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An independent firm of chartered surveyors has rebranded after a landmark acquisition. Fareham -based Destin 4 Chartered Surveyors took over Chandler Hawkins Chartered Surveyors, a practice with a 32-year history in the property industry. The acquisition has led to the firm being renamed as Destin Chandler Hawkins.
The firm now has 16 staff members with more than 80 years of combined experience. It is now the leading local firm of independent chartered surveyors for Hampshire and the surrounding area. The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) chartered firm is led by managing director Ian Lee and director Chris Green.
Ian said: "We are thrilled to welcome Chandler Hawkins as our first acquisition. "It has been one of the area’s leading independent firms of chartered surveyors which has supported thousands of property owners over more than 30 years. "Destin is a forward-thinking firm which has expanded rapidly since our launch in September 2022 and this is the logical next step in our strategic growth plans.
" Chris said: "We were keen to retain the iconic Chandler Hawkins name in our new branding in recognition of its rich heritage in the local property market. "Since we launched Destin our aim has been to be approachable, supportive and reassuring as well as knowledgeable, professional and reliable. "There has been a seamless integration with Chandler Hawkins which historically also has had a firm emphasis on personal service and an excellent reputation.
"It means that we can continue to provide the honest advice and bespoke personal service to help our clients make reasonable and informed decisions on their property matters." The acquisition included four members of staff from Chandler Hawkins, which was based in Portsmouth. The firm was established in 1993 by the now retired Neil Hawkins and Peter Chandler.
It was taken over by another owner before being bought by Destin. Destin Chandler Hawkins provides a full range of residential and commercial surveying and valuation services. These include homebuyer and building survey reports, shared ownership, Help to Buy, probate, matrimonial, expert witness reports, single defect reports and commercial property matters.
For more information, visit the Destin Chandler Hawkins website..
