New estate agency managing director appointed by Spicerhaart
Spicerhaart has strengthened its senior team with the appointment of a new managing director within its estate agency division.
Tommy Taylor is now heading up the Orion chapter of the business covering London, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. He joins Dan Ansell, who heads up the Taurus chapter, covering the remaining counties where Spicerhaart operates.
Taylor, who was previously responsible for Just Mortgages and brings a wealth of experience from financial services, said he wanted to embrace changes in the market and foster a high-performance culture in the team.
He said: “I am hugely excited by the potential this business has and my role is to work with the leadership team to help unlock it.
“The market we have now is different, but I believe one that we are better suited to.
“My priority is to work closely with the business to create a culture that drives high performance and enables the team to make the very most of the opportunities this market brings.
“When the market is difficult, these are the times when leadership really makes a difference, so when your team wins in these times, you should feel extra proud.
“I am passionate about leadership and sales – these as my two greatest areas of expertise – and I know I can make the most of these skills in my new role.
“These are skills I’ve developed over the last 20 years through working in increasingly more challenging environments and I feel well prepared to lead the business through the market we are now experiencing.
“I’m also passionate about coaching and mentoring my team to achieve their full potential and facilitating them to be the very best they can be in their roles.”
Taylor’s time in the property industry began in June 2006 when he started as a trainee mortgage consultant at Felicity J Lord, part of Spicerhaart, and he has stayed in the company ever since, taking on a leadership role in
2012.
He said: “The great part about Spicerhaart is that opportunities exist for those that want to work hard, to develop and to progress their careers.“Because of the journey I have been on, internal progression is very important to me and I want this to continue to be a key part our culture moving forward.”
Spicerhaart Joint CEO Antony Lark commented: “It has been fantastic to see Tommy’s progression throughout Spicerhaart.
“This is a great role for him, allowing him to showcase his best traits and help us progress even in this difficult market.”
Knight Frank expands Super Prime lettings team
Knight Frank has made two appointments in its super prime lettings team. Amy Pritchard has joined as Senior Lettings Negotiator in the firm’s South West London and Home Counties Super Prime team, and Alice Freeman, who previously spent four years in the Kensington office, has joined the Prime Central London team.
Prior to joining Knight Frank in 2021 as a Senior Lettings Negotiator covering Esher, Cobham & Weybridge, Pritchard had extensive market experience in South West London managing a lettings team in East Sheen. In her new role, she will be part of the South West London & Home Counties Super Prime lettings team.
Pritchard commented, “I’m delighted to re-join Knight Frank within the Super Prime Lettings department and am really looking forward to the prospect of getting back to negotiating in some of my favourite locations.
“Having lived and worked across this patch, I am confident that I can share my knowledge of the different locations to prospective tenants and provide a rounded view of the Super Prime market. My main focus will be to support Jamie-Leigh to grow our market share, whilst providing the highest level of customer service.”
Freeman, a partner in the firm, has joined the Prime Central London super prime team, following four years in the Kensington office. Her new role will cover the whole PCL market, working alongside head of super prime lettings Tom Smith, and the firm’s network of local offices.
Freeman said: “It is really exciting to see the expansion in the team, to help support the continued success within the department. It is great to be working across Prime Central London to be able to offer our clients with unparalleled service with all their property needs.
Tom Smith, Head of Super Prime Lettings at Knight Frank, commented, “Alice’s appointment perfectly demonstrates Knight Frank’s commitment to the top-end of the rental market, our clients, and our customers. Internally moving from our Kensington office Alice has brought with her a wealth of market knowledge and her second to none client management. In the first few months of her new role Alice has proven herself to be a true asset to our team having already transacted on a number of significant deals.
“Both the appointment of Alice to our Prime Central London team and Amy to our South West & Home Counties team mean we have strength and depth in our key markets. I am sure both Alice and Amy will continue to help drive our team’s success and ensure we remain number one in the super prime space.”
Paul Martin joins Bruton Knowles executive management team
The Executive Management Team at leading national chartered surveying firm Bruton Knowles, has expanded following recent activity within the business.
Paul Martin, having been recently promoted to IT Director, and joins the team of Managing Partner, James Bailey, HR Director, Neil Young, and Finance Director, Matt Baker.
Paul’s addition to the team follows Matt Baker stepping up to Finance Director, and joining the team earlier this year, after Bruton Knowles’ previous Finance Partner, Anne Williams retired in July, following 35 fantastic years with the business.
The Executive Management Team (EMT) are responsible for delivering the day-to-day management of Bruton Knowles, implementing strategies across the entire company, and targeting resources towards success.
Commenting on his appointment to the team, Paul Martin said: “It’s an honour to join the EMT and help contributing towards the continued growth of Bruton Knowles. When I joined the firm, back in 2021, our task was moving forward, out of the pandemic, and helping our staff to be able to work flexibly from anywhere with the correct technology and equipment.
“We managed to achieve that and have gone from strength to strength ever since. I can’t wait to get to work with the James, Neil and Matt.”
James Bailey added: “It’s exciting to welcome both Paul and Matt to the EMT, and we also recognise the departure of Anne, too. Anne’s contribution to the business has been an exceptional one, and we wish her the very best in her retirement plans.
“Our growth plans for the whole business this year are varied and operational on many levels across all our National Teams. As a four, our aim is to continue this growth across all levels and all of our teams. We are always looking for the best avenues in which to continue to grow Bruton Knowles, and have several developments that we will be able to discuss further in the near future.”
The news follows recent office expansions for Bruton Knowles in both Wimborne, Dorset and Taunton in Somerset, which helps take their number of offices to twelve. The firm harbours plans to continue its office and staffing expansion, to help serve its growing number of national clients.
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