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Avison Young Boosts UK Footprint

The acquisition of WHR Property Consultants will give Avison Young a Manchester office and a presence in the North West of England.

By Paul Bubny | Updated on October 20, 2017

Photo of Mark Williams “The future growth of the business will require a stronger national and, importantly, international brand,” says Mark Williams.

TORONTO—Avison Young said Friday it had agreed to acquire WHR Property Consultants LLP and open a new office in Manchester, UK. It will be AY’s fifth office in the UK and its 11th in Europe.

The acquisition is expected to close in 30 days. At that time, WHR will be rebranded as Avison Young and WHR’S Mark Williams, Gareth Buckley, Mike Rooney and Dan Crossley will become principals of AY. The 55-member WHR team will make the move with them.

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