A Yorkshire-based estate agency has launched a second trading brand to expand its services beyond the high-value residential market into lettings and property management.
Child & Co Estates has been established by James and Steven Child, who founded Mr & Mr Child in May 2024. The new agency will operate alongside the existing business, which focuses on properties with an average listing price of around £900,000.
Mr & Mr Child has grown from two to five staff members since its launch, with additional recruitment underway. The agency reported that approximately 24% of properties were sold off-market over the past year through buyer matching and direct client engagement.
Service expansion strategy
James Child said the decision to launch a second agency followed increasing demand from clients seeking the same service standards across a broader range of properties and services. “We deliberately stayed tightly focused on residential sales in the early stages of the business rather than trying to become all things to all people too quickly,” he said.
The expansion comes as the Yorkshire property market continues to evolve, with letting agents facing new compliance requirements and changing market conditions affecting both sales and lettings sectors.
Operational structure
Mr & Mr Child will continue to focus on higher-value and distinctive homes, while Child & Co Estates will provide residential sales, lettings and property management services across Yorkshire. The new business will be overseen by both directors and supported by the existing team.
Steven Child stated that the expansion was designed to maintain professional standards whilst serving a wider client base. “This isn’t about becoming a traditional volume agency. It’s about thoughtful growth, good people and continuing to build a business with strong long-term foundations,” he said.
Child & Co Estates will offer both tenant-find and fully managed solutions for landlords across Yorkshire. The move reflects broader trends in the regional property market, where agencies are diversifying service offerings to maintain growth.
