ONE of Northern England’s largest rural property groups has announced an exciting new rebrand and relaunch of its flagship company, with several well-known businesses uniting under a single shared name.

H&H Land & Estates is the new name of the companies formerly known as H&H Land and Property, Michael CL Hodgson, H&H King, and Smeatons, and staff are delighted to finally unite the groups different divisions under one banner.

H&H Group plc, parent company of H&H Land & Estates, was founded originally as farmstock auctioneers.  The group operates as a holding company with its seven successful operating companies encompassing Livestock, Machinery and Vehicle Auctioneers, Brokers and Valuers, Auction Rooms, Commercial Printers, Chartered Surveyors, Insurance Brokers and Estate Agents.

However, many of the companies the group acquired over the years continued to trade under their original name, and customers may have never realised that so many businesses all shared the H&H vision.

Colin Tomlinson, managing director, said: “In recent years, the role and face of the traditional estate agent and land agent has changed dramatically, and continues to evolve. The needs are increasingly diverse and complex.

“With the purchase of Michael CL Hodgson, four years ago, which operates from Kendal and Grange-over-Sands, and the very recent acquisition of Smeatons, with offices at Cockermouth and Keswick, we were fully aware that the image of the company was disjointed and complex.

“We needed to have one message under one umbrella. After consultation we have chosen a name which embraces all areas of the businesses - H&H Land & Estates. We have a tremendous team and through this brand, we will continue to grow and evolve.”

Regular customers don’t need to worry though; the group is committed to maintaining and building on the personal, attentive service which has become its hallmark.

Mr Tomlinson added: “There is a challenge to all companies who expand and believe they can offer more. Often when organisations get bigger, they close their smaller offices, move to larger premises with their whole teams, and consequently lose contact and become less personal.

“H&H Land & Estates is doing the opposite. The H&H Group PLC has a heritage of working very closely and supporting their customers.  Our aim is to continue, and to build on this national and regional image, by offering our wide range of services from all our offices.

“Whichever office our clients visit, they will have access to all our land agency and professional services. With decades of expertise and specialism in each department, our teams really do understand the challenges farmers, landowners, and rural businesses face on a day-to-day basis.”

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H&H Land & Estates provides services for property and landowners across the North of England and Scottish Borders with offices in Carlisle, Durham, Kendal, and Newtown St Boswells.

Tel: 01228 406 260 (Head Office – Carlisle), 01539 721375 (Kendal), 0191 370 8530 (North East & Durham)