Richard Reed discovers that for many, lettings has turned out to be a port in a perfect storm. So why not acquire a lettings business?

Specialist letting agent My Property Box has teamed up with a private equity firm as it seeks to expand its operations into West Yorkshire.

It’s a tough life for agents right now. Both independents and the big corporates are under pressure, so, says Andrea Kirkby is franchising the way to weather the storm?

Anita Rai, Employment Law Partner, and James Slinger, Partner, at international law firm Taylor Vinters, look at how estate agents and property groups can avoid common mergers and acquisition pitfalls.

Multi-disciplinary property and auctioneering business, Cheffins, has acquired Dodson Jones, the Cambridge-based commercial property consultancy.

Nick Dunning Associates has expanded its footprint in Central London and the city fringes with the acquisition of six-branch agency Stirling Ackroyd. 

Leaders has purchased Bulmer Estates, a family-run business owned by Andrew and Rebecca Bulmer in West Bridgford.

Hamptons International has snapped up Patterson Bowe property and lettings agency operating in Knightsbridge, Kensington and Chelsea. Established over 25 years ago, the central London based independent agency has built a reputation…