Albany Lettings Expands Edinburgh Presence with Hadden Rankin Acquisition

Two long-established Edinburgh property businesses are coming together following Albany Lettings’ acquisition of Hadden Rankin Property Management.

The deal marks the latest stage in Albany Lettings’ growth and brings together two businesses with a shared focus on personal service, professional property management and local expertise.

Founded in Edinburgh in 1995, Albany Lettings provides lettings, property management, maintenance coordination, accounts and compliance support through its locally based team. The acquisition follows Albany’s purchase of LinnMac Property and Investment Letting in March 2026 and reflects its continued investment in Edinburgh’s private rented sector.

Hadden Rankin has supported landlords, tenants and property investors in the capital for more than 20 years. The business provides property management, lettings, compliance support, portfolio reviews and property investment advice, and is known for its transparent pricing, detailed local knowledge and long-standing client relationships.

Albany says the first priority during the integration will be continuity. Existing Hadden Rankin landlords and tenants will receive direct communication about any practical information relevant to their property, tenancy or account.

The wider aim is to preserve the personal relationships and property knowledge built by Hadden Rankin while adding the operational support of Albany’s wider Edinburgh team.

Michael Mairs, Regional Director for Scotland at Albany Lettings, said: “Hadden Rankin has built a business that people trust. Its long-standing client relationships, transparent approach and attention to detail are qualities we value and want to protect.

“Our priority is to make the transition clear, personal and well managed. Important knowledge about properties, landlords and tenants must be carried forward rather than lost during the handover.

“The purpose of bringing these businesses together is not simply to grow. It is to give landlords and tenants the reassurance of personal local service, supported by a wider Edinburgh team and stronger operational resources.

“Growth only matters when it improves the experience our landlords and tenants receive. That is the standard we will continue to hold ourselves to.”

Hadden Rankin’s founders, Ross Hadden and Dorothy Rankin, said the quality and continuity of service available to their clients had been central to the decision.

They said: “When considering the next chapter for Hadden Rankin, the quality and continuity of service provided to our landlords and tenants was central to our decision.

“Albany understands the Edinburgh property market and shares our belief in personal, professional property management. We believe bringing the businesses together represents a positive step for our clients and provides a strong foundation for the future.”

Albany Lettings was acquired by Northern Ireland property management business Quicklet in 2019 but continues to operate under the Albany Lettings name with an Edinburgh-based team.

The financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed.

More information about the acquisition and the businesses coming together is available on the Albany Lettings website.