Two years after acquiring Northwood Chelmsford, husband and wife team Zaman and Amina Sheikh have expanded their business with the acquisition of WN Properties on Hutton Road, Shenfield.

Speaking of the acquisition, Zaman said: “Amina and I are very pleased that this deal has completed. WN Properties is a reputable business that we had been aware of for some years, and we are delighted that the outgoing directors trusted us with the acquisition. The business deals with some very high-end properties in the Shenfield area and the team there are fantastic. We are already enjoying working with them to grow the business.

“I must also pay tribute to the team at Northwood Chelmsford, who have been instrumental in the success of the acquisition. They have many years of experience in property, which has allowed me to focus on business development whilst they continue to provide our clients with outstanding customer service.

“The two businesses are only about 10 miles apart, which makes it very manageable, and the support from Northwood MD Phil Gee and the team at TPFG has been great. Amina is currently expecting our second child, and it is nice to think that in the future our children can have the opportunity to work in the family business.”

A delighted Phil Gee said: “This is a fantastic acquisition for Zaman and Amina, as WN Properties is a very well-established and reputable agency with a great lettings and sales portfolio.  They are retaining the team of six staff, and the business will continue to trade as WN Properties, benefiting significantly from the enhanced processes and technology that Northwood can provide, and the energy and focus that Zaman and Amina bring.

“The Northwood Chelmsford office was a resale in 2023 from a retiring franchisee, and since Zaman and Amina bought it, they have introduced a residential sales service and grown the business significantly. They are young, dynamic and have great skill sets, which includes Zaman having a Master’s degree in Real Estate Finance and Investment and being a qualified RICS Surveyor and registered valuer. In 2022 he won the RICS Young Surveyor of the Year award. He also has a degree in law and has worked in asset management. Zaman and Amina are both very keen and ambitious, and I am confident that they will make a huge success of this acquisition.

“Northwood, which is part of The Property Franchise Group (TPFG), offers great support to franchisees who wish to expand their business through acquisition. This support includes pre-acquisition work including due diligence, detailed negotiations and introductions to finance partners etc. Once the acquisition has completed the support continues, providing help with implementing new technology, marketing, compliance and other important factors to maximise the success of the business.

“This acquisition is a superb end to 2025 for Northwood, and with many other acquisitions in the pipeline, 2026 is set to be a very exciting year for the brand.”