Scottish firm Shepherd Chartered Surveyors has merged with property and construction consultancy, Hardies.

The collaboration will be led by Shepherd's Senior Partner George Brewster and Derek Ferrier, Managing Partner of Hardies.

The new partnership will help form a practice which is "unrivalled in its delivery network of surveying and construction services" throughout Scotland.

Under the terms of the deal, Hardies will specialise in all areas around construction services with Shepherd specialising in its traditional areas of valuation [residential and commercial], property management and agency.


Hardies' Derek Ferrier said: "This merger between Hardies and Shepherds establishes us as the country's leading powerhouse in property and construction consultancy services with the largest number of building surveyors, valuation surveyors and related construction consultancy professional services in Scotland."

George Brewster of Shepherd added: "We are delighted to announce this merger and look forward to working with Hardies as one unified firm which offers new and existing clients a fully comprehensive service."

Image: L to R - George Brewster of Shepherd and Derek Ferrier of Hardies

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