Martin Bunney

Former Belvoir Group recruitment and acquisitions director Martin Bunney has launched The Business Acquisitions Group, a brokerage specialising in estate agency acquisitions and business sales.

The new business will help agents identify acquisition opportunities, manage transactions and support business resales.

During his 13 years at Belvoir Group, Bunney worked with 154 franchisees on acquisitions and 140 franchisees on business resales, overseeing transactions with a combined value of more than £50m.

The Business Acquisitions Group will combine Bunney’s industry experience with AI technology and marketing tools to help buyers identify acquisition opportunities and support business owners looking to sell.

Bunney said: “I have many years of experience in enabling estate agents, letting agents, and franchisees to successfully expand through acquisition.

“After leaving Belvoir in May 2025 I worked as an acquisitions consultant, but with legislation increasing, and interest rates rising, it was clear that more independents were being forced into either investing in compliance or selling their business. Many are choosing to sell. Acquisition brokerage is a specialist business, and the time was right to launch The Business Acquisitions Group.

“As well as years of industry experience from my fellow directors and investors, The Business Acquisitions Group has poured investment into a new website and innovative AI software to match prospective buyers with viable business opportunities. Importantly, this is not just about AI, as the team firmly believes in the power of personal interaction. For this reason, whenever a client engages with The Business Acquisitions Group, they become part of our team and can rest assured that we are going to help them through every step of the process.

“The Business Acquisitions Group is looking to work confidentially with independent agents of all sizes. We work with both buyers and sellers, although only one of these per transaction. If an agent or franchisee needs assistance in preparing for an exit strategy or help to ensure their business is perfectly positioned for future expansion, please get in touch as we have the skills, database and experience to help them achieve their goals.”