Real estate group snaps up Leeds property agents

Real estate group Manning Stainton has acquired Crossgates-based AR Estate Agents.

Founded in 2011, AR provides residential sales and lettings to sellers, buyers and landlords in East Leeds and the surrounding area.

Leeds-based Manning Stainton currently has 19 residential sales and lettings branches across West and North Yorkshire.

Mark Manning, managing director of Manning Stainton said: “We would like to expand our lettings operation even further by acquiring other like-minded businesses.

“The industry is experiencing some fundamental changes and we feel that our expertise in the sector aligned with our extensive geographical footprint could be of real benefit to independent agents and landlords during these challenging times.”

Ann Riddington, managing director of AR Estate Agents added: ‘My main priority when looking to sell the business was to ensure that the management of my existing clients was in the safest possible hands.

“Having received a number of approaches from other agents it was clear that Manning Stainton was the one who shared our customer service values along with having a reputation for excellence. I am also thrilled that my most trusted colleague, Lettings Manager Mandy Driver, is joining Manning Stainton to provide continuity for our clients.”