Savills is to grow its leisure sector specialism in joining forces with Charles F Jones & Son LLP, who will become part of the international real estate advisor.

Charles F Jones was established in 1871 and has operated as a leisure property specialist since 1937.  The firm acts primarily for leisure operators across the UK including Bourne Leisure, Butlins and Warner Leisure Hotels (owned by Bourne Leisure), Haulfryn Group, Parkdean, Park Resorts and Park Holidays.

The team of twelve, led by David and Robert Gale-Hasleham, will continue to be based in its Chester offices servicing the firm's UK wide client base, doubling Savills existing team.  Together they will focus on all aspects of the leisure sector, including the core holiday park market working with both corporate businesses and local entrepreneurs.

Mark Ridley, CEO of Savills UK, says: "The increased agency presence will allow Savills to better penetrate the leisure market, utilising our range of services in this field.  We already have comprehensive leisure sector coverage nationally and this business will add to our existing agency, planning and rating specialisations.

David Gale-Hasleham of Charles F Jones & Son adds: "Savills UK wide network will allow us to operate from strategically placed offices that will provide a perfect platform from which to expand our specialist practice, but, on a more local basis.

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