What Manning Stainton does

Manning Stainton is a privately held estate and letting agency operating 19 sales and lettings branches across Leeds, Wetherby and Wakefield in West Yorkshire. It serves individual home buyers, sellers, landlords, tenants, and property investors, and operates two sub-brands — Fine & Country for luxury homes and Auction House West Yorkshire for property auctions — alongside five specialist departments covering Mortgages, Conveyancing, Surveys, Land & New Homes, and Auctions. The company is part of the Northern Estate Agencies Group, which controls the Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers brands and operates over 44 branches across Yorkshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire.

The technology stack is conventional for a UK estate agency: a public-facing property search portal that syndicates listings to Rightmove, Zoopla and On The Market, a landlord self-serve account (MyManningStainton), a live-streamed auction platform, and standard content/email marketing infrastructure. There is no disclosed proprietary AI, automation, or data flywheel. Marketing reach is augmented by the Relocation Agent Network (600+ UK branches) and the Fine & Country global network including a Mayfair flagship.

The business model is anchored on residential sales commissions and managed lettings fees, supplemented by ancillary revenue from Mortgage Advice Bureau referrals, Move With Us conveyancing referrals (average £285 per referral), Shires removals referrals (average £105 per referral), Bode Insurance solutions, Goodlord Premier Service, RICS surveys, property auctions, Fine & Country luxury transactions, and subscription products such as The Residency tenant membership (£45 per month). Distribution runs through a 19-branch physical network operating seven days a week from 8am to 8pm, supported by Move Managers who progress sales from valuation through to completion. The company is privately held, with no disclosed external funding, and is led through its parent Northern Estate Agencies Ltd.

Name

Manning Stainton

Legal name

Northern Estate Agencies Ltd

Website

https://manningstainton.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Manning Stainton is a privately held UK estate and letting agency operating 19 branches across Leeds, Wetherby and Wakefield, serving home buyers, sellers, landlords and tenants with residential sales, lettings, auctions, mortgages, conveyancing, surveys and luxury property services under the Northern Estate Agencies Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Estate Agency

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

Keywords

• Residential property sales
• Property lettings
• Estate agency services
• Property management
• Property auctions

Headquarters

HQ city

Leeds

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Residential Sales Commission: Commission earned on property sales through branch network. Part of Northern Estate Agencies Group.
2. Lettings and Property Management: Fully managed lettings service with dedicated property managers. Landlord charges include management fees.
3. Mortgage Services: Partnership with Mortgage Advice Bureau providing mortgage advice. Referral fees may apply.
4. Conveyancing Services: Conveyancing services with referral fee from Move With Us Ltd (average £285).
5. Survey Services: RICS surveys including Condition Reports, HomeBuyer Reports, and Building Surveys.
6. Auction House West Yorkshire: Property auctions with approximately 50 properties per auction, 7 live streamed auctions annually.
7. Fine & Country Luxury Properties: Luxury property sales with global network including flagship Mayfair branch.
8. Land and New Homes: New homes sales and land sales for developers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Manning Stainton is a residential estate and letting agency operating 19 sales and lettings branches across Leeds, Wetherby and Wakefield in West Yorkshire. The company provides a complete moving solution including property sales, residential lettings and full property management, supplemented by five specialist departments covering mortgages, conveyancing, surveys, property auctions (Auction House West Yorkshire) and land and new homes. The luxury segment is served through the Fine & Country sub-brand.

Product overview

Manning Stainton is an estate and letting agent operating as a single unified brand with 19 sales and lettings branches across Leeds, Wetherby, and Wakefield. The core offering comprises property sales and lettings services, supplemented by five specialist departments: Mortgages (via Mortgage Advice Bureau), Conveyancing, Surveys, Auction House West Yorkshire (auctions), and Land & New Homes. The company also operates Fine & Country as a sub-brand for luxury properties. Additional products include the Fully Managed Service for landlord property management, The Residency (tenant membership with no-deposit options), Tenant Contents Insurance, Landlord Insurance, and Premier Service (rent/legal cover). The company lists properties on Rightmove, Zoopla, and On The Market, and is part of Northern Estate Agencies Group alongside Ryder & Dutton and Mortimers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fine & Country: Luxury property sales division operating in Leeds, Wetherby and Wakefield, part of a global network including a flagship branch in Mayfair, London.
• Auction House West Yorkshire

Products and services

• Property Sales Residential property sales services across Leeds, Wetherby, and Wakefield with 19 sales and lettings branches, including property valuation, marketing, and sales progression through dedicated Move Managers.
• Lettings Residential property letting services for tenants and landlords, including property search, tenant registration, and property management.
• Fully Managed Service Comprehensive property management service for landlords including tenant sourcing, rent collection, maintenance management, inspections, compliance, and checkout inventory services.
• Mortgages Mortgage advice services provided through Mortgage Advice Bureau, offering access to 12,000 products from over 90 lenders.
• Conveyancing Legal property transfer services working with quality-assured conveyancers, including a 'Getting Legally Prepared' service supported by dedicated Move Managers.
• Surveys Chartered surveying services including RICS Condition Report, RICS HomeBuyer Report, RICS Building Survey, valuation reports, and expert witness services.
• Auction House West Yorkshire Property auction services holding 7 live-streamed auctions per year with approximately 50 properties each, plus weekly online auctions, achieving an average 90% success rate.
• Fine & Country Luxury property sales brand operating in Leeds, Wetherby, and Wakefield, offering sophisticated marketing for luxury and countryside properties with global network support including a flagship Mayfair, London branch.
• The Residency Tenancy membership scheme offering no-deposit options, free legal advice, exclusive discounts on appliances, Vaboo! perks platform access, financial well-being tools, and monthly rent prize draws. Priced from £45 per month.
• Tenant Contents Insurance Contents insurance for renters provided through Bode Insurance Solutions, covering personal belongings, personal liability, tenant improvements, and accidental damage.
• Landlord Insurance Landlord insurance provided through Bode Insurance Solutions, covering buildings, contents, rental income protection, and legal expenses.
• Premier Service Premium landlord service offering rent and legal cover, managing legal costs for possession proceedings, tenant disputes, and providing rental income support during legal processes.
• Land & New Homes New homes development services including land sales, development consultancy, and marketing of new build properties across West Yorkshire.
• Property Marketing Marketing services including professional photography, floorplans, brochures, social media marketing, email campaigns, and exposure across major property portals and a Relocation Agent Network of 600+ branches.
• Property Valuation Free property valuation and market appraisal services including instant online estimates and expert in-person valuations from local valuers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90% auction success rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and flagship.

• Mortgage Advice BureaucoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership providing expert mortgage advice across Manning Stainton branch network. Mortgage Advisers have access to 12,000 products from over 90 lenders. Provides dedicated team of advisers and administration centre within Manning Stainton.
• Move With Us LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partner for conveyancing services. Average referral fee of £285 earned when customers use their conveyancing service.
• The Shires Removal Group LimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerReferral partner for removal services. Average referral fee of £105 earned when customers use their removal service.
• Relocation Agent NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with 600+ branches across UK enabling property relocations beyond local region. Properties advertised beyond Yorkshire region through this network.
• Bentley LeedsflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership with Bentley Leeds for Fine & Country luxury property marketing. Includes Driveway Dressing initiative and Swinton Park experiences for clients.
• Redbrick MillminorGTM or Marketing PartnerExclusive partnership providing special offers for Fine & Country clients.
• Bode Insurance SolutionscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerIntroducer appointed representative providing tenant contents insurance and landlord insurance products. FCA authorised and regulated.
• Northern Estate Agencies GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company operating Manning Stainton, Ryder & Dutton, and Mortimers brands. Over 40 locations across Yorkshire, Lancashire and Derbyshire.
• Fine & Country Global NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxury property brand with global network including flagship Mayfair, London branch. Manning Stainton operates Fine & Country Leeds, Wetherby and Wakefield.
• GoodlordcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerProvider of Premier Service for landlord rent cover and legal expenses protection. Handles possession proceedings and court cases on behalf of landlords.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hunters Property Group: National UK estate agency franchise network offering residential sales, lettings, and property management. Comparable multi-branch regional agency model with similar service mix and customer segments.
• Ryder & Dutton: Sister brand under the same Northern Estate Agencies Group parent, operating estate agency branches across Yorkshire and Lancashire. Directly comparable multi-branch residential sales and lettings model in overlapping Northern England geographies.
• Mortimers Estate Agents: Third brand within the Northern Estate Agencies Group, providing residential sales and lettings across Northern England. Direct comparable in operating model, service mix, and target customer segments.
• Belvoir Group: UK national lettings-focused agency group with a network of franchised offices offering residential lettings, management, and sales. Comparable in scale and franchise/multi-branch model, with similar landlord and tenant service mix.

Broad incumbents

• Connells Group: One of the largest UK estate agency and lettings groups, operating multiple brands including William H. Brown, Bridgfords, and Sequence. Overlaps with Manning Stainton across residential sales, lettings, mortgages, and surveying at significantly greater scale.
• Countrywide (now part of Connells): Large UK residential estate agency network with national branch coverage. Provides comparable sales, lettings, and surveying services, competing for instruction flow and landlord portfolios in regional UK markets.
• Savills: Global real estate services firm with UK residential sales, lettings, and new homes operations. Particularly comparable to Manning Stainton's Fine & Country luxury sub-brand in handling premium and countryside properties.

Regional players

• Foxtons: London-focused estate agency with a strong branch-based sales and lettings model. Comparable in operating philosophy (high-street branches, premium service) but operates in a different geography with no direct overlap with Manning Stainton's Yorkshire footprint.

Emerging players

• Strike (formerly Strike plc / Purplebricks legacy): UK online/hybrid estate agency offering flat-fee sales services. Represents the digital-first competitive threat to traditional high-street agents like Manning Stainton on price and convenience.

Others

• Fine & Country (other network operators): Global luxury property network of which Manning Stainton's Fine & Country Leeds, Wetherby and Wakefield are a part. Other network operators run comparable luxury property sales and marketing offerings in different regions, sharing brand and referral infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/ManningStainton
• Facebookfacebook.com/Manning.Stainton
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/manning-stainton
• Instagraminstagram.com/manningstainton
• Xx.com/manningstainton

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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