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MOVERS & SHAKERS


ACQUISITIONS


OPENINGS


LAUNCHES


MERGERS


abinGDon launCh Following their opening in July 2011, Local Director Stewart Simpson and his colleaugues at Davis Tate, in Abingdon, have managed to down tools from their busy schedules and host an official opening drinks and canapés evening.


Director Stewart Simpson and


his team were joined by Joint Managing Directors David Tate and Matthew Davis, along with other senior managers from within Davis Tate and a select number of current clients and colleagues whom will are already an integral part of the success that Abingdon will achieve in the future.


marwooD joins john shepherD belvoir’s Five new oFFiCes


Belvoir Lettings has launched five new offices. Ken Smith, a franchise owner with Belvoir for several years, has changed territory to launch a new office in Haslemere, Surrey, whilst new franchise owner Rob Price is ready to launch Belvoir Cardiff. Rob Price of Belvoir Cardiff said: “My new office on Whitchurch Road in Cardiff, is in a very busy location and I am looking forward to becoming fully operational and getting started!” Ken Smith of Belvoir Haslemere said, “I’ve done my research and although the population is small this is an area with high net worth and a diverse range of properties. Most tenants are commuters and I think that landlords will really benefit from our service.”


Hamptons International has opened a flagship branch below its headquarters at 32 Grosvenor Square. The branch will be led by Adam Bishop, Sales Director, who has been with Hamptons for 10 years and has 20 years of experience in Central London. He will be supported by Nicholas Austen and Tanya Mentzis.


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Midlands agent, Marwood Independent Property Services, has joined forces with John Shepherd Lettings Group. Marwood MD Gary Black will lead the Cannock based operation. Gary says: “Marwood has built its excellent reputation based on solid local knowledge and commitment. I plan to focus on these strengths, adding new resources, investment and expertise to ensure that Marwood goes from strength to strength.” David Marklew who helped


found Marwood remains as a consultant focusing on commercial property. John Shepherd Lettings


Group has been trading for over 20 years, covering Solihull, Sutton Coldfield, and Birmingham. Legal advice was provided


by law firm Ansons, with Corporate Solicitor Jas Singh acting as lead advisor. “We are seeing the market beginning to show signs of improvement and in it’s good to see Marwood’s commitment to expansion,” said Mr Singh.


Denton Clark anD Fisher German merGe Fisher German has joined forces with Denton Clark. Fisher German LLP currently has 13 offices in the UK and Denton Clark, specialists in agency and rural consultancy, has an office in Chester which covers Cheshire, North West England and North Wales.


Denton Clark was set up in 1947


by Henry Denton Clark, the grandfather of Edward Clark who became the third generation of the family to run the firm when he took over in 2007. The union with Fisher German will see Edward Clark and Julian Mellis become partners at Fisher German. Fisher German has been


established for 160 years and has a national reputation in rural consultancy, utilities & infrastructure, renewable energy, residential and commercial property. Fisher German’s current offices in Knutsford and St Helens will continue to offer Fisher German services. Edward Clark says, “This is an


excellent step forwards, the merger will expand the estate agency and rural consultancy aspects of the business. Fisher German also offer in-house planning and construction services and have a large and experienced renewable energy team.They handle the sale and purchase of good quality estates, country houses, farms and equine properties and Denton Clark clients will now benefit from all these additional services.”


hamptons international in mayFair The Lettings division will be


led by Chantelle Willey from the Chelsea office, supported by Clare Stott as Team Coordinator. Marc Goldberg, Head of Sales says, “The opening and expansion of the Mayfair branch marks an important step in Hamptons International’s expansion.”


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