ACHANCE meeting has resulted in a Darlington estate agent sharing premises with a property safety inspection and energy-saving products and services company.

Allan Pool, regional manager for gas-elec, was carrying out a boiler inspection at Westpark’s new Duke Street premises when he happened to mention he was looking for office space.

Westpark had spare space upstairs in their premises and with the area bristling with potential customers – solicitors, letting and estate agents and finance specialists – the location suited Allan perfectly.

The arrangement is also ideal for Westpark, which uses gas-elec to carry out annual gas and electrical safety inspections in its let properties.

“We won’t have to book inspections by phone now,” said Westpark manager Carol Chandler, “we can just pop upstairs to see Allan!”

“This is the first time gas-elec has had a high-street presence,” said Allan, whose business covers Middlesbrough to Hull, taking in Harrogate and York.

“I am looking forward to making my mark in the local community and building business in this area.”