Jon Walker & Matthew Whitfield with their fleet of branded Minis
Two old school friends from Romsey are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their business partnerships 15 years after leaving Embley Park (now Hampshire Collegiate).
Jon Walker, 31, director of The Place 4 Mortgages, the top rated whole of market mortgage broker, and Matthew Whitfield, 33, director of The Flat Agency started a strategic alliance in 2004 which has since blossomed.
The business partnership started as a one stop shop to customers buying or selling a flat or securing a mortgage or remortgage. The two friends then went on to launch Michael Brown estate agency with prime locations in Southampton and Southsea which has been very successful.
“Matthew and I both grew up in and around Romsey and stayed in the area after leaving school,” said Jon. He added: “We remained in contact and the circumstances of us both working in the property sector pulled us together. It’s a great partnership and one which has gone from strength to strength.”
Jon now lives in Bassett and Matthew in North Baddesley remaining close to their roots.
Matthew added: “Embley Park was a great school and we both have fond memories of it. I’m sure having been friends at school has made our bond closer. It would be nice to go back and see some of our old teachers!”
The two businesses employ over 30 staff in the Southampton and Southsea offices.
The Place 4 Mortgages launched its first office in Southampton over two years ago and
has already established itself as one of the leading whole of market commercial and residential mortgage brokers in Southampton with its headquarters on Brunswick Place. Jon recently opened a second office in Winchester.
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