Lomond Expands Westwards into Bristol with Acquisition of Award-Winning Ocean Property Services Group

The business has earned multiple industry awards, reflecting its commitment to excellence and its position at the forefront of modern estate agency. Ocean has built a reputation for combining deep local knowledge with progressive thinking, continually evolving its service to meet changing customer expectations.  

At the heart of Ocean’s success is its people. The company has developed a culture centred on expertise, development, and long-term careers, with many team members progressing through the business over the decades. This focus on nurturing talent, alongside a constant drive to improve the customer experience, has established Ocean as one of the most respected and forward-thinking property businesses in the region.  

The acquisition represents another significant milestone in Lomond’s expansion across key UK cities, creating a new Bristol hub anchored by a business already operating at the top of its market.  

Rob Mott, Chief Revenue Officer at Lomond remarked: “Ocean is a highly respected brand with a 40-year heritage, a loyal customer base and a reputation for excellence. We’ve long recognised Bristol as a critical market for our national growth plans, and we were committed to identifying a business with both scale and deep local roots. Ocean’s strong culture, exceptional team, and commitment to client service align perfectly with Lomond’s values. Ocean’s addition as a new hub brand greatly enhances our presence in the South West, and we’re incredibly excited to welcome the Ocean team and clients into the group, support their continued success and build on the strong legacy they have created over four decades.”  

Paul Harris, Founder of Ocean commented: “After founding the Business 42 years ago, I am extremely proud of what Ocean has today become. I leave behind a business with a strong brand, great people and valued clients and wish everyone well on the next chapter”.  

Chris McLaughlin, Director at Ocean continued: “Ocean has always been a Bristol business, built by local people with a passion for serving local communities. Over the years, we’ve worked hard to raise standards, invest in our people and deliver a level of service that genuinely stands out in our market. As we looked ahead to the next chapter, finding the right partner that shared those ambitions was essential. Lomond recognises the strength of what we’ve built and gives us the platform to keep improving, innovating, and growing, without losing what makes Ocean, Ocean.”  

With Lomond’s backing, Ocean is well positioned to accelerate its growth across the Bristol region, continuing to lead the market in service, innovation and results while staying true to the local knowledge and values that have defined the business.