FAST-growing estate agency Grays & Co, with offices in York, Pocklington, Driffield and Beverley, has extended its offering to include the commercial sector – and hit the ground running. The company has teamed up with commercial practitioner Tom Nash to offer property solutions to the business community of York and East Yorkshire.

Already its instructions include the multi-unit Twydale Industrial Estate at Driffield, Mortec Office Park, near Leeds, a development site in York, guest houses, retail units and offices around the region.

Mr Nash is leading the new venture and teams up with Grays & Co which since it was founded in 2005 has become a strong player on the regional property scene. The commercial department follows a venture into lettings and is seen by the directors of the business as a logical progression.

Founder director Chris Ray said: “Weekly requests for properties and advice indicated a demand for us to become involved in the sector.

“Our core principles are just as relevant in the commercial world as in residential sales and lettings.

“What differs is the knowledge base and contacts.”