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The Debt Burden Facing Estate Agency’s Biggest Groups

Recent filings for the UK’s largest estate‑agency groups reveal a surge in leverage as interest rates climb. Chianti Holdings, Leaders Romans, Strike and Yopa all posted higher revenues but deepening losses, with total debt ranging from £5.7 m to over £370 m and interest costs consuming operating EBITDA. Aggressive acquisition strategies have inflated balance sheets, prompting material going‑concern doubts for Strike and reliance on parent‑company support for Yopa. The contrast highlights a widening divide between debt‑heavy platforms and financially resilient operators.