2026
Fraser & Co
acquired by
Dexters
Pendleton London acted as adviser to the founder
Four London offices, New Homes and Property Management divisions, and an international presence in Hong Kong.
Consultancy, strategy and M&A advisory for estate agencies
Advice for owners, from owners.
Consultancy to build and strengthen your business. M&A advisory when the time comes to buy or sell.
Track record
We have advised on multiple transactions over the past 24 months. Most remain private at our clients’ request, and yours would be treated the same way.
Track record
Recent transactions.
2024
James Pendleton
acquired by
Chestertons
Our own exit, led by Pendleton London
Built from 2003 into a multi-million pound business with a substantial lettings portfolio.
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In their words
“Working closely with Lee as an advisor, I’ve witnessed his exceptional strategic vision, always with a keen focus on driving growth. Lee has excelled in journey planning, helping navigate key challenges and unlock new opportunities. His ability to foster growth and manage critical issues makes him an invaluable asset to any venture.”
Advisory
Where do you want to take it?
Ready now, or three years out. If any of these is on your mind, we should talk.
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Sell-side advisory
Considering a sale?
We run the process, from first approach to completion. You keep running the business.
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Exit readiness
Not ready to sell yet?
Then now is the time to prepare. We get your business match fit, so it stands up to due diligence and you sell on your terms.
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Buy-side advisory
Looking to acquire or grow?
We identify targets, approach their owners discreetly, then structure and negotiate the deal through to completion.
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Business review
Would an outside view help?
We come into your business, review it as an acquirer would and show you what drives its value.
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Indicative view
Want a sense of the numbers?
An indicative, high-level view of where you stand, in confidence. The detailed work follows if there is a fit.
Discretion
Every conversation is confidential.
Your staff, your clients and your competitors hear nothing.
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Founder only
You deal with a founder from first call to completion, never a junior team.
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NDA first
An NDA is signed before any information is released.
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Your approval
No acquirer is approached without your say-so.
A consultancy fee for getting match fit, agreed up front. A success fee on exit, paid on completion.
In confidence
Speak to us in confidence.
One conversation, owner to owner, to see whether there is a fit. No obligation, no pitch, and nothing goes any further.
07881 915 242
Lee James Pendleton
Founder
Lucy Hoad
Consultant