Lettings platform Dwelly has completed its fourth acquisition of 2026 with the purchase of Midlands-based lettings firm Albery Tyson, as the company continues to expand following its recent £69m funding raise.
The acquisition adds around 250 fully managed properties to the Dwelly network and strengthens the company’s presence across the Midlands, following its acquisition of regional lettings business SBK Lettings late last year.
The Albery Tyson portfolio will now integrate into SBK Lettings in Market Harborough, further consolidating Dwelly’s growing regional footprint.
Dwelly said its acquisition strategy is focused less on scale alone and more on supporting established independent agencies with strong local reputations and long-standing client relationships.
TECH-LED CONSOLIDATOR
The company has positioned itself as a technology-led consolidator within the lettings sector, using AI-driven systems and operational support to streamline administration while retaining local brands, teams and market expertise.
The latest deal comes amid continued consolidation across the lettings market, with rising compliance obligations, operational costs and the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act increasing pressure on smaller independent agencies.
Marcus Ainsworth of Albery Tyson says finding the right buyer was crucial.
“Having built the business over many years, it was incredibly important to find a partner that understood the value of local relationships and the culture that sits behind a successful independent agency,” he says.
“What stood out with Dwelly was that their approach isn’t about stripping businesses back or removing what made them successful in the first place.”
GROWING INTEREST
Dwelly’s Head of M&A, Sam Humphreys (main picture, inset), says the group was seeing growing interest from agency owners following its recent funding raise.
“Acquisitions have never simply been about scale,” he says.
“What we look for are businesses with strong local foundations, great people and a reputation that has been built over many years within the communities they serve.”
He adds that the Albery Tyson acquisition further strengthened the platform already established through SBK Lettings in the Midlands market.
The deal reflects the continuing shift towards larger operational platforms within the UK lettings sector, as firms increasingly invest in technology, compliance infrastructure and centralised operational support while attempting to retain local market identities.
