Tim Firth joins house. Partnership as regional partner
Tim Firth has joined house. Partnership as a regional partner overseeing Weybridge and Walton-on-Thames.
Firth has more than 20 years’ experience in estate agency, mainly at the helm of Jackson Stops Weybridge which, under his leadership, grew to become one of the agency’s most successful branches.
Firth, a former wine mercahnt, started his property career at Gascoigne Pees in Guildford. He later joined Jackson Stops Office in Weybridge.
When rival agency Dexters bought the London and Surrey arm of Jackson-Stops in 2019, Firth remained on the Board of Directors.
He has now joined house. Partnership and is based in the Cobham office, covering Weybridge, Walton-on-Thames and surrounding areas, including Shepperton, Pyrford and West Byfleet.
“Having spent 15 years in this area, my little black book serves me well,” said Firth. “I have many loyal and repeat clients who appreciate my candid and honest approach. I am also in close contact with many of the local developers and have built great working relationships with them.”
I’m really looking forward to working with house. Partnership to further develop the brand and drive success in the area,” he added. “After 20 years I have learnt that having one person look after a sale from start to finish is the only true way to give the service levels our clients deserve and should expect.”
Andrew Giller, who co-founded house. Partnership almost a decade ago, commented: “Most agencies these days are target-driven, so there’s little cooperation between offices.
“Our approach is totally different: we’re collaborative and very old-school in the way the partnership works. We refer business between our partners, everyone knows what’s going on throughout the business, and it’s all for the benefit of our clients.”
Boyer announces two director-level appointments
Boyer, part of Leaders Romans Group, has announced the significant expansion of its London office with the appointment of two new directors.
Nick Diment and James Cogan have taken up new roles as directors in the planning and design consultancy’s London office. Their recruitment will bring additional seniority and expertise to the growing London office, particularly in urban residential, affordable housing, asset repositioning and industrial and logistics (I&L) sectors.
Diment has over 25 years’ planning experience advising both the public and private sectors across all use classes but increasing mixed use and I&L. He previously worked for CBRE, GL Hearn and joins from Knight Frank, where he was a Partner.
Cogan also joins from Knight Frank, where he was an associate director. Prior to that he was also at GL Hearn. James has over 10 years’ experience in delivering complex urban regeneration projects across residential, affordable housing mixed use and I&L sectors.
Diment commented: “I very much looking forward to being in on the ground floor of this next chapter in Boyer’s development. Only a few days in, I’m already impressed by the enthusiasm, depth of knowledge and synergies with clients.”
Cogan said: “I am looking forward to working alongside my new colleagues and exploring how Boyer can support new and existing clients.”
Grant Leggett, executive director at Boyer and head of the London office, added: “Their recruitment will be a major boost to the London office in terms of leadership and a step-change move into the I&L and other sectors. Both come with significant and expertise which will enable us to continue to expand the London office in response to significant new business.”
Sterling Estate Agents makes key appointments
Sterling Estate Agents, which high street property centres in Tring , Berkhamsted and Kings Langley, has unveiled some new recruits – some of which were headhunted from competitors.
Luke Holden – assistant branch manager, Tring branch
With over a decade in residential, commercial and the new homes market Luke Holden (right) has covered a number of position in Hertfordshire. He was headhunted by Sterling to join their team.
Holden commented: “I had been in conversations to take a role with Sterling for a while so spent plenty of time doing my due diligence. Knowing I was joining a fast-paced environment which is dedicated to their client journey was a really exciting opportunity and one too good to turn down. I am certainly not disappointed with the really focused approach we provide here and cannot wait to assist more clients in the future.”
Jack Cotton – senior sales & lettings consultant, Kings Langley branch
A career estate agent with over a decade under his belt Jack Cotton is a local born and bred Kings Langley resident. He said: ‘I have been aware of the Sterling brand for more or less all my professional life and having been involved in several chains with them I knew I would be joining a professional outfit with ambitions to match my own. I was grateful to be given a senior role within the branch and going back to my roots doing the job I love couldn’t motivate me more!.”
Aria Hyland – negotiator Berkhamsted office
Aria Hyland has spent a number of years in a front facing customer services job in the renowned Champneys health spa and resort. Local to Berkhamsted area Hyland was head hunted.
Hyland commented: “Having been offered a number of positions within estate agency it was clear when I met with Meka and Ben that Sterling was the perfect fit for me since we have a shared vision of how we want to provide an outstanding experience for all clients who use us be it landlords, sellers, buyers or tenants.”
Natalie Metelysia – negotiator Berkhamsted office
Native to Ukraine Natalie Metelysia and her two children came to the UK in 2022. Having had a long career in real estate back home she was determined to transfer her skills to the UK property market.
Metelysia said: “When I came to the UK I was fortunate enough to settle very quickly and move into a job in property management, however my real passion was sales. When the role became available with Sterling it really excited me since it was in their Berkhamsted office selling some prime property in a market sector which can be very fast moving and exciting. I am delighted to be part of this high energy, enthusiastic team.”
Amberley EIvines – assistant property manager
Amberley Elvines joins Sterling property management team to assist with the day to day running of the firm’s extensive lettings portfolio. Having cut her teeth for a number of years with a local corporate agency she was determined to make the step up to enhance her skills in a role which offers both personal and professional growth.
Elvines said: “Having joined the team at Sterling it is so refreshing to be working for an agile company where everything is dealt with in house. One of the main disadvantages of my previous role was having to outsource our landlords and tenants to call centres where there was absolutely no personal relationship which I could see first hand didn’t contribute to a smooth rental journey for landlords or tenants alike. Sterling deal with everything at source which the ability to make quick decisions to keep our landlords and tenants delighted with our service.”