Independent real estate agents Dacre, Son & Hartley have acquired North Yorkshire-based Rural Property Consultancy, Lister Haigh.
The Lister Haigh team will join Ilkley-Headquarted Dacre, Son & Hartley, providing agricultural and rural consulting firms, professional planning and development advice, home sales, rental and real estate management.
Lister Hay was founded in 1919 by Oswald Lister and founded the famous business of Yorkshire farm auctioneers and appraisers.
John Hayes joined the company in 1990, and Lister Hay was founded in 2002 when James Johnston acquired the business and Katherine Johnston joined John as director.
She was followed by Giles Chaplin, who became director in 2011. All three remain in the company, with sales of £500,000 a year.
Founded over 200 years ago, Dacre in Son & Hartley is Yorkshire's largest independent real estate institution, with 18 offices in the north and west Yorkshire.
“We're looking forward to seeing you in a lot of trouble,” said Patrick McCutcheon, Housing Director of Duckle, son & Hartley.
Patrick McCutcheon
“The company has a very experienced team, including Catherine Johnston and Giles Chaplin, who will play a large part of the future offering as they further strengthen their rural and development services.
“Importantly, existing clients at Lister Haigh have access to a much broader marketing and knowledge base across 18 offices and through a wide range of digital and online presence.
“Last year, we launched a new Lettings division after selling our previous portfolio in 2020.
“Lister Haigh has a heavily managed home rental portfolio in North Yorkshire. This acquisition will rapidly increase the market share as it reestablishes it in this sector.”
Catherine Johnston of Lister Haigh added:
“The combined skill sets are undoubtedly offering one of the region's most experienced and knowledgeable rural and agricultural practices.
“This is great news for our clients, our people, and the sector as a whole.”
