Traditionally there has never really been a satisfactory way for successful independent  agents to leave the business, without simply selling out to some big competitor and seeing the firm that they have spent years building up effectively cease to exist.  Now, for those who want to see their firms continue going from strength to strength under the original brand, there is a real alternative.

LSLI has been set up with the specific aim of providing quality independent estate agents growth and exit strategies. LSLI is part of LSL Property Services plc which already has a number of successful estate agency brands.

Unlike old style corporate buy outs, LSLI are not interested in merely acquiring dots on the map. It’s a people business and it’s the people that are important. As a result, what we are looking for are precisely those successful quality independents where the owners and senior management are committed to grow their business and their brands.

What LSLI effectively offer such agencies are all the resources and support needed in terms of finance to grow their own business and successfully compete with some of the larger networks – but crucially without any heavy-handed interference from on high.

The planned exit route strategy is directly related to the success achieved, business owners should they wish, have a real incentive to stay on and drive the future growth. In effect, we are offering quality independent agents a uniquely attractive proposition, if you want to grow, we will help you all the way, and if you want to go we will facilitate your exit from the industry and continue to operate under the brand that you have worked so hard to build.