Countrywide has acquired The Letmore Group, the largest independent specialist lettings agency in East London and Essex.

The Letmore Group was established in 1999, bringing together three lettings businesses: PMS Letting & Management Services, Forest Bureau and Churchill Lettings.

Countrywide’s acquisition of The Letmore Group includes the rights to grow and expand the three existing brands beyond their current network of seven offices in South Woodford, Woodford Green, Loughton, Buckhurst Hill, Stratford, North Chingford and Walthamstow.

John Hards, co-managing director of Countrywide Residential Lettings, said: “The Letmore Group offers huge potential in prime commuter locations and key rental hot spots across East London and Essex. The heritage of the brands was a huge attraction for Countrywide and integral to the deal