Propertymark announces new ambassadors  

The new NAEA Propertymark and ARLA Propertymark presidents have assumed their roles.

Stephen McCarron from Donnybrook estate agents in Londonderry Northern Ireland has moved into his role as NAEA Propertymark president, while David Votta from Votta sales and letting in Kent as ARLA Propertymark president.

McCarron has worked in the Northern Ireland property market for thirty years and been an active NAEA Propertymark member since he began. He started out with Nationwide Estate Agents and working his way up the ranks to eventually open his own agency Donnybrook Estate Agents in 1997.

McCarron commented: “To play a key part of such a progressive organisation moving forward is a great privilege. I’m looking forward to working with agents and landlords especially on my own turf within Northern Ireland to bring their concerns and thoughts to the fore.

“Propertymark puts its members at the heart of everything it does, and I shall continue to champion that during my term as President.”

Votta, the new ARLA Propertymark president has been in the industry for more than a decade and has reaffirmed his commitment during his time in the role to help promote and work to completely professionalise and regulate the industry to wipe out rogue agents and rogue landlords that continue to operate outside of the law.

He said: “I want to help Propertymark on their journey to create a level playing field for all landlords and agents so that housing standards are maintained and wave goodbye to those that flout the law.”

“When asked about his new position David said: “I’m honoured to take on the role as President for ARLA Propertymark.

“I’m stepping into the role at a key time for the lettings industry especially now the Renters Reform White Paper has been published. I’m looking forward to getting my feet under the table and supporting Propertymark by ensuring that members views are heard as they scrutinise its detail.

“I echo all that Propertymark stands for and I am humbled to be able to help promote the organisation as it continues to build on its successes and influence the future shape of our sector.”

Commenting on the announcement, Trevor Palethorpe, NAVA Propertymark president, said: “I think I speak for all of the Presidential teams when I say that both David and Stephen are a joy to work with and will most definitely be excellent ambassadors for the organisation and the industry during their term.”

After a rigorous election process, two presidential team appointments have also been announced.

Greg Tsuman, lettings director at Martyn Gerrard will be joining as president elect for ARLA Propertymark, while Toby Leek, head of sales at Laurent Residential will become vice president for NAEA Propertymark.

On congratulating the incoming Presidents, Anthony Meadowcroft, NAEA Commercial President said: “The coming year for Propertymark is an exciting one and I know that the two new presidents are bursting with enthusiasm and have a lot to bring to the table.

“I look forward to working across the Propertymark divisions and congratulations also to Greg and Toby on successfully being elected into the Propertymark Presidential team.”

KFH appoints head of portfolio asset management

Kinleigh Folkard & Hayward (KFH) has appointed Kayleigh Sylvester as head of portfolio asset management, a newly created role to oversee KFH’s growing Build-to-Rent and corporate client portfolio.

Sylvester brings eight years of property and portfolio management experience to the role, with six of those years focused on BTR with JLL. In her previous role, she was an asset manager overseeing the operation of a portfolio totalling over 1,000 units.

Sylvester said: “I am looking forward to using my experience and knowledge to help with the continued success of their BTR and portfolio management teams.”

Paul Masters, group operations director at KFH, commented: “We are delighted to welcome Kayleigh to KFH. Her expertise and guidance will help further establish KFH as the essential partner to help deliver build-to-rent solutions and portfolio management to corporate clients and their residents.”

Rachel Brade joins Cluttons

Rachel Brade has joined Cluttons at their Manchester office. She brings plenty of experience having worked in the planning, infrastructure and development sector for the past eight years. She is also current vice chair of the RICS Matrics Manchester committee.

Brade previously worked for Ardent, where she acted as a land referencing manager and project manager on over 15 infrastructure, transport, regeneration and energy Development Consent Orders under the Planning Act 2008 and Compulsory Purchase Orders under the Compulsory Purchase Act 1965.

Darren Zitren, head of network estate management, said: “We are seeing positive movement across the infrastructure sector with several key UK initiatives requiring more specialist property expertise and support.

“Now is an excellent time to focus on building our market-leading telecoms practice further to help meet these needs and offer clients further value on top of their standard property requirements.”