John Prest, the long-established lettings agency based in Northallerton, has launched a new property sales service, marking a significant evolution in the firm’s offering.
It sees the business transition from a lettings-focused operation into a full-service estate agency, responding to growing demand.
The expansion follows John Prest’s acquisition in 2024 by North East estate agency group My Property Box and reflects continued investment in the North Yorkshire market. While the business has retained the John Prest name – preserving its long-standing heritage and community links – its High Street office now benefits from the scale, systems and expertise of the wider group.
Nicola Nicholson, Sales Manager and Valuer, said: “Over the past year, we’ve seen a clear increase in demand from home owners who want a local, trusted agent to handle their sales. This allows us to support clients throughout the full property lifecycle.
“Being part of My Property Box has made this possible. The investment, infrastructure and shared resources across the group mean we can deliver a professional, well-resourced sales service while maintaining the personal, relationship-led approach that John Prest is known for.”
Founded in 1926, John Prest has operated from Northallerton town centre since 1932 and has built a strong reputation across the local market. The business became part of My Property Box’s expanding portfolio following the retirement of family directors.
My Property Box operates across the North East and North Yorkshire, with offices in Darlington and Newcastle. The group continues to grow both organically and through acquisition and has recently secured multi-million-pound investment from BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor. The funding is supporting its long-term growth strategy, enabling further service expansion and regional investment.
Nicola added: “What’s important is that clients still have access to a familiar local office and a team that understands the Northallerton market. The difference now is that we have the scale and backing to offer more, bringing sales into the business in a way that’s sustainable, well supported and focused on delivering the right outcomes for clients.”
