Hadden Rankin Property Management is now part of Albany Lettings

A new chapter for Edinburgh property management

Albany Lettings has acquired Hadden Rankin Property Management, bringing together two established Edinburgh property businesses with a shared commitment to personal service, professional standards and long-term relationships.

For Hadden Rankin clients, this marks the beginning of a carefully planned new chapter. The aim is simple: to preserve the personal approach and local knowledge clients value while adding the people, systems and specialist support of the wider Albany Lettings team.

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Two local businesses. Shared standards.

Hadden Rankin has supported landlords, tenants and property investors across Edinburgh for more than 20 years. Its team has built a strong reputation for personal relationships, transparent advice, professional property management and close attention to compliance. 

Those qualities are a natural fit with Albany Lettings.

Albany believes that good property management should be personal, professional and properly followed through. Properties may be the asset being managed, but people are at the heart of every tenancy. That means treating landlords, tenants, colleagues and contractors with respect while taking responsibility for getting things done. 

This acquisition is not about replacing Hadden Rankin’s personal approach with something more distant. It is about giving that approach greater support.

Continuity comes first

We understand that news of an acquisition naturally creates questions for landlords and tenants.

The transition will therefore be handled carefully, with clear communication at every stage. Existing Hadden Rankin clients will receive direct information about any changes that affect their property, tenancy, contacts or account.

The priority is to make the move straightforward and well managed, ensuring important knowledge about properties, landlords and tenants is carried forward.

No client should feel that they have been passed from one business to another and left to work out what happens next.

Personal service, supported by a larger Edinburgh letting team

Hadden Rankin’s strength has always been the knowledge its team has of its clients and properties.

By becoming part of Albany Lettings, that personal knowledge will be supported by a larger local team with dedicated expertise across lettings, property management, compliance, accounts, maintenance coordination and landlord support. Albany continues to operate with an Edinburgh-based team rather than managing the city remotely. 

The acquisition further strengthens Albany's presence across Edinburgh, bringing additional expertise, experienced people and a broader range of property management knowledge to support landlords across the city.

That scale gives the team greater capacity and specialist support. But the standard remains the same: landlords and tenants should know who is managing their property, receive clear communication and feel confident that issues are being followed through.

More support for Edinburgh landlords and investors

Both Hadden Rankin and Albany have extensive experience supporting property investors as well as managing established tenancies.

Hadden Rankin has advised landlords on portfolio performance, property sourcing, acquisition and long-term management. Albany also supports investors from acquisition through to letting and ongoing management. Bringing that experience together creates an opportunity to offer Edinburgh landlords more joined-up support throughout the life of their investment. 

That includes support with:

• Preparing a property for the rental market 
• Letting and tenant selection 
• Compliance and safety requirements 
• Day-to-day tenancy management 
• Maintenance coordination 
• Portfolio reviews and investment decisions 
• Planning the next stage of a landlord’s property journey 

“Hadden Rankin has built a business that people trust. Its long-standing 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. The purpose of bringing the businesses together is not simply to become bigger. 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 strengthens the service people receive. That is the standard we will hold ourselves to.”

Michael Mairs
Regional Director – Scotland, Albany Lettings

Looking ahead

Albany Lettings will continue to invest in its Edinburgh team, services and systems while retaining the local knowledge and personal accountability that landlords and tenants rightly expect.

We are proud to welcome Hadden Rankin’s clients and properties to Albany and look forward to building on the trusted relationships that have been established over many years.

Already a Hadden Rankin client?

You will receive direct communication from the team with any information relevant to your property or tenancy.

For general enquiries about the announcement, contact:

Andrew Williamson

Email: andrew@albanylettings.com

Phone: 0131 229 3999

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