R W Hilder & Co Limited is pleased to announce its acquisition of Callaways, one of the most respected and ‘oldest’ sales and letting agencies in Hove, East Sussex.

Heather Hilder-Darling, Managing Director of R W Hilder & Co, commented

"We're delighted to have made this complementary acquisition of Callaways, whose reputation is legendary.  We extend a very warm welcome to the staff of Callaways Lettings who bring an outstanding knowledge of the lettings market in Brighton and Hove.

The team will receive full support from Worthing Head Office with regards to a range of functions, including client accounting, training, marketing, and IT.”

Callaways’ former Partners Danny Ross and Jon Cann leave to pursue new interests.
Andrew Ryall will continue to offer Financial Services advice. Martin Robinson RICS will continue to advise R W Hilder & Co, and comments 

"In deciding to sell to R W Hilder & Co we believe the outcome for our clients and staff will be positive.  They share our philosophy of trust, investing in staff to provide a high quality, personal service and we will not hesitate to recommend present and future clients to the new team at Callaways."

R W Hilder & Co clients include many of the top 20 development companies in the South of England to whom they offer single source advice on land acquisition, to sales and letting of the final products.

Bob Hilder, Land Director of R W Hilder & Co, said

“We have extensive experience and understanding of the challenges faced by Residential Developers, Homebuyers, Landlords & Tenants, particularly in the current climate.  We look forward to the challenges of the future”.  

Callaways will undergo refurbishment of the Hove offices following rebranding.

To find out how Callaways can help you or for more information, please contact us by phone on 01273-735237 or Worthing on 01903-692952 or visit www.callaways.co.uk  or www.landandbrandnewhomes.co.uk

Business proprietors interested in disposing of their land/property/lettings business are invited to email in strictest confidence heather.hilder@rwhilder.co.uk

Rob Fawcett of Bennett Griffin Solicitors in Worthing advised R W Hilder & Co on the transaction.

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NOTES FOR EDITORS
Established in 1990, R W Hilder & Co Limited has its Head office in Worthing. The company has built its reputation on providing a friendly, reliable and professional service and as a result remains the first choice for thousands of business and consumer clients across Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and Dorset. For more information please visit www.landandbrandnewhomes.co.uk

Contact: Heather Hilder-Darling
T: 01903-692952
e: heather@rwhilder.co.uk

Date: 15 July 2008