Chris Shaw joins Harding Green as a partner
Chris Shaw has joined Harding Green as a partner.
Shaw brings extensive industry experience, including four years as a broker, 10 years at Hamptons, and seven years at Domus Nova.
Shaw said: “To be joining such a supportive, forward-thinking and technology-driven brokerage aligns to my commitment for delivering a highly personalised and professional service for my clients and offering their homes greater reach.
“Harding Green is well known for its strong brand and an experienced network of agents, so I look forward to being part of this impressive team. Plus of course continuing to operate in prime central London and throughout Surrey.”
Nick Carter, CEO, Harding Green, added: “With over 20 years’ experience operating across the prime and super-prime markets of Kensington & Chelsea and Westminster, Chris brings deep market knowledge and a trusted client network both in the UK and internationally.
“He has built a strong reputation advising on acquisitions and sales in some of London’s most competitive postcodes, and we are delighted to support him going forward.”
TrustMark strengthens consumer protection with new board appointment
TrustMark has appointed Raj Kakar-Clayton, former managing director at Which?, as an independent non-executive director.
Kakar-Clayton brings experience in consumer protection, quality assurance and governance, with a background in the home improvement and retrofit sectors.
He is also an associate non-executive director at Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and previously spent a decade as managing director of Which? Endorsements, alongside holding trustee and board roles in charitable and purpose-led organisations.
Kakar-Clayton said: “Driving up standards and strengthening consumer protection across the Repair, Maintenance, and Improvement (RMI) sector is vital to building greater trust with consumers. I’m really excited to be joining an incredible Board and executive team who are deeply committed to quality, assurance, and a fair marketplace for both homeowners and reputable trades, and I look forward to supporting that mission through strong governance and strategic leadership.”
Chris Pond, chair of TrustMark, added: “Raj brings a wealth of experience in consumer protection that will further strengthen the board’s ability to champion the interests of homeowners. His insight and strategic perspective will help ensure TrustMark continues to drive high standards across the RMI sector, supporting a market where consumers are protected and reputable trades can thrive.”
Kakar-Clayton joins fellow board members Chris Pond, Brian Gregory, Emma Harvey-Smith, Liz Barclay, Louise Baxter, Richard Saggers and Simon Ayers, also CEO of TrustMark.
Castle Greens Homes appoints senior partnerships manager
Castle Green Homes has appointed Chris McAllister as senior partnerships manager.
He has more than 20 years’ experience in the affordable housing sector, including roles at Cobalt Housing and Plus Dane Housing.
“I’ve always valued true collaboration in the industry. I find public and private sector partnerships so rewarding when high quality homes and places are created for communities and the opportunity to do this with Castle Green Homes was just too good to miss,” McAllister said.
“Brilliant places and quality homes make a huge difference to residents and communities, but it takes hard work, skill and craft to bring the best results to fruition, which can only be achieved through true collaboration and partnership working.”
Part of McAllister’s new role is to work with stakeholders who operate in regeneration and affordable housing, plus local authorities, Homes England and industry bodies.
“While the challenges to delivery are familiar to many – whether policy, market conditions, competition and striving for higher standards – I personally find it a rewarding journey that demands creativity and determination to deliver results,” he said.
“So many skilled and passionate people all need to play their part in the process, and I’m privileged to be central to it all in my partnerships role at Castle Green Homes.”