Estate agent Sherry FitzGerald has acquired Daphne Kaye & Associates, the Foxrock-based estate agent with a strong trade in south Dublin.

Kaye is joining Sherrys as a Director of the residential business and will work with the Dublin residential team while maintaining a close link with the Foxrock office. The acquisition brings to 17 the number of Sherry FitzGerald branches in Dublin.

Daphne L. Kaye & Associates, established over 30 years ago, is specialises in property sales and acquisitions in South County Dublin and North Wicklow.

Michael Grehan, Managing Director, Sherry FitzGerald, commented: “Daphne has been one of the leading residential agents in Dublin ever since she established her firm.  She has gained a significant client reputation and is a very well respected and popular figure within the industry.

“There has always been mutual respect between both firms and Daphne as a professional colleague. The significant addition of Daphne to our team will strengthen our client offering.  Daphne’s geographical base in Foxrock is a natural fit from our perspective, giving us a landmark office in an enviable position in the heart of Foxrock village.”

Daphne Kaye said: “I have always valued being an independent agent looking after the interests of my clients, but I have also admired the progressive, client-centric approach of Sherry FitzGerald above all other multi-branch agencies.

“Over a period of 30 years I have built a business and established a niche brand that I am very proud of and I am confident that it will be an easy transition for me and my business as we have much in common.  I have always enjoyed a very good relationship with the Sherry FitzGerald team.  I’m really looking forward to the prospect of working with such a dynamic and creative team and contributing to the further growth and success of the firm.”

Kaye, who lives on Gordon Avenue in Foxrock, operated as a sole trader.