A TEAM of estate agents are celebrating the relaunch of their office follow a refurbishment project.

Sales and lettings agency, Reeds Rains held a launch event to mark the completion of the refurbishment of their Acomb office.

The event welcomed customers, new and existing along with local businesses.

The office, situated in Carr Lane, Acomb, has been updated with new furnishings andLED displays to enhance the on-going display of properties.

Staff say the branch enjoys strong local links with the Acomb community and as part of this the firm sponsors the Acomb Cricket Club.

Among the guests at the event was Reeds Rains regional managing director John Wetherall who launched the event by officially cutting the ribbon.

Mr Wetherall said: "Reeds Rains has been in existence for more than 140 years which gives every member of staff a sense of belonging and pride that they are targeted to live up to.

"Added to this we’ve got strong links and as a result we can demonstrate how committed we are to our local customers.”

The office also features custom made wallpaper featuring the Holgate Windmill which staff says reinforces Reeds Rains interest in its local area.