What Mason Owen & Lyons does

Mason Owen & Lyons is a privately held commercial property consultancy headquartered at 134/135 Lower Baggot Street, Dublin 2, Ireland, founded in 1977 by its current Chairman Edward Lyons (FRICS FSCSI). The firm provides professional advice across the Investment, Retail, Industrial, Office, Development and Leisure property sectors, with a core offering that spans transactional agency (sales, lettings, sourcing and acquisition), ongoing managed services (asset management, property management and facilities management) and project-based professional services (lease consulting and renewals, rent reviews, valuations, and rates management).

The business is structured around sector-specialised teams and is delivered primarily through direct client engagement with landlords, tenants, investors, developers, banks, institutional investors, public-sector bodies and corporate occupiers across Ireland, with supplementary international reach through membership of The International Retail Network (TIRN) for cross-border retail deals in Europe and America. Notable enterprise names associated with MOL-handled properties include Google, Matheson, Accenture, Allianz, Zurich Insurance, Permanent TSB and FCR Media.

Revenue is generated through three mechanisms: transaction-based commissions on property sales, lettings and leasing; recurring managed-services fees on asset, property and facilities management mandates covering budgets, tenant liaison, rent collection, M&E, ICT and security; and fees for professional services such as valuations (for loan security, year-end accounts, acquisitions and litigation), rent reviews, lease restructuring and rates management. The company is founder/management owned, has no external investors, no subsidiaries, no disclosed funding, no patents or trademark filings, and reports no AI/ML capabilities or technology integrations beyond its public website at mol.ie.

Name

Mason Owen & Lyons

Legal name

Mason Owen & Lyons

Website

https://mol.ie

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mason Owen & Lyons is a Dublin-based, founder-led commercial property consultancy founded in 1977, offering transactional agency, asset/property/facilities management and professional services (valuations, rent reviews, lease consulting) to landlords, tenants, investors, developers and corporate occupiers across Ireland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Appraisers (53132), Portfolio Management and Investment Advice (523940)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Operators Of Nonresidential Buildings (6512), Real Estate (6500), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Real Estate Brokerage (Leasing & Sales) (FSAEAJAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Land & Development Site Brokerage (BPAJABAG), Tenant Representation & Corporate Services Brokerage (BPAJABAJ), Real Estate Capital Markets Advisory (Debt/Equity Placement, Refinancing) (BPAJANAE)

Keywords

• Commercial property consultancy
• Property asset management
• Property valuation services
• Commercial lease consulting
• Property sales agency

Headquarters

HQ city

Dublin

HQ country

Ireland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Agency/Commission Fees: Commission-based revenue from property sales, lettings, and leasing transactions. Services include retail, office, industrial agency, corporate services, consulting services, investment sales and acquisitions.
2. Asset Management: Asset management mandates covering the lifespan of assets from initial acquisition through delivery to eventual disposal. Revenue from managing property portfolios and delivering investment cases.
3. Property Management Services: Comprehensive property management services for offices, industrial parks, shopping centres, retail and business parks, apartment blocks, mixed use developments and individual properties. Includes preparation of annual budgets, service contract tendering, rent collection, and health and safety management.
4. Facilities Management: Bespoke facility management services to optimize building systems, including mechanical and engineering services, fabric maintenance, ICT, health and safety, security, and cleaning services.
5. Property Valuations: Professional property valuation services for loan security, year-end accounts, unit pricing, sales and acquisitions, corporate recovery, flotations, management buy-outs, takeovers and mergers, and litigation.
6. Rent Review Services: Specialized rent review services including lease analysis, trigger notices, property inspection, measurement, market analysis, rental valuation opinions, negotiations, and representation through independent experts or arbitrators.
7. Lease Consulting Services: Lease renewal negotiations, pre-lease advice, lease due diligence, lease restructuring including re-gears, surrenders and re-grants, and acting as expert witness in disputes.
8. Rates Management: Comprehensive rates management service calculating business rates tax liability and managing processing and payment of business rates bills, including portfolio management.
9. Property Sourcing and Acquisition: Property scouring and acquisition services for commercial, industrial and international business operators, including full financial and physical inspections and leasing negotiations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Mason Owen & Lyons is a Dublin-based commercial property consultancy providing agency, property management, and professional services for the Investment, Retail, Industrial, Office, and Development sectors. Services span property sales, lettings, acquisitions, asset management, property management, facilities management, lease consulting and renewals, rent reviews, property valuations, and rates management. The firm serves landlords, tenants, investors, developers, and businesses across Ireland, with international reach via The International Retail Network (TIRN).

Product overview

Mason Owen & Lyons is a commercial property consultancy offering a comprehensive suite of services across multiple property sectors. The core offering includes Property Sales, Property Letting, and Property Sourcing & Acquisition for commercial, industrial, and retail properties. Supporting services include Asset Management, Property Management Services, Facilities Management, Lease Consulting & Renewals, Rent Reviews, Property Valuations, and Rates Management. The firm specializes in Investment Services, Retail Agency, Office Agency, Industrial Property Services, Development Sites, and Leisure Property. These services are delivered through sector-specific teams covering Investment, Retail, Industrial, Office, and Development segments, with the company providing both agency services and professional consultancy advice.

Differentiator

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• Property Sales Commercial property sales services covering acquisitions, market research, audience identification, and method of sale to help clients achieve maximum returns when selling commercial property. For landlords, investors, and developers.
• Property Letting Retail, office, and industrial property letting services with comprehensive market knowledge and tailored advice for landlords and tenants.
• Property Sourcing & Acquisition Property scouring and acquisition service for commercial, industrial, and international business operators, including full financial and physical inspections and leasing negotiations.
• Asset Management Asset management mandates covering the full lifespan of an asset from initial acquisition through delivery to eventual disposal, including due diligence and portfolio management.
• Property Management Services Comprehensive property management including preparation of annual budgets, competitive tendering, property inspections, tenant liaison, rent collection, and health and safety management.
• Facilities Management Bespoke facility management services including mechanical and engineering services, fabric maintenance, ICT services, health and safety, building management, security, and cleaning.
• Lease Consulting & Renewals Lease renewal negotiation, rent review negotiations, expert witness services, lease consultation, due diligence, and restructuring including re-gears, surrenders and re-grants.
• Rent Reviews Commercial rent review services including lease analysis, trigger notices, property inspection, market analysis, negotiations, and expert representation.
• Property Valuations Property valuation services for loan security, year-end accounts, unit pricing, sales and acquisitions, corporate recovery, flotations, buy-outs, and litigation purposes.
• Rates Management Business rates calculation, processing, and payment management services with portfolio management and future valuation predictions.
• Investment Services Commercial property investment services including investment strategy, fund creation, sourcing and disposing of assets, repositioning, and development advice.
• Retail Agency High street retail, shopping centre, and retail park agency services with expertise in fashion occupier tenant mixes and retail lease agreements.
• Office Agency Office space consultancy for landlords, tenants, investors, and businesses including acquisition, leasing, site appraisal, and expansion consolidation services.
• Industrial Property Services Industrial property advisory services including sales, leasing, acquisition, site appraisal, build to suit, expansion, valuation, development options, and sale and leaseback.
• Development Sites Commercial development site services for investors and developers.
• Leisure Property Services Leisure property agency and advisory services.

Named customers7 records

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The International Retail Network (TIRN)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMason Owen & Lyons has worldwide linking through The International Retail Network (TIRN) which permits them to suggest assistance in places across Europe and America. This partnership enables them to serve international retail clients and connect domestic clients with global opportunities.
• Society of Chartered Surveyors Ireland (SCSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMason Owen & Lyons works with SCSI for industry standards and professional development. The firm offers 'Business Leasing Code for Landlord & Tenants' in association with SCSI and Dublin Chamber of Commerce. Chairman Edward Lyons holds FRICS FSCSI designation.
• Dublin Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Dublin Chamber of Commerce for the 'Business Leasing Code for Landlord & Tenants' initiative, providing free copies to members and promoting best practices in commercial leasing.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• CBRE Ireland: World's largest commercial real estate services firm with full-service Irish operations covering agency, capital markets, valuations, and property management — competes directly with MOL for institutional landlord, tenant, and investor mandates in Dublin.
• Bannon: Irish commercial property agency and consultancy offering office, retail, industrial, investment, and property management services — closest mid-market domestic peer to MOL in scale and sector focus.
• HWBC: Dublin-based commercial property advisory firm offering agency, investment, valuations, and professional services to landlords, tenants, and investors — comparable boutique competitor operating in the same Dublin submarkets.
• Lisney: Long-established Irish commercial property firm (founded 1903) offering agency, investment, property management, and professional services across Dublin and Ireland — most closely comparable in scale, longevity, and domestic positioning to MOL.
• Cushman & Wakefield Ireland: Global CRE services platform with Irish operations spanning agency, capital markets, valuation, and asset management across all major commercial sectors — direct competitor on enterprise mandates in Dublin.
• Colliers Ireland: Global professional services and investment management firm with Irish CRE operations across office, retail, industrial, and investment — competing for mid-market and institutional mandates in Dublin.
• JLL Ireland: Global real estate services firm with Irish operations covering agency, investment, valuations, and property management — competing for the same institutional and corporate occupier mandates in Dublin's CBD and South Docklands.
• Savills Ireland: Global commercial real estate services firm with a significant Irish practice offering agency, investment, valuation, and property management across office, retail, industrial, and development sectors — directly overlapping MOL's service mix and Dublin tenant base.
• Knight Frank Ireland: Global CRE consultancy with an Irish residential and commercial practice providing agency, investment advisory, and valuations across office, retail, industrial, and development — directly competes for cross-border investor mandates.
• BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland: International CRE services arm of BNP Paribas with Irish operations covering investment advisory, agency, valuations, and capital markets — competes with MOL on cross-border investor placements and corporate occupier mandates.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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