Business life

Richard Butler-Creagh has been involved in the property business since 1985 when he discovered that he had a talent for finding good value properties in excellent areas but in various states of neglect being sold below market value.  He invested in the refurbishment of these properties after purchasing them and started building an impressive portfolio. He became an expert in real estate, locating the right property, financing it, renovating it and reselling it.  Financing is a critical element and from this experience it was clear to Richard that there was a gap in the market where credit providers were not meeting market needs.  Henley Finance Ltd, based in Henley on Thames is his new venture where he consults on all aspects of lending.

Racing for charity

Richard is a well-established businessman, property developer and property consultant.  He is also a passionate sportsman who competes in marathons, cycling and various other sporting events.  He recently cycled in tandem with his friend Brian Head in a charity race to raise funds and awareness for the Sue Ryder Hospice situated in Nettlebed.  Richard had never ridden a tandem bike before they started training together. Brian, who lost his sight after an emergency operation removing a pituitary gland tumour almost four years ago, is the father of Anthony Head who died at the age of 46 after a year-long battle with oesophageal cancer.  Anthony had finally lost his battle at the Sue Ryder Hospice.  He had owned his own successful software company employing more than 100 people across the UK.  Brian Head together with Richard Butler-Creagh rode in celebration of Anthony’s life.

Sporting achievements 

Richard is also an avid sailor, having sailed his yacht “Carpe Diem” across the Atlantic Ocean to Barbados in 2000.  He has also run the London marathon and in 2001 finished in 3 hours and 38 minutes.  In October 2013 he ran the Dublin Marathon and at the age of 50 beat his personal best he achieved 12 years earlier in 3 hours 25 minutes and 15 seconds, raising over £1,000 for Sue Ryder.   He is a member of the Royal Automobile Club and Pall Mall London.   Richard lives in Henley on Thames with his wife Charlotte whom he married in 2002, and his two children Ella and Blake.