Countrywide acquires 4 lettings businesses

Benjamin Oliver Estates’ portfolio has been transferred to the Frank Innes office on St James Street, the portfolio of Hamptons in Warrington was transferred across to the Stockton Heath branch of Bridgfords.

Tim Clark, managing director at Lighthouse Property Services, said: “We are proud of what we have achieved over the last decade and operate a successful business but we see this as a great opportunity for us as Countrywide will be able to develop the brand and integrate it into their successful network, taking the business to the next level.

“Our business goals and values are closely aligned and Countrywide have a great track record of helping lettings businesses to develop in their local markets so we are very excited about the opportunities the deal will bring.”

John Hards, co-managing director at Countrywide Residential Lettings, said: “Countrywide Residential Lettings is experiencing a phenomenal year of growth both organically and through acquisition and we are absolutely delighted to have extended our lettings footprint with an average of one new acquisition per month this year, with further expansion in the pipeline.

“We have not only expanded our portfolio but we have also had some of the best and most experienced lettings and property management professionals in the country join Countrywide, with many of the owners of our acquisitions continuing their career with us to enjoy the opportunities and support they can gain from being part of the UK’s leading lettings network.

“We are constantly looking to grow our successful and well-established lettings business and we are in a strong financial position to do so, so we urge business owners to get in touch to discuss what opportunities are available.”