who want to concentrate on their own businesses, and who have little or no experience in the commercial property market.
    • retailers to match their requirements to our local knowledge; we are nominated by retailers to find additional premises for them in the north of England.
    • landowners and other strategic bodies to guide them through complex planning applications and building projects to ensure maximum value.
    • banks and institutions who require sensibly structured transactions to result in income producing assets.
    • an experienced team of property and construction professionals to assist us achieve your goals.

     

    • Project evaluation, and report on options available
    • Structuring contracts for the Purchase and/or Sale of land
    • Advice on the Structure and Form of future revenue streams, and provision of development appraisals.
    • Complex & detailed Community Consultations
    • Management of the relationship with the Local Planning Authority which leads to a Planning Application
    • Negotiate Contracts, Compulsory Purchase Orders, Development Agreements, Leases and the like
    • Appointment of Consultants for both the planning and construction phases
    • Negotiations with Local Authorities, Government, and any other regulatory body
    • Management and Implementation of the Construction Process

     

WHO WE ARE

Doug Slater

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Doug graduated with a degree in General Practice Surveying MRICS. He has vast development expertise starting in the 1980’s, and has worked with Wm Morrison Supermarkets Plc, the Burton Group Plc, Wm Cook, Henry Boot Plc, and UBS.

His forte is sourcing development sites, and his personal touch with clients means that he understands their businesses, and is able to tailor make the best property solution for their needs.

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John Radcliffe

Managing Director01484 420212

John qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1989, and has worked in the commercial property development industry since then. Upon qualification John worked in private practice, and then Joined Teesland plc. He went on to head Teesfield Developments Ltd, a joint venture with Thornfield Developments. In 1995 he became the ninth generation to join the family company, and took control in 2005.

Once a keen sportsman, John keeps the competitive juices flowing on the golf course (h’cap 5), and skiing and shooting in the winter. He gains a lot of enjoyment from watching
his sons’ sporting endeavours.

“Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about dancing in the rain!”

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WHAT
OUR
CLIENTS
SAY

John Radcliffe ran this joint venture from the outset. This was a complicated site with no guarantee of success, but they stuck at it, and delivered a successful conclusion. I will have no hesitation in appointing them again, or recommending others to do likewise

David Cartledge
Royal Bank of Scotland

Radcliffes have maximised value for us. They advised in the selection of Morrisons and then lead the planning process to a valuable consent. Their approach is friendly and professional. Good people to work with.

Richard Pollard
NuSwift

We don't have the skills or experience in the property industry, and Radcliffes have been our development partner. They found the site, guided us through the planning and construction process, and delivered a high quality headquarters building that we can be proud of. On time and all within budget. This has been the ideal outcome for K T Hydraulics. Radcliffes have been great to work with, and I will happily recommend them to others.

Richard Ellis
MD, KT Hydraulics

Radcliffes understood our requirements, and delivered a complex project with minimum client input to a successful conclusion.

Chris Evenson
Property Director
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