Fast-growing agency snaps up long-running property firm

One of Northern Ireland’s fastest growing agencies has acquired one of the longest running property firms in South Down and established its fourth regional office.

Bradley NI, owned and managed by chartered surveyor Garrett O’Hare, has acquired James Wilson & Son, the Newcastle-based property firm established over 100 years ago in 1914.

The deal represents the third major acquisition by Bradley NI since 2017 and adds a fourth office to the agency’s growing branch network, which includes three existing branches in Newry, Warrenpoint and Belfast.

It follows the opening of the agency’s Belfast office which was established to service Bradley NI’s growing base of commercial property clients. In recent months, the business has also been fielding valuation and professional services instructions in ROI and GB.

Alongside continuing to provide expert residential sales and lettings support, as a chartered surveying firm Bradley NI will also expand the range of professional services offered by the new Newcastle branch to include valuations, property management, development consultancy and commercial property advisory.

Garrett O’Hare, managing director of Bradley NI, says: “This is an exciting development for Bradley NI. It represents a major step forward as we significantly extend our presence across south Down. It’s also an important development for the property market in the local area. James Wilson & Son has been a firm fixture of the Newcastle community for over a century now, a legacy we’re very proud to continue and one we look forward to building upon further as we grow our range of professional services across both the commercial and residential markets.”

Bradley NI was formed in 2017 by Garrett O’Hare, Chartered Surveyor and Non-Executive Board Member of RICS NI. The acquisition of James Wilson & Son is the third since the companies inception.