Land promoter boosts portfolio and workforce after acquisition

Rugby-based land promoter Catesby Estates has strengthened its land portfolio and increased its workforce to 30 following its acquisition of L&Q Estates in July 2024.
The deal has added over 44,000 new plots to Catesby’s portfolio, expanding its presence in central and southern England.
It aligns with the company’s focus on meeting the demand for residential and mixed-use developments in these regions.
Integrating 11 team members from L&Q Estates brings additional expertise in land acquisition, planning, technical matters and asset management.
Adrian Clack, now group land director, brings experience in large-scale land acquisitions, including urban extensions and new settlements.
He joins the Catesby Board and senior management team, leading a strengthened land division that includes Kathryn Hemingway, Jonny Dodd, and Natasha Brand.
Myron Osborne, chief executive of Catesby Estates, said “Following the recent acquisition of L&Q Estates we are delighted with the progress of the integration into Catesby Estates. We have seen a transformational increase to our land promotion portfolio with the addition of over 44,000 new plots and an increase in the size of our land promotion team, adding vast experience and further depth to our already established team.
“This growth, combined with our already significant financial backing, will provide us with a clear platform advantage over other land promotion businesses to establish ourselves as the market leader. This acquisition is a perfect alignment of expertise and resources to ensure we continue to provide landowners a best-in-class service for maximising the potential of their land.
“This is a very exciting time for Catesby Estates, and we look forward to building on this momentum and expanded team with the acquisition of more sites and planning applications submitted this year.”