Clyde Property acquires portfolios of Gordon Shields and Wura Property
May 1, 2019
Clyde Property have increased their rental offering across central Scotland by acquiring the portfolios of property companies Gordon Shields and Wura Property that sees their total listings going past 3,000 and making it one of the largest letting agency portfolios in Scotland.
MD Gary Thomson was quoted as saying: “By purchasing these two portfolios we are further securing our position as Scotland’s leading estate agency.
This acquisition, combined with our ‘Rent on Time’ service, HD videos and 8pm seven day opening allows us to provide what I believe to be the most innovative and professional letting service to landlords in the country.”
Full story can be read on the Scottish Housing News website.
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