Nottinghamshire estate agent Gascoines has bolstered its lettings team with the appointment of Callum Holmes as lettings co-ordinator.

With more than 10 years’ experience in residential lettings, Callum joins the family-run agency as it continues to expand to adapt to the challenges currently facing the housing market.

Recently, Gascoines has seen a marked increase in people interested in letting properties with 11% increase in rentals since last year and 3.2% in last quarter alone, which is in line with the overall year on year growth in the East Midlands of 10% according to Zoopla. This has led to the expansion of its lettings department that already boasts 30 years’ combined experience.

Callum said: “Residential lettings is a fast-paced industry and I was attracted to Gascoines’ great reputation as an independent, family-run business.

“Having seen some of the properties we have on offer in Southwell and its surrounding areas, I’m really looking forward to meeting and building rapport with new clients as we help them find their next home.” Luke Saywell, director of Gascoines, said: “We’re delighted to welcome Callum on board – he is already proving to be huge asset for our team as we look to expand our offering across the region.