Manning Stainton acquires North Leeds independent agent Clear Properties

Estate agency Manning Stainton has completed its second acquisition in the last four months with the purchase of Clear Properties.

Established in 2004, Clear Properties is a North Leeds-based independent agency which provides residential sales and lettings services to sellers, buyers and landlords in Adel and the surrounding areas.

Manning Stainton currently has 19 Residential Sales and Lettings branches across West and North Yorkshire.

Mark Manning, managing director of Manning Stainton, said: “We have known the Directors of Clear Properties for some years and when the time came for them to consider selling we were delighted that we were able to agree a mutually amicable arrangement.”

Terry Robinson, director of Clear Properties, commented: “My main priority when looking to sell the business was to ensure that the management of my existing clients was in the safest possible hands.

“Having received a number of approaches from other agents it was clear that Manning Stainton shared our customer service values along with having a reputation for excellence.”

As part of the purchase, Manning Stainton will take over the Clear Properties lettings portfolio.

Mark added: “Following the recent acquisition of AR Estates in Crossgates this agreement with Clear Properties makes our continued ambitions to work with other like-minded businesses clear, if they feel the time has come for them to sell.

“It’s clear to see that the industry is experiencing some fundamental changes and we feel that our expertise in the industry, aligned with our extensive branch network could be of real benefit to independent agents and landlords during these challenging times.”

Manning Stainton regularly attracts over 800 new tenants every month actively seeking rental accommodation and provides landlords with services including a let only option and full comprehensive property management.

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