THE new year is heralding an exciting new era for two well-known property consultants who have joined forces to form a powerful team.

Halls, based in Worcester, and Jarvie Bedhall, which has a strong presence in Birmingham and the Black Country, have announced the merger of the two businesses and are confidently predicting a period of continued growth. The new partnership will trade as Halls.

Jason Clines said: “We have had aspirations for some time to increase our sphere of influence in the commercial market and joining forces with Jarvie Bedhall means that we have taken an enormous step forward. We now have one of the best agency teams in the Midlands and have a perfect platform to expand into new areas.

“The future looks very promising and we plan to capitalise on our combined expertise to improve the quality and quantity of instructions that we take on, whilst maintaining our reputation for providing a personal service and access to quality advice at partnership level.”

Colin Jarvie added: “The merger demonstrates our ambition to provide our clients with an unrivalled service. We now have a strong property management business and can offer our clients a fully resourced service in valuation, rating, and landlord and tenant matters. We are particularly keen to expand the portfolio under management and will be discussing opportunities with new and existing clients over the coming months.

Duncan Bedhall said: “The new partnership will operate from the two existing offices, which will be fully integrated with eight partners providing a fantastic blend of drive and experience. We have in-depth knowledge of our markets and aim to be a major regional player.”

Rob Champion said: “The new partnership has an excellent client list including many major institutions, property companies and private individuals which will complement our highly successful development land, residential and rural departments.”

Halls Commercial is one of the oldest and most respected independent firms of chartered surveyors, valuers, estate agents and auctioneers with offices in Worcestershire and the south West Midlands, Shropshire, and Mid-Wales.

It provides specialist commercial property services to a wide range of clients. Its commercial team has many years of experience in the market and in its various fields of expertise, providing a forward thinking, personal and professional service designed to achieve the best results for clients.

Halls advises landlords, developers and institutions on the sale and letting of all types of commercial property as well as providing strategic development advice to landowners with land for development.