Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Trusted Property Partner in Belfast
Simon Brien is Northern Ireland's premier estate agency with over four decades of expertise and 45,000 properties successfully transacted. Our comprehensive services span private residential and new homes sales, premium properties, land consultancy, lettings, property management, and financial services. Since our establishment, we have prioritised customer care, personalised service, and operational excellence, supported by cutting-edge technology. In 2024, we strengthened our position by joining the Sherry FitzGerald Group, Ireland's largest estate agency network, enhancing our international reach through affiliations like Christie's International Real Estate.Our strategic expansion plans include launching a franchise model to solidify our leadership in Northern Ireland's property market. We remain committed to innovation, delivering transparent digital solutions and maintaining our reputation as trusted property advisors dedicated to creating exceptional value for clients.
Services
Residential Sales
New Homes
Commercial Property
Mortgages
Property Management
Lettings
Land Sales
Property Consultancy
Financial Services
Valuations
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in Northern Ireland's property market.
- Our partnership with Sherry FitzGerald Group provides international market access.
- We utilise cutting-edge technology for transparent and efficient transactions.
- Our team includes Chartered Surveyors and property consultants with specialist expertise.
- We offer a comprehensive suite of services from sales to financial solutions.
What people say
Excellent value for money
Dedicated property management
Quick and easy process
Fantastic from start to finish
Five star service
Services
Residential Sales
We specialise in selling diverse residential properties across Northern Ireland, from first-time buyer homes to luxury estates. Our expert team combines local market knowledge with advanced digital marketing to achieve optimal sale prices. With a proven track record of 45,000 properties transacted, we provide tailored guidance throughout the sales process, ensuring transparency and efficiency for every client.
New Homes
As Northern Ireland's leading new homes agent, we offer comprehensive services for developers and buyers. Our dedicated team manages land acquisitions, marketing strategies, and sales execution for residential developments. We provide market analysis, planning advice, and bespoke sales solutions to maximise returns for developers while connecting buyers with modern housing solutions across all price ranges.
Commercial Property
Our Chartered Surveyors deliver expert commercial property services including sales, leasing, valuations, and business rates consultancy. We handle office spaces, retail units, industrial sites, and investment portfolios with specialist knowledge of Northern Ireland's commercial market. Clients benefit from strategic advice, detailed market analysis, and negotiation expertise to achieve their property objectives efficiently.
Property Management
We simplify property management for landlords through comprehensive lettings, maintenance coordination, and tenant management services. Our dedicated team ensures compliance with legal requirements while maximising rental income. With local expertise and digital tools for property tracking, we provide hassle-free management solutions for residential and commercial property portfolios across Northern Ireland.
Mortgages
Our independent mortgage partners offer tailored financing solutions for property purchases. We provide mortgage advice, application assistance, and insurance products including life cover and unemployment protection. By connecting clients with competitive lenders and guiding them through the approval process, we ensure accessible and cost-effective financing options for residential and investment properties.
People
Simon Brien
Managing Director
With over four decades of property expertise, Simon founded Northern Ireland's leading estate agency. His leadership combines traditional values with technological innovation, driving the company's expansion and strategic partnership with Sherry FitzGerald Group.
Samuel Dickey
Director
A Chartered Surveyor with extensive experience in residential and commercial property markets. Samuel oversees strategic sales operations, leveraging his market knowledge to deliver exceptional client outcomes across Northern Ireland's evolving property landscape.
Karen Wilson
Chief Business Officer
Leading business development initiatives, Karen ensures operational excellence across all services. Her strategic oversight of digital transformation projects has enhanced client experiences through innovative property technology solutions.
Gordon Black
Land and New Homes Director
Specialising in land acquisitions and residential developments, Gordon provides expert consultancy for developers. His market insights and negotiation skills have positioned Simon Brien as Northern Ireland's top new homes agent.
Ryan McAvoy
Branch Manager
As a qualified valuer and branch manager, Ryan delivers local market expertise to clients. His client-focused approach and transactional efficiency have earned consistent recognition in customer satisfaction surveys.
Questions
What areas does Simon Brien cover?
We operate across Northern Ireland with international reach through our Sherry FitzGerald Group partnership, serving clients in Ireland, Great Britain, and global markets via Christie's International Real Estate network.
What property types do you handle?
Our expertise spans residential homes, new developments, commercial properties, land estates, and luxury country houses. We also provide specialist services for investment properties and premium real estate.
How does Simon Brien use technology?
We employ cutting-edge digital solutions for property marketing, client communication, and transaction management. Our MY Simon Brien platform offers interactive tools for valuations, mortgage calculations, and property alerts.
Can you assist with international property sales?
Yes, our affiliation with Christie's International Real Estate provides access to exclusive global markets, particularly benefiting sellers of luxury properties in Northern Ireland seeking international buyers.
What makes Simon Brien different from other agents?
We combine 40+ years of local expertise with technological innovation and international connections. Our multi-award-winning service includes specialist teams for every property type and financial solutions through our mortgage partners.
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Reviews (5)
Claire Hyland
Jan 11, 2022
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Communication was top quality. Even our viewers would comment on how quick in response & professional the entire Simon Brien team were. David was always at the end of the phone if I needed him and the lovely Barbara was a delight to chat too. The entire team have been great & I would highly recommend Simon Brien.
Jenna Flynn
Dec 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
I worked with Emma Brennan and I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home. Emma was great to work with and her knowledge of the market is exceptional.
I worked with Emma Brennan and I would recommend her to anyone looking to sell their home. Emma was great to work with and her knowledge of the market is exceptional.
Christine O'Donnell
Dec 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We recently worked with Thomas and Rebecca to sell our apartment and purchase a new home. Both were very professional and helpful during the process. We had previously purchased our property with Thomas so were happy to return when it came time to sell for somewhere bigger to accommodate our growing family.
We recently worked with Thomas and Rebecca to sell our apartment and purchase a new home. Both were very professional and helpful during the process. We had previously purchased our property with Thomas so were happy to return when it came time to sell for somewhere bigger to accommodate our growing family.
Nikki Rodgers
Dec 20, 2021
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Fantastic experience with Simon Brien Residential. I have to single out Thomas ODoherty - nothing was too much trouble - he went above and beyond. Highly recommend.
Jim Mercer
Dec 18, 2021
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SBR has greatly helped me with the purchase & sale of property over many years. They manage my portfolio of rental properties very efficiently and trouble free. Very highly recommended. With particular mention to Karen Turner & Thomas ODoherty, their vast knowledge, prefessionalism and great personalities make all transactions easy. Many thanks to all the team for a great all round service.
