Leaders continues to grow

Leaders, one of the UK’s largest estate and letting agents, has further increased its regional footprint by completing the acquisition of Simply Lets Ltd in Worcester and Bromsgrove last week – keeping the firm’s expansion plans on course. Leaders acquired Simply Lets after its previous owner Jon Sugden decided to sell his business and exit the letting industry altogether in order to pursue other interests. Sugden (left) said, “After deciding to sell the company, it was important to me to leave my landlords, tenants and staff in the safest possible hands. That’s why I chose to sell Simply Lets to Leaders, which has the expertise, experience and resources required to deliver a great service.” This fresh acquisition by Leaders follows on from the purchase of Andrews Snape & Co in Bournemouth and Cullen Homes in Manchester last month. Matthew Light  (right), Acquisitions Director at Leaders, said, “We are delighted to welcome all our new customers and employees who have transferred from Simply Lets, Andrews Snape & Co and Cullen Homes. “These acquisitions have added new branches in key locations in which we previously had no presence, as well allowing us to grow our portfolio in some of our existing markets…