LRG Acquires Northern Estate Agencies Group Adding 36 Branches to Their Portfolio

The group brings together three long-established, high-performing brands with deep local roots and a shared commitment to outstanding service. Manning Stainton, helping people move for over 20 years, has twice featured in the Sunday Times Best Companies to Work For, secured 12 Estate Agency of the Year Awards over the past six years, and achieved Gold Investors in People status in 2019. Ryder & Dutton, operating since 1919, is widely recognised for excellence, including three wins as the North West and Best Large Estate Agency at The Negotiator Awards, as well as Oldham Business of the Year and Employer of the Year, and four Best Estate Agent in the Northwest titles from the Relocation Agent Network. Mortimers adds more than 80 years of trusted service across Lancashire and the Ribble Valley, known for straightforward advice, strong relationships and consistent results. Together, the three brands form one of the North’s most respected property groups, combining heritage, award-winning performance and trusted local expertise.

The businesses will continue to operate under their existing brand names, with all branches and staff retained. Mark Manning, Group Managing Director, will continue in his current role working with LRG to drive business growth, while also remaining a shareholder in the business. Mark will be supported by the retiring Chairman and Founder, Russell Manning, who will remain as a Consultant.

Mark Manning, Group Managing Director, Northern Estate Agencies Group, commented, “We are excited to enter this next phase of our growth working with LRG, a business we have long admired. Their commitment to local brands working alongside great people, together with the work they do within our communities, aligns with our own values.”

Matthew Light, Group Mergers & Acquisitions Director, LRG, commented, “We are delighted to welcome Northern Estate Agencies Group into the LRG family. This is one of our most significant acquisitions, alongside Chancellors, Acorn, Stirling Ackroyd, Gibbs Gillespie, scottfraser and Portico. Our strategy is to partner with both smaller and more established regional agencies, retain their local identities, grow them, and provide the support and scale of a national business. With several major acquisitions now completed and more opportunities in the pipeline for 2025 and 2026, this deal sets the tone for the next exciting phase of our growth.”

Michael Cook, Chief Executive Officer, LRG, commented, “This acquisition marks another major milestone for LRG as we expand fully into Yorkshire and Lancashire. Northern Estate Agencies Group is built on trusted local brands, talented people and a strong reputation for service. By bringing them into LRG, we not only strengthen our geographic reach but also add to the breadth of expertise and community focus that are central to our business. We are excited to work with Mark and the teams at Ryder & Dutton, Manning Stainton and Mortimers to build on their success and continue delivering outstanding results for clients."