ACQUISITION SERVICES SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR
On Friday 16 October, more than 1,000 people from across the property industry gathered at Grosvenor House in London for the 23rd ESTAS Awards.
We weren't in the room on the night, but the news soon reached us: Atomic Consultancy had been named ESTAS Best in Sector 2026 for Acquisition Specialists.
It is the fourth year in a row that Atomic has been recognised at The ESTAS, following our Acquisition Services Supplier of the Year wins in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Any award is lovely to win, but this one means more to us than most. Here's why.
Awarded by the people who matter most
The ESTAS are not like other industry awards. There are no judging panels, no polished entries and no mystery shops.
Winners are decided entirely by verified reviews from real customers at the end of their transaction.
"I am absolutely ecstatic. To be recognised by The ESTAS for a fourth year in a row is something none of us ever take for granted. I was gutted not to be in the room on the night, but the news still landed with a huge cheer in the office. This award comes from our clients, and that is what makes it so special. Selling your agency is personal, and every owner deserves a broker who is honest with them, works hard for them and gets them the right result. That is what we set out to do every single day."
Lucy Noonan, Founder, Atomic Consultancy
Four years of growing, one way of working
A lot has changed since our first ESTAS win.
- 2023: our first ESTAS win as Acquisition Services Supplier of the Year.
- 2024: back to back wins, the same award for a second year.
- 2025: a hat trick, a move into a bigger head office, a growing team and an EA Masters Bronze Award for Innovation for our valuation tool.
- 2026: the launch of Exit Advantage and our Boom podcast, and now ESTAS Best in Sector.
Along the way, we have completed more than 180 agency deals worth over £180 million, and our network has grown to more than 10,000 registered buyers. In 2025 alone, our clients achieved an average of 98% of their guide price.
What hasn't changed is how we work. Honest valuations, even when they are not what an owner hoped to hear. Preparing a business properly before it goes to market. Finding the right buyer, not just the first one. And being there from the very first conversation right through to completion.
Helping owners earlier
One of the biggest shifts this year has been owners coming to us long before they are ready to sell.
That is exactly why we launched Exit Advantage, our six-month programme for owners planning to exit in the next one to three years, focused on building value before going to market. Alongside it, Boom gives owners real stories and honest insight from people who have bought, sold and grown agencies themselves.
"Winning again is a huge credit to the whole team. The market has kept us on our toes this year, and we have worked hard to make sure every owner gets clear advice on value, proper preparation and the right buyer, not just the first one. More owners are coming to us earlier, which means we can help them build value long before they go to market. That is where the real difference is made."
Laura Cooper, Acquisitions Director, Atomic Consultancy
Choosing a broker? Let the reviews do the talking
If you are thinking about selling your estate or lettings agency, choosing who to trust with it is one of the most important decisions you will make. Reviews from owners who have already been through the process are one of the best guides you have. When you read them, look for:
- Consistency. One good year can happen to anyone. Recognition year after year shows a way of working you can rely on.
- Honesty. Look at what sellers say about the advice they were given, not just the price they achieved.
- Support. Selling an agency takes months, not weeks. Look for a broker who stays close to you from start to finish.
You can read what our clients say on our ESTAS reviews page, and find out more about selling your estate agency with Atomic.
Thank you
To every client who took the time to leave a review, thank you. This award belongs to you as much as it does to us. And to our team, who make it happen every single day, well done.
Curious what your agency could be worth?
Our free Value Estimator gives you a confidential indication in under a minute. And if you would like to talk it through, Lucy and Laura are always happy to have an honest, no obligation chat.Try the Value Estimator