A footballing legend has opened a new branch for a leading estate agency in Shropshire.

Ten-branch multi-disciplinary firm Halls, which is well known in the area for operating its own café, has opened a branch in Wellington, a northern suburb of Telford.

It is to be run by Matt Gilbert and covers the surrounding area as far north as  Bridgnorth.

“We already have many clients in East Shropshire and we feel that Wellington is the ideal location to open a new office,” says Halls MD Jon Quinn.

The new branch’s launch party was attended by Wolverhampton Wanderers goalscoring legend Steve Bull, who played for the club from 1986 until his retirement in 1999 – also collecting 13 England caps during which he scored four goals. He is now the Wolves Vice President.

Creating jobs

During the event he said: “It’s great to see Halls opening this office because it’s good for the town and creates jobs.

“The company has worked hard to establish a successful business with ten offices. I wasn’t the most skilful player in the world, but I put the hard work in to get the results. Halls must have some very talented people working for the company and I wish them all the best for the future.”

The first 100 customers through its doors will receive a 15% fees discount and a free premium marketing package.

Main image: (LtoR); Isabelle Honicke, Steve Bull, Matt Gilbert and Charli Wisdom.