2021

Brownill Vickers joined forces with SMC Chartered Surveyors to create one of the most respected and largest independent Chartered Surveyors practices in South Yorkshire. The merged firms will trade as SMC Brownill Vickers.

2018

Over the course of the past 30 plus years, the work undertaken by Brownill Vickers has evolved significantly. Whilst maintaining a substantial stake in the ever-changing licensed property industry, the firm has considerably expanded its General Practice capacity. This has included the opening of a second Brownill Vickers office, located in Barnsley, following the acquisition of the reputable and well-established Stanhope Property Consultancy.

1989

For some years, J.H. Hartle & Sons and Brownill Spencer & Fleetwood were the only firms of specialist licensed property valuers in the region and competition became intense. In 1989, however, the firms merged to become Brownill Vickers.

1965

in 1965, following the retirement of Noel Hartle, the firm became known as Hartle Sons & Vickers. The business was fast expanding into general, commercial and residential property.

1947

By 1947, Leslie Vickers had become a partner at J.H. Hartle & Sons.

1942

In 1942, A.E. Wilby & Son of Barnsley took over the practice when Charles Webster died whilst Jonty was serving in the RAF in North Africa. On his return from the war, Jonty eventually managed to buy back the business.

Death of William

Upon his death, the business owned by William Brownill was left to his partner Charles Webster and his son John Brownill (more commonly known as Jonty). The firm then became known as Brownill & Webster.

1924

In 1924, J.H. Hartle & Sons took on Leslie Vickers who was just 14 years old at the time.

First World War

Joseph Hartle was tragically killed during the First World War and his records and files were sold to William Brownill. However, the Hartle name did not end with Joseph as his two sons, Noel and Joseph Junior went on to set up J.H. Hartle & Sons, acting in direct competition with William Brownill.

1884

In 1884, a surveyor and auctioneer by the name of William Brownill established his business at 82 Queen Street in the heart of Sheffield. More than 135 years later, the same firm still occupies premises at the very same address.