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LSL, which owns Reeds Rains and Your Move, has added Meyers Franchising to its portfolio.

9th Apr 20260 327 1 minute read David Callaghan

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LSL has acquired a leading south coast franchise agency to bring its total portfolio of brands up to 12.

The group, which already boasts Reeds Rains and Your Move among its stable, now has Meyers Franchising after the purchase.

The deal will see 10 franchise partners and six branches added to LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s network.

Development area

Lettings has been identified as an area for development in the Meyers offer that LSL can help to strengthen.

Founded in 2011 by Mark Meyer, Meyers Estate Agents is one of the leading sales agencies across a large part of Dorset and the south coast, with coverage extending from Christchurch and Bournemouth to Weymouth and Poundbury, then up to Sherborne and Shaftesbury.

Perfect opportunity Link to Franchising featureMark Meyer, Founder, Meyers Estate Agents

Mark Meyer, Founder of Meyers Estate Agents, says: “Our success is down to the dedication of our franchise partners and their commitment to delivering outstanding service.

“As we look to the future, partnering with LSL Estate Agency Franchising provides the perfect opportunity to take all the Meyers partners to the next level, while staying true to our core values.”

Paul Hardy, LSL Property ServicesPaul Hardy, MD, LSL Property Services

And Paul Hardy, MD at LSL Estate Agency Franchising, says: “We are delighted to welcome Mark and the Meyers team into the LSL family. With our investment and particular strength in lettings, we see significant opportunities to support Meyers in accelerating its growth and further strengthening its position across the South Coast.”

Portfolio

LSL Estate Agency Franchising has over 60 franchise partners, operating in more than 300 territories. The brands within its portfolio are:Your Move, Reeds Rains, Intercounty, Davis Tate, Goodfellows, JNP, Lawlors, Thomas Morris, Hawes & Co, Frosts, Letco and now Meyers.

LSL recently reported group underlying operating profit increased to £32.6million last year.

And LSL purchased the Huddersfield-based property search firm National Search Service (NSS) at the beginning of the year.

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