SGI revives Teesland brand to drive growth

A Yorkshire-based property regeneration and placemaking specialist is sharpening its focus with a historic rebrand.

Scarborough Group International (SGI) has relaunched its management services division as Teesland Development Services, reconnecting with a respected name from its past while highlighting its purpose to deliver third-party development management at scale. 

Originally part of SGI in the 1990s, Teesland grew into one of the UK’s leading development and fund management businesses before its sale in 2007.

Headquartered at SGI’s Thorpe Park Leeds site, along with offices in London, Manchester, Sheffield and Edinburgh, Teesland Development Services will be led by chief executive Simon McCabe and group marketing and business development director Nicola Bulley, as the business targets growth across the real estate market.

They say the rebrand reflects the division’s evolution, providing expertise to de-risk complex projects, unlock value and deliver sustainable, income-generating assets. 

Nicola said: “Over the past 18 months we’ve seen a growing number of organisations turning to us with projects that are complex, high-profile or strategically important.

“In those situations, what they need is a partner with the experience and insight to deliver with confidence. 

“That’s exactly what Teesland Development Services provides, not only supporting the wider Scarborough Group and its joint ventures, but also working with lenders, investors, public bodies and corporates on projects across the UK. 

“By bringing back the Teesland name, we’re making clear that development management is our focus and drawing on a heritage that shows we can deliver at scale. 

“It gives us both the platform and the momentum to grow in line with the demand we’re seeing.”

Simon added: “It’s fantastic to see the Teesland brand coming back into the mainstream real estate market. 

“Teesland played a hugely significant role in Scarborough Group’s history, growing into one of the UK’s leading development and fund management businesses with an international footprint. 

“By reviving the name, we’re not only honouring that legacy but also carrying forward the values and expertise that made it so successful. 

“This rebrand is about reconnecting with our heritage while applying that same experience to the challenges and opportunities of today’s market.”

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