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Ascend Properties reports a record 2018

Ascend Properties has announced a record year in 2018, with a 62% year-on-year increase in turnover and 400 new units being added to their property portfolio. The company also signed agreements for further Build To Rent (BTR) and the record year was further complemented by a strong lettings and sales performance across all branches, with almost 1,400 agreed lets and 200 completed property sales in 2018. Ascend has also recently opened a new office in Leeds, planning to build the brand further in the Yorkshire region. Staff levels across its Manchester, Salford, Liverpool and Leeds branches increased by 40% in 2018, with new appoints at all levels of the business and particular growth in the company’s dedicated Built To Rent team. Ascend’s Managing Director, Ged McPartlin said, “These figures reflect the great team we have at Ascend and their hard work and professionalism. 2018 was a phenomenal year for the business, but we don’t plan to stop there. We’ve already got new, exciting projects in the pipeline and our branches continue to exceed their targets.”