Estate agent Miles & Barr has snapped up two Kent rivals as it looks to increase its market share in the lettings market.

The firm, which has offices across east Kent, has acquired both Roger & Hambridge, in Westgate-on-Sea, and Brettsletts in Tunbridge Wells.

Simon Thompson, lettings group director at the Miles & Barr Group, explained: “The purchase of Roger & Hambidge is an exciting venture for us because it has 150 years of block management know-how and it is this knowledge that adds a complementary and exciting specialism to Miles & Barr’s proposition.”

Roger & Hambidge’s former owners, Jo and Paul King, will continue to contribute to the business on a consultancy basis.

The acquisition of Bretstletts, a boutique lettings agency started by a husband and wife duo, will add further managed properties to Miles & Barr’s portfolio. Brettsletts’ founding partners will also provide continuing consultancy services while the company transitions to Miles & Barr Lettings.

Adds Simon Thompson: "Growth of our established property management division is also a high-priority for us over the coming years. We have a strong foothold across east Kent, so we decided to look to a new region within the county and the purchase of Brettsletts provided an unmissable chance to establish our presence in and around Tunbridge Wells.

"Both acquisitions create a business first for Miles & Barr and we are excited to see them contribute to the steady and ambitious expansion of the company."

Miles & Barr acquired Advanced Lettings in 2020.

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