About Albany Lettings
Our journey so far
From humble beginnings to professional excellence - with respect at our core, results in our sights, and the grit to win.
From Bruntsfield to Belfast - and Beyond
Our story is really two stories that found the perfect way to meet.
Albany Lettings
Albany Lettings was founded in 1995 by Neil Johnston with a simple but powerful aim - to deliver the kind of service he, as a landlord, would want himself.
In 1999, Albany settled into its home at 168 Bruntsfield Place in Edinburgh - a former jewellery shop - and quickly built a reputation for professionalism, personal service, and deep local knowledge.
Quicklet
Meanwhile, across the Irish Sea, Quicklet was brewing up its own big idea. In 2009, friends Dermot O'Hanlon and Gavin McEvoy spotted a gap in the rental market over a couple of mugs of tea.
They believed landlords and tenants deserved more than a tick-box service - they deserved people who listened, understood, and genuinely cared.
The first Quicklet office opened in Lurgan with a focus on friendly, straight-talking service backed by local expertise.
It struck a chord. By 2011, Quicklet expanded into Belfast through several acquisitions, and in 2016, a third branch opened in Lisburn.
Coming together
In 2019, the two stories became one when Quicklet acquired Albany Lettings. It was a perfect match - both companies shared the same people-first ethos, dedication to results, and belief that property management should be personal. Albany brought over two decades of Edinburgh lettings expertise, while Quicklet brought streamlined processes, a wider network, and a proven track record of growth.
Today, Albany and Quicklet work seamlessly across our four locations - Edinburgh, Lurgan, Belfast, and Lisburn - combining Albany's local touch with Quicklet's modern, efficient approach.
What we stand for
Whether you're a landlord looking for peace of mind or a tenant searching for the right home, our commitment is built on six core values - the qualities that drive everything we do:
Respect
For our clients, our tenants, our colleagues, and the communities we work in.
Results
Because at the end of the day, we're here to deliver outcomes that matter.
Professional
Setting high standards and holding ourselves to them.
Graft, Grit & Gumption
Putting in the hard work behind the scenes so you don't have to. Property management is anything but passive! We bring a can-do attitude to every situation!
Our "Why to Win" is simple: we believe great property management is about more than bricks and mortar - it's about helping people thrive. That means doing things properly, treating people kindly, and bringing energy and passion to every interaction.
Get in touch
From our first mugs of tea in Northern Ireland to decades of service in Edinburgh, our journey has always been about people, and that's exactly how it will stay.
Our Edinburgh office: 6B New Mart Road, Edinburgh, EH14 1RL.