Freehold's are becoming more interesting as a financial investment for a variety of stakeholders,and having spent increasing premiums to secure them, or formed Resident Management Companies to do so, its important that the investment is safe guarded, in an industry full of financial pressures, forever changing legislation, H&S compliance, and technical maintenance obligations. HARPER STONE have been set up to focus on professional delivery of services to clients in the South of England, wanting more than just the basic high street advice. In an industry full of mediocre, unprofessional, unaccredited and basic advice, Harper Stone look to prioritise adding value to the client-agent relationship, delivering best practice, and focusing on knowledgeable competent advice and service. HARPER STONE within 2 years have grown to a team of 8 staff, over 1000 managed units, and 150 freeholds, which combined with their newly developing marketing campaign, builds a strong foundation early in their business to allow further growth and development to sit at the higher end of the Property Management Industry. With strategic acquiring of new clients, retention of existing clients, and the addition of innovative concepts, and IT based support systems, the future looks very promising. HARPER STONE have recently launched their new in-house Chartered BUILDING SURVEYING Department, headed up by Mike Percival MRICS, This major step forward, allows Harper Stone to offer a fully integrated management and surveying service, and an increasing service line to existing and new clients.