Collier Estates in Hartlepool has marked its fifth birthday by announcing plans to expand the business.

The family-run estate agency, based in Wesley Square, plans to open a new office, as well as several new departments, as it looks to grow.

Managing director Rob Collier told the press: “From the day we launched we rapidly established ourselves as one of the leading agents in Teesside and have consistently broken sales records in multiple postcodes, raising the ceiling price of properties in those locations.

“We are also one of the first agents to offer high value properties using cryptocurrency as a method of payment.

“2022 has been a very successful year for the business with listings exceeding £150m so far and plans are in place for us to expand in the future.

“This includes the addition of a lettings arm, financial services and agents in multiple locations across Teesside.

“Shortly we will be moving into new flagship premises within Hartlepool.”