Derbyshire estate agent swoops for rival

Dales & Peaks estate agents is set to open a new office after acquiring a rival firm.

The Derbyshire-based company has snapped up TPS Estates for an undisclosed sum, and will now move into premises on Dale Road in Matlock.

Three members of staff will work at the new office, with Dales & Peaks planning to add to its Matlock headcount throughout the year.

The company, which was established in 2006, has its headquarters at Old Brick Works Lane in Chesterfield.

Banner Jones Solicitors advised Dales & Peaks on the acquisition and the lease agreement on the new office.

Sarah Currey, managing director of Dales & Peaks, said: “We’ve had a hugely successful year, with considerable expansion through the hard work of the team.

“The acquisition of TPS Estates is a fantastic achievement, allowing us to further our offering across Derbyshire and the East Midlands, and to continue to provide high-quality services to our ever-expanding client base.

“We hope the acquisition and our new office space in Matlock will ensure that we are in a strong location to help people with their residential property needs in Matlock and surrounding areas, and to provide another great location out of which our growing, passionate team can operate.

“Banner Jones’ advice throughout this period has been invaluable, and we are looking forward to what the future now holds!”

Ian Osborn, commercial solicitor at Banner Jones, added: “Dales & Peaks has had a great year which has seen them expand organically, as well as through the acquisition of TPS.

“We are delighted to have been instructed to support them with their commercial legal requirements during this time and look forward to assisting with their commercial offering in the future, as their operation continues to grow.”