Client name: HC Property Net (Wokingham)
Client location: Berkshire
Acquirer: Southernbrook
Sector: Property Management & Construction
Sub-sector: Residential Lettings
Delivering Comprehensive Lettings and Property Management Services
HC Property Net provides residential lettings and property management services, offering tenant sourcing, compliance support and full management solutions.
Realising Value Following Business Development
The shareholder sought to exit the business and realise value after developing the operation.
Established Landlord Relationships in a Competitive Market
The business operates with established landlord relationships and a structured management model, making it an attractive opportunity within the regional property services market.
Generating Strong Market Interest Through Targeted Positioning
Knightsbridge positioned the opportunity as a relocatable operation and generated significant interest, engaging 37 interested parties.
Meetings with suitable acquirers resulted in two competing offers, enabling progression with the preferred buyer.
Completing a Successful Regional Acquisition
The sale completed successfully, ensuring continuity of service and a smooth ownership transition.
Why Southernbrook Was a Logical Strategic Partner
For Southernbrook, the acquisition supported regional expansion within the property management sector.
Reflections on a Cross-Matched Property Transaction
Helen Church, Founder/Director, HC Property Net:
“Great service from Knightsbridge. Being in a position of unknown, they guided me through the entire process from beginning to end.”
James Derham, Founder/Director, Southernbrook:
“Excellent drive from Knightsbridge in assisting us with the purchase of HCPN. We will certainly be using their services again.”