
Harris & Co in Essex has completed its second acquisition in 12 months.
The agency, based in Colchester, has purchased the South Essex Lettings book of James Leigh Property Management, merging the firm’s South Essex portfolio into their business.
James Leigh will be maintaining their Colchester Portfolio and continuing to operate in their more local market.
This is the firm’s latest acquisition following on from the purchase of Reid Residential in November 2024.
Below is an emailer that has been sent out to Harris & Co’s clients:
Exciting News: Harris + Wood Expands further with James Leigh Lettings Acquisition!
Dear [client name]
We are delighted to share some exciting news with you – Harris + Wood Lettings Services has grown! We have officially acquired the South Essex (Basildon, Wickford & Southend) Lettings portfolio of James Leigh Property Management. James Leigh is a well-respected Estate Agency in Essex, and the acquisition marks an important step in our growth, allowing us to offer our trusted property expertise to even more clients across the region.
The integration of the James Leigh portfolio means we can now provide enhanced services to both existing and new clients. With our dedication to customer service, combined with our resources, marketing power, industry expertise, and multi-office network, we are confident this purchase will deliver greater value for new clients.
We are excited about the opportunities this brings for homeowners, landlords, tenants, and property investors alike, and we look forward to continuing to deliver exceptional results through this new chapter.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more about how this acquisition could benefit you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch using the usual channels. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to working with you.
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