Charters Group has made two new acquisitions in a strategic move that will grow its residential and commercial operations, its allied in-house resources and its branch network.

Charters estate agents, with its network of offices across Hampshire, will combine its operations with Charles Powell.

Charles Powell estate agents will ensure property sales for clients from Southampton, New Forest, Romsey and surrounding areas will continue as normal.

The move will also give the consolidated teams access to Charters’ pool of in-house resources, which includes financial services, lettings, property management, land and new homes, architecture and commercial property divisions.

Meanwhile, Charters’ Trinity Rose commercial division has expanded with the acquisition of Osmond Brookes commercial property agents.

Robert Mott, chairman of the Charters Group, said: “The Charters Group is proud to have acquired Charles Powell and Osmond Brookes – two respected and successful businesses.

“By working closely with Louis Powell of Charles Powell and Jeremy Braybrooke of Osmond Brookes, we can elevate the level of expertise already present in the Charters Group and continue to deliver first-class services and experiences that our commercial and residential clients really value.

“We would like to take this opportunity to welcome Louis and his team to the Charters estate agency family and we’re also delighted to welcome Jeremy into the Trinity Rose Commercial team.”