Chase Buchanan estate agents in London has been purchased by the owners of FirstPort.

The Campions Group, which is a UK subsidiary of French company Emeria, has bought Chase Buchanan and its six branches in south west London.

Emeria owns one of the UK’s largest property management firms, FirstPort, as well as companies in many other European countries.

Campions was formed in 2021, following the acquisition of a single branch in Clifton, Bristol. It is currently going through a period of extensive growth, making seven acquisitions in the South West, across Bristol, Bath, Plymouth, and Wiltshire.

With the addition of Chase Buchanan, the group now boasts a total of 16 branches in London and the South West.

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Michael Peacock, MD at Chase Buchanan, (main picture) says: “We have been operating successfully for over 28 years, having first opened our doors back in 1994 at 4 York Street, Twickenham.

Being part of a larger group with an exciting and ambitious growth strategy, will allow Chase Buchanan to expand further”

“We have built an excellent reputation over the years and established ourselves as a strong market leader, with an extensive sales, lettings, and concierge portfolio, across the London Borough of Richmond and beyond,” he says.

“Being part of a larger group with an exciting and ambitious growth strategy, will allow Chase Buchanan to expand further, while retaining the high level of service we provide.

“Our staff, all of whom were retained with the acquisition, will also have an excellent opportunity for growth and development.”