Historic move for property firm Arnolds

Arnolds Chartered Surveyors is set to move from its Norwich offices after 40 years to pave the way for continued growth.

The company will relocate from its current premises at 34 to 36 Prince of Wales Road to larger offices on the same road in May following steady expansion over the past 20 years.

Arnolds, which employs 44 at its Norwich headquarters and Eaton and Wroxham offices, took on five new members of staff in 2009, a year which also saw the firm's turnover increase by 14pc due to improving conditions across the property market.

The move will see the company's head office relocate to 2 Prince of Wales Road.

Originally Norwich Union's branch office in the city when it was built in 1972, the building was previously home to property firm Potter & Co, which recently moved to new premises in nearby Bank Street.

Guy Gowing, managing partner at Arnolds, said the move would improve efficiency and working conditions, and provide additional space for the company to expand into new areas.

The company provides a wide range of services in commercial and residential property markets, including estate agency, lettings, acquisition, valuation, building consultancy, landlord and tenant services and property management.

A private partnership, the company was founded in the early 20th century, and has had a presence on Prince of Wales Road throughout its history.

Mr Gowing said: “This move is a long-planned move to create a more efficient working environment to enable us to offer the best quality services to our clients.

“Arnolds, with the average age of the partners at just over 41, is one of the best teams in Norwich and with a new head office, our growth in property services over the forthcoming years is targeted to be outstanding.”

Sales of the offices at 34 and 36 Prince of Wales Road have been agreed.