Independent award-winning North East estate agency Greetham Gilbert has expanded into Whitley Bay with the opening of a new flagship branch, marking the latest milestone in the company's continued growth across the region.
Located at 232 Park View, the new 853 sq ft office offers sales, lettings and property management services and within its first month of opening the new branch has sold 10 properties and taken instruction from 16 vendors.
The Whitley Bay site complements Greetham Gilbert’s head office in Jesmond, Newcastle, and forms part of the business’s long-term expansion plans. Founders Simon and Louise Greetham and Roger Gilbert, who have more than 60 years’ combined experience in the estate agency sector, said the move has personal significance alongside business expansion.
Simon Greetham said: “Whitley Bay is an area that has always felt like home to us – living at the coast ourselves, we know the nature of Park View is vibrant and has a strong community feel with lots of other independent businesses based here.
“There’s a real sense of character and creativity here, and it reflects the type of high-end, aspirational homes that we represent. Opening our new branch in Whitley Bay is a very proud moment for us.
“We have created a business that focuses on people first, whether that is sellers, buyers landlords or tenants and we are proud to be growing across the region while keeping that personal approach at the heart of everything we do. We already have plans to expand into other parts of the region and are excited about what the future holds.”
Leading the new office is Isabella Stewart, with strong local knowledge and extensive industry experience, she will help establish Greetham Gilbert in the area. She will be supported by three sales & lettings negotiators, increasing the company’s headcount to 13.
Supporting Greetham Gilbert through its growth is business advisor Daniel Adamson at Robson Laidler Accountants. Specialist advice has included financial forecasting, management reporting, strategic business planning and staff development, helping the business make informed decisions as it continues to expand.
Daniel Adamson said: “It’s been a pleasure to support Simon, Louise and Roger throughout their growth journey. From the outset, they have had a clear vision for building a premium estate agency with exceptional customer service at its core.
“The business has grown sustainably over the past three years, making a strong profit in its first year and continuing to achieve impressive year-on-year growth.
“The opening of the Whitley Bay branch is a significant milestone and demonstrates the value of careful planning, investing in the right people and maintaining a clear long-term strategy. We look forward to continuing to support Greetham Gilbert as they expand further across the North East.”
Established in 2023, Greetham Gilbert has built a strong reputation by combining modern marketing, proactive communication and a customer focused service model that challenges the traditional estate agency approach. The business, which won Best Estate Agency Award at England’s Business Awards last year, has become known for its cinematic-style property videos and high-quality editorial photography, helping buyers experience a home before they step through the door.
Greetham Gilbert is committed to supporting the local community, currently sponsoring Cullercoats FC and supports Whitley Bay Golf Club with further plans to increase its charitable giving and community support in the area.
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