Belvoir Group has merged with Property Franchise Group
March 2024 — Belvoir Group plc has merged with Property Franchise Group plc. The merger creates one of the UK’s largest multi-brand lettings and estate agency groups with a growing financial services business and with a market capitalization of approximately US$250 million.
Belvoir Group is the leading UK property, mortgage and franchise group, with 170 offices across the country.
Property Franchise Group is the UK’s largest multi-brand lettings and estate agency franchising group, with a portfolio of outstanding estate and letting agency brands encompassing the power of online and high street delivery for an exceptional service to residential clients across the country.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins Cavendish, based in the UK, acted as lead and Rule 3 financial advisor for Belvoir Group plc, the leading UK property, mortgage and franchise group, on its proposed recommended all-share merger with The Property Franchise Group plc which has now completed.
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