North East estate agency group My Property Box has expanded into the North West after acquiring the residential sales and lettings arm of H&H Land & Estates.
The undisclosed deal establishes the firm as one of Cumbria's largest estate agencies, with a presence in Carlisle, Penrith, Cockermouth, and Kendal. It also represents a significant geographical expansion beyond the company's current North East and North Yorkshire heartland.
18th acquisition in seven years
The deal is My Property Box's 18th acquisition in seven years, backed by a multi-million-pound investment secured in 2024 from growth capital investor BGF.
H&H Land & Estates will continue to operate its specialist land agency and rural property business across the North of England and southern Scotland. Its operations includes the sale and management of farms, estates, land, smallholdings and rural property, alongside its land management, valuation and professional consultancy services.
Team transfers for client continuity
Director of sales and lettings Pauline Carrera-Silva and the existing H&H team, including branch manager Paul Doyle, will transfer to My Property Box, providing continuity for clients.
Ben Quaintrell, founder and CEO of My Property Box, which has offices in Darlington, Newcastle and Northallerton, said: "This is a significant acquisition for My Property Box. It takes us into the North West for the first time, gives us an immediate presence across Cumbria and makes us one of the county's largest estate agencies.
"We're acquiring an established business with an experienced team and considerable local knowledge. For H&H clients, it will very much be business as usual. They'll continue dealing with the same local team, backed by the additional resources and expertise of My Property Box, and we're committed to maintaining the high standard of service they have come to expect."
H&H Group realignment
Richard Rankin, chief executive of H&H Group plc, said: "This sale is an important part of the continuing growth and realignment of H&H Group as we bring our businesses together and deliver on Rural Matters: our increased focus on agriculture and the rural economy.
"My Property Box is a successful, ambitious and growing regional business with specialist expertise in residential property sales and lettings. We believe it is the right home for the business and will provide the team with an excellent platform from which to develop and flourish. The continuity offered by the existing team moving across to My Property Box will also ensure that clients continue to receive the personal and professional service they know and value.
"I would like to thank the whole residential sales and lettings team for everything they have contributed to H&H Land & Estates. We are delighted to have found such a positive way forward and wish them every success as part of My Property Box."
Burnetts Solicitors provided legal advice to H&H Group, with Weightmans acting for My Property Box.
