Estate agency group in move to North West

By the Editorial Team · Friday, September 25, 2026

My Property Box has acquired the residential sales and lettings division of H&H Land & Estates, expanding its reach into the North West and becoming one of the largest estate agencies in Cumbria. This deal, supported by recent investment from BGF, strengthens My Property Box’s presence beyond the North East and North Yorkshire and ensures continuity for clients with the existing H&H sales team staying on.

North East-based estate agency group My Property Box has expanded its operations into the North West following the acquisition of the residential sales and lettings division of H&H Land & Estates. The deal, terms of which were not disclosed, establishes My Property Box as one of the largest estate agencies in Cumbria, with a presence in Carlisle, Penrith, Cockermouth, and Kendal. This marks a significant extension of the company’s geographical footprint beyond its existing North East and North Yorkshire markets.

This transaction represents My Property Box’s 18th acquisition in seven years, supported by a multi-million-pound investment secured earlier in 2024 from growth capital investor BGF. The addition of H&H’s residential sales and lettings business complements the company’s existing offices in Darlington, Newcastle, and Northallerton.

H&H Land & Estates will retain its specialist land agency and rural property operations, which include the sale and management of farms, estates, land, smallholdings, and rural properties across the North of England and southern Scotland. Its wider portfolio also encompasses land management, valuation, and professional consultancy services.

The existing sales and lettings team from H&H, led by Director Pauline Carrera-Silva and branch manager Paul Doyle, will transfer to My Property Box, ensuring continuity for clients. Ben Quaintrell, founder and CEO of My Property Box, emphasized that the acquisition provides immediate access to Cumbria’s property market and noted the company’s commitment to maintaining the high standards clients have come to expect.

Richard Rankin, chief executive of H&H Group plc, described the sale as part of the group’s strategic focus on agriculture and the rural economy under its “Rural Matters” initiative. He stated that My Property Box’s regional expertise makes it a fitting new home for the residential sales and lettings business, and praised the team for their contributions. Both executives highlighted that clients would continue to work with familiar local staff, supported by the resources and expertise of the acquiring firm.

Legal advice for the transaction was provided by Burnetts Solicitors for H&H Group and by Weightmans for My Property Box.

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