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LRG to Acquire Historic Henry Adams Estate Agency in South England

LRG is set to acquire Henry Adams, one of the South of England’s longest-established property brands. The acquisition will expand LRG’s presence across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire, with the deal expected to complete on 1st September.

Henry Adams traces its origins to Wyatt & Son, founded in Chichester in 1826, and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2026. Since adopting the Henry Adams name in 1990, the agency has grown to operate 12 branches across Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire, including two franchise branches. LRG will retain these franchise branches under their existing franchise agreements.

The acquisition does not include Henry Adams Fine Art, Land and Planning, Rural, Valuations and Commercial divisions, which will remain separate from the LRG business.

Henry Adams will continue to operate under its existing name, with the current leadership and local teams remaining in place. Ian Wiggett will continue as Managing Director, and Gareth Overton will remain as Head of Residential Sales, supported by the existing management team. This arrangement is intended to ensure continuity for clients and colleagues across the business.

For letting agents and inventory clerks, the acquisition signals continued stability in the Henry Adams brand and operations, with no immediate changes to local teams or service delivery. LRG’s investment is expected to provide additional resources and support for the business as it continues to grow in the region.