Property consultancy Walker Singleton has acquired Brighouse-based estate agency Daniel & Hirst for an undisclosed sum as the firm boosts its operations throughout West Yorkshire.

The deal sees Walker Singleton grow its residential estate agency and property management portfolio within the Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford areas. It now has around 750 properties under management and 180 homes for sale, all mainly located within the Kirklees, Calderdale and Bradford areas.

The firm has offices in Halifax, Huddersfield, Leeds and Bradford and employs 50 people, of which 17 work within its residential estate agency team.

ENCAPSULATE

Daniel & Hirst will continue to trade under its name until the first quarter of next year when Walker Singleton will launch a new singular residential estate agency brand that will encapsulate both offers.

The estate agency’s offices on Commercial Street in Brighouse will be rebranded as part of that announcement.

Walker Singleton’s premium estate agency brand, Charnock Bates, which specialises in the sale of fine, country and period homes across West Yorkshire, will remain unchanged.

Walker Singleton director Ben Waites (pictured left) says: “The acquisition increases our property portfolio but, as importantly, gives us an immediate local presence and experience in the Brighouse residential market which has proven to perform well over time.

The deal also represents the continued implementation of our strategic plan to grow our footprint throughout the Yorkshire region.”

“The deal also represents the continued implementation of our strategic plan to grow our footprint throughout the Yorkshire region. Our new estate agency brand incorporating both businesses, which launches early next year, will provide us with the platform for even further growth.”

AMBITIOUS

Daniel & Hirst founder, Michael Hirst (pictured centre), will remain with the business, and adds: “Becoming part of Walker Singleton provides the Daniel & Hirst team with the opportunity to play our part in the creation of a new and ambitious estate agency brand.”

Walker Singleton was advised on the deal by corporate partner Angela Cashin at Schofield Sweeney whilst commercial property partner Greg Dolan at Ramsdens acted for the vendor.

Main picture: Deal done: from left, Walker Singleton’s Ben Waites with Daniel & Hirst’s Michael Hirst and Neil Daniel.