Edinburgh-based property and mortgage brokerage Cox & Co has been acquired by County Durham-based Casa Group.

The seven-figure deal sees Casa Group, which specialises in residential sales, lettings and property management, expand its presence into Scotland for the first time.

Cox & Co MD John Cox assumes the role of Managing Director of Casa Group Scotland, spearheading the company’s growth plans north of the Border.

The name Cox & Co will remain unchanged, with operations continuing to be based at the firm’s Castle Terrace headquarters in the Capital.

“Cox & Co has been on an amazing journey, one I am immensely proud of, and becoming part of Casa Group is an exciting opportunity,” said Mr Cox.

“We have built a strong reputation serving buyers, sellers, investors and renters of properties and with the backing and resources of Casa Group, we can build on our success and extend our services to benefit even more clients across Scotland.

“The acquisition also allows us to roll out our financial services proposition and property investment arm into England and I’m really looking forward to what lies ahead.

“We have exciting growth plans and are ready to make even more of an impact as we become the go-to name in property across the country.”

Adele Wright, Managing Director of Casa Group England, said: “We are delighted to welcome Cox & Co into the Casa Group family.

“This acquisition allows us to expand our services into Scotland while benefiting from the local knowledge and reputation that John Cox and his team have built over the years.

“This marks an exciting new chapter for Casa Group, enabling the group to expand while making sure Cox & Co’s clients continue to receive the same trusted service they have relied on.”