CASE STUDY

McCartan Lettings

Atomic Consultancy facilitated the successful sale of McCartan Lettings & Property Management, a well-established agency in Swansea, to Newport-based Number One Property Management. This strategic acquisition ensures the continued growth and service excellence of the business under new leadership.

Business Name:
McCartan Lettings & Property Management

Location:
Swansea, Wales, UK

Years in Business:
Est 2006

Size of Business:
One branch

Services Offered:
Residential lettings and property management

Challenges & Goals of Selling the Estate Agency

After 18 years of dedicated service, founder Hannah McCartan decided it was the right time to sell her business. Her primary goal was to ensure the legacy of McCartan Lettings continued with a buyer who shared her commitment to excellence and could drive the next stage of the company’s growth.

Atomic Consultancy’s Approach

Atomic Consultancy provided comprehensive support throughout the sale process:

Valuation & Preparation: Conducted a thorough assessment of McCartan Lettings’ market position and financial health to establish an accurate and appealing valuation.
Marketing & Buyer Search: Leveraged an extensive network to identify Number One Property Management as a buyer whose values and business objectives aligned with McCartan Lettings’ legacy and future aspirations.
Negotiation & Deal Structuring: Facilitated transparent and constructive negotiations, ensuring terms that honoured McCartan Lettings’ history while positioning it for future growth.
Due Diligence & Completion: Provided continuous support throughout the due diligence process, addressing any concerns promptly and ensuring a seamless path to completion.

Key Takeaways

Strategic alignment and shared values between buyer and seller can lead to a seamless transition.
Atomic Consultancy’s tailored approach ensures that the unique values and legacy of a business are honoured during the sale process.
Comprehensive support throughout the sale process ensures confidence and satisfaction for all stakeholders.

Feedback

I cannot rate Lucy, Laura, and the team at Atomic Consultancy highly enough. Their expertise, professionalism, and passion for what they do show up in every action they take. Getting the initial valuation was very straightforward, followed by them getting several interested agencies from their marketing—four offers, one being over asking price. The sale was far from straightforward, and it is fair to say Lucy and Laura went far above and beyond to get the deal over the line. It was an amazing experience that I couldn't have done on my own, and their fee was worth every penny!

Hannah McCartan, Previous owner at McCartan Lettings

Final Thoughts From Atomic

Supporting Hannah in the sale of McCartan Lettings was a privilege. Her dedication to the Swansea property market over the past 18 years has been truly inspiring. Ensuring her business found the right new home with Number One Property Management was our top priority. We’re proud to have facilitated a deal that honours Hannah’s legacy and sets the stage for continued success.

Lucy Noonan, Owner & Founder – Atomic Consultancy