Yorkshire independent estate agent Dacre, Son & Hartley has acquired Settle-based lettings specialist Craven Homelet Services. The move expands the firm’s residential management portfolio across North Craven and Ribblesdale.
Craven Homelet Services, trading as Craven Homes, was established in 1988. Following the buyout, previous operator Robert Senior will join Dacres to manage lettings and property management operations within the Settle area.
This transaction follows Dacres’ relaunch of its lettings division two years ago and its purchase of Lister Haigh last year. Through these moves, Dacres has doubled the number of rental homes it manages over the past 12 months. The company now employs an eight-strong team of lettings specialists across North and West Yorkshire.
Patrick McCutcheon, Head of Residential at Dacres, said: “This is another significant expansion for us in the residential lettings and property management arena and follows our successful acquisition of Lister Haigh last year. In addition, we’re enjoying strong organic growth, which has also seen us recruit two additional property managers last month.
“Craven Homelet has an excellent and well-respected track record, with almost four decades of knowledge, and manages an extensive and varied property portfolio throughout the local area, including Ribblesdale and the Three Peaks area of the Yorkshire Dales.
“Crucially, Robert is very well known in the rentals market, with a superb reputation among landlords and tenants. He is therefore a welcome addition to our team and will help us continue to provide a consistent, high-quality service to clients.”
The integration comes as landlords prepare for regulatory shifts under the upcoming Renters’ Rights Act, which is set to increase compliance requirements across the private rented sector.
Robert added: “This is an important time for the residential rentals market following the recent introduction of the Renters’ Rights Act, which has significantly increased legislative and compliance requirements. As a result, growing numbers of landlords require expert support at a time of exceptionally high tenant demand, making this the ideal time for Craven Homelet to join Dacres.
“Dacres has been operating for more than 200 years and has a vast marketing and digital reach across its 17 offices, as well as a large and well-established team. Combining our expertise creates one of the most professional and knowledgeable rentals teams in this part of North Yorkshire and further enhances the service we offer to landlord clients. We are now looking forward to embarking on the next chapter as part of Dacres’ team.”
