JOBS VACANCIES CAREERS RECRUITMENT APPOINTMENTS JOBS VACANCIES CAREERS
Who goes where rounds up the property industry’s movers and shakers
New Homes focus for Nick Nick Underhill has been appointed to head Chesterton Humberts’ residential
development department and also to expand the brand on an international basis, particularly throughout Asia.
Underhill has been working in
the property industry for 35 years, his experience with new homes has been wide-ranging, working with developers such as Berkeley Homes, Barratt Homes, Laings, David Pearl and Pamlion, and he was one of the first agents to begin taking developer stock to Asia Pacific in the early 1980s. During his career he has also been a senior member of Hamptons International at its St James and Sloane Square offices, as well as working with City and Mayfair Properties and Stirling Ackroyd Investment and Development of Clerkenwell and Mayfair. Robert Bartlett, Chesterton
Humberts CEO, says, “Throughout his career, Nick has consistently maximized opportunities for the companies where he has worked, producing stellar sales results. The New Homes market is a key growth area for Chesterton Humberts, both in London and in the rest of the UK and we are already growing our capacity in this area with Nick’s expertise and network.” Nick comments, “Expanding
Chesterton Humberts’ residential development portfolio and helping to further build our reputation as an international agency with outstanding new build expertise is the main focus this year. “In such a competitive market, new build residential property is gaining market share over second hand homes, particularly with overseas buyers and investors who are currently involved in the majority of our off plan sales in London. “I’m delighted to be working for
Chesterton Humberts, which is an excellent company with the vision and commitment to pursuing growth in this area.”
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cHestertoN APPoiNtmeNt Stephanie Patterson, formerly of Savills Dublin, has been appointed as International
Sales Consultant, joining Andrew Hawkins’ growing international department at Chesterton Humberts. Stephanie spent eight years at
Savills Dublin, gaining valuable experience in the international and Irish commercial and residential property markets. Alongside her full time position at Savills, Patterson achieved an MA in Real Estate at the Dublin Institute of Technology. A fluent Spanish speaker and
competent French speaker, Patterson will be drawing on her significant experience of international development sales, to reinforce and expand the business in these areas.
Andrew Hawkins, head of
international, comments, “It has been a positive start to the year with many developers returning to the market more aggressively. British buyers are also returning, particularly to core, established western European destinations. Interest levels are up considerably when compared with this time last year. Stephanie’s strengths are a most welcome addition to my department.” Stephanie Patterson comments, “I’m delighted to be joining Chesterton Humberts’ international team. It’s very exciting to be working for a company with such a strong pedigree, but which also displays impressive ambition for growth. “
coLLiers’ New Boss for mANcHester
Colliers International has appointed Andrew McFarlane as its new Head of Manchester
office, alongside his role as the MD of Colliers’ co-investment operation, Deanwater Estates.
Tony Horrell, Chief Executive at
Colliers International commented, “After considering our requirement for a new Manchester Head, we decided that all of the leadership skills and business knowledge required was already within the company in Andrew. “Andrew is incredibly
experienced. He’s been a senior director in our Manchester office since we acquired Gooch Webster in 2003, and has 25 years industry experience with Hillier Parker and Threadneedle, so I’m confident we’ll be in very safe hands.” Andrew added, “I am pleased to be responsible for the leadership of the Colliers International business in Manchester. We have a strong team and I am looking forward to working with them to strengthen the business and augment our offer in the north west.”
coLLiers’ New retAiL HeAd Colliers International has also announced the appointment of Stuart La Frenais as its new
divisional Head of Retail. Stuart previously spent 11 years at Jones Lang LaSalle where he was head of retail and highly instrumental in the acquisition of the Churston Heard business. Tony Horrell, Chief Executive at
Colliers International said, “I have known Stuart for a long time and we are delighted to have Stuart joining our team. His knowledge and expertise in the UK retail market will greatly enhance our retail offer to clients. “Stuart will no doubt prove to be
an invaluable asset as we look to push our retail operations forward.” Stuart added, “I am very pleased
to join Colliers at an important time for the business, and I am excited about joining the team.” Stuart’s recruitment follows the recent appointments of Rob Fay and Nick Round to the Colliers Retail team, and forms part of CEO Tony Horrell’s ongoing strategy of bringing in a number of senior level hires during 2011.
grAHAm tAkes tHe HeLm At coNNeLLs
Connells in Cambourne has announced the appointment of Graham Franks as Branch Manager. Commenting on his
appointment, Graham says, “I am delighted to have joined this award-winning estate agency and I am relishing the challenge here at Cambourne. I hope that my experience and new approach will make Connells the agent of choice for buyers and sellers in the town. I have a fantastic team behind me and I look forward pushing business forward.” Graham began his estate agency career 25 years ago, he owned his own estate agency business for 10 years and most recently worked at an independent estate agency in St Neots. Graham lives nearby to Cambourne, so he knows the local area and housing market well. “We are delighted to welcome
aboard Graham, whose experience of working through different housing market conditions over the past 20 years and his attitude to delivering high levels of service, will greatly benefit our customers,” says Rob Matthewson, area partner at Connells.
ANdrew PeArs joiNs sHArmAN Burgess Boston, Lincs, estate agents Sharman Burgess have appointed Andrew Pears to head their
residential sales team. Andrew, an estate agent in the Boston area for 25 years, joins Peter Sharman and his established team. Andrew is a past chairman of the Lincolnshire Branch of the NAEA.
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