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Your Move Chris Stonock acquires Rhapsody Property Consultants in Jesmond

Your Move franchise partner Your Move Chris Stonock has acquired Rhapsody Property Consultants in Jesmond, Newcastle.

The acquisition creates the 14th office in the Your Move Chris Stonock network, establishing Your Move Jesmond. It includes a substantial portfolio of student and professional lettings properties in Jesmond and the wider Newcastle market.

Rhapsody Property Consultants has operated for more than 20 years. Owner Gail Harbottle will remain with the business alongside long-standing colleague Kim Slowther, helping to provide continuity for landlords and tenants.

Your Move Chris Stonock acquires Rhapsody Property Consultants in Jesmond

Building on strong local foundations

Gail said: “Their reputation, high-quality service and integrity-driven approach made them the perfect fit. It was important for me to partner with a company that I can see myself working with long-term.”

Tim Stonock, Managing Director at Your Move Chris Stonock, said: “We are delighted to acquire such a well-established and highly respected lettings business in Jesmond. This is another important step in our continued growth and expansion across the North East.”

He added: “Gail and Kim's experience, relationships and local knowledge are incredibly valuable, and they will continue providing the excellent service that landlords and tenants have come to expect.”

Sales and lettings from Jesmond

The business will be rebranded as Your Move Chris Stonock and will continue to operate from its existing office on St George's Terrace in Jesmond.

The franchise partner also plans to introduce a full residential sales service at the office, enabling customers to access sales and lettings support from the same central location.

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