LSL Property Services acquires Direct Life majority stake

Sixty percent stake

Adam Saville
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Investment will bring ‘key enhancements’ and ‘further strengthens technological capabilities’

LSL Property Services has acquired a 60% stake in Direct Life and Pensions Services (DL&PS). As well as enhancing its financial services portfolio, LSL said the investment also reflects its commitment to the protection advice market. "It brings key enhancements to our digital services and further strengthens technological capabilities," said Jon Round, group FS director for LSL Property Services. The firm provides residential services across financial services, surveying and valuation and estate agency. DL&PS are the same firm behind industry service LifeQuote, which provides broke...

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