After serving the Metropolitan police Colin decided to follow his love for property & enter the Estate Agent industry working for an established firm within his home Town of Swindon. After a number of years acquiring training & experience Colin took the challenge of opening up his own Estate agency in Old Town covering both Swindon & the surrounding Villages. The birth of Chappells 1986. Today Colin is semi-retired enjoying his love for the outside as well as his grandchildren & of course his forever friend & wife Diana!