Savills appoints new head of lettings in Wimbledon

Savills has promoted Charlotte Whitmarsh to head of lettings in the Wimbledon office. She steps into her new position with seven years’ experience in the industry and with detailed knowledge of south west London’s buoyant lettings market.

Whitmarsh started her career in property at Marsh & Parsons in south London before joining Savills in 2020, where she was tasked with working closely with the leadership team to grow the lettings offering across the Wimbledon area.

Taking on the role of head of Savills letting in Wimbledon, Whitmarsh will lead an experienced team and will cover all aspects of the market.

Of her appointment, head of the South West London Lettings region, Rory Wallace, said: “We are so pleased to see Charlotte take a step up in her career and take on the role as head of lettings in our successful Wimbledon office.

“Given her determination since joining the business and her influence in the offices’ success over the last three years  I am looking forward to seeing Charlotte take the office from strength to strength.  The rental market in Wimbledon has been particularly strong over the past six months and I’m certain that she will continue to drive the business forward.”

Whitmarsh commented: “Having worked in south west London over the past seven years, I’m delighted to be heading up the lettings team in Wimbledon. I’m excited to get stuck into a new challenge and for this next chapter in my career.”

Mr Investa welcomes new head of valuations

Salford-based estate agency Mr Investa, which specalises in buy-to-let property, has hired Will Crane as head of valuations and sales, as it continues to expand the business.

His appointment has been welcomed with a unique video message by comedian Troy Hawke of the ‘Greeters Guild’, as well as with a major billboard in the centre of MediaCityUK.

Crane has been working in property since the age of 16, while he is experienced in lettings, sales, valuations, and management across a 14-year career.

He has exhibited at property investment shows up and down the country, as well as organised private seminars to introduce new developments.

Ryan Hughes, managing director of Mr Investa, said: “His knowledge of the buy-to-let market is unmatched, while his experience of managing teams will be integral as we look to rapidly expand Mr Investa.”

The comedian Troy Hawke ‘greeted’ the new hire by saying the following: “You’ve been hired for a reason Will… Mr Investa does not muck about – he knows exactly what he’s looking for!

“He’s got a wonderful radar and fantastic intuition and both of those laser-pointed guidance systems has picked you to be part of the team.”

Ince bolsters London property team

International legal and professional services firm Ince, has announced the appointment of Tim Foley, David Sutherland, and Sanna Mir to its London-based property team.

Foley, a property litigator, has joined the firm as head of Property. He was previously a partner at Fladgate for four years and was at Clyde & Co for 20 years prior to that.

Sutherland has also joined Ince as a Partner in the London residential conveyancing practice. He has over 20 years’ experience in the market and advises on buying and selling leasehold and freehold properties, re-financing, transfers of equity and non-contentious lease extensions and variations.

Mir joins as a managing associate in the residential conveyancing team. She specialises in property law and focuses on high-end property in central London, such as Chelsea Wharf and the surrounding areas. Her work includes all aspects of residential property transactions, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, lease extensions, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.

Adrian Biles, chief executive at Ince, commented: “I’m pleased to welcome the new members of the property team. They all are talented and widely respected in their field and have extensive experience. I’m sure they will do an excellent job of growing this important practice area by supporting clients in today’s unique property market.”

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