WEST Somerset estate agents Chanin And Thomas are merging with West Country property partnership Greenslade Taylor Hunt (GTH).
The move will be announced at Dunster Show today (Friday) and will see GTH strengthen its position in West Somerset.
Tony Overhill, partner at GTH’s Tiverton office, said: “This is an exciting time for us all as we combine the good name of Chanin and Thomas with the broader reach of GTH throughout the West Country.
“We look forward to working with the staff at Chanin and Thomas and meeting clients old and new.”
The two firms see the merger as a “natural fit” as both pride themselves on their traditional values, local knowledge and experience, and a strong focus on customer care, communication and first-class marketing.
Together they have clocked up 275 years in the property business.
Established in 1914, Chanin and Thomas has offices in Williton and Minehead and provides a comprehensive service of chartered surveyors, auctioneers and estate agents.
That will now be augmented by GTH’s broader services in agriculture and rural agency, development and planning, professional services and antiques.
John Addicott, the current owner of Chanin and Thomas, is retiring and is keen to leave his firm and staff in proficient hands and with a solid future.
“This merger is a most exciting development with the coming together of two like-minded, well-established firms who are able to offer a wide range of property related services throughout our known area of West Somerset and beyond,” he said.
“I feel confident that the respected name of Chanin and Thomas will continue in safe hands.”
Greenslade Taylor Hunt is one of the largest and longest established firms of chartered surveyors, auctioneers, property specialists and letting agents in the South West, with over 170 years’ experience – and is still independently owned.
It has a network of offices throughout Somerset, Devon and Dorset, together with a Mayfair Office representing the firm’s interests in London.