RURAL and residential property services provider Smiths Gore, founded in 1847 and specialising in the management of rural property for private clients, institutions and the public sector, has been acquired by Savills.
Following the deal the firm’s 532 staff, 31 UK offices, including its Bootham office, and 14 estate offices will all transfer into Savills Rural Energy and Projects (REP) division or its Country Residential Agency business.
Savills UK executive director Philip Gready will continue to lead the UK REP division, with Smiths Gore’s senior partner Andrew Harle joining the Savills UK board.
Mark Ridley, chief executive of Savills UK and Europe, which has an office in Merchantgate, said: “This acquisition is in line with Savills strategy to improve the strength and depth of skills and expertise in our rural business, as well as expanding our geographical reach to provide a truly national service.”
Mr Harle added: “Merging with Savills is entirely consistent with our objectives of enhancing our offering in the rural market and developing our range of complementary agency and consultancy services.”
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