Knight Frank appoints head of brief lets
Knight Frank has introduced the appointment of Jack Low-Thomas as head of brief lets, marking a strategic enlargement of the agency’s presence within the short-term rental market.
On this newly created function, Low-Thomas will lead the agency’s rising brief lets division, shaping the technique and overseeing shopper relationship administration throughout London and the South East.
Whereas short-term leases have lengthy been a part of Knight Frank’s providing, Low-Thomas’s appointment demonstrates the agency’s dedication to scaling this a part of its lettings enterprise.
Low-Thomas brings in depth expertise of the prime central London rental market, having beforehand labored at Mountgrange Heritage and Chestertons, with a concentrate on the Kensington, Hyde Park and Marylebone markets.
Jack Low-Thomas commented, “The corporate’s excessive requirements and professionalism put us in a chief place to broaden additional into this market. I used to be drawn to Knight Frank due to the clear potential I may see and our skill to ship the absolute best options for our purchasers in an ever-changing property panorama.”
Gary Corridor, head of lettings at Knight Frank, added: “Jack’s appointment signifies the beginning of the following part for brief lets at Knight Frank, with a transparent ambition to broaden the staff, replicate the success of our long-let enterprise and help our purchasers in search of short-term lodging. Jack’s market expertise and glorious observe document make him the perfect particular person to take this staff to the following stage, and we’re actively recruiting for negotiators to help this momentum.”
The Guild of Property Professionals welcomes Angi Cooney as an honorary member
The Guild of Property Professionals has introduced that Angi Cooney has joined its Nationwide Advisory Council (NAC) as an honorary member.
Chosen by means of an utility course of open to all Guild Members, the council is made up of skilled property professionals. Via the NAC, The Guild faucets into this wealth of data to make knowledgeable choices that assist the organisation develop, evolve, and ship excellence to its Members and their purchasers.
After being a valued member of The Guild for a number of years, Cooneymade the choice to promote her company, C residential, earlier this yr.
Whereas now not an lively property agent, Cooney’s ardour for the property sector stays as sturdy as ever. In her new function as an honorary NAC consultant, her in depth expertise and perception will proceed to contribute to The Guild’s ongoing success.
Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, commented: “Angi has been an impressive member of The Guild for a few years and has constructed a status for excellence, management, and innovation inside the property sector. Her contribution to the community has all the time been invaluable, and we’re thrilled that she’s going to proceed to share her experience and strategic pondering as an Honorary Member of the Nationwide Advisory Council. Her voice will play an necessary half in guiding The Guild’s future route.”
North East area of Lovell promotes Phil Jones as director of Land and Partnerships
The North East area of Lovell has promoted Phil Jones to director of Land and Partnerships after three years with the enterprise.
Jones, who has greater than 26 years’ expertise of housing and improvement in the private and non-private sector within the North East of England, joined the area in October 2022.
Jones mentioned: “I joined the enterprise while the North East area was in its infancy and really feel an awesome sense of pleasure and belonging with this glorious staff.
“The principal perform of my function is to handle the land acquisition technique for the area which encompasses buying websites for residential improvement and guiding initiatives by means of advanced planning processes. Partnerships and collaborations have been outstanding in my profession and it is a main a part of my function at Lovell the place I get to discover, develop and implement strategic partnerships and joint ventures.”
Don Anderson, regional MD on the North East area of Lovell, commented: “Phil’s promotion to Director of Land and Partnerships is simply reward for the wonderful work he has performed to assist develop the North East area of Lovell because it was formally launched as a standalone area 4 years in the past.
“Phil has led the way in which on our marketing strategy and land acquisition technique for the area, sustaining, enhancing and growing current and new relationships with land brokers, builders, registered suppliers and native authorities.
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