What Jackson-Stops does

Jackson-Stops is a UK national estate and lettings agency operating as a consortium of 24 privately owned companies trading collectively under the Jackson-Stops brand. Founded in 1910 by Herbert Jackson-Stops in Towcester, the firm transitioned to its consortium structure via a 1992 management buyout and has since grown from 12 to over 40 offices across England — covering London (Mayfair, Pimlico & Westminster, Teddington, Weybridge), the South East, East Anglia, the Cotswolds, the West Country, the Midlands, the North West, North Wales and Yorkshire. It serves private buyers and sellers, landlords, tenants, landowners, developers, equestrian property clients and international investors, with specialist sub-brands for Country Houses, Country Estates, Equestrian, Historic Houses, Period Properties, Coast & Water, Land, New Homes and Short Lets.

The core platform combines a Homeflow-powered website (jackson-stops.co.uk) with portals distribution (Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket), an in-house online auction platform (J-S Auctions, powered by Bamboo Auctions, launched March 2024), AI-assisted search and content generation (all human-reviewed), and a dedicated London PR function generating over 50 editorial mentions per month. Services are delivered through local branch teams supported by a corporate services department in Mayfair handling international enquiries and a partner relationship with Wetherell for prime central London reach.

Jackson-Stops earns revenue primarily through residential sales commission, lettings and property management fees, auction vendor fees, and mortgage referral income via Private Finance (FCA-regulated, FCA registration number 310566). Commission rates are negotiated case-by-case and not publicly disclosed. Quantitative brand signals include a 1m+ monthly social audience, thousands of weekly website visits, 4.9/5 Trustpilot 'Excellent' rating, 5-star Google rating, and an average landlord tenure of 10 years. The firm remains private with no disclosed funding rounds or external investors.

Name

Jackson-Stops

Legal name

Jackson-Stops

Website

https://jackson-stops.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1910

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Jackson-Stops is a UK national estate and lettings agency, operating since 1910 as a consortium of 24 privately owned companies with over 40 offices serving residential buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, developers and international clients across England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210), Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Land Subdividers & Developers (No Cemeteries) (6552)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Brokerage (Raw Land & Development Sites) (FSAEAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Transitional/Development Land Brokerage (Entitled, In-Path-of-Growth) (BPAJADAJ)

Keywords

• Residential estate agency
• Property lettings services
• Country house specialists
• Online property auctions
• Land sales acquisitions

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices37 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Property Sales Commission: Jackson-Stops earns commission on the sale of residential properties through its network of over 40 offices. Commission rates are not publicly disclosed and are negotiated individually. Services include sales of country houses, period properties, equestrian properties, new homes, land, and general residential stock.
2. Residential Lettings and Property Management: Revenue is generated from letting and managing rental properties across the UK. Many branches offer full property management services providing a dedicated point of contact for landlords throughout the tenancy. Short-term lettings (classified as under six months, furnished, inclusive of utilities) are offered as a specialist service primarily in London.
3. Land Sales and Acquisition: Jackson-Stops' regional land departments handle the sale and purchase of land with redevelopment potential, from single plots to strategic sites suitable for over 1,000 homes. Services include open market sales, off-market acquisitions, land assembly, option agreements, and professional valuations. Clients range from private individuals to regional and national housebuilders, funds, institutions, and housing associations.
4. Mortgage Referral (Private Finance): Jackson-Stops refers clients to Private Finance, an independent mortgage broker, for mortgage and protection services. Private Finance liaises with mainstream lenders and private banks. This generates referral income for Jackson-Stops. Private Finance is authorised and regulated by the FCA.
5. Auction Services (J-S Auctions): Jackson-Stops operates its own online auction platform (J-S Auctions), through which buyers and sellers can transact properties 24/7. Auction fees are charged to vendors; specific fee structures are not publicly disclosed.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jackson-Stops is a UK national estate and letting agency operating as a consortium of 24 privately owned companies across more than 40 offices, delivering residential property sales, lettings, full property management, short-term lets, and land sales and acquisitions. Specialist departments handle country houses, country estates, equestrian properties, historic and listed buildings, period homes, coastal and waterside homes, and new homes. The firm also operates J-S Auctions, an online 24/7 property auction platform, and refers clients to Private Finance for mortgage brokerage services.

Product overview

Jackson-Stops is a national estate and letting agency operating as a consortium of over 24 privately-owned companies with over 45 offices across the UK. The core offering consists of property sales and lettings services, supported by a proprietary online platform that includes property search, AI-enhanced search, online valuations, and J-S Auctions (powered by Bamboo Auctions). Specialist sub-brands focus on country houses, country estates, equestrian properties, historic houses, period properties, coastal and waterside properties, land sales and acquisitions, new homes, and short-term lets. Additional services include financial services through Private Finance (mortgage brokerage), and professional valuations. The company has been in operation since 1910.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• J-S Auctions: Online property auction platform operating 24/7, offering traditional and conditional auction methods for buying and selling property.

Products and services

• Residential Property Sales Estate agency service for residential property sales across the UK, delivered through a network of over 40 offices with specialist departments for different property types including country houses, equestrian, historic, and new homes.
• Lettings and Property Management Letting agent service for residential rental properties across the UK, with full property management available through many branches providing a dedicated point of contact for landlords throughout the tenancy.
• J-S Auctions Online Auction Platform 24/7 online property auction platform allowing buyers to search, review legal documents, and bid online, with properties also marketed through the Jackson-Stops network, property portals, and Bamboo Auctions.
• Land Sales and Acquisitions Regional land department focused on the sale and purchase of properties with redevelopment potential, from single plots to strategic sites suitable for over 1,000 new homes, serving private individuals, regional and national housebuilders, funds, institutions, and housing associations.
• Short Lets Short-term rental service in London and selected UK locations providing furnished properties for less than six months, inclusive of utility bills, primarily serving relocating corporate professionals and people between properties.
• New Homes Sales New homes sales team working with developers from boutique firms to national housebuilders, offering properties for purchase off-plan or at completion across the UK network.
• Country House and Estates Specialist Service Specialist department handling the sale of country houses and country estates, coordinated through the Mayfair office with expertise covering ancient manor houses, period mansions, and stately homes with gardens, pasture, and parkland.
• Equestrian Properties Service Specialist department for equestrian property sales including racing yards, livery yards, equestrian centres, houses with stables and paddocks, and equestrian land.
• Historic Houses Service Specialist department for historic and listed buildings including Tudor, Elizabethan, and Georgian properties, supported by over 40 years of expertise working with the Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust, the National Trust, and Historic England.
• Financial Services Referral (Private Finance) Mortgage and protection referral service through Private Finance Ltd, an independent mortgage broker authorised and regulated by the FCA (registration 310566) that liaises with mainstream lenders and private banks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Landlords stay with Jackson-Stops for an average of 10 years
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bamboo AuctionscoreTechnology or IntegrationBamboo Auctions is the technology platform powering Jackson-Stops' online auction service (J-S Auctions). The platform enables 24/7 online property auctions with traditional and conditional auction methods. Properties are marketed through the Bamboo Auctions platform alongside Jackson-Stops' own network.
• FeefominorOthersFeefo is a recognised third-party testimonial gatherer used by Jackson-Stops to collect online reviews and testimonials from clients about the service they have received. Feefo contacts clients by email on the email address provided by Jackson-Stops. Some testimonials are used for online or print marketing purposes. Feefo terms and conditions apply to personal data handling.
• Property Portals (Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJackson-Stops lists properties on Rightmove, Zoopla, OnTheMarket and similar property portals. When clients sign up or make enquiries through these portals, their information may be passed to Jackson-Stops branches managing relevant properties. These portals are a key channel for buyer and tenant acquisition.
• Homeflow LtdcoreTechnology or IntegrationHomeflow Ltd operates and hosts the Jackson-Stops website (www.jackson-stops.co.uk). Registered Office: 20 Broad Street, Wokingham, RG40 1AH. Homeflow is the Data Controller for personal data collected via the Jackson-Stops Website where no relationship with a Jackson-Stops office is in place.
• Private Finance LtdcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPrivate Finance is an independent mortgage broker and financial services partner of Jackson-Stops. It specialises in arranging mortgage facilities tailored to clients' circumstances, liaising with both mainstream lenders and private banks. Jackson-Stops refers all mortgage and protection enquiries to Private Finance. Private Finance is authorised and regulated by the FCA (FCA registration number 310566).
• WetherellcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWetherell is described as the pre-eminent Mayfair specialist estate agent and a partner of Jackson-Stops. Through the Country House & Estates office in Mayfair, Jackson-Stops works with Wetherell to identify buyers for premium properties, including access to their network of London-wide buyers. This partnership extends Jackson-Stops' reach into the prime central London market.
• The Listed Property Owners' Club (LPOC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJackson-Stops works with The Listed Property Owners' Club (LPOC), which is a valuable resource for guidance on planning, maintenance, specialist suppliers, and advice on law and insurance issues relating to listed buildings. This supports Jackson-Stops' historic houses specialist department.
• National TrustminorOthersJackson-Stops has previously acted for the National Trust in property-related work, representing owners of historic properties. This historic relationship supports the company's expertise in heritage and listed property transactions.
• Historic EnglandminorOthersJackson-Stops has worked with Historic England in relation to historic property transactions. This relationship contributes to the company's specialist expertise in listed buildings and heritage properties.
• Spitalfields Historic Buildings TrustminorOthersFor over 40 years, Jackson-Stops has operated alongside the Spitalfields Historic Buildings Trust in their work to preserve and restore Georgian houses in Spitalfields and other historic buildings across the country.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

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Direct peers

• Foxtons: London-focused estate and letting agency with a hybrid sales and lettings model. Comparable to Jackson-Stops' London operations (four offices) and broader lettings/property management offering, though with a narrower geographic footprint.
• Countrywide (Connells Group): Largest UK estate agency network, incorporating multiple regional and premium brands including Hamptons. Directly comparable to Jackson-Stops on national reach, residential sales and lettings, and corporate scale.
• Chestertons: London-centric estate and letting agency with a strong prime central London focus. Comparable to Jackson-Stops in the London residential and international buyer segments, though with less national coverage outside the M25.
• Wetherell: Mayfair-based prime central London estate agency and a stated partner of Jackson-Stops. Overlaps directly with Jackson-Stops' Country House & Estates office in Mayfair and its international buyer access network.
• Humberts: UK estate agency specialising in country houses, rural property and land. Directly comparable to Jackson-Stops' country and land agency verticals, serving similar rural and prime residential markets across England.
• Hamptons: Premium UK estate and letting agency owned by the Connells Group, focusing on prime and high-end residential stock. Closely comparable to Jackson-Stops' mainstream and premium sales and lettings business, with similar specialist property verticals.
• Strutt & Parker: UK country house, estate and land agency, now part of BNP Paribas Real Estate. Overlaps directly with Jackson-Stops' Country Houses, Estates, Historic Houses and Land Sales departments, serving similar high-net-worth clients across similar geographies.

Emerging players

• Purplebricks: UK hybrid online estate agency offering a flat-fee selling model. Represents the disruptive model competing against traditional agencies like Jackson-Stops, particularly in the mid-market residential segment.

Broad incumbents

• Savills: Global real estate services firm with a significant UK country houses and estates practice. Highly comparable to Jackson-Stops in the prime residential and land agency segments, but with a much broader international platform spanning commercial, investment and rural advisory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/JacksonStops
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jacksonstops
• Facebookfacebook.com/jacksonstopsnational

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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