LRG to acquire historic South England estate agency

LRG is set to boost its presence across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire with the acquisition of Henry Adams, one of the South of England’s longest-established property brands.

Henry Adams traces its origins to Wyatt & Son, founded in Chichester in 1826, and is celebrating its 200th anniversary in 2026.

Since adopting the Henry Adams name in 1990, it has grown into a well-known and trusted property brand with 12 branches across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire, including two franchise branches which LRG will retain under their existing franchise agreements.

Henry Adams Fine Art, Land and Planning, Rural, Valuations and Commercial will remain separate from the LRG business and are not part of the acquisition.

The deal is expected to complete on 1st September.

Client continuity

Henry Adams will continue to operate under its existing name and the existing leadership and local teams will remain in place, ensuring continuity for clients and colleagues across the business.

Ian Wiggett will continue to lead Henry Adams as Managing Director and Gareth Overton as Head of Residential Sales supported by the existing management team.

Matthew Light, Group Mergers & Acquisitions Director at LRG, says: “Henry Adams is an exceptional regional business with a long and distinguished history, an experienced team and a brand that is recognised and trusted across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire.

“It’s a brand I have long admired for its reputation, built on strong local knowledge, long-standing client relationships, and a clear commitment to service, making it a very strong addition to LRG.

“We understand how important the Henry Adams name and identity are to its clients and its people. The brand, local teams and existing leadership will remain in place, with LRG providing the wider investment, resources and support to help the business continue to grow. The acquisition significantly strengthens our presence across the South of England and creates opportunities to extend the Henry Adams brand into new areas over time.”

The acquisition significantly strengthens our presence across the South of England.”

Ian Wiggett, Managing Director at Henry Adams, adds: “As the shareholders considered the long-term future of Henry Adams, our priority was to find a partner that understood what makes the business special and recognised the importance of protecting its name, people and reputation.

“LRG shared that commitment from the outset. For our clients and teams, it will be business as usual, with the same local leadership, colleagues and approach to service. At the same time, becoming part of LRG gives us access to the investment, resources and expertise needed to support the next stage of our growth.

“It will create new opportunities for the Henry Adams brand, as well as greater training, development and career progression for our people. This is an exciting next chapter for the business, and we are looking forward to building on everything Henry Adams has achieved over the past 200 years.”