Cardo strengthens Irish property services footprint with CTS deal

Cardo Group has completed the acquisition of CTS, one of Ireland’s leading property service providers, in a move that significantly expands its presence across both the Republic and Northern Ireland. CTS manages more than 65,000 properties and has established long-term partnerships with public sector organisations, providing Cardo with immediate scale and credibility in a competitive market.

The combination of CTS’s trusted local expertise and Cardo’s resources is set to unlock opportunities for growth and innovation. The group has signalled investment in jobs, training, and supply chain development from Waterford to Derry-Londonderry, reinforcing its position as a partner for both communities and clients.

For customers, continuity remains paramount. CTS will retain its brand and teams, ensuring the reliability it is known for, while benefiting from enhanced resources, technology, and capacity to meet growing demand. With housing, public infrastructure, and community facilities under increasing pressure for reliable maintenance and energy efficiency, the enlarged group is positioning itself to deliver more resilient, community-focused solutions.

The acquisition also reshapes competitive dynamics. Smaller regional operators may face heightened pressure as Cardo leverages its all-island presence to provide integrated services at scale. For policymakers and public sector clients, the transaction signals greater capacity and consistency in delivering large, complex frameworks—an increasingly important factor in a market where demand is set to rise.

By consolidating its footprint, Cardo is making a bold play for leadership in Ireland’s property services sector. The key question is whether this expanded presence will accelerate innovation and set a new benchmark for integrated service delivery across the island.

Explore how this expansion could reshape competitive dynamics across the sector in the full article. Read here.