Knight Frank bolsters PCL sales team
Knight Frank has announced a series of strategic people moves across its prime central London (PCL) residential sales team. In total, eight team members have stepped into new roles, with the changes effective from 1 April.
The changes as of 1 April are:
+ James Pace, capitalising on 20 successful years at Knight Frank (and 30 years in the Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea), having led both Chelsea and Kensington sales teams, will become a Prime and Super Prime rainmaker across RBKC. This roaming role will enable James to use his extensive experience and address book across the borough.
+ Charles Olver, now in his 17th year at Knight Frank, will be Kensington’s Head of Sales, having taken Chelsea to record income and profits.
+ The Chelsea and South Kensington sales teams will combine and operate as one flagship team, led by Rebecca Jane Higgins, who is also now in her 17th year at Knight Frank and who has just led South Kensington to a record year. Both offices will remain open and continue to offer Sales & Lettings services to clients, with all team members remaining in the business.
+ Jordanna Mancina will be Sales Manager in Kensington, joined by Senior negotiator Nicole Jackson.
+ Claire Mengham will manage the Chelsea & South Kensington Core team.
+ Rana Rizk will move to the Notting Hill Prime & Super Prime team, whilst also working across Kensington.
+ Marc Collier, now in his ninth year at Knight Frank will move into a Prime & Super Prime role covering both Marylebone and Hyde Park.
Rory Penn, head of London sales commented, “These moves bring new energy and expertise to our central London sales business, whilst driving collaboration around our network and bolstering our client offering. The changes represent an opportunity to set our London business on a path towards a dynamic, ambitious future across all price points – I am delighted for all involved.”
Savills strengthens planning division with strategic hire
Savills has appointed Eleanor Judd as a director in the UK Valuations team.
She will lead the newly launched dedicated service line for public sector valuations and will be based at the firm’s Finsbury Circus House office in London.
Judd joins from Montagu Evans where she held the position as a partner and head of valuation advisory.
Judd said: ” I’m excited to bring my skills to Savills where I will work with existing clients and look to grow our dedicated service line.”
Nick Harris, Head of UK and Cross Border Valuation at Savills, added: “Her expertise in complex problem solving and providing solutions to the public sector around rationalising portfolios, maximising their estate and enabling efficiencies will complement the existing public sector clients that we advise.”
Historic law firm expands property team with four strategic hires
Drummond Miller, a well-respected law firm, has announced the appointment of four new team members to its residential conveyancing division, strengthening its presence in the Scottish property market.
Military veteran and former rugby player Wilson Browne, who is returning to the firm, and Jean McAlpine, have both joined Drummond Miller as partners – bringing decades of combined experience in residential property law.
They are joined by senior paralegal Elaine Anderson and associate solicitor Elaine Imlach.
These appointments come at a time of considerable expansion for the Edinburgh headquartered-firm with turnover growing from £5m to £8m in recent years.
Wilson Browne, Partner, said: “Drummond Miller has a long-established reputation in the legal sector, but what excites me most is its ambition for the future. Unlike high-volume firms that prioritise quantity over quality, our strategy is to provide a deeply personal service where clients have direct access to experienced solicitors throughout the process.
“Buying a home is one of the biggest financial commitments a person can make, and we want to ensure they feel fully supported from start to finish. We are elevating our residential conveyancing offering by delivering a service that is truly client-focused.”
McAlpine, who joins from Coulters, commented: “We’re at an exciting stage, particularly in Edinburgh and East Lothian. We have a strong brand and a loyal client base, but there is a clear opportunity to expand our market share and modernise our approach to client engagement.
“We recognise that many house hunters, particularly first-time buyers, feel overwhelmed by the legal process. We are committed to providing clear, jargon-free advice that helps them navigate the complexities of property transactions with confidence.”
Wilson added: “First-time buyers often don’t realise the complexity of the legal process involved in purchasing a home. Many rely on mortgage brokers for recommendations, but they don’t always receive the personalised service they need.
“We want to change that by making sure buyers are informed, confident, and fully supported at every step.”
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