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I don't refer to whoever pays me the most. I refer to people I know, trust and have worked with directly. If you are a solicitor, mortgage broker, surveyor or planning consultant operating across Merseyside and Cheshire — this page is for you.

How John Works With Professionals

Referrals Built on Decades of Direct Experience. Not A Directory, Not A Lead Generation Platform

I’ve been in property for close to forty years.. as a builder, developer, landlord and deal sourcer. Over that time I’ve built a network of professionals I actually work with. Solicitors who understand the pressures of a fast transaction. Mortgage brokers who know how to structure BTL and bridging deals. Surveyors who give honest valuations rather than safe ones.

When a seller, buyer, landowner or investor I’m working with needs a professional introduction, I make it personally. Your name and reputation go on the line every time I refer you and so does mine.

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Who Is This For

Property Professionals Who Want Quality Referrals, Not Volume

I’m not a referral platform looking to send leads to whoever bids highest. I work with a small number of professionals I trust across Merseyside and Cheshire. If that sounds like it could be you, read on.

Solicitors and Conveyancers

Residential conveyancers who understand the pace of direct sales, probate transactions, option agreements and land deals. Speed and straight talking matter most.

Mortgage Brokers

Specialist brokers with expertise in BTL mortgages, HMO finance, bridging loans, developer finance and portfolio lending. My investor network needs people who know these products properly.

Surveyors and Valuers

RICS-qualified surveyors who provide honest, timely valuations and condition reports. I need professionals who call it as they see it — not who shade numbers to make deals work.

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More Professional Types

Other Professionals I Work With

Depending on the deal I also need other specialist professionals. If you operate in property across Merseyside or Cheshire and think there is a good fit, get in touch.

Planning Consultants

Experienced consultants who understand the local planning landscape across Merseyside and Cheshire. I work with option agreements and development sites regularly.

Bridging and Development Finance

Specialists in short-term property finance, development loans and complex lending structures. Fast, flexible finance solutions for the investors and developers I work with.

Other Property Professionals

If you work in property across Merseyside or Cheshire and believe there is a good fit, get in touch. I am always open to expanding my network with the right people.

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How The Partnership Works

This Is Not A Directory. It Is A Working Relationship.

 I keep my network deliberately small. One or two trusted professionals in each discipline — people I have worked with directly and would refer without hesitation.

Quality Over Volume

I am not sending you dozens of low-quality enquiries. The transactions I work on are direct, motivated and progressing with purpose. My clients need to move — and they need professionals who understand that.

Personal Introductions

Every referral is a direct personal introduction — not a lead dropped into a shared inbox. I will tell the client who you are, what you do and why I trust you before you speak to them.

It Works Both Ways

The best professional relationships I have are reciprocal. If you are working with clients who need to sell quickly, own land with potential or want to invest in property across Merseyside — I want to hear from you.

No Fees To Be Listed

I do not run a paid directory. I do not charge referral fees to professionals. A place in my network is earned through track record and trust — not payment.

"I keep my network deliberately small. One or two trusted professionals in each discipline — not a directory of names I have never actually worked with." — John Ratchford, Property & Land — Wirral, Merseyside

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How The Partnership Works

How I Work With Professional Partners

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Initial Conversation

You get in touch and tell me about your practice — what you specialise in, areas covered and how you prefer to work.

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Getting To Know You

I don't refer blind. Before I introduce any of my clients I need to know how you operate — a call or working through a transaction together first.

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First Referral

When I am working on a deal that needs your expertise I will introduce you directly to my client — personally, with context.

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Ongoing Relationship

The professionals I refer most are those who look after my clients well and communicate clearly throughout. The more consistently you deliver, the more I refer you.

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Reciprocal Introductions

If you are working with clients who need what I do, I am always happy to have that conversation. It works both ways.

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What You Get

What You Get As A Professional Partner

What You Get As A Professional Partner

Warm, Personal Introductions
A direct personal introduction with full context — not a lead dropped into a shared inbox.

Quality Over Volume
The transactions I work on are direct, motivated and progressing with purpose. My clients need to move.

A Trusted Network Around You
Access to the wider circle of solicitors, brokers, surveyors and developers I work with regularly across Merseyside.

Long-Term Working Relationship
I am not interested in one-off arrangements. The professionals I refer most have built a relationship with me over time.

No Upfront Fees or Listing Costs
Introductions are made on the basis of trust and track record — not payment.

Reciprocal Referrals
The best partnerships work both ways. If you are working with clients who need what I do, I want to hear from you.

Trusted Professionals Only. Built On Track Record, Not Payment.

Supporting line: I refer to people I know, trust and have seen deliver. Every introduction I make reflects on me personally — and I take that seriously.

When I Refer You To A Client, My Name Goes On The Line Too.

That is why I only refer people I have actually worked with. Not people who have paid to be on a list. Not people I met at a networking event last month. People I know do the job properly: who communicate well, move at the right pace and are straight with clients from start to finish.

If that is how you work, I would like to hear from you.

Register Your Interest As A Professional Partner

Before You Submit — Please Read This

All information is kept strictly private and only seen by John.

Tell me about your practice — what you specialise in, the areas you cover and the types of transactions you handle best. I aim to respond within a few working days. If the initial conversation goes well I will suggest a call to find out more about how you work.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions — Professional Partners

Do you charge professionals to be part of your network?
No. I don’t run a paid directory or charge referral fees to professionals. Introductions are made on the basis of trust and track record — not payment.
I don’t make it a condition of the relationship, but the best partnerships tend to work both ways over time. If you are working with clients who need what I do, I am always happy to have that conversation.
I keep my network deliberately small. I would rather refer confidently to one or two people in each discipline than maintain a long list of names I don’t actually know.
Direct house purchases and sales, probate transactions, option agreements on land, buy-to-let acquisitions, HMO purchases, bridging and development finance, small residential development conveyancing and planning applications.
Possibly, depending on your discipline and the areas you cover. Get in touch and I will be honest about whether there is a good fit.
I will aim to respond within a few working days. If the initial conversation goes well I will suggest a call to find out more about how you work.
Someone who works to a high standard, communicates well and is straight with clients. Speed and clarity matter — my clients often need to move quickly and need professionals who understand that.
Yes — and this is how many of the best partnerships work. If you are working with clients who need to sell quickly, own land with potential or are looking to invest in property across Merseyside, get in touch.

Get In Touch With John

Whether you're looking to invest, sell, explore land opportunities or work together as a professional partner — fill in the form and John will get back to you directly.