New Deal: K3 Advantage Advises Regent Property on £3.5m Minority Share Buyout

Regent Letting and Property Management has completed a strategic minority share buyout, marking a significant step in its expansion across the UK residential property market. In it’s first property management sector deal, K3 Advantage is proud to have acted as financial and tax due diligence adviser on the transaction, supported by a £3.5 million investment from specialist finance provider Growth Lending.

Regent manages London residential properties on behalf of international landlords, with clients concentrated across China, Hong Kong and Singapore. The business has grown by offering a full-service approach that removes the operational challenges of managing UK assets from overseas, supported by a 70-strong team based at Broadwall House in central London.

The ownership change sets the business up for renewed growth, consolidating control and creating a clearer structure as demand for premium London rentals from overseas investors continues to rise.

The deal is an excellent representation of the benefits to the SME lending market of a collaborative approach, with K3 Advantage providing the financial and tax due diligence, led by Jack Kerkham, and supported by Clive Angel, who will be working closely with Regent with the long-term needs of the business.

Alex Smith, Managing Director at Regent Letting, said:

“Partnering with Growth Lending and being supported by K3 Advantage has been outstanding. Huge thanks to Chris Mears together with Rob Adams and Ashleigh Denny for their proactive support in enabling our MBO and getting it over the line, together with the team at K3A. This unlocks real momentum for Regent’s next chapter.”

Chris Mears, Regional Head at Growth Lending, said:

“Our work with K3 Advantage is the perfect example of how collaboration benefits the UK SME ecosystem. So many brilliant businesses with fantastic growth potential struggle to access funding because they need to strengthen their finance capability before they are investment ready. By bringing in experts such as Jack, and the rest of the K3A team, we were able to work together to support our client through the fundraising process and ultimately, enable the execution of a deal that might have otherwise been unmanageable.

The value of this is immeasurable – for our client, but also for any number of growing businesses that are seeking funding but facing the same challenge. We look forward to a continued successful partnership with K3A on what we hope will be many deals to come.”

Regent Letting marks the first property letting and management client for K3 Advantage, further diversifying the advisory firm’s sector expertise. Following the successful execution of this deal, K3 Advantage has been appointed to Growth Lending’s panel of due diligence providers, enabling both firms to continue working together to support high growth UK businesses.

Sam Phillips, Managing Director at K3 Advantage, commented:

“I am delighted that K3 Advantage has worked alongside Growth Lending and Regent. This transaction enhances Regent as a leading player in premium residential lettings and shows how strategic deals drive growth. We are proud to have provided insights that enabled Regent to move forward confidently and look forward to working with Growth Lending as part of their due diligence panel.”

Jack Kerkham, Transaction Services Manager at K3 Advantage, added:

“Completing this transaction was a great experience and a personal milestone as my first deal working alongside Growth Lending. It was rewarding to see how collaboration between all parties delivered a successful outcome for Regent. I’m excited to build on this success and continue working with Growth Lending locally in Manchester as part of their due diligence panel.”

The completion of the buyout positions Regent for further expansion, supported by a simplified ownership structure, specialist advisers and an experienced funding partner committed to long-term development.