MOVERS & SHAKERS
ACQUISITIONS
OPENINGS
LAUNCHES Who grows there?
‘If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs...’ There is still courage and growth in the property world.
REBRAND TO DIFFERENTIATE After ten years in business and an excellent reputation established in Surrey, the independent estate agency, Gascoigne Billinghurst, has rebranded its business. The directors knew that it
was important to retain a link with their existing identity, as it was familiar in the local area, so after much consideration Gascoigne Billinghurst has become ‘Grosvenor Billinghurst’. Ian Davies, Managing
Director, is thrilled with the
COUNTRYWIDE OPENS 100TH NEW LETTINGS OFFICE IN 14 MONTHS all-round service proposition in its branches. Targeted not just at individual tenancies and first time landlords but also catering for investors looking to increase or let their buy-to-let portfolios. Countrywide has recruited over
Countrywide has opened its 100th new lettings office in 14 months. Taking the total number of
lettings offices to over 330, the new office based in the Exeter Fulfords Paris Street branch, is part of an ongoing programme to open up lettings departments in estate agency offices across the country. In 2010, Countrywide made an
changes. “The rebrand has given the agency a real boost, not only in terms of visibility and image, but now there’s no reason to confuse our great sales and letting performance, friendly staff and responsive service with anyone else.” The distinctive new name
and branding achieve the right balance between traditional and modern. The ‘Grosvenor’ name brings a classic identity with a bold new colour palette of black, lime and grey adding a fresh, contemporary feel. The new logo retains the
synonymous ‘wonky G’, “Maintaining our trademark ‘G’ was crucial, as it’s instantly recognisable, especially on our sales and lettings boards” says Ian. “It’s what our customers often comment that they notice when they’re driving down a street. By using a crisp, fresh, lime green we’ve injected new life into it, so hopefully it will stand out even more!”
investment of £5m in launching a lettings service model to maximise the power of Countrywide’s 1,300 offices to offer consumers an
235 new lettings personnel over the period; with lettings businesses now in operation across the country from Penzance to Glasgow, Cardiff through to Norwich and plans to recruit more staff for a further 15 new branches this year.
WINKWORTH CREATES SOUTH EAST LONDON “VILLAGE CROSSOVER”
Winkworth opened its newest office in Chislehurst, on 24th September. The office will be run by Mark Epps, who also runs Winkworth Blackheath, and will cover Chislehurst, Eltham and Mottingham. Part of the
experienced team from Blackheath will be moving to the Chislehurst with a full database of applicants. Mark Epps commented, “I’d been looking for a Chislehurst office for a while, to ensure a well- serviced crossover between Blackheath and the surrounding area. The area is very much family orientated, with the open spaces of Chislehurst Common, Petts Wood,
Hawkwood and Scadbury. Nearby schools include Babington House, Farringtons and Chislehurst & Sidcup Grammar School. Public transport takes only 25 minutes to London Bridge, with trains departing every 15-20 minutes. So it is an ideal area for a professional couple, who work in the City but are looking to start a family within a more village atmosphere.”
HAMPTONS INTERNATIONAL LAUNCHES MUSWELL HILL BRANCH
A launch party for the new Hamptons International Muswell Hill branch opening was held in September with music supplied by the Solid Steel band, food and drinks, face painting and a drawing competition.
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EDMUND CUDE’S WEST HAMPSTEAD REFURB London’s oldest lettings only agency Edmund Cude has completed a comprehensive refurbishment of their West Hampstead office following the acquisition of West End Estates last year. The agent, which first opened its doors to the public in 1818, rebranded and reopened on the 26 September after completing the building work. Robert Nichols, Director, Edmund Cude, commented on the refurbishment. “Focusing purely on the lettings market, we are experts in our field and always on hand to offer advice to prospective landlords and tenants looking to take advantage of the rental opportunities in the area.”
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