Two years after taking over Northwood Chelmsford, part of The Property Franchise Group (TPFG), husband-and-wife team Zaman and Amina Sheikh have continued their growth trajectory with the acquisition of independent estate agency WN Properties on Hutton Road in Shenfield.
The move marks a significant expansion of their footprint in the region and strengthens their position in both the sales and lettings markets in the South West Essex region.
Zaman and Amina Sheikh have confirmed that they are retaining the team of six staff and the business will continue to trade as WN Properties.
Zaman Sheikh 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.”
The manging director of the Northwood franchise, Phil Gee, welcomed the acquisition.
He said: “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.”
“I am confident that they will make a huge success of this acquisition,” he added. “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.”
