Worthing Land Agents hit the Hove high street and acquire Callaways
R W Hilder & Co Limited is pleased to announce its acquisition of Callaways, one of the most respected and ‘oldest’ sales and letting agencies in Hove, East Sussex.
Heather Hilder-Darling, managing director of R W Hilder & Co, commented: “We’re delighted to have made this complementary acquisition of Callaways, whose reputation is legendary. We extend a very warm welcome to the staff of Callaways Lettings who bring an outstanding knowledge of the lettings market in Brighton and Hove.
The team will receive full support from Worthing head office with regards to a range of functions, including client accounting, training, marketing, and IT.”
Mark Harris of Callaways will remain with the new owners and continue to work from 59 Church Road, Hove. Melanie Hilder joins the lettings department and Alex Sheppard, formerly of Strutt & Parker will manage resales and new homes sales.
Callaways’ former partners Danny Ross and Jon Cann leave to pursue new interests. Andrew Ryall will continue to offer financial services advice.
Martin Robinson RICS will continue to advise R W Hilder & Co, and comments: “In deciding to sell to R W Hilder & Co we believe the outcome for our clients and staff will be positive. They share our philosophy of trust, investing in staff to provide a high quality, personal service and we will not hesitate to recommend present and future clients to the new team at Callaways.”
R W Hilder & Co clients include many of the top 20 development companies in the South of England to whom they offer single source advice on land acquisition, to sales and letting of the final products.
Bob Hilder, land director of R W Hilder & Co, said: “We have extensive experience and understanding of the challenges faced by residential developers, homebuyers, landlords and tenants, particularly in the current climate. We look forward to the challenges of the future”.
Callaways will undergo refurbishment of the Hove offices following rebranding.
To find out how Callaways can help you or for more information call:
01273 735237 or 01903 692952 or visit: www.callaways.co.uk or www.landandbrandnewhomes.co.uk
