Osborne King: Major Northern Ireland commercial property agency acquired by Savills Ireland
Osborne King has been acquired by Savills Ireland, in a move described as strengthening Savills’ position as the biggest property advisor on the island, with more than 450 employees.
The acquisition of Osborne King, described as a “respected and well-established” agency, adds 36 employees to Savills’ headcount.
Osborne King has handled many major property deals, and is currently advertising significant assets for sale such as Lindsay House, on sale for offers over £1.75m.
Osborne King, now acquired by Savills Ireland, is currently advertising Lindsay House in Belfast city centre for sale
Savills Ireland said the deal “aligns with Savills broader growth strategy across Ireland, where it already has offices in Belfast, Cork, and Dublin”.
“Osborne King brings significant expertise in commercial leasing, sales, property management, and valuations, adding further depth to Savills service offering in Northern Ireland.”
As part of the acquisition, Osborne King’s staff will relocate to Savills Belfast office at Longbridge House, Waring Street, and will also rebrand as Savills.
The deal follows 2024’s sale of NI residential property agency Simon Brien to Irish firm Sherry Fitzgerald.
Ben Turtle, head of Savills Northern Ireland, said: “Osborne King has long been a respected name in the Northern Ireland property market, and their expertise aligns perfectly with our ambitions to continue delivering best-in-class property services across the region.
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“This acquisition enables us to enhance our offerings and support our clients with an even broader range of solutions in what is an increasingly dynamic and competitive market.”
David McClure, managing director of Osborne King, said: “Joining forces with Savills marks a significant moment for Osborne King.
“Our combined resources and shared commitment to client-focused service will allow us to deliver even greater value to our clients while providing new growth opportunities for our staff.”
Osborne King director Gavin Clarke said the move was “an exciting new chapter”.
“Becoming part of Savills not only enhances our capabilities and market reach but also opens up significant opportunities for our talented team. We look forward to combining our strengths to further elevate our client service in Northern Ireland.”
