Nigel Lewis meets the man who is powering one of the fastest-growing agency groups in the UK.

The deal was secured through Lomand’s John Shepherd brand and sees a rental portfolio of 1,300 homes and 25 staff and offices all transfer over.

Loomand Chief Executive Ed Philips says the North West of England is one of the heartlands at the forefront of the group's growth journey.

North West Chief Executive Jason Watkin says the group now operates 14 interlinked offices in the region through three High Street brands.

Ed Phillips is urging vendors, buyers, tenants and landlords to hold firm and look at the real data behind negative market headlines.

Lomond has strengthened its senior management team in one of its key heartlands.

Lomond continues its lettings purchase spree with the purchase of the entire Purplebricks lettings portfolio north of the border.

Big agency firm says Insights will guarantee consistency across its branch network and give it an added advantage over other larger groups with a franchise model.