Kalmars secure two new appointments 

South London estate agents Kalmars has appointed Rachel Stanislaus and David McGuinness, who will be joining the firm as a new land and development consultant and senior residential sales consultant respectively.

These new appointments follow the opening of company’s new office at 366 Old Kent Road in south London earlier this year.

Stanislaus joins the Kalmar team with a particular focus on mixed tenure housing. She holds a BSc in Property Planning and Development, and has spent the last five years working at Red Loft as a development surveyor.

In her new role as land and development consultant she will assist the development department by obtaining and sourcing new sites for development.

Stanislaus commented: “Kalmars are particularly adept at finding and working on pockets of regeneration across South London and helping with strategic opportunities. I share a passion for development and regeneration in South London, and I look forward to working on the projects and areas that KALMARs have been so heavily involved within.”

McGuinness is a property consultant and advisor with more than 20 years experience in the property and investment sector.

His most recent role was as a business development manager and investment advisor at Westbury Investment Management Ltd. Here his responsibilities included sourcing development and key investment opportunities for clients, with a focus on PRS, BTR, co-living, land acquisition and student accommodation.

His previous roles include as an associate director at Chestertons, where he was one of the top billing consultants in 2013. In his new position as the new senior residential sales consultant at Kalmar McGuinness will assist with sourcing and advising on new residential opportunities and sales.

McGuinness said: “Kalmars share my commitments to client care, delivering excellent new and period homes and getting people on the property ladder, and I plan to bring all my experience and expertise to this new challenge.”

Sebastian Kalmar, director at Kalmars added: “We’re delighted to welcome Rachel and David to the team at such a promising time for KALMARs.

“There are clear benefits to our clients and the service we provide with Rachel coming on board with her experience of working with housing associations but also on land transactions we are very excited and pleased to have her as an addition to the team.

“Equally, David’s track record, comprehensive understanding of the industry and the residential sector makes him a very exciting new addition to the team. I am very pleased to be working with both of them.”

Troy Homes appoints new build director 

Glenn Smyth has been appointed new build director at Troy Homes.

He is an experienced build director with 36 years’ experience in the housebuilding industry, working on housing, apartment blocks and infrastructure.

He began his career as a bricklayer before moving into site management with David Wilson Homes and later became the construction director at Aspect Group.

Smyth says that providing high-quality homes is his top priority.

Urbana Town Planning promote Charles Dunn to director  

Urbana Town Planning has promoted Charles Dunn to Director as it pushes ahead to its next phase of growth.

Dunn, who joined the consultancy in 2014 following a masters in Planning at the University of Sheffield, is responsible for managing the Urbana team in Sheffield and guiding them to improve the built environment and deliver for clients.

Dunn said: “I’m proud to be part of a team where everyone has a shared appreciation and passion for building communities in cities and towns.”