Spicerhaart Explained

Spicerhaart Group Ltd is an English estate agency, lettings agency and financial services company with its Head Office based in Colchester, Essex, and operating throughout the United Kingdom. It is the largest independent estate agency network in the UK.

Spicerhaart Group
Type:Ltd
Foundation:1989
Location:Colchester, Essex
Key People:Paul Smith, Executive Chairman.
Industry:Estate agents
Revenue:£139.3 million (2022) [1]
Num Employees:1,650+
Owner:VRS Investments Ltd
Homepage:spicerhaart.co.uk

History

In 1989, Spicerhaart [2] was founded by Paul Smith and his father Alick Smith when they opened three branches of Spicer McColl in East Anglia.

Throughout the years it has grown substantially due to both organic growth and various acquisitions. Today it has seven estate agency brands offering an extensive range of property related services.[3]

Company History [4]

1989 - Spicer McColl launches with three branches
1990 - Mortgages Direct launches, now known as Just Mortgages
1995 - Part of Cornerstone acquired and renamed Spicer McColl
1998 - Felicity J Lord opens in London
1999 - Woolwich Property Services acquired and renamed haart
2000 - Darlows in Wales acquired
2002 - Spicerhaart Legal Services established
2003 - Spicerhaart Corporate Sales established
2007 - Haybrook in South Yorkshire acquired
2007 - Launch of Valunation surveying services
2009 - Mustbesold.com auctions and Chainfree.com website begin
2011 - Spicerhaart acquires well-known London estate agent Thompson Currie
2011 - Spicerhaart acquires Brooks property agent in North London
2012 - Spicerhaart acquires Horsham-based Harper James
2013 - Launch of Chewton Rose brand
2017 - butters john bee in the M6 corridor acquired
2018 - Brian Holt brand in the Coventry area acquired
2018 - Howards in Norfolk and north Suffolk acquired
2021 - Launch of JustWealth

Management

Paul Smith is the Executive Chairman of the company.[5]

Antony Lark and John Phillips operate as joint CEO's.[6]

Recent director appointments include:-

The company's headquarters, support services and contact centre are in Colchester, Essex.

Estate agency and related brands

Spicerhaart currently trade under the following brands:

Criticism

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Spicerhaart maintains turnover .
  2. Web site: Spicerhaart Website | About Us.
  3. Web site: Spicerhaart Brand | Entity Information.
  4. Web site: Spicerhaart Timeline | History.
  5. Web site: Estate Agent Today | Exec Chair Article 24-08-23.
  6. Web site: Estate Agent Today | Joint CEO Article 25-08-23.
  7. Web site: Estate Agent Today | HR Director Promoted to Board 05-09-23.
  8. Web site: Estate Agent Today | L&NH MD Promoted to Board 26-07-22.
  9. Web site: Butters John Bee Brand Website.
  10. Web site: Chewton Rose Brand Website.
  11. Web site: Darlows Brand Website.
  12. Web site: Felicity J Lord Brand Website.
  13. Web site: haart Brand Website.
  14. Web site: Haybrook Brand Website.
  15. Web site: Howards Brand Website.
  16. Web site: Just Mortgages Brand Website.
  17. Web site: Just Wealth Brand Website.
  18. Web site: Corporate Sales Brand Website.
  19. Web site: Land and New Homes Website.
  20. Web site: Valunation Brand Website.
  21. Web site: UK Agent accused of 'inhumane' sacking. 21 March 2020.
  22. Web site: Tesco in legal battle with estate agent. 2 October 2012.

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