Leaders expands into Essex

Leaders has added five new branches to its network following the acquisition last week of More Estate Agents in Essex. The deal gives Leaders their first ever branches in Chelmsford, Braintree, Colchester, Dovercourt and Clacton-on-Sea; the company’s total network now spans 115 offices across the country. “We are delighted to have taken our first steps into Essex, which we believe to be an important and prosperous market,” said Kevin Shaw (left), National Sales Director at Leaders. “We have been known for our expertise in the lettings market for more than three decades and in recent years our sales business has also grown at a rapid rate, giving us a similarly strong reputation in this area. This acquisition will allow us to continue to roll out our range of services to sellers and landlords,” he added. Many of More’s members of staff, including Co-Owner Dean Phillips, will remain with the firm, having joined Leaders under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 2006, otherwise known as TUPE. This should help Leaders get off to a strong start in developing their sales service in Essex, according to Shaw. Leaders’ arrival in Essex comes on the back of a busy 2015 in…