Chartered surveying and property consultant firm Harrington Bannon has announced an affiliation with UK-based Weatherall International. The formation of the association is in response to the growing globalisation of the property market, and the need to provide clients with information and advice on property trends all over the world.

"Many of our clients have property interests all over the world, both as investors and end-users," said Joe Bannon, managing partner of Harrington Bannon.

"It is vital that we are in a position to advise them on all of their real estate requirements, not just their Irish properties."

Weatherall International manages a worldwide network of property consultants, who provide information and co-operation on all aspects of their domestic markets to each other.

"We are delighted to have agreed terms with Harrington Bannon," said Peter McFarlane, International Partner of Weatherall International.

"We are already working together on a major property management contract and look forward to numerous collaborations in the future."

The new association means that Harrington Bannon will also be working closely with the Whelan Partnership in Belfast which is already members of the Weatherall International team.

Harrington Bannon was established in 1977 and employs 30 staff.