Sowerbys acquires Birds Estate Agents’ lettings portfolio

Sowerbys has acquired the lettings management portfolio of Birds Estate Agents in Hunstanton, strengthening its presence in the local rental market.

Birds has operated on Hunstanton High Street since 1988, building relationships with landlords and tenants across the area. The portfolio has been acquired from Jill Cairns, who has been at the heart of the business for many years.

As part of the move, Paula Bingley, who has worked at Birds for 22 years, will join Sowerbys’ established Hunstanton team, providing continuity for existing customers.

The acquisition adds to Sowerbys’ growing portfolio of agency partnerships. The company now looks after nine estate agency businesses across England and Wales, including its own operation in Norfolk.

Proud to be personal

Ed Tyman, Lettings and Operations Director at Sowerbys (main image, far right, with some of the Hunstanton team), said: “We’re really pleased to welcome Birds’ landlords and tenants, and Paula, to Sowerbys. Both businesses have long histories as independent estate agents, and spending time with Jill made it clear how much we share in our approach to looking after customers.

“It has been a pleasure working with Jill and Paula throughout the process. Jill and the team have built a reputation to be proud of, and we look forward to continuing that personal service, with Paula providing valuable continuity for landlords and tenants.”

Jill and the team have built a reputation to be proud of.”

The acquisition combines Birds’ established local knowledge and landlord relationships with the support of Sowerbys’ wider property management team.

Paula’s appointment is intended to ensure a familiar point of contact for existing landlords and tenants, while bringing the portfolio into Sowerbys’ wider operation.

The move further strengthens the company’s lettings presence in Hunstanton and the surrounding area.