Rapleys, the property and planning consultancy, has announced the acquisition of commercial property advisory and surveying firm Bartlett Property. The addition of the Birmingham-based firm further expands Rapleys’ existing office network to six locations across the UK, alongside London, Bristol, Edinburgh, Huntingdon and Manchester.
Bartlett Property has been operating for over 10 years and has developed a market leading position in the retail, leisure, roadside, and trade park arenas. The company is recognised as providing in-depth and comprehensive advice in relation to the acquisition, disposal, development, investment, and asset management within its specialist sectors.
Bartlett director Alfred Bartlett, who is well known to Rapleys, having worked at the firm in the 90’s joins as partner and will lead the Birmingham-based team from its offices at Cornwall Buildings, 45 – 51 Newhall Street, B3 3QR.
This deal represents the second such acquisition by Rapleys in less than a year. In September 2015, the firm announced the acquisition of London-based chartered surveying firm Biscoe Craig Hall, the first acquisition in its 60-year history.
Robert Clarke, senior partner of Rapleys, commented:
“I am delighted to welcome Bartlett Property to Rapleys. The firm’s sector capability clearly complements Rapleys’ core areas of expertise, and will further enhance and develop our offering to clients. We are very much looking forward to working closely with Alfred again, and we welcome both his regional and sector knowledge to the team.”
“This acquisition is part of our on-going strategy to expand the business and continue our trajectory of growth. This move into Birmingham and the Midlands is another piece in the geographical jigsaw, enabling us to provide a nationwide service to our clients through our office network.”
Alfred Bartlett added:
“I have always had an affinity with Rapleys and am very pleased to be re-joining the fold. I am looking forward to contributing to the firm’s continued growth which couldn’t come at a better time given the thriving Birmingham and Midlands market. The opportunity to expand our client base and demonstrate not only the specific retail agency and development skills that Bartlett Property brings but also the wider and comprehensive services that Rapleys offers is very exciting. The combination of services will also better serve the combined client base nationally.”