“We had an excellent reputation as an estate agency and felt there were more opportunities for us in the county. I was constantly thinking about expanding, always thinking of what we could do next. “We moved into Newent first in 2004, then Stonehouse in 2010 and now have a third branch office inWarden Hill in Cheltenham. “Newent has been a brilliant success for us. There were only two other agents in the town, and it was our aim to add to what they had and be an alternative. “We have since moved into new premises in a more prominent corner position on the High Street, which proved to be the right move. “All of our branches have been great successes, all in very different areas, but all growing year-on-year. As well as the new branches, further expansion came, with Mr Birt heading up the Property Management division, which like the business as a whole, is reporting significant growth. The department is based at Naylor Powell’s Head Office in Hempsted. “Lettings is a major part of our business and we now manage one of the largest portfolios in the county,” Mr Birt said.
“We have always looked to work closely with our landlords and stay ahead of the legislation and other changes in what is a fast-changing and demanding market. “But the real key to our business is that we have always set out to be in the heart of the communities that we serve. “All our offices are in the right location, to be visible and prominent to the people who need and want us. And that includes the prime position they operate in on Barge Arm East, the parade of shops that sits on Orchard Square and guards the entrance to Gloucester Quays. “When we first went there, there was nobody else there apart from Head Kandy the hairdressers and everyone thought we were crazy,” Mr Birt said. “We were always confident it would work but it took its time. When the Quays opened it was a game changer for us. “The footfall we get now where we are. The number of eyes we have passing us each day. It’s great for us and our clients. And in the line of business we are in, location is everything” l For more information about Naylor Powell visit www.naylorpowell.com or call 01452 398010
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