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Research by an
independent building ZOOPLA APPOINTS HEAD OF
and property consultancy PUBLIC RELATIONS
reveals that the Zoopla.co.uk,
commercial property sector is has appointed
embracing vendor surveys as Lawrence Hall as
a means of streamlining the Head of Public
transaction process and reducing Relations. Joining
the number of deals that collapse the Zoopla.co.uk
at late stages. team with over eight years of
Tuffin Ferraby Taylor (TFT) corporate and consumer public
consulted with property investors, relations experience, Hall most
owners and lawyers, finding
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recently held the position as Head
that the common belief was
A picture postcard offi ce
of PR for three years at property
that the use of vendor surveys consultancy GVA Grimley.
in commercial transactions Lawson Commercial have one-bedroom flats, one two- Lawrence Hall will be responsible
is increasing and that they been instructed to remarket a bedroom maisonette and a for developing the company’s
speed up the sale process and former estate agency building, three-bedroomed cottage. consumer, trade and business
reduce the number of deals Lantern House in Forest The original shop that until media strategy and building
stalling or falling through. Paul Row, which they originally recently traded as Lantern its online presence and profile
Spaven of TFT, explains, “In sold three years ago. The House Interiors is in need of through relevant social
difficult market conditions, asset owners have made great further modernisation and media sites.
disposals are often essential improvements to the ancient improvement but the listed
to maintain liquidity, preserve building which also has two panelling still remains as does MAYOR’S NEW PROSPECT
banking covenants or raise the very attractive wood
capital for business initiatives.
‘It is a much
block flooring.
One of the most time-consuming
and expensive elements of a
better building
Chris Lawson said: ‘I
handled the sale of this
transaction comes when a deal is
now, a fantastic
property some years ago and
stalled or breaks down following it is a much better building
the results of the buyer’s surveys.
and landmark
now, a fantastic and landmark
By carrying out surveys of the
property before it goes to market,
property in
property in the middle of
Forest Row.” Asking price is The Mayor of Wokingham, Pauline
owners are able to begin the
the middle of
£700,000. Helliar-Symons, opened Prospect
process with a realistic value being For more info, log on to Estate Agency’s new office in
set based on full knowledge.” Forest Row.’ www.lawsoncommercial.co.uk Wokingham. The branch offers
sales and lettings and financial
services. Shaun Stevens, branch
COMMUNITY
manager said, “Our office move
Surveyors set to measure up in charity race
is a positive message for the
local market amidst the current
Surveyors are swapping corporate Research UK’s fundraising target raise money for cancer research.” economic climate. It demonstrates
suits for running gear to raise funds of £123,190 for its life-saving work. Lesley McIver, a secretary at the our commitment to Wokingham.”
for Cancer Research UK. 15 women Louise Pescott, Associate firm’s Grey Street offices, wanted
from Sanderson Weatherall will Director, Sanderson Weatherall, to take part after supporting her END OF THE SEARCH
take part in the Race for Life on said, “This is the fifth time we have colleagues last year. She explained: LettingSearch.
Sunday 12 July in Newcastle. entered a team of ladies for the “Each year, you hear the most co.uk, has
2250 women will complete the event. Each year we get a fantastic amazing stories about people appointed Peter
5km course to help reach Cancer response from colleagues who taking part in the event. These Everett as Sales
are happy to give up women are an inspiration to us all, & Marketing
their spare time and so I thought that I would dig out Director. Peter
fundraise and this my trainers and give it a go for this has been in the
year, we have more very worthy cause.” estate agency industry for over
women taking part The Sanderson Weatherall team 25 years and has held senior
than ever before. members are Jemma Wallace, operational, marketing and
“Unfortunately, Jan Wallace, Ann Walker, Sarah franchising roles with Your Move
cancer touches Stevenson, Liz McLouglin, Vic and Hamptons International.
most people’s Richardson, Victoria Chapman, Peter will be responsible for the
lives in one way or Rebecca Spark, Sarah Ross, development of the LettingSearch
another. This event Claire Norton, Cathryn Wilce, business through a licensing
gives women the Karen English, Anita Nesbitt, programme, launched earlier
chance to come Louise Pescott and Lesley McIver. this year. The company plans to
together for a www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/ appoint 22 Area Managers who
special day and sandersonweatherall. will promote LettingSearch.
10 JUNE 2009 PROPERTYdrum
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