Belfast-based property letting agency Quicklet has acquired the the rental portfolio of the north’s biggest sole trader estate agency business, Robert Wilson Estate Agency Group, for an undisclosed sum.
With branches in Moira, Lurgan and Dunmurry, Robert Wilson Estate Agency was established more than 30 years ago. All staff will be retained as part of the deal.
Quicklet, headquartered on Belfast’s Lisburn Road and with branches in Lurgan and Lisburn, was founded in 2010.
It also acquired ACE Property in Edinburgh earlier this year and says it is planning for two further acquisitions in Northern Ireland and Edinburgh before the end of the year.
The acquisition brings Quicklet’s managed properties to over 2,000 units, working towards a goal to have 5,500 properties under management by 2026.
Robert Wilson Estate Agency Group will be the 12th such purchase Quicklet has made since its foundation, including ACE Property and also Pinpoint property in South Belfast last year.
Gavin McEvoy, director of Quicklet, said: “The acquisition of the Robert Wilson group is the perfect fit for us and further strengthens our footprint across Northern Ireland.”
Dermot O’Hanlon, co-director at Quicklet, added: “We are committed to further growth and have a clear vision of where we want to take the business. The strength of the entire team we have built over the years is allowing us to realise our vision for the business.”
Robert Wilson, owner of Robert Wilson Estate Agency group, said: “We have been in discussions with Quicklet for some time to understand its culture and ensure our clients and team will be good hands. I am pleased to hand over our portfolio to such a well-regarded property management company.”
