Surveyors merge

An established force in rural commercial and residential property in north Nottinghamshire has marked its 21st birthday with a merger.

Shuldham Calverley, chartered surveyors of Retford, has joined forces with the Midlands-based charterd surveyors, Fisher German, to create an even stronger presence in the area.

Shuldham Calverley was established in Retford in April 1989, initially dealing only with agricultural and rural property.

The firm expanded its services and moved to its present premises in Exchange Street in 1997.

During this period Shuldham Calverley established itself as one of the area’s best known businesses.

Fisher German already has ten offices throughout the Midlands, including one recently opened in Newark.

As well as the more visible estate agency the principal business of both firms is in providing professional services to owners of all kinds of property with strong emphasis on property management.

Mr Tim Shuldham, Mr Ian Calverley and Mr Kevin Benson all become partners at Fisher German and will continue to operate from the Retford office serving existing and new clients.

Mr Shuldham said: “Being larger, Fisher German has a wider range of expertise than Shuldham Calverley, including areas such as planning and renewable energy which we will now be able to offer in our region.

“It is a very exciting time for us all.”

Mr Henry Sale, the joint managing partner of Fisher German, said: “The response to the news from the Shuldham Calverley employees and clients has been extremely positive.

“Already the benefits of the merger are showing in new instructions and additional services being delivered to Shuldham Calverley clients.

“We were all looking forward to the merger coming into full force on April 1.

“Now we can build our business in this area, which our successful Newark office has already started to deliver.”