LSL Franchise Giant Expands as National Home Move strengthens Kent presence with acquisition of Your Move Margate
National Home Move has continued its expansion within the estate agency sector following the acquisition of the Your Move Margate branch through LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s branch resale programme.
The branch was purchased from franchisee Patrick McConnell, whose Your Move Charterhouse business operated in the Kent seaside town. The deal forms part of LSL Estate Agency Franchising’s strategy to support succession planning and network growth by connecting franchise owners looking to retire or exit the business with existing franchisees seeking expansion opportunities.
The acquisition further cements National Home Move’s position as the largest franchise operator within the LSL network. The company now operates 51 Your Move branches alongside 13 Reeds Rains locations across the UK, with the latest purchase strengthening its footprint in Kent.
Your Move already has a well-established presence throughout the county, operating more than 20 branches in locations including Ramsgate, Sittingbourne, Sheerness and Ashford. The addition of the Margate office is expected to enhance National Home Move’s regional coverage and support its long-term growth ambitions across the South East.
Matthew McCreath, Managing Director of National Home Move, said the acquisition aligns with the company’s ongoing expansion strategy.
He commented: “We’re actively seeking our next opportunity, partnering with businesses that align with our ambitions and can help us continue our growth journey. Extending our presence across Kent is a natural step for National Home Move and I would like to wish Patrick well with his next chapter.
“The team at LSL EAF have been great throughout and I would like to thank them for supporting us through this process.”
LSL Estate Agency Franchising says its resale programme has become an increasingly important part of supporting franchise continuity across its network, particularly as long-standing operators begin considering retirement or exit strategies.
Lee Carratt, Franchise Partnerships Director at LSL Estate Agency Franchising, said: “This is exactly what our Resale Programme is designed to do – match franchise partners looking to exit, with existing franchise partners looking to expand.
“It’s a win-win, offering a real benefit to our estate agency partners who are planning to retire, for example, and at the same time drives growth for our existing franchisees.”
The latest acquisition highlights the continued consolidation and expansion activity taking place across the UK estate agency franchise sector, with established operators increasingly looking to grow through strategic branch acquisitions as well as organic development.
