Fresh Perspective, Familiar Values: Welcoming Mark Benson to Cope & Co.
We’re thrilled to welcome Mark Benson to Cope & Co. as part of our ongoing business development. Aa a landlord, former estate agent, and ex-business owner, Mark brings a rare 360° perspective to our company - and he’s already trusted us with managing his own portfolio. Now, he’s helping us shape the next chapter of our growth...
I’m genuinely excited to announce that Cope & Co. has joined forces with someone I’ve admired for a long time - industry veteran (I've checked with him that he's happy being referred to as a veteran!) and all-round top bloke, Mark Benson.
If you are from the Derbyshire area, many of you will know Mark as the former co-owner of Hall & Benson, a multi-branch agency with deep roots across Derby and the surrounding suburbs, before it was acquired by Connells in 2021. But what makes Mark a true asset isn’t just his impressive CV - it’s the breadth of experience and perspective he brings to the table.
He’s been an estate agent. He’s run a business. And he’s still a hands-on landlord with his own property portfolio. That’s a rare triple crown in our world, and it means he understands the challenges and opportunities facing our clients, our industry and our team - because he’s lived them from every angle.
This collaboration comes at an exciting time for Cope & Co. We’ve grown steadily, sharpened our focus, and are continuing to build something really special - a forward-thinking, values-led agency with big ambitions and a brilliant team at its heart. Bringing Mark on board is about accelerating that journey. His role is to help us refine our systems, support our people, and strengthen our strategic direction as the property landscape continues to shift.
What’s more, Mark isn’t just advising from the sidelines - he’s walked the walk. In fact, he transferred the management of his own rental portfolio to Cope & Co. well before this venture was even on the cards. He believed in what we were doing then, and I’m proud he now wants to be part of where we’re going next.
Mark’s appointment reflects our continued commitment to thoughtful innovation and sustainable growth, without ever losing sight of our core values: compassion, commitment, and collaboration. He already has a fantastic standing within the local property market and shares our belief that you can be successful and do the right thing by people.
As we enter this next chapter, I’m excited about the fresh perspective, strategic input and grounded wisdom Mark will bring - not just to the management team, but to the day-to-day conversations that really matter.
Watch this space. Big things ahead...
