A new mergers and acquisitions business targeting the property sector has launched. Former Spicerhaart national acquisitions director Joel Osbourne will lead the venture.
2point0 Group has launched Realise to advise property businesses on sales, mergers and acquisitions. Osbourne joins as a partner alongside co-founders Nicola and Paul Broomham.
More than 50 property deals
Osbourne brings more than 25 years of property industry experience. His M&A background includes roles at LRG and Christie & Co. Most recently, he led acquisitions nationally for Spicerhaart.
Between them, Osbourne and Paul Broomham have handled more than 50 business sales, mergers and acquisitions. These range from smaller lettings businesses to multi-million-pound corporate transactions.
Realise will work with estate and letting agency owners looking to sell their businesses. It will also advise firms seeking acquisitions or mergers.
The launch adds M&A services to 2point0 Group’s existing business consultancy and recruitment operations. The company launched in January 2026.
Industry backing
LRG CEO Michael Cook worked with Osbourne across both operations and acquisitions.
He said: “I have known Joel for 20 years, working closely with him across operations and acquisitions. Joel understands what it takes to grow a business, look after customers and what levers to pull to create value.
“Consequently, he is able to advise clients based on a position of experience and practical application, rather than just theory.”
Property industry veteran Peter Fuller also worked with Osbourne and Broomham at Romans.
He commented: “I became very reliant on both of them and their integrity, and I welcomed their recommendations on improving processes and systems within our operation.
“They will be exceptionally well placed in this new venture, combining extensive experience in acquisitions with fantastic people skills, honesty and industry knowledge.”
Demand for agency M&A
Nicola Broomham said the decision to expand into M&A followed enquiries received since 2point0 Group launched earlier this year.
She said: “From the enquiries we have received since launching in January, we know the demand is there for a specialist in this sector.”
Paul Broomham added: “This new 2point0 venture is called Realise, because it is all about the outcome. The fulfilment of an ambition. Capitalising on the blood, sweat, tears and investment that estate and letting agency owners put into their businesses.”
Osbourne said: “After a long career spent both in front-line agency as well as in M&A on a national level, I am genuinely thrilled and excited to bring all that experience together in this new venture alongside Paul and Nicola.
“The property sector needs something new when it comes to business sales, mergers and acquisitions – a partner who listens and reacts, and always moves forward with the client’s best interests in mind.”
