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York’s estate agency Hunters expands into south west market

Hunters, the York-headquartered independent estate agency group, is expanding its reach by opening a new office in Exeter, a city attracting new growth and investment.

As it breaks into the south west market for the very first time, this will bring the number of independently owned Hunters branches to over 100 nationwide.

Having opened its first branch 21 years ago in York, Hunters is a prominent and well-respected force in the north, offering expert local advice to those looking to buy, rent, let or sell a wide range of properties.

Today, Hunters operates in other city centres across the country including Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Middlesborough and Hull – and has over 30 branches throughout London and the south east.

Andy Bushell, sales director at Hunters Property Group, said: “Since 1992, we have grown rapidly, both organically and through acquisitions, to become the UK’s fastest-growing independent estate agency network.

“Our first step into the south west is an exciting milestone for the business and we plan to continue looking for new franchise opportunities in this region.”

Exeter city centre has undergone a £100m modernisation in the last seven years.

It now has a Michelin-starred restaurant, a film festival each spring and rail services which reach London in less than two and a half hours.

With the arrival of John Lewis, the new Science Park and Sainsbury’s distribution centre, economic investment is increasing the need for homes in the city.

This along with the already established businesses such as the Met Office, the Peninsula Medical School and Exeter University, means there is continued demand for property in the city.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Mark Lane .