Dwelly has announced the acquisition of Brookdale Property Management, marking its first deal of 2026. The transaction follows a series of six lettings acquisitions completed by the firm in 2025, bringing its total number of acquisitions to eight.

The acquisition of Brookdale Property Management forms part of Dwelly’s plans to continue expanding its portfolio during 2026.

Brookdale Property Management, which is based in Peterborough, adds around 1,100 fully managed properties to Dwelly’s portfolio. The business was founded and led by Dave Curtis and operates across the local rental market.

Following the acquisition, Curtis will retire from the business, while the existing leadership team will remain in place to manage operations and client relationships.

As a result of the deal, Dwelly now manages approximately 10,000 properties nationwide.

The transaction was brokered by Atomic Consultancy, with Trust Audit providing audit and compliance support.

Sam Humphreys, Head of M&A at Dwelly, commented: “2025 was a pivotal year for Dwelly. We quietly built momentum, acquired six exceptional businesses and laid the foundations for what comes next. As we move into 2026, we’re exiting stealth mode and significantly accelerating our acquisition strategy, with a clear focus on doubling the number of businesses within the Dwelly family.

“Brookdale Property Management is a fantastic example of the type of business we’re looking to partner with. It’s well run, has a strong local reputation and a committed team in place. We’re delighted that Richard is staying on to lead the business forward, and we want to thank Dave for building such a respected operation.”

Dave Curtis, founder of Brookdale Property Management, commented: “I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve built at Brookdale over the years, particularly the level of service and care we’ve always put at the heart of the business. Long-standing landlord relationships and doing things properly have always mattered hugely to me, and that’s something I was determined to protect as part of any transition.

“I’m confident that joining Dwelly is the right next step for Brookdale’s future. Their approach to growth, and their commitment to supporting both clients and teams within the businesses they acquire, aligned perfectly with what I wanted for the business.

“As I step back and move into retirement, I do so knowing Brookdale is in safe hands. With Richard continuing to lead the team and Dwelly’s support behind him, the business is well placed to go from strength to strength while maintaining the service standards our clients expect.”