The Solihull branch of Hunters has acquired independent agency Searchers, which was set up back in 1995.

Becki Dean, lettings director for the North & Midlands Hunters offices, says: “It’s really hard to find quality businesses for sale and we feel lucky to have been able to acquire a great business like Searchers. The previous owner was keen to ensure that her customers were well looked after, and we can certainly assure her of that. 

“We hope that this will be the first of many acquisitions into the Hunters group. Although the office has been relocated to Solihull, the existing team are still in place and look forward to servicing all their customers as part of Hunters.”

Hunters Property PLC was acquired by The Property Franchise Group in 2021, becoming the group’s ninth brand and expanding TPFG’s franchised network to over 350 offices nationwide.

TPFG chief executive Gareth Samples says: “As a group we are always looking to speak to business owners who are looking to sell and have a great team in place to ensure it’s a smooth process and right for all parties.”