Countrywide buys up Letmore Group

The deal includes the rights to grow and expand the three existing brands beyond their current network of seven offices in South Woodford, Woodford Green, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Stratford, North Chingford and Walthamstow. John Hards, co-managing director of Countrywide Residential Lettings, says: "The Letmore Group offers huge potential in prime commuter locations and key rental hot spots across East London and Essex." The news follows Countrywide's acquisition of Hamptons International last month and its network of more than 80 estate agency and lettings branches. Phil Spencer,...