One of the franchisees behind the Whitegates empire is expanding his property business.

Yorkshire entrepreneur Chan Khangura – who owns and manages Whitegates Huddersfield, Brighouse and Holmfirth –  has now acquired the Whitegates branch covering Pontefract, Castleford and South Elmsall.

Khanguraand his father Kashmir now manage over 1,500 rental properties across this part of the county. 

He says: “I can honestly say it has been one of the longest and hardest deals I have completed but I have to thank everyone involved in helping make it happen.

“I am lucky to be supported by many different people in my professional life, a wonderful staff base, family and my father who helps tremendously on a daily basis.”

The expansion also means promotion for long-standing employee Liam Reilly who will become associate director and oversee the sales operation from the Pontefract and South Elmsall offices.

Khangura states: “Liam has become a great friend and has grown considerably over the last six years and now is the time for another chapter in his professional life. I know he will be a big success in his new role.”