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Haart opens lettings branch in Bedford Haart has
opened a new lettings branch in Bedford, as part of its multi-
million pound national expansion programme. The branch, at 62 St Loyes Street, opened following a £15,000 investment in the premises. Heading up the lettings team
is John Tomsett, who has moved from the Milton Keynes lettings branch. John will be supported by Erroll Thomas, Senior Lettings Negotiator and two additional staff will be recruited. John said, “This is a great opportunity and I am extremely confident that we can quickly establish haart as one of the market leaders in Bedford.”
New director for flagship Fine and Country branch Mike Bidwell has been appointed director at Fine & Country’s new
Cambridge office. Mike has nearly thirty years of estate agency, and has been with the luxury property specialists for the past ten years. Mike will be joined in the flagship Cambridge office by Michael Houlden and Donna Notley. Mike said, “The new office will
offer vendors national marketing exposure and creative property marketing combined with modern technology.”
Dot Financial Services fast tracks trainees Dot Financial Services, part of the Badger Holdings Group, has recruited
three candidates to undertake a fast track School of Excellence programme run through Legal & General Partnership Services Limited. The School of Excellence, which
Waterfords grows lettings division Waterfords, the Surrey and Berkshire estate agent, has established a new lettings team to service growing demand within the rental sector. The new team will be headed
up by Rebecca Voller, who will be supported by Penny Quinn and Sara Gandy, and will operate out f the Camberley office, providing a full lettings service to all Waterfords’ network of branches. Rebecca said, “I am very excited and I am very pleased to be part of the new team.”
Felicity J Lord appoints new branch sales manager in Blackheath Holly Regan has been appointed the new Branch
Sales Manager for Felicity J Lord in Blackheath Village, South East London. The 26 year-old will oversee the running of the five-strong residential sales team. Holly said, “I look forward to
working with the team to make this branch the estate agent of choice in Blackheath.”
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leads to an industry recognised professional qualification, comprises an intensive skills development programme followed by CF1 and CF6 exams, giving the adviser a structured and proven path to successful graduation. Peter Ford, Professional Services
Director for Dot Financial Services, said, “The current recruits, who are educated to graduate level and one of whom also has agency experience, are doing exceptionally well. As a result, we plan to send a further three or four recruits on the next programme starting in September. This new approach to both recruiting and training advisers through a comprehensive programme of support will not only benefit the industry in producing highly skilled individuals with first-hand experience, but also stands to benefit our customers.”
Dacre grows in Leeds Dacre, Son & Hartley is strengthening its North East Leeds presence by appointing David
Robinson as a Personal Agent to handle residential sales in Alwoodley, Oakwood, Roundhay,
Moortown and Shadwell. David has 28 years of estate agency experience and he will be responsible for all aspects of the marketing and sales process from valuations through to sales progression and completion. Patrick McCutcheon, Head of
Residential at Dacre Son and Hartley, said, “We consolidated our Roundhay and West Park offices four years ago and created a dedicated ‘North Leeds’ branch but have experienced a significant increase in demand for our services in the area during 2012. “David brings experience and
unrivalled knowledge to the position which made him the ideal candidate for our first ‘Personal Agent.’ David’s clients will receive a very personal service but still enjoy the benefits that a network of 21 offices throughout West and North Yorkshire can offer.” David said, “It’s great to be
launching this new service and giving Dacres a dedicated presence in North East Leeds again.”
Chesterton Humberts appoints new CFO Chesterton Humberts has appointed Allan Collins, former
Financial Director of Savills (L&P), as its new Chief Financial Officer. Allan, a Chartered Accountant and member of the Chartered Institute of Taxation, started his career at Deloitte Haskins & Sells (now PWC) after reading Economics at Leeds University. After 10 years he joined the P&O Group as a Financial Director within the shipping division. In 1998 he joined Savills, becoming Finance Director in 2000. Allan said, “With a strong national and international brand, and a successful network of offices and contacts, Chesterton Humberts is well placed to benefit from a further expansion of its UK and international businesses. “Robert Bartlett, CEO of Chesterton Humberts, said, “We have delivered good results in a challenging economic environment and Allan will be helping us to deliver the next stage of our strategic objectives.”
New appointments in Bristol Four new surveyors have been appointed by Colliers International’s Bristol office as the commercial property specialists seek to maintain the impetus of their restructuring in March. Head of office Tim Davies said
the new appointments strengthened key specialist teams within the Broad Quay office, “We are now fully integrated into the worldwide Colliers Network and the deal has raised the company’s profile in the UK. Our new financial backing will allow us to compete in all sectors across the region.” “Although the commercial
property sector continues to present many challenges we have more than a dozen specialist teams operating in specific market sectors to ensure we bring maximum expertise to bear for every client.” Tim Davies with, left to right:
Sam Williams (Development Consulting), Jay Risdale (Corporate Restructuring), Gemma Daly (Valuation) and Tom Watkins (Industrial).
Petty’s welcomes new team member The Lettings team at Petty’s have welcomed Jennifer Hodgson who
has two years experience as a sales and lettings negotiator, having previously worked with a Blackburn property firm. She is now looking forward to her new role as a property manager. Jennifer said: “I am delighted
to be joining the team at Petty’s, property is such a dynamic industry to be in and to be working with such a well respected brand is a really exciting prospect. Being from Burnley myself, I can’t wait to apply my knowledge of the local area in a professional capacity too.” Ian Bythell, Director at Petty’s
said, “We are delighted to be welcoming Jennifer to the team, expansion is exciting at any time but especially during a period which was expected to be difficult. However the trends we are experiencing are in contrast to those predicted, with viewings up 17 per cent year on year and applications up by 22 per cent.” l
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