PropertyPal and Propertynews are pleased to announce a strategic merger, uniting our operations to deliver exceptional property marketplace solutions for Northern Ireland. This merger combines the strengths of both platforms, with PropertyPal and Propertynews continuing as distinct websites that appeal to their loyal user bases. Both brands remain committed to enhancing the experience for agent customers and website visitors while upholding our strong dedication to innovation.
This merger represents a significant shift in the ownership and management of PropertyPal, with Propertynews becoming part of the PropertyPal group of companies. By bringing our operations together, we aim to drive product innovation through a unified management team and integrated technology. This alignment allows us to leverage the strengths of both platforms, enhancing our products, broadening our reach, and deepening our relationships with you, our agent partners. Both platforms will continue to provide maximum exposure for your property advertisements across Northern Ireland.
As part of the merger, GCD Technologies, former owner of Propertynews, becomes a shareholder of the parent company, PropertyPal Ltd, and their Managing Director, Andrew Gough, will join PropertyPal’s Board of Directors. The new Board of Directors will also include Conor MacCarrick, former Board member of Propertynews, and Jordan Buchanan, CEO of PropertyPal, who also becomes a shareholder of the new PropertyPal entity. These new board members will join the existing team, including Cecil Hetherington (Chair) and Errol Maxwell (Founder), to work alongside the management team guiding the future of PropertyPal and Propertynews.
The merger will also bring an enhanced management team, with Emma McNally, currently the Commercial Director at Propertynews, stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer of PropertyPal. Additionally, Richard Kilner, the Customer Success Manager, will enhance the customer support function, and Ryan Duff, Social Media Manager from Propertynews, will join the marketing team to lead content production and additional advertising services for customers.
