Quinn Estate Agents has opened a new Downpatrick office to replace the one destroyed in the devastating floods which impacted the town last November.
The firm, founded by managing director Jonathan Quinn, has relocated to the former First Trust Bank building at Market Street.
It follows an investment of £300,000 to purchase the former bank and complete internal and external renovation of the 2,000 sq ft property.
Initially founded in 2010 in Ballynahinch, Jonathan Quinn has steadily grown the agency into a multi-office business across three sites – Ballynahinch, Banbridge and Downpatrick.
The offices are home to an expanded team of 15, including Quinn property professionals and mortgage specialists with Ritchie McLean Mortgage Solutions.
Mr Quinn said: “It’s just over ten years since we first opened our doors in Downpatrick, and in this time the business has grown significantly.
“A move to larger premises was on the cards, but during the major floods in Downpatrick last November, our former building was severely damaged.
“It was fortuitous that by the end of the year, we had purchased the former bank building in Market Street, a property that gives us ample space to grow our business further.”
He added: “The central location is perfect for our business, and our investment signifies our commitment to Downpatrick and the wider community as the town still looks to recover from the impact of the floods.”
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Branch manager Edel Curran, who hails from the town, said: “The transformation of this property in just four months is astonishing.
“Our new office adds to the vibrancy of Market Street and conveys confidence in Downpatrick.”
The Downpatrick investment by Quinn Estate Agency follows the redevelopment of its Banbridge office and adjoining duplex apartments in 2023.
In 2022, the business purchased and completely renovated 24 High Street in Ballynahinch, which is now home to a Quinn office and several other businesses.
