The firm was founded as a partnership in 1968 by Robert Holmes and subsequently incorporated in 1987 as Robert Holmes and Company moving to its present headquarters in Wimbledon.

The Company is regulated by The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has a strong reputation in the sale and acquisition of land and buildings for development, refurbishment and investment. Our Chartered Surveyors have considerable expertise in planning, building construction, finance and the valuation of property for all purposes.

The company has established itself as one of the leading firms of Chatered Surveyors in Greater London and Surrey and is an exclusive affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty. This affiliation forms a unique and powerful international link which, combined with a strong presence on the internet, enables the company to compete effectively in the world market.

The main board of the company comprises:
Robert Holmes, BSc. (Est.Man.) MRICS
Nigel Simpson, BSc(Hons) MRICS
John Collard, LLB(Hons)
Peter Beckwith, MA(Hons)Cantab
Anthony Graham, FRICS

The Land and Development Department with offices in Wimbledon and Weybridge is run by Nigel Simpson and James Holmes who are very willing to discuss any matter relating to property.