28 June 2013, National property consultancy Carter Jonas is pleased to announce the completion of a merger with Peter Greenwood & Co LLP, an independent firm of chartered surveyors, land and estate agents, in Boroughbridge, North Yorkshire.

Established by Peter Greenwood in 1988, the firm is predominantly a rural practice and manages in excess of 85,000 acres in Yorkshire and Scotland.

Carter Jonas has a network of 24 offices across the country, with three in Yorkshire; York, Harrogate, and Leeds. From 1 July 2013, Peter Greenwood & Co will trade as Carter Jonas LLP in Boroughbridge.

Mark Granger, chief executive of Carter Jonas comments, "This merger is in line with our firm's strategy to continue expanding nationally and further strengthen our established business in the north. Peter Greenwood & Co is a hugely reputable local firm with an excellent rural client base, and we are delighted to be joining forces with them."

Peter Greenwood, partner and founder of Peter Greenwood & Co, comments, "The merging of our two businesses will make Carter Jonas the principal estate management practice in Yorkshire. Through combining our resources, we will be able to offer our clients a broader range of services, including valuable consultancy on planning matters, strategic land and renewable energy."

Peter Greenwood and John Hoddinott will be joining Carter Jonas as partners. James Bradley will come in as a senior associate, with Simon Brown and Neil Colver joining as associates.