Romans and Leaders continue expansion with fresh acquisitions

Leaders has added to its network of 100-plus branches with the acquisition of Aidan J Reed in Loughborough and Quorn, Leicestershire, while Romans has followed the purchase of Campsie’s residential and commercial sales and lettings branches earlier this month, by acquiring Gregory & Company in Windsor. Leaders’ latest deal follows on from the trio of acquisitions at the end of August and early September, including Simply Lets in Worcester and Bromsgrove, Andrews Snape & Co in Bournemouth and Cullen Homes in Manchester. Matthew Light (left), Leaders’ acquisitions director, said, “We are delighted to welcome the staff and customers of Aidan J Reed to Leaders and look forward to working with them as we launch the Leaders name in Leicestershire. “This an ideal business for us because, like Leaders, Aidan J Reed’s focus has always been on providing a quality service and employing highly professional staff with excellent knowledge and standards of practise. In terms of location, this acquisition provides additional coverage within our existing Midlands region, complementing our six Derby branches and our Nottingham and Mansfield locations.” Aidan J Reed was owned and operated by Aidan Reed and James Etty who will now focus purely on their student lettings business.…