Shared 16 May, 2025
Lomond, one of the UK’s leading property services groups, is proud to announce the latest in a series of four strategic acquisitions in the London market. This follows the recent integrations of boutique agency Hamnett & Ganpot, a Battersea waterside specialist, Vantage, which services the international landlord audience, and the landmark acquisition of Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH), a 60-branch market leader. With the addition of Draker, Lomond continues to reinforce its position at the heart of the capital’s property landscape.
Lomond has acquired Draker, a distinguished central London lettings agency operating from three offices and managing a portfolio of over 700 high-quality rental properties. Established 15 years ago by industry expert Tim Hassell, Draker has earned a reputation for its client-first approach built on the foundational values of integrity and trust.
Tim Hassell, Founder and Managing Director of Draker, commented: “Building Draker over the past 15 years has been a deeply rewarding journey. Our growth has been driven by a laser focus on specialisation, discipline and above all, client satisfaction. As I look ahead to a new chapter in Sweden, I am confident that our clients and team are in exceptional hands with Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward- an organisation that shares our values and commitment to excellence.”
John Ennis, Chief Revenue Officer at Lomond, added: “Draker is a brand synonymous with quality and professionalism in the London lettings market. We’re excited to support its continued growth with the broader capabilities and reach of the Lomond network, as we further cement our presence in central London.”
Under Lomond’s ownership, Draker will continue to deliver its hallmark service to clients, with the full support of sister brands Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward and Chase Evans – both highly respected names in the London property landscape. This strategic move aligns with Lomond’s vision to build a best-in-class, national network grounded in local expertise.
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BuiltAPI GmbH, the company pioneering API-driven data infrastructure for real estate investment and asset management, has successfully closed its latest funding round backed by industry leaders including Second Century Ventures, TDS, and Propertymark. The investment marks a major milestone as BuiltAPI expands its services across Europe and the UK, following its graduation from the REACH UK Accelerator Program.
BuiltAPI tackles one of the real estate sector’s most persistent problems: fragmented, siloed data ecosystems. The company provides a robust API framework that enables seamless connectivity between legacy systems, modern SaaS tools, and intelligent automation platforms — with interoperability, governance, and cybersecurity at its core.
“We’re building the backbone of real estate data infrastructure,” said Olga Dentzel, Co-Founder of BuiltAPI. “This funding and the support of the REACH UK program are accelerating our ability to deliver secure, scalable integrations to clients across borders.”
BuiltAPI’s technology is already making an impact with major real estate institutions such as HIH Real Estate and its fund service platform INTREAL, through their digital unit INTREAL Solutions. These collaborations highlight a shared vision for practical and scalable digital transformation in real estate asset and investment management.
“The industry doesn’t need yet another tool — it needs a connective tissue,” added Ivan Nokhrin, Co-Founder of BuiltAPI. “Our mission is to empower real estate professionals to access, share, and act on their data securely and without barriers.”
Graduation from the REACH UK Accelerator — the scale-up program backed by Second Century Ventures – marks BuiltAPI’s official entry into the UK market. The program has played a key role in unlocking investors support and refining BuildAPI’s growth trajectory.
BuiltAPI GmbH, the company pioneering API-driven data infrastructure for real estate investment and asset management, has successfully closed its latest funding round backed by industry leaders including Second Century Ventures, TDS, and Propertymark. The investment marks a major milestone as BuiltAPI expands its services across Europe and the UK, following its graduation from the REACH UK Accelerator Program.
BuiltAPI tackles one of the real estate sector’s most persistent problems: fragmented, siloed data ecosystems. The company provides a robust API framework that enables seamless connectivity between legacy systems, modern SaaS tools, and intelligent automation platforms — with interoperability, governance, and cybersecurity at its core.
“We’re building the backbone of real estate data infrastructure,” said Olga Dentzel, Co-Founder of BuiltAPI. “This funding and the support of the REACH UK program are accelerating our ability to deliver secure, scalable integrations to clients across borders.”
BuiltAPI’s technology is already making an impact with major real estate institutions such as HIH Real Estate and its fund service platform INTREAL, through their digital unit INTREAL Solutions. These collaborations highlight a shared vision for practical and scalable digital transformation in real estate asset and investment management.
“The industry doesn’t need yet another tool — it needs a connective tissue,” added Ivan Nokhrin, Co-Founder of BuiltAPI. “Our mission is to empower real estate professionals to access, share, and act on their data securely and without barriers.”
Graduation from the REACH UK Accelerator — the scale-up program backed by Second Century Ventures – marks BuiltAPI’s official entry into the UK market. The program has played a key role in unlocking investors support and refining BuildAPI’s growth trajectory.
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