A partner in a Fenland estate agents will retire at the end of the month after more than 40 years in the industry.

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Geoffrey Brinton is a partner of Maxey Grounds & Co LLP. Three years ago, he was heavily involved in the merger of Grounds & Co and Maxey & Son to form Maxey Grounds & Co LLP.

Taking over the reins as partner in charge of the Chatteris office is Alan Faulkner.

A Maxey Grounds & Co spokesman said: “The partners and staff of Maxey Grounds & Co wish Geoffrey much enjoyment of a well-earned retirement, and the opportunity to spend more time with his wife and family.”