Hunters’ duo acquires trio of franchise businesses

Hunters has welcomed two new franchise partners who have acquired the Hunters Scarborough, Bridlington and Filey businesses.

Sam Lakin and Pete Croft have become the new owners of the businesses following the retirement of Nicola and Iain Simmonds.

Both have worked in the property industry for 10 years in senior roles with Hunters.

Croft said: “We look forward to operating the Hunters Scarborough, Bridlington and Filey businesses, building on Nicola and Iain’s hard work to establish such a strong reputation in the local area.  

“This is an exciting next step in our careers and has been an ambition for some time now, having previously supported the growth of other franchisees. With the support of The Property Franchise Group, including access to market-leading ongoing training and development opportunities, we look forward to sustained success in the future.”

Jayne Twiddle, national operations director at Hunters, added: “The continued growth of our people is a core pillar of our business, with Sam and Pete embodying this ambitious spirit.

“We look forward to the continued success of the Scarborough, Bridlington and Filey businesses under new stewardship, building on the fantastic roots created by Nicola and Iain Simmonds

“Our franchise offer is market-leading, evidenced by the success and growth of our network. We welcome new franchise partners that share our vision, as well as continuing to support those already in the network with their growth ambitions.”