A NEW man is at the helm at Dacre Son & Hartley's Keighley office.

Michael Leighton, from Cross Hills, will manage a four-strong team at the North Street branch.

He has previously worked for the Green Partnership and has over ten years' residential agency experience.

He also holds a diploma in surveying practice and an honours degree in building surveying.

"I was keen to join Dacres," said Mr Leighton.

"The opportunities and professional development available are particularly exciting and I am delighted to be working for such a well-established and forward-thinking firm."