Yahoo News GSC Grays strengthens Northern presence with Carter Jonas Kendal acquisition
Yorkshire estate agency GSC Grays has expanded its North West presence with the acquisition of the Carter Jonas office in Kendal.
The rural land and property specialist – which has its head office in Richmond, North Yorkshire – already has nine offices across the North, with a geographical spread from Nottingham to the Scottish Borders. Now the independent firm has continued its expansion after Carter Jonas agreed to transfer its Kendal business to GSC Grays. As part of the arrangement, the eight strong team will move from Kendal to the GSC Grays office in Kirkby Lonsdale over the next two months.
The firms’ directors said the deal aligns with the strategic direction of both businesses, while also providing continuity for staff and clients.
Tim Jones, partner at Carter Jonas, said: “We are pleased to have been able to reach agreement with GSC Grays. Our businesses are well known to each other, and we believe that this arrangement is in the best interest of our clients and staff and we wish them all the very best for the future.”
David Gray, chairman at GSC Grays, said: “We are delighted to have acquired the business, which strengthens our growing team in Kirkby Lonsdale and aligns with our strategy to expand our presence, services, and geographical coverage across the North West. The Carter Jonas Kendal team bring extensive experience in estate management, commercial management and valuations that complements our existing farm business, environmental, planning and development, and renewable consultants covering the region.
“We believe what sets GSC Grays apart is we have boots on the ground and our offices are staffed by experts who live and have knowledge of the local area and have a strong understanding of the particular requirements of the regions they are serving. We now employ over 130 members of staff in 10 offices across the North of England, but we believe it is our local approach which adds real value and long-lasting relationships as we continue to grow and expand our team.”
