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Jones Robinson Acquires Kate’s Estates Lettings Portfolio After Founder Retires

Jones Robinson has expanded its lettings operation by acquiring the managed portfolio of Marlborough-based Kate’s Estates. The acquisition follows the retirement of Kate Deakin, founder of Kate’s Estates.

The deal will see landlords and tenants previously managed by Kate’s Estates transferred to Jones Robinson, strengthening the agency’s presence in Marlborough and the wider Pewsey Vale area. Kate’s Estates, established in 2014, specialised in residential lettings and property management across Wiltshire.

Kate Deakin, who has over two decades of industry experience, decided to retire and agreed for Jones Robinson to take over the management of her client base. This move is intended to ensure continuity of service for both landlords and tenants.

The acquisition adds to Jones Robinson’s growing footprint across Berkshire, Wiltshire, and Oxfordshire, where the agency already operates residential sales, lettings, and property management services.

As part of the transition, Deakin will work alongside Jones Robinson in the coming weeks to support landlords and tenants. Emma Hawkings-Byass, who has been working within Kate’s Estates, will also remain involved with the portfolio and continue working closely with clients, alongside Gabby Walker, Andy Escott, and the wider Jones Robinson lettings team.

This development is relevant for letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring changes in portfolio management and agency consolidation within the UK property sector.