Marcus Farrell, a construction and property specialist in a variety of both residential and commercial projects, is the founder of The Empire Group and co-founder of Pear Properties. He has more than 20 years’ experience in the south-east construction and property market.Starting as a bricklayer working for his dad while still a teenager, Marcus learnt a wide range of skills within the world of construction, including aspects of architecture and planning. After progressing through a variety of roles with increasing amounts of responsibility, Marcus established his own construction business, The Empire Group, in 2014. The Empire Group is now an award-winning company that continues to evolve, delivering larger and increasingly complex projects for a diverse range of clients. In 2023, Marcus co-founded Pear Properties with friend and local property expert Joe Bailey. Taking a fresh approach to estate agency, they have brought together their experiences in the property business and combined their expertise to make navigating the market easier for buyers, sellers and landlords along the Sussex coast.With experience across development and construction and years of leadership under his belt, Marcus’s knowledge covers every segment of the property market, and he is the true definition of a diligent and hardworking entrepreneur.