Dwelly has completed the acquisition of property management and investment services business Settio, marking its seventh acquisition of 2026 and its first expansion outside the UK.
The deal adds more than 2,000 managed properties to Dwelly’s portfolio and brings offices in Manchester, Birmingham, London and Singapore. Following the acquisition, the group now manages around 14,000 properties nationwide.
Founded in 2017, Settio specialises in supporting UK property investors, particularly overseas buyers, and manages more than £600m of property assets for clients across 17 countries.
The acquisition broadens Dwelly’s reach into international property investment, providing the business with an established presence in the Asia-Pacific market alongside its existing UK operations. It also continues the company’s acquisition strategy, which has focused on expanding through established property businesses.
Sam Humphreys, Head of M&A at Dwelly, commented: “This is a hugely important acquisition for Dwelly because it represents something entirely new for the business.
“Settio has built an exceptional international platform, connecting investors from around the world with opportunities across the UK property market. Through impressive organic growth, the business has established a strong reputation that extends far beyond the cities in which it operates.
“Businesses of this calibre don’t come to market very often and in recent years Settio’s founders received interest and offers of acquisition from other parties, so we’re incredibly proud that Samuel and Chris decided the opportunity was right and chose Dwelly as their long-term partner because it validates what we’re building. Our approach isn’t about absorbing great businesses into a corporate structure, it’s about preserving what makes them successful and helping them grow even further.
“Most importantly, this acquisition significantly strengthens our international presence and gives us an established platform from which to support a growing global client base. As property investment becomes increasingly borderless, the businesses best placed to succeed will be those that can combine local expertise with international reach, and this acquisition represents a major step forward in that regard.”
Samuel Fitz-Hugh, co-founder of Settio, commented: “From the outset, our ambition was to build a business capable of supporting remote and international investors to an exceptional standard through every stage of their interaction with the UK property market. We’ve always prioritised client experience and transparency in a sector known to lack in both.
“Joining Dwelly allows us to continue that journey from a position of strength. Their investment in technology, operations, and people creates significant opportunities for the brand we’ve worked so hard to create, our team of amazing people, and most importantly, our clients who trust us with their assets. We’re excited about what comes next.”
Read the orginal article: https://propertyindustryeye.com/fast-growing-agency-goes-global-with-seventh-deal-of-2026/
