When you’re happy.
We’re happy.
As a family business, our story starts at home.
My husband and I were blessed with wonderful Nannas. Two amazing, incredibly hard-working women who put family first.
My Nan, Mrs Harper, was widowed too young but worked tirelessly five days a week to provide for her family, rising to senior manager at a big local sewing firm.
Proud, honest, and very hard-working, she loved the busy machinist’s area. Her colleagues adored her, because she cared for everyone and looked out for their families. Even now, locals remember ‘Nanny May’ as a great leader.
My husband’s Nanna, Mrs Williams, overcame the challenges of adoption, and has devoted her life to her four children, grandchildren, and now great-grandchildren. Always ready to lend a hand and a listening ear, nothing’s too much trouble, and she can solve most problems over a cuppa – often with a few chocolate biscuits too!
These two special, dedicated women who valued family above all else came from a time when people worked hard, kept their word, and helped others. Qualities that are rare to find these days. We named our business Harper Williams to honour them and the strong family values they taught us.
Today, we’re proud to carry on their legacy by showing the same honesty, respect, and care to our customers, ensuring everyone feels valued, heard, and looked after at every stage.
With over eighteen years of hands-on estate agency experience, we know how moving house can be stressful. That’s why, guided by our family values, we work hard to do what’s best for you.
Whether it’s setting up fresh flowers and tasty treats for photo shoots, negotiating on your next purchase to save you money, or helping load the van on moving day, we always go above and beyond to help.
Simply put, if you trust us to help you move to your dream home or handle a trick sale, we promise to treat you like family.
And nothing matters more than that.
Who we are
Leanne Houghton
Founder & Manager
Leanne has been helping people move on to new chapters since her days as a Saturday girl at college. After climbing the ranks and managing top-performing branches for other estate agents, she launched Harper Williams in early 2018. Leanne's unmatched passion for delivering exceptional service and her willingness to go above and beyond for clients have led to the company's remarkable growth. She takes great pride in the fact that nearly 80% of their business comes from customer recommendations. Her dedication to always doing more for her clients has established Harper Williams as a trusted name in the local market, recognised for delivering exceptional results and service levels.
Bradley Houghton
Sales Director
Bradley brings a wealth of experience to our team. His background in covert surveillance and building, coupled with extensive local knowledge, makes him an invaluable asset to our clients.
Bradley's approachable nature and genuine interest in people ensure he's a trusted adviser for homeowners. His ability to inject humour and wit at just the right moment helps ease the often-stressful process of selling a home. Guided under Bradley's calming influence, our clients feel supported and confident throughout their moving journey.
Amelia
Chief Negotiator
The real boss who helps to keep the team’s negotiations skills on point daily. She's the cherished daughter of Leanne and Bradley, inspiring their commitment to delivering an outstanding moving experience for all.
At just 4 years old, she already grasps the difference between selling a home for any price versus achieving its maximum sale value and understands the significant impact those extra pounds can make to our clients!
Our Values
Our guiding principles and core values serve as our moral compass, steering us daily.
They form the foundation of every choice we make, both personally and professionally, ensuring we consistently act with integrity and fairness.
01. Communication
Communication is the cornerstone of any relationship, especially in our industry. We believe in open, honest and friendly dialogue with our clients and partners. This approach helps us provide a better experience for everyone involved. Our supportive team works tirelessly to ensure you receive accurate information and clear next steps at the right time. We pride ourselves on being transparent, regardless of the situation. You can always reach us by phone, and we’ll do our utmost to make you feel comfortable throughout your journey, making you feel right at home moving with us.
02. Partnership
Every house move means as much to us, as it does to our clients. We’re on the journey together, doing everything we can and more to make it the best possible moving experience. Our team take the initiative to go above and beyond what’s expected of us, because we know there is nothing more important to the people we’ve helped to move, than knowing you’ve chosen an estate agent that truly cares about every single aspect of your move and is with you every step of the way.
03. Quality
Cutting corners, dropping balls, lack of transparency and false information….these common issues have tarnished our industry’s reputation for far too long. We’re changing that perception by refusing to accept anything less than first-class service. With our proven track record of consistently delivering excellence, we’re setting a new standard. Quality service is becoming rare these days, but we know exactly what it takes to provide it. Our standards are higher than most, which means we’re always pushing ourselves to improve the house moving experience.
04. Empathy
At our core, we believe in truly understanding and caring about each client’s unique situation. This approach allows us to deliver exceptional service. It’s not about property transactions; it’s about the wonderful people we meet and the meaningful relationships we build along the way.
We’re human, after all, and we recognise that moving home can be quite stressful. That’s why we take the time to listen and empathise with every individual circumstance. Our commitment to genuine connections and personalised support underpins everything we stand for in our business.
05. Accountability
We believe our actions do the talking. Our focus is on delivering results, not selling dreams.
As moving experts, we guide you with integrity and professionalism, owning every step of the process. When challenges arise, we face them head-on with practical solutions. Friendly, expert, and resilient—that’s how we get things done!