SECTOR FOCUS: PROPERTY Estate agents embraces technology
One of Plymouth’s most recognisable home moving specialists has made the move to a new home of its own. The team from Lawson Estate
Agents City Branch has taken up residence in a new office at the heart of one of Plymouth's most popular residential areas, Peverell. Located at the Hyde Park Road shopping area, the office also puts the agency at the centre of one of its key sales areas. It also gets the team even closer
to the local community, in particular Hyde Park School, which is right next door to the office and a focal point for Peverell residents. Community engagement is a key
ethos of the Lawson brand and the business already enjoys strong ties to the North Plymouth area, through its branch located at Woolwell. As well as
covering the Plymouth area, the agency also helps buyers and sellers in the popular commuter areas of South East Cornwall and Ivybridge. Managing Director
‘We are particularly
excited about the new screen technology’
effects of these technological
Darren Lawson is delighted with the move from Mutley Plain to Hyde Park Road, and is looking forward to welcoming customers old and new to its new, state-of- the-art HQ. “As a family-owned business
firmly rooted in this city, we have always been very committed to community engagement,” said Darren. “We are in an age where the
digital world continues to impact on our daily lives and the property industry is not immune to the
changes. “There will be many
challenges ahead for the business I am sure, but in facing down those challenges we are not prepared to compromise on our core principles of professionalism and the highest standards of customer service. “Part of that means having a
physical presence. We know how important having somewhere to call home is to our customers and it is the same for us too. “There is still a place for the
traditional estate agency, with local
offices and staff with in-depth local knowledge – and I hope that never changes.” Even before the team made the
switch, customers were still able to interact with its services. Touch screens were installed into the windows of the new Hyde Park Road office at the end of July. Chris Mervyn, Marketing Director
at the city branch, said the move represented the next exciting phase in the evolution of estate agency. He said: “We are particularly
excited about the new screen technology as it is a major advancement in the way we
Vickery Holman appoints Director for Bristol Office
As part of an ongoing successful growth strategy, Vickery Holman has announced the appointment of Robert Beale MRICS as Director of the Bristol Office. Robert joined Vickery Holman in the Plymouth
office in 2003 and subsequently has spent time working in both the Exeter and Truro offices. As well as his role as Director, Robert is also Head of General Practice Surveying and leads a busy team across the whole of the west through the four offices. Robert said: “We are one of the largest multi- disciplinary surveying firms in the South West able to offer a personal service and affordable quality to our clients that many others cannot. I am delighted to be leading an ambitious and dedicated team in Bristol who are as excited as I am at achieving the
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company’s plans for the office over the next few years.” Vickery Holman are Commercial Property
Consultants with offices in Truro, Plymouth, Exeter and Bristol. The Bristol office was set up in 2016 but the team has grown rapidly since January 2019 following an office move and the appointment of four new members of staff. Vickery Holman employ over 70 employees across the south west region of the UK.
Call: 0117 428 6555 Visit:
www.vickeryholman.com Email:
rbeale@vickeryholman.co.uk
Robert Beale
The Lawson team at their new office
connect with our customers.” Designed to be used 24/7, users
can scroll through Lawson's property listings and view individual house details. Charities and schools will also be able post news and events on the screens. Chris added: “The local
community is as much a part of the Lawson family as our clients and we thought this was a great way to cement that bond. “It was also important to us that
we didn't move far, and these new offices ticked that box too.”
Visit:
www.lawsonproperty.co.uk
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