National agency expands Essex presence 

Jackson-Stops has announced the opening of its newest branch in Colchester, Essex. 

This follows the launch of the national agency brand’s virtual office covering Stockbridge, West Hampshire, which will also have a physical presence in due course.

The new opening takes the network to 43 offices across England.

Jackson-Stops’ Colchester branch will be led up Daryl Parr, who comes from agent Chewton Rose, with 32 years’ of industry experience. 

Joining him will be Marcus Waddilove, having previously served as senior sales associate at Chewton Rose after a 25-year career in investment banking.

The pair have worked together for the past seven years as part of a prestigious local team under Chewton Rose. 

Nick Leeming, chairman of Jackson-Stops, said: “This is an exciting time for the Jackson-Stops network.

“The property market has changed exponentially in the past three years, with demand remaining resolute throughout. 

“Essex is a territory that we were always keen to do more in, with such a variety of housing types from medieval barns to commuter homes. Daryl and Marcus’s experience make them a dream duo for the brand, perfectly positioned to help buyers and sellers in their journey for their next home. I’m confident that their experience, together with the central resources we provide to each of our offices, is a recipe for success.”

The new Colchester team will work closely with the land and new homes divisions in nearby branches Jackson-Stops Chelmsford and Jackson-Stops Ipswich, to support a wide range of local client needs. The Stockbridge virtual office will provide new coverage across the county of Hampshire.

Jackson-Stops Stockbridge will be headed up by James Butler, who comes from a 10-year career at Hamptons. More recently he was the managing director of JB Property Services, where he assisted private clients in the acquisition and sale of prime country homes.

Butler, who now lives in Stockbridge with his family, has extensive experience in both the London and country markets and is keen to make a dent in the prime sales surrounding Stockbridge, Winchester, and its peripheral villages.