MOVERS & SHAKERS


ACQUISITIONS


OPENINGS


LAUNCHES Who grows there?


‘If you can keep your head when all about you are losing theirs...’ There is still courage and growth in the property world.


Chesterton humberts’ new russian desk Chesterton Humberts has appointed Diana Aliyeva to establish a Russian desk to handle increased demand from the Russian-speaking world. Working closely with its Moscow office, the Russian Desk will provide a service to Russian-speaking clients looking to rent, buy, sell or let in the UK and overseas. Originally from Turkmenistan, Diana is fluent in Russian, English, Turkish, Azeri and Turkmen. After studying Law and working as a paralegal in London, she embarked on a career in property. Andrew Hawkins, head of International said, “Chesterton Humberts has a long history of dealing with clients from across the globe. Diana’s appointment is an example of Chesterton Humberts ability


to service the needs of Russian clients.”


winkworth expansion


Winkworth has added two new offices to its network, with Barrington Property in Chalfont St Peter and Paul Murray in Oxford making a total of 11 new offices across the UK last year. Chalfont St Peter is one of the largest villages in the UK, with nearly 20,000 residents. Andre Montaut, of Winkworth


Chalfont St Peter, said, “I was already familiar with the brand, having worked in London. The attraction of Winkworth’s local knowledge approach to franchisees, coupled with its strong London presence made it an attractive opportunity for us.” The Oxford office is owned by


Paul Murray, who commented, “Winkworth is the only franchise I would have considered teaming up


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spiCer mCColl rebranded as haart in barkingside


MERGERS


Jubilant leaders


Leaders’ network has now reached sixty branches following the recent acquisition of Hometrax Limited in Cranleigh, Surrey. Hometrax has been owned and


run by Steve and Lesley Hawker for 20 years and has built up a strong market share in Cranleigh, Surrey. Leaders’ MD Paul Weller, said,


“Our Cranleigh branch represents a significant milestone for us as a company as we reach our sixtieth


branch. It is also important in its own right as it deftly fills the gap between our very well established Guildford, Horsham and Dorking branches and will enable us to provide unrivalled coverage of this popular area. We are delighted to welcome the Hometrax staff - Melanie Röbin and Laura Brooks - who join us as part of this acquisition and look forward to working with them.”


Spicer McColl, part of the Spicerhaart Group, has been rebranded as haart of Barkingside, following a £50,000 makeover. The branch has been completely refurbished, complete with bespoke furniture in the company’s purple and white colours, to create a large, open plan space where customers can discuss their needs in a more relaxed environment. State-of-the-art window displays with LCD screens advertising the latest properties have been installed. The Branch Manager is


with, as Winkworth’s profile, specialising in the mid to upper range of the property market, complements our own business which we have established over the


last 16 years. This will provide an excellent connection to prospective purchasers moving with Winkworth to take advantage of the schools and benefits in Oxford”.


Anthony Godleman, who has 15 years industry experience. “The response to the new-look haart of Barkingside branch has been absolutely fantastic. Customers really like the new branding, which is fresh, vibrant and quite different from everything else on the High Street,” he said. The estate agency arm has been joined by a lettings division headed by Nigel Wharrad. The team includes Carly Smith, Senior Lettings Negotiator and Marcy Mochalska, who has previously worked at the haart of Colchester branch. Adds Nigel, “With the lettings team on board now, haart is in a totally unique position to be able to offer clients in Barkingside a complete one-stop service, whether they are buying, selling, letting or renting.”


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