'Growth only matters when it improves the experience': Northern Ireland property letting and management company expands in Scotland with undisclosed Edinburgh acquisition

Northern Ireland property letting and management company Quicklet has continued its expansion in Scotland after its Edinburgh business, Albany Lettings, completed the acquisition of Hadden Rankin Property Management.

The acquisition brings together two established Edinburgh property businesses and strengthens the expertise and operational support available to landlords and tenants across the city.

Quicklet acquired Albany Lettings in 2019. Albany has continued to operate under its established name with a locally based Edinburgh team covering lettings, property management, maintenance coordination, accounts and compliance.

The Hadden Rankin transaction is Albany’s second acquisition in 2026, following its acquisition of LinnMac Property and Investment Letting in March.

It also represents the latest stage in Quicklet’s wider expansion journey. Founded in Lurgan by Dermot O’Hanlon and Gavin McEvoy in 2009, the company opened its Belfast office in 2011 and expanded into Lisburn in 2016.

In 2025, Quicklet acquired the rental portfolio of Key One Property in Belfast and, through Albany Lettings, acquired Five Management in Edinburgh.

Hadden Rankin Property Management has more than 20 years of experience supporting landlords, tenants and property investors in Edinburgh. Its services include lettings, property management, compliance support, portfolio reviews and property investment advice.

The firm is known for its personal approach, transparent pricing, local expertise and long-standing relationships with landlords and tenants.

Albany said its immediate priority would be to maintain continuity for Hadden Rankin clients while ensuring the knowledge built around individual properties, tenancies and landlord requirements is retained throughout the transition.

Quicklet co-founder Dermot O’Hanlon said: “When Gavin and I started Quicklet in Lurgan in 2009, we wanted to build a property management company that people could trust to do the job properly. The business is considerably larger today, but that principle has not changed.

“Albany has a strong local identity and an experienced Edinburgh team. Hadden Rankin brings more than 20 years of knowledge and trusted client relationships into that business, and our responsibility is to protect what people already value while giving the team greater support and resources.

“Acquisition numbers are only meaningful when growth improves the experience for landlords, tenants and our people. That is the measure we will use as these businesses come together.”

Michael Mairs, regional director for Scotland at Albany Lettings, explained: “Hadden Rankin has built a business that people trust. Its long-standing client relationships, transparent approach and attention to detail are qualities we value and want to protect.

“Our priority is to make the transition clear, personal and well managed. Important knowledge about properties, landlords and tenants must be carried forward rather than lost during the handover.

“The purpose of bringing these businesses together is not simply to grow. It is to give landlords and tenants the reassurance of personal local service, supported by a wider Edinburgh team and stronger operational resources.

“Growth only matters when it improves the experience our landlords and tenants receive. That is the standard we will continue to hold ourselves to.”

Hadden Rankin founders Ross Hadden and Dorothy Rankin added: “When considering the next chapter for Hadden Rankin, the quality and continuity of service provided to our landlords and tenants was central to our decision.

“Albany understands the Edinburgh property market and shares our belief in personal, professional property management. We believe bringing the businesses together represents a positive step for our clients and provides a strong foundation for the future.”

Existing Hadden Rankin landlords and tenants will receive direct communication regarding any practical information relevant to their property, tenancy or account.

The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.