Spicerhaart Group Ltd is an English estate agency, lettings agency and financial services company with its Head Office based in Colchester, Essex, and operating throughout the United Kingdom. It is the largest independent estate agency network in the UK.

History

In 1989, Spicerhaart was founded by Paul Smith and his father Alick Smith when they opened three branches of Spicer McColl in East Anglia. Throughout the years it has grown substantially due to both organic growth and various acquisitions. Today it has seven estate agency brands offering an extensive range of property related services. Company History 1989 - Spicer McColl launches with three branches 1990 - Mortgages Direct launches, now known as Just Mortgages 1995 - Part of Cornerstone acquired and renamed Spicer McColl 1998 - Felicity J Lord opens in London 1999 - Woolwich Property Services acquired and renamed haart 2000 - Darlows in Wales acquired 2002 - Spicerhaart Legal Services established 2003 - Spicerhaart Corporate Sales established 2007 - Haybrook in South Yorkshire acquired 2007 - Launch of Valunation surveying services 2009 - Mustbesold.com auctions and Chainfree.com website begin 2011 - Spicerhaart acquires well-known London estate agent Thompson Currie 2011 - Spicerhaart acquires Brooks property agent in North London 2012 - Spicerhaart acquires Horsham-based Harper James 2013 - Launch of Chewton Rose brand 2017 - butters john bee in the M6 corridor acquired 2018 - Brian Holt brand in the Coventry area acquired 2018 - Howards in Norfolk and north Suffolk acquired 2021 - Launch of JustWealth

Management

Paul Smith is the Executive Chairman of the company. Antony Lark and John Phillips operate as joint CEO's. Recent director appointments include:- The company's headquarters, support services and contact centre are in Colchester, Essex.

Estate agency and related brands

Spicerhaart currently trade under the following brands:

Criticism