Two of Scotland’s leading surveying practices have joined after Shepherd Chartered Surveyors acquired Whyte & Barrie Chartered Surveyors.
Shepherd, which acquired Hardies Property & Construction Consultants eight years ago, said its latest deal "highlights the firm's growth ambitions".
Established in 1880, Shepherd refers to itself as the "leading chartered surveyor and Home Report provider in Scotland" and works across the country. It has residential and commercial services.
Whyte & Barrie, founded in the market town of Lanark in 1947, is one of the largest independent firms of chartered surveyors operating across Central Scotland.
The firms have a combined headcount of over 275 staff working across more than 40 offices. Whyte & Barrie operates from offices in Lanark, East Kilbride, Hamilton and Glasgow.
Shepherd senior partner Ian Fergusson said in a statement: "Combining Shepherd’s 144-year heritage with Whyte & Barrie's 77 years, this deal creates an entity with over 220 years of continuous service to the Scottish property market, giving us an enhanced foothold in Lanarkshire and the Greater Glasgow area, while bolstering the depth of professional service we can offer to clients throughout Scotland. As such, it represents a great deal for both parties and our respective clients."
Fergusson was elected senior partner last October, reported here, succeeding George Brewster, who stepped down from the position after 16 years. The pair worked alongside each other for more than 30 years.
John Leighton, managing partner at Whyte & Barrie, added: "We are delighted to secure this deal with Shepherd which, through the synergies realised by joining our forces, brings under one roof an unrivalled range of property expertise to clients throughout Scotland."