20 Jan 2026
Independent Chartered Surveyors and property experts SMC Brownill Vickers are excited to announce that they have made another major acquisition, joining forces with Barnsley based Smiths Chartered Surveyors. The merger of the organisations will further consolidate their position as the leading, independently owned, firm of Chartered Surveyors within the South Yorkshire region, able to provide a comprehensive service in relation to all property matters.
Both practices share a long history, with Sheffield based SMC Brownill Vickers having been established in 1884, while Smiths was founded in 1898 in Barnsley. The collective workforce will have unrivalled knowledge in the regional marketplace, affording clients the very highest level of expertise. The deal enhances the firm’s ability to deliver advisory services of exceptional quality and provide greater opportunities for clients.
The firm will continue to trade as Smiths in Barnsley, with the existing Barnsley office of SMC Brownill Vickers relocating into Smiths established premises on Regent Street. Andrew Corbett will continue to head up the Barnsley office. He said “This merger is an exciting opportunity to bring together two respected firms of Chartered Surveyors with a shared commitment to quality and client service. By combining our expertise and teams we are creating a business well positioned for long term growth whilst maintaining the personal service and professional standards our clients expect from us.”
Robin Curtis will continue in the role of Managing Director saying that “The move marks a significant step in our strategy to deepen our presence in Barnsley following the previous acquisition of Stanhope Property Consultants, but it also strengthens our position regionally. Whilst it reinforces our commitment to the local area it doesn’t restrict our national capability for serving clients around the country who benefit from our membership of the Commercial Property Network.
Andrew and his team are vastly experienced and highly respected. We are dedicated to building on this reputation and can’t wait for our teams to start working alongside each other leveraging on each team’s skills.
Both firms pride themselves on providing exemplary customer services and by combining the knowledge, and increasing our market share, we are looking forward to creating broader and more effective service offerings for clients of both organisations. Providing honest and accurate advice whilst fostering close client relationships is at the heart of our approach.”
