Leading real estate adviser Vail Williams (LLP) is expanding its presence in the M3 corridor by opening a new multi-disciplinary office close to Junction 4 of the M3 in the Blackwater Valley area. These new premises, opening in September 2007, will allow Vail Williams to offer a more comprehensive and accessible service, whilst retaining the in-depth knowledge of the local commercial property markets essential to so many clients.

The experienced and specialist teams who currently cover the Basingstoke and Camberley areas will be combined with other specialist teams, such as rating, to offer a broader regional service to clients, whilst supporting clients’ needs from one office.  With businesses increasingly considering property options on a regional basis, it will also enable Vail Williams to offer unparalleled local expertise with the opportunity to add value by sharing knowledge between the teams.

Vail Williams opened its original office in Frimley over 25 years ago and has an enviable record in terms of its local knowledge and involvement with many of the major commercial developments in the area.  As such Vail Williams is looking to build upon this knowledge and the relationships it enjoys with a loyal client base. The new offices represent a major investment for Vail Williams and form part of their long-term commitment to the region.

Ian Rudland, Chief Executive of Vail Williams LLP, commented,

This is a region we know exceptionally well, having first opened an office here over 25 years ago.  Markets change, as do businesses; we are looking to the future and the needs of our clients.  More than ever, clients want specialist knowledge, both of the local market and of individual disciplines required to offer all round property advice at the highest level – something we are very well equipped to deliver.  By locating our teams to work alongside one another, this provides the possibility of identifying added value opportunities for our clients, without losing the insight that is invaluable to them.

Andrew Newman has decided to remain in Basingstoke, so as part of the move Vail Williams is selling the local business space agency aspect of the Basingstoke offering to Andrew for an undisclosed sum. Andrew will be running the agency business under his own name and will continue to work on behalf of existing clients in the area. Nick Olliffe, also based at the Basingstoke office, will be joining Andrew in the new venture.

Andrew has operated successfully within Basingstoke for 25 years and his knowledge of the local market is therefore unparalleled. I wish him all the best for his new agency venture

Andrew Newman commented,

I am now looking forward to maintaining and growing the client base I have worked so closely with for the better part of a quarter of a century. I look forward to working closely with Vail Williams in the future.