An estate agency founded in 1995 has undergone a management buyout from two existing director.

Westcoast Properties is a north Somerset firm, now owned by existing director Nicholas Webber and associate finance director Lindsay Pickles.

Previous owners Martin and Kay Crees are to remain a part of the business, with Martin Crees taking a position as non-executive chairman.

Westcoast is an independent estate agency offering residential sales, lettings and property management services.

“Having both worked with Martin and Kay for the past 10 and 15 years respectively we were delighted to be offered this amazing opportunity to continue growing such a highly-regarded company.  We’re both immensely looking forward to the future” says Pickles.