DM Hall celebrates its expansion into Cumbria

Last year, DM Hall, a chartered surveying giant, extended its boundaries into Northern England by acquiring Hyde Harrington, another established chartered surveying practice in the region.

The acquisition was officially marked by two launch events hosted on April 17 at the Wine Bar in Kendal, and the following day, April 18, at The Halston hotel in Carlisle.

Paul Evans, former Hyde Harrington director in the Kendal office, and now DM Hall director to the acquisition, said: “We are delighted to celebrate the formal launch of our business as DM Hall and want to spread the word that this is an exciting new era for our firm.

“When we agreed to the acquisition of Hyde Harrington by DM Hall we anticipated the transition, with a new brand identity, might happen over an extended period.

"However, as a result of our enhanced offering to the market, we are welcoming a variety of new commercial agency and valuation opportunities, and in the event, we decided to progress quickly.”

Charles Metcalf, a director who operates from DM Hall's Kendal office, applauded the smooth transition.

He said: "The acquisition process and transition has been seamless with an immediate integration throughout the business.

"The transition is a significant milestone for DM Hall's business and Hyde Harrington is excited at the opportunities of developing new client relationships north of the border as well as providing an enhanced offering to our existing valued clients."

John McHugh, DM Hall's managing partner, expressed enthusiasm about the growth from the acquisition.

Mr McHugh said: "We are encouraged by the impact the acquisition of Hyde Harrington by DM Hall has had among property professionals in the north of England.

"We are determined to ensure that all necessary resources are at the disposal of our fantastic Cumbrian team to make DM Hall's Carlisle and Kendal offices hubs of insightful and experienced property valuation expertise."