Savills adds to new homes team in Norfolk
Savills has added to its new homes team in Norfolk with the appointment of sales manager Daniel Howell.
Howell joins the firm’s Norwich office following four years working for independent estate agency Hammond & Stratford in Attleborough – most recently as assistant manager.
As part of the Residential Development Sales (RDS) team at Savills he will be responsible for guiding buyers through the sales process, as well advising housebuilders on how best to market their homes.
Howell said: “I have lived in Norfolk all my life and the county’s property market is one I know well. I’m thrilled to be taking this next step in my career – further expanding my industry knowledge and using my experience to ensure new and existing clients can make the most of the opportunities ahead.
“Buyer confidence, mortgage rates and availability have all seen improvements compared to where they were a year ago and – despite some ongoing headwinds – demand for new build homes continues to be strong.”
Tom Amis, who leads the new homes department at Savills in Norfolk, added: “His [Howell’s] knowledge of the local property market will be a real asset, reflecting our continued commitment to strengthening our teams and further enhancing our capacity to deliver exceptional results for our clients.”
LRG promotes Adam Hills to client services director, LRG Living Markets
LRG has promoted Adam Hills to client services director in its Build to Rent division, LRG Living Markets.
Hills joins the role after 13 years with Leaders, where he most recently served as area manager. He will oversee service delivery, performance and operations across the division.
David Wilson, COO of LRG, said: “Adam is a highly regarded residential property professional with a strong track record in lettings and property management.
“He brings extensive leadership and operational expertise from his time at Leaders, where he was recognised for improving performance, upholding regulatory excellence, and delivering consistently high standards of customer service.”
Hills added: Adam said: “It’s an incredibly exciting time at LRG Living Markets. The asset management growth plan is ambitious and clearly focused on delivering long-term value through operational excellence and strong resident outcomes.
“I’m particularly excited by the continued progression of the resident engagement platform, which is transforming how we engage with residents and clients through data-led insight and a seamless customer journey.”
The Propertymark Trust announce the appointment of five new Trustees
Five new Trustees have been appointed to the board of the Propertymark Trust.
Two of the new appointments – James Dolan and Sarka Wilde had previously been ambassadors for the Trust with Kim Lidbury, Nicol Nightingale and Natalie Giles also joining the team.
Sarka Wilde has over 25 years in residential sales, lettings and agency leadership and holds a Masters degree in coaching and mentorship. Sarka is the Propertymark NAEA regional executive for Berkshire and Oxfordshire.
James Dolan also has over 25 years in the property industry and has been actively involved in estate agency apprenticeship programmes, supporting pathways that help people enter and build successful careers within the industry.
Kim Lidbury is the current president elect of Propertymark ARLA. She continues the coincidental theme of having 25 years of experience in the property industry.
Nicol Nightingale has 18 years of experience including leadership roles in the property industry. Nicol is also a School Governor and a voluntary Director for the Soft Touch Arts charity.
Natalie Giles has 12 years of experience in the property industry in both the private, social and student housing sectors.
Existing trustees, Michael Day, Megan Eighteen, John Oakley, Taj Gill, Angharad Trueman and David Mintz continue in their roles.
Lauren Scott-Simpson, chair of the Trust, said: “We are delighted to welcome Natalie, Nicol, Kim, James and Sarka to the board of Trustees and are certain that they will all contribute significantly to building on the work we have already done and have planned for the months and years ahead.”