London’s leading independent estate agent Dexters has announced the acquisition of Keatons, a well-established agency with seven offices across East London. This acquisition further strengthens Dexters’ presence in the capital, adding 2,500+ properties to its management portfolio and welcoming 90 new colleagues.
Founded nearly 30 years ago, Keatons operates in Bow, Deptford, Hackney, Kentish Town, Shoreditch, Stratford, and Wanstead, offering sales, lettings, new homes, and property management services. The agency has built a strong reputation for exceptional customer service, boasting an average Trustpilot rating of 4.9 out of 5 stars.
“We are pleased to welcome Keatons to the Dexters group. We are privileged to have been chosen as the partners to deliver the next phase of growth for the business. Keatons’ deep local market knowledge, strong high street presence, and commitment to outstanding customer service align perfectly with our core values,” said Andy Shepherd, CEO of Dexters.
“We are delighted that Keatons is now part of Dexters, London’s leading independent estate agency. We chose Dexters as they share our passion for providing first-class service and local expertise. Keatons will now benefit from access to Dexters' unrivalled experience in helping teams deliver brilliant customer service and from its significant financial strength,” said Kye Wheatley, Founding Partner at Keatons.
Dexters, chaired by Justin King CBE and led by Andy Shepherd, now operates over 180 offices across London, managing 48,000+ landlords and serving more than 200,000 buyers and tenants. The group has rapidly expanded, with recent acquisitions including James Alexander in Norbury and new offices in Surbiton and Canada Water. The transaction with Keatons was completed in under four weeks, highlighting the efficiency of Dexters' in-house acquisition and legal team.
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