SDL Group acquires Humphreys of Chester

SDL Group, one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent property groups, has today announced its third business acquisition in 12 months. Humphreys of Chester, one of the most respected estate agencies in the region, has been acquired by the SDL Group for an undisclosed amount. Humphreys is the recipient of various awards for estate agency and auctions. The deal means that the Humphreys business will expand across the North West region offering its complete property service from sales and exclusive homes to lettings, property management and auctions. It will report into Rob Clifford, SDL’s estate agency Chief Executive. Following the acquisition, the Chester office on Lower Bridge Street will also become a regional hub for hundreds of SDL Group’s Private Rental Sector (PRS) build-to-rent properties while its auction business will join the SDL Auctions network – the UK’s largest auction network outside of London. Paul Gratton, CEO of the SDL Group, said, “Humphreys of Chester is a leading agent in the North West property market and is hugely respected so I’m delighted to welcome them to the SDL Group. “Their areas of expertise, particularly in auctions, estate agency and lettings, perfectly complement our own portfolio of property services and our aim through this…