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Oct 2023
Last Updated: 16/10/2023
Harrogate estate agent founding partner dies
Charles Smailes.
A founding partner of a Harrogate estate agents has died.
Charles Smailes co-founded Feather Smailes Scales, which is based on Raglan Street in the town.
Mr Smailes had more than 30 years experience in the local property sector.
He set-up FSS with Jim Feather and Peter Scales in 1994.
He was appointed president of the National Association of Estate Agents in 2005 and was also the first chairman of the board of the National Federation of Property Professionals.
In a post last night on social media, FSS said Mr Smailes died on October 9. It added:
“It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our founding partner, Charles Smailes.
“Charles’ legacy will continue as we, as a firm carry forwards the values and principles that he held so dear.”
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