
LDC-backed Linley & Simpson acquires Link Agency, Dawson Wake
LDC-backed Linley & Simpson has acquired two lettings agencies: Link Agency and Dawson Wake.
The company acquired the Hull branch of Link Agency and its lettings portfolio across the city. Link Agency is retaining its Goole branch and associated portfolio, and will continue to look after those customers from there.
These latest acquisitions represent the 12th and 13th to be delivered since Linley & Simpson secured the backing of LDC in 2018.
Previous acquisitions by the company have been supported by funding from Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking.
Company
Link Agency's Hull branch was established in 2016 and offers house lettings and sales services.
Leeds-based Dawson Wake, also a lettings agency, was founded in 2013.
People
LDC – Gareth Marshall (investment director).
Linley & Simpson – Will Linley (CEO).
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