Sterling Estate Agents promotes Joe Moloney to branch manager

Sterling Estate Agents, based in West Hertfordshire, has promoted Joe Moloney to branch manager at its Kings Langley office.

Dealing with residential sales and lettings from executive apartments through to country homes, Maloney has performed exceptionally well since he joined a number of years back as a sales negotiator.

Moving up through the ranks Maloney now takes over the reins of the office after navigating a tricky 2020.

He commented: “2020 certainly provided us with a challenging market environment, however, since we have been back to business from mid-May the team have really responded to the task and we have worked hard to close the gap in 2020.

“As we look forward to 2021, I am delighted to be given my next challenge of managing the branch and team to increase our business levels yet further.

“Sterling has a reputation of growing talent internally and I am delighted to have been rewarded with this promotion.”

Knowledge Bank promotes Matthew Corker to operations director

Knowledge Bank, the mortgage criteria search system, has promoted Matthew Corker to the position of operations director.

Knowledge Bank provides brokers with the ability to search over 120,000 criteria, and in this new role, Corker will be working on new developments to ensure the system provides brokers with everything they need.

This promotion is the latest move for Knowledge Bank which has expanded its team by 40% in the past 12 months.

Matthew Corker has over 20 years’ experience in the mortgage industry, specialising in financial compliance throughout his career. Joining Knowledge Bank in 2019 as lender relationship manager, he quickly became involved in projects covering all areas of the business from API integrations to product development.

In his new position, Corker will continue to play a key role in expanding relationships with lenders while managing the general day to day organisation of Knowledge Bank and overseeing existing and upcoming projects.

Corker commented, “Being part of Knowledge Bank has been the highlight of my career so far. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with the most talented team of people I have ever met. The team consistently pushes the boundaries of our industry to make things easier and better for both brokers and lenders alike.

“During the past 18 months we have seen tremendous growth across all areas of the business. We launched the first ever joint product and criteria sourcing system when we partnered with Air Sourcing. We also rolled out our highly regarded and educational Criteria Clinics, which we will build on in 2021. Our free Covid-19 criteria tool, which we gave away to every mortgage intermediary, drew rave reviews from across the industry.

“We’ve got big plans here at Knowledge Bank and I’m honoured to be a part of such a forward-thinking and ambitious company.”

John McHugh appointed new managing partner at DM Hall

DM Hall, the Scotland-based chartered surveyors, has appointed Ayrshire-based John McHugh, as the firm’s new managing partner. He replaces Eric Curran who has held the role for six years.

To ensure a smooth transition, Curran Eric will enter his 43^rd year with DM Hall working alongside McHugh in a supporting role throughout 2021.

McHugh began his working life in DM Hall’s Glasgow office some 30 years ago as a young, newly qualified surveyor.

After three years he took the reins of the firm’s then recently opened Irvine office where he has since led colleagues in developing a strong and successful business across Ayrshire.

McHugh said: “I have had the privilege of being elected as Managing Partner by my fellow partners to succeed Eric. I am delighted and encouraged that they have put their trust in me to carry on the good work he has done in recent years and to continue to maintain the services, relationships, and standards of professionalism of which we are all justly proud.

“Whilst 2020 is a year we will all want to put behind us, we have learned much through adversity and along with Alan, we want to take stock, keep improving, implementing technology where we can and continuing to grow, diversify and challenge ourselves to make the firm the best we possibly can for the benefit of everyone.”

He plans, travel restrictions permitting, to get around the country over the course of 2021 to engage with staff at DM Hall’s 25 offices throughout Scotland.

Eric Curran said: “It has been my privilege to act as Managing Partner of DM Hall and I am delighted for my colleague, John McHugh, who will be taking over from me over the next 12 months. John will undoubtedly bring a fresh outlook and new ideas that will benefit the firm and add value to our clients.

“I have lots still to do and achieve before my retirement after what can only be described as a dreadful year for us all and I look forward to working alongside John and Alan to deliver our shared aims and goals for the business.”

“My passion and enthusiasm to help the firm to grow and evolve knows no bounds and I look forward to the challenges of 2021 to ensure that the firm continues to be recognised for its professionalism, independent advice and service standards.”