Gerry O'Connor Estate Agents

Gerry O'Connor Estate Agents, also known as GOC Estate Agents, is a property firm situated at 147 Stranmillis Road in South Belfast, Northern Ireland. The company was established in 1993 by Gerry O'Connor, who brings over four decades of experience within the Northern Ireland property market. The firm is currently led by a husband and wife team, Gerry and Kirby O'Connor, with Kirby O'Connor serving as the Managing Director. GOC Estate Agents specialises in a broad spectrum of real estate services, encompassing residential and commercial properties, new developments, and factories.

The firm provides comprehensive property sales and rental advice for various property types, including residential homes, commercial offices, and new build schemes. For landlords, GOC Estate Agents offers flexible property management services, allowing clients to choose the level of support that best suits their needs. These services include making recommendations based on current market conditions, advising on achievable rental values, and showcasing properties to potential tenants through professional photography and detailed information. The company also handles tenant referencing, which involves credit checks, employer verification, and former landlord references conducted by a professional referencing company.

Furthermore, GOC Estate Agents manages the signing of contracts, collection of deposits, and initial rent payments, while also advising landlords on statutory obligations such as Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs), Gas Safety Inspections, and Tenancy Deposit Scheme regulations. GOC Estate Agents is committed to delivering a personal yet highly professional approach to its clientele. The firm upholds high standards of service, prioritising customer care and efficiency in all its operations. The team strives to understand specific client requests and works diligently to achieve desired outcomes.

With Kirby O'Connor, an Associate of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (Assoc RICS), having been part of the team since 1996 and possessing over 20 years of experience, the firm benefits from extensive industry knowledge. Gerry O'Connor's leadership, spanning over 40 years in the property sector, further solidifies the company's expertise and long-standing presence in the market. The company has established strong relationships within the South Belfast area, where it has been rooted since its inception, and actively supports the local community through sponsorships, such as the Instonians Seahorses mini rugby team, and charitable initiatives like 'Christmas Jumper Day coffee mornings' for Cancer Fund for Children. While GOC Estate Agents offers a broad range of property services, the firm also has a presence in the student accommodation sector.

The company provides student rentals in Belfast, primarily listing properties in the BT7 and BT9 areas. Their portfolio for student lettings is available on their company website, and they are listed as a contact for student properties on various rental platforms. This involvement demonstrates the firm's capacity to cater to the specific needs of the student housing market within Northern Ireland, offering properties suitable for student tenants.