Lomond has made the acquisition via its Midlands agency John Shepherd, which itself was bought by the group in 2020.

This month we meet members of The Guild of Property Professionals in Solihull, Enfield and North Somerset.

This month we meet members of The Guild of Property Professionals in Solihull, Norfolk and Belfast.

Lawyers handling a High Court case we reported on in January involving Northwood's Solihull branch have now been given leave to appeal.

Franchises in three different places hoover up rivals or their lettings portfolios with more announcements to come.