Knight Frank announces new head of sales in its Richmond office
Knight Frank has appointed Edward Adler as head of sales in its Richmond office.
Edward’s career as a property agent began in 2011 across prime central London and in April 2017, he moved to Knight Frank Richmond. In his new role, Edward will be responsible for heading up the highly proactive sales team driving market share through exceptional customer service and best in class advice as well as exploring new areas for growth.
Adler commented: “It feels a great privilege to step into the role of department head of the Richmond Office, especially after joining the team seven years ago as a sales negotiator. I am incredibly grateful for all the support I have received around the partnership and am really excited for my next chapter and building on our successes.”
Luke Ellwood, regional partner for South West & Home Counties at Knight Frank, said: “We are delighted to have promoted Edward to head up this important and well-established office within our London network. In recent years, Ed has been the highest billing negotiator in the South West London region after successive years of impressive growth, along with winning some of the best instructions for the office and working closely with both sellers and buyers to achieve exceptional results. He is also well known around the firm, proactively referring business to all our wider departments, including Knight Frank Finance, all of which led to his promotion to Partner in 2023. We look forward to seeing what this next year will bring!”
Emmanuel Aymes joins United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty
United Kingdom Sotheby’s International Realty has appointed Emmanuel Aymes as a UK & Middle East private clients consultant.
Aymes, based in the UAE, brings more than 20 years of experience and a network of global connections.
He said: “We want to make property ownership as seamless as possible for our clients. Whether I’m flying off to Riyadh to facilitate a deal in London or introducing a Dubai client to the perfect interior designer, I aim to ensure their experience is smooth, personalised, and service-driven.”
The Private Client Service is set up to connect three key real estate markets: the UK, UAE, and Saudi Arabia, which together form the “Golden Triangle” of ultra-prime property and other prime global markets.
Aymes added: “This is a transformational moment for real estate. We’re seeing more European investors eyeing opportunities in the Gulf, while buyers from the UAE and Saudi Arabia are increasingly interested in the UK market.
“This interaction between these different markets makes it an incredibly exciting time to lead a service focused on meeting these ever-changing needs.”
George Azar, chairman and chief executive of United Kingdom, Dubai & KSA Sotheby’s International Realty, commented: “His talent for understanding clients’ specific needs and connecting them with opportunities across various markets is extraordinary.
“With in-depth expertise and a genuine commitment to delivering value, Emmanuel is an invaluable asset to both our clients and our team. His appointment reflects our dedication to disrupting the market by offering unique services tailored to the calibre of buyers we serve globally.”
Savills Ski opens in Gstaad
Savills has further expanded its presence in the Alps by establishing a brokerage, sales and rental business in Gstaad, Switzerland.
The new office will be led by Lucinda Brousse who brings with her over five years of experience as a senior broker at one of Gstaad’s leading real estate agencies, Bach Immobilien AG.
Jeremy Rollason, head of Savills Ski, said, “This expansion marks an exciting new chapter for us. The Gstaad office complements our existing network of Alps offices in high value resorts such as Verbier and Courchevel and enhances our ability to support both local and international clients, whether they are buying, selling or renting.”
Brousse commented: “The Gstaad prime and ultra prime property markets remain strong, with projections indicating steady growth in demand for both luxury chalets and apartments. The region’s appeal as a year-round destination for high-net-worth individuals continues to attract both investors and lifestyle buyers.”
Savills has been selling properties in the Alps for over 20 years and operates from fully owned offices in Verbier, Courchevel 1850 and 1650, Annecy, Méribel, and Zell am See. In addition, Savills associates with agents and partners in Morzine, Chamonix, Val d’Isère, St Moritz, Saas Fee, Villars and Kitzbühel. The team provides valuation, development consultancy, sales and marketing, and rental services, as well as market leading research.