A leading independent estate and lettings agency has added another Kent name to its expanding portfolio.

Arun Estates - which already owns Wards of Kent - has completed the purchase of Lenham-based agent Philip Jarvis.

The business was started in 2008 by husband and wife team Philip and Faye Jarvis.

The company’s name will remain following the takeover, while staff and customers have been assured they “will see very little change” following the acquisition.

Arun Estates’ group managing director, Aldo Sotgiu said: “We are regularly offered acquisition opportunities and the possibility to acquire Phillip Jarvis really caught our attention.

“Our overriding priority is only to consider opportunities that match our values, and it immediately became clear that Phil and Faye had built a business that closely aligns to Arun’s values of helping customers and the mix of letting and sales was an attractive proposition.

“It’s important to us that we maintain the name and reputation of Philip Jarvis and we are looking forward to working with the excellent team and to continue helping customers in Maidstone, Lenham and surrounding areas.

“We wish Phil and Faye the very best for the future and they can rest assured the business is in safe hands.

“This acquisition, along with the opening of our Sittingbourne Lettings Office in the last few weeks, has provided a great start to 2025, and we remain interested in other opportunities that may come our way.”