Lomond has strengthened its North West footprint after buying Chester agent Denton Clark – the 17th it has completed in the region in less than three years.

The Neg revealed in October last year how Lomond had bought lettings agency Matthews of Chester through its Thornley Groves brand.

LETTING PORTFOLIO

This latest deal will see Denton Clark’s entire letting portfolio transfer to Matthews of Chester’s neighbouring office in Lower Bridge Street.

Jennifer Morris, who spearheaded the management of all landlords’ investments at Denton Clark, has also joined the Matthews of Chester team and will continue in the same role.

Lomond’s major brands in the North West include Thornley Groves, Julian Wadden, and Matthews of Chester. North West Chief Executive Jason Watkin says: “This latest deal is the perfect match. Both Matthews of Chester and Denton Clark have been matching people with property across Chester and its surrounding villages for more than 100 years between them, and share a strong local heritage.

“We are thrilled to grow our footprint in this vibrant Cathedral city, where our portfolio now extends to nearly 800 properties.

ACQUISITION ACTIVITY

And he adds: “With a thriving rental and sales market, it is one of a number of areas where we will be targeting more acquisition activity in 2024.”

Ed Phillips (main picture), Lomond Chief Executive, adds: “The past 12 months have been another year of expansion throughout England and Scotland for the group and we are delighted to end 2023 as we started it – on a high note.

“The North West of England has been one of the heartlands at the forefront of our growth journey, with a portfolio that has tripled in size since Lomond launched less than three years ago.”