Toby Downes joins Strutt & Parker as a director
Strutt & Parker has introduced the appointment of Toby Downes as director in London, returning to the property consultancy after 13 years. His new position will see him advising consumers and sellers throughout prime central and SW London.
Downes joins Strutt & Parker from Haringtons the place he spent three years advising ultra-high web value consumers in London. Throughout this time he has constructed up an in depth contact ebook enabling him to strategically advise and help his purchasers throughout all phases of the transaction cycle.
Previous to working as a shopping for agent, Downes spent nearly 9 years at Savills, throughout which he helped kind the agency’s super-prime improvement staff.
Downes commented: “Returning to Strutt & Parker at this re-defining level within the company’s journey may be very thrilling. Strutt & Parker is thought for distinctive shopper service, with a tradition that aligns with my very own method. I’m delighted to be working with a proficient community of brokers at Strutt & Parker as we assist our purchasers navigate an ever-changing market.”
Claire Reynolds, UK head of gross sales at Strutt & Parker, commented: “Toby has an distinctive repute in our trade. He upholds the very best requirements of service and has deep rooted relationships together with his purchasers, coupled by his skill to attain excellent outcomes even in tougher markets.
“Excessive-net-worth consumers anticipate complete recommendation and help throughout the whole transaction course of; Toby is a number one title in our sector to do that. We’re thrilled that he has joined Strutt & Parker at this stage of our enlargement.”
United Kingdom Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty strengthens senior staff
United Kingdom Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty has appointed Thomas Brooks and Stephanie Russo as gross sales director and advisor lettings director, respectively.
Gross sales director, Brooks, has operated throughout the breadth of London – together with Hampstead, Shoreditch and South-West London – whereas specialising within the prime central London residential market. He was one among Marsh & Parson’s highest billing brokers earlier than increasing Foxtons’ market share within the £3m+ section inside their Personal Workplace (then often known as the Prime Division).
Brooks stated: “London’s luxurious property sector has immense potential, significantly in Prime Central London, the place worldwide demand continues to strengthen. Understanding the broader financial image is an enormous a part of how I work, and the agency has confirmed it is aware of easy methods to capitalise on alternatives whatever the market situations. I’m trying ahead to being a part of the staff and am excited to contribute to its success.”
Guide lettings director, Russo, specialises in ultra-luxury leases throughout Kensington, Chelsea, Belgravia, St John’s Wooden, Hampstead and Regent’s Park. She started her property profession in Australia and Paris earlier than establishing herself at Douglas & Gordon in London. She then went on to hitch Chestertons, the place she rose to move of tremendous prime workplace.
Russo commented, “I’m thrilled to be a part of the UK Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty staff. Having constructed my profession throughout three continents and labored with clientele from various markets, I’ve seen firsthand how important personalised service is in ultra-luxury lettings. The agency’s dedication to elevating bespoke shopper experiences aligns completely with my targets, and I look ahead to contributing to the expansion of the lettings division.”
The 2 Prime Central London specialists be a part of because the brokerage bolsters its management staff with the current appointment of Dominik Graf as director of operations.
Alex Isidro, MD at United Kingdom Sotheby’s Worldwide Realty, shared: “In opposition to all odds, we’ve had an exceptional 12 months and I’m assured Thomas and Stephanie will solely assist speed up that momentum. They each deliver the extent of experience and dedication that defines our enterprise and might be key gamers as we proceed setting trade requirements.”
CBRE reinforces UK regional management with key appointments in Edinburgh, Leeds and Liverpool
CBRE has introduced the appointment of recent leaders throughout the three key UK cities of Edinburgh, Leeds and Liverpool, efficient 1 January 2026.
Angela Lowe has been appointed head of Edinburgh. Lowe has been with CBRE for greater than a decade and leads the workplace company staff in Scotland. She brings intensive expertise advising occupiers, builders and traders throughout the nation. Lowe is succeeding Mark Little, who will proceed with the agency as head of constructing consultancy and built-in PJM Scotland.
In Leeds, Mike Baugh will assume the position of head of Leeds, succeeding Richard Bamford, who will proceed as head of constructing consultancy, UK regional markets and UK head of constructing surveying. With over 12 years at CBRE, Baugh will proceed to steer the Industrial & Logistics, North division and has a confirmed observe report of success.
CBRE has additionally appointed Neil Kirkham as the top of Liverpool. Kirkham, who has been with CBRE for greater than 13 years, has constructed sturdy relationships with developer, investor, leasing and occupier purchasers throughout the area.
John Ogden, managing director, UK regional markets at CBRE, commented: “These appointments underscore our ongoing dedication to proceed to spend money on our regional management throughout the UK.
“Angela, Mike and Neil every deliver distinctive market data and shopper relationships that might be instrumental in driving continued development and delivering excellent outcomes for our purchasers.”
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