My Property Box has acquired the residential sales and lettings arm of H&H Land & Estates, giving the estate agency an established presence in Kendal and expanding its operations across Cumbria.

The deal also covers branches in Carlisle, Penrith and Cockermouth. My Property Box said the acquisition takes it into the North West for the first time and makes it one of the county’s largest estate agencies.

Existing team to continue serving clients

For customers using the former H&H residential sales and lettings business in Kendal, the immediate change of ownership is expected to come with continuity of staff. H&H director of sales and lettings Pauline Carrera-Silva and branch manager Paul Doyle will transfer to My Property Box, along with the existing team.

That means the business will continue to operate with staff who already have local knowledge and established relationships with clients. My Property Box said customers would continue dealing with the same local team, supported by its wider resources and expertise.

H&H Land & Estates will retain its land agency and rural property operation. That business will continue across the North of England and southern Scotland, while the group reshapes its focus around agriculture and the rural economy.

18th acquisition in seven years

The purchase is the 18th acquisition made by My Property Box in seven years. The group’s expansion has been supported by a multi-million-pound investment secured from BGF in 2024.

Ben Quaintrell, founder and chief executive of My Property Box, described the transaction as a significant step for the company. He said it provides an immediate presence across Cumbria through an established business with an experienced team.

“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.”

Richard Rankin, chief executive of H&H Group plc, said the sale formed part of the continuing growth and realignment of H&H Group. He said the company was bringing its businesses together while increasing its focus on agriculture and the rural economy.

“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.”

Rankin also described My Property Box as a successful and ambitious regional business, saying the company would provide the residential division with a platform to develop. He thanked the sales and lettings team and wished them success under the new ownership.

Burnetts Solicitors advised H&H Group on the transaction, while Weightmans acted for My Property Box.