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PropertyPal and Propertynews, Northern Ireland\u2019s two main house sales websites, are to merge.<\/p>\n
The two brands will continue to operate separately under joint ownership.<\/p>\n
Propertynews was originally a property magazine which went online in 2000 while PropertyPal was launched in 2007.<\/p>\n
The merger will see Propertynews\u2019 owner, GCD Technologies, become a shareholder in PropertyPal Ltd.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Its Managing Director, Andrew Gough, will join PropertyPal\u2019s Board of Directors while PropertyPal\u2019s chief executive, Jordan Buchanan will lead the merged company.<\/p>\n
He said: “By combining our resources and expertise, we will deliver more efficient, cost-effective, and user-friendly platforms.<\/p>\n
“We look forward to working closely with our agents and stakeholders during this exciting transition and beyond.”<\/p>\n
Earlier this year some estate agents launched a boycott of PropertyPal<\/a> after it announced a new system for charging for listings.<\/p>\n