Bramleys has renovated its 5,380 sq. ft. Huddersfield branch into a ‘property showroom’, in a move to attract vendors and buyers who want a modern way to buy or sell a home. Based at St George’s Square, in the same building it was founded in 1958, the salesroom has been transformed into a lounge style, designed to look like one of the £1m+ properties it lists for sale. A modern boardroom with video technology has been built to host meetings with commercial and developer clients.

The investment marks an intention to stay in the town centre for years to come, during a period when town centres have typically lost commercial tenants.

Commercial partner, Alex McNeil, said: “Huddersfield centre is rising from the ashes – it just needs some good PR. There have been vacant properties, but they’re being filled with independent businesses and national brands. We are the most active agent when it comes to lettings/transactions in the town centre, and we are seeing an upward trend.

“We’ve been based here for 65 years and hope to be here for 65 more.” The building is also home to Bramley’s commercial team, lettings department and furniture auction house, with four further branches in Elland, Heckmondwike, Halifax and Mirfield.