Spicerhaart strengthens lettings management staff
Spicerhaart has introduced a brand new management construction throughout its lettings division, with managing director Sat Basi joined by two extra managing administrators, Kelly-Anne Flynn and Lee Ashley.
Basi, who has constructed the lettings arm of Spicerhaart over a few years, will now concentrate on rising the North lettings market. Ashley will oversee lettings progress throughout the south, whereas Flynn will take nationwide accountability for property administration and lettings operations, together with compliance, techniques and repair supply.
The trio will work throughout all Spicerhaart manufacturers – haart, Butters John Bee, Darlows, Haybrook, Felicity J Lord, Howards and Chewton Rose.
Basi, who joined the enterprise in 2007, mentioned the expanded management staff provides the enterprise the steadiness and scalability it wants for the following section of progress.
He commented: “We’re very clear on our strategic progress targets, together with constructing our lettings ebook to 50,000 occupied items and buying new enterprise.
“With the adjustments coming into the sector and the dimensions of our ambition, it was essential to align our construction with the remainder of the Spicerhaart group and create a broader base of senior experience.
“This provides us the platform not solely to develop organically, but in addition to soak up future acquisitions and adapt confidently to a altering exterior panorama.”
Flynn, who has spent nearly twenty years with the enterprise after beginning her profession as a lettings assistant in south Wales, mentioned: “That is about getting ready the enterprise to be the best it may be.
“There may be numerous change coming, and having a devoted concentrate on property administration and operations ensures we now have the fitting processes, expertise and folks in place to ship nice buyer outcomes.
“Robust foundations allow individuals to carry out, and for me crucial a part of this position is supporting and creating our groups via that change.
“I’ve at all times been extremely keen about individuals. Serving to them really feel assured, supported and outfitted to do their greatest – particularly in difficult environments – is what drives efficiency and long-term success.”
Ashley, who joined Spicerhaart earlier this yr as a Residential Lettings Gross sales Director, brings greater than 25 years’ expertise spanning excessive avenue property company, massive company environments and international residential funding.
He added: “What actually drew me again to the excessive avenue was the vitality of working with individuals on the bottom within the communities they reside in. That branch-level engagement is probably the most rewarding a part of this trade.
“Between the three of us, we deliver very totally different talent units, which provides the enterprise a much wider scope and depth as we scale.”
Antony Lark, Joint Group CEO of Spicerhaart, mentioned: “We’re extremely bold about the way forward for our lettings enterprise and this management evolution displays that confidence. By increasing the senior staff, we’re giving ourselves the construction and firepower to scale, innovate and assist progress throughout our nationwide community.
“It’s a proactive step that positions us strongly for what comes subsequent, whereas staying true to our people-first tradition and customer-focused method.”
Housemark appoints CIH professional to guide Scotland
Housemark has appointed Mike Dougan as senior account supervisor for Scotland.
Dougan joined the organisation on 1 December 2025 after greater than two years as engagement supervisor Scotland on the Chartered Institute of Housing.
Based mostly in Edinburgh, he brings in depth expertise of working with registered social landlords, native authorities, sector our bodies {and professional} networks, most just lately with CIH Scotland.
Dougan commented: “I imagine in social good and within the optimistic change the housing sector can create. If we need to construct lasting impression we want a transparent understanding of the market, the pressures shaping it and the wants of the organisations and tenants inside it. Strong knowledge is prime to that. It allows transparency, collaboration and higher selections. We don’t have the posh of getting these selections flawed and for me that is the place I might help. I’m proud to affix Housemark and be a part of the answer.”
He added: “As a long-serving member of the CIH Scotland staff and a fellow Scot, I’ve been lucky to work with among the most devoted professionals within the Scottish housing sector who’re doing important work in difficult occasions. If we need to maximise return on funding and exhibit actual impression, we now have to take action with the perfect knowledge. I’m wanting ahead to supporting landlords with high-quality perception that displays their wants and helps ship optimistic change.”
Rob Griffiths, Chief Government of Housemark, mentioned: “As landlords work to deal with the housing emergency declared by the Scottish authorities final yr, we might help extra Scottish landlords to make use of knowledge in ways in which enhance providers and create higher houses for tenants.
“Mike brings trusted relationships, native sector information and a transparent dedication to our values that matter to our prospects. He’ll assist us strengthen our presence in Scotland and guarantee extra landlords can profit from knowledge, perception and the context that Housemark supplies.”
Knight Frank strengthens Birmingham workplace with new associate and key appointments
Knight Frank has introduced a number of strategic appointments to its Birmingham workplace, strengthening its regional presence.
Charlie Isaac and Dominic Towler have joined Knight Frank’s Birmingham workplace as associates throughout the Industrial & Logistics staff, additional bolstering the agency’s capabilities on this key sector for the Midlands area.
Nick Wint joins as associate to guide the lease advisory staff. He will probably be answerable for implementing the lease advisory technique and, working alongside the staff, creating this service line throughout the Birmingham workplace.
The workplace has additionally welcomed graduates Jeevan Johal and Aryaan Rampal to the Automotive and Valuations groups respectively.
Moreover, Flora Chan has been appointed as Enterprise Assist Coordinator, offering assist throughout a number of groups throughout the workplace.
Adam Chapman, associate and Birmingham workplace head at Knight Frank, commented: “We’re constructing a staff that aligns with what our shoppers need – agile, forward-looking and at all times people-focused. The experience these new additions deliver will probably be invaluable as we navigate unsure markets and proceed to develop market share. I’m delighted to welcome such excessive calibre people and have little doubt that every will excel in their very own proper. Additional appointments are deliberate for early 2025 as we proceed to increase our capabilities.”
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