Bray estate agent Gordon Lennox has set up on his own having run the Jackson Stops franchise in the Co Wicklow town for over 25 years.

The move is essentially a rebranding of the company as Lennox Estates, with the same staff and premises.

Mr Lennox has built up a substantial business in north Wicklow specialising in both second-hand and new homes. He has also handled a considerable number of commercial property sales in recent years.