Lettings manager joins Dacres
Dacre, Son & Hartley has appointed Lucy Edwards as a lettings manager and sales negotiator based at its Ripon office.
With 17 years of agency experience, Edwards relocated to Yorkshire last year. She will now oversee rentals throughout Ripon, Boroughbridge, Knaresborough, Harrogate and other key local towns and villages along the A1 corridor.
The role will also give Edwards the opportunity to support Ripon’s sales team, comprising of Claire Tiplady, who heads up the office, and senior sales negotiator, Michael Ward.
Edwards said: “This is an opportunity to join one of Yorkshire’s best-known estate agents at an exciting time, after launching its new lettings division and now growing its portfolio and market share. We’re already talking to property owners, including several who have large family homes with land, which is where my background lies, as well as several landlords who own highly sought after cottages and apartments in and around Ripon city centre, Boroughbridge and Knaresborough.
“The range of property we can manage is a very appealing prospect and most of these potential clients are attracted by our individual service offering and large online reach, which is complemented offline by an 18-branch network.
“Crucially, this role will also enable me to build on my experience in the sales market. After 17 years specialising in lettings, I was keen to try my hand at sales as well, but roles that offer exposure to both are few and far between, so this is another challenge that I’m looking forward to.”
Giles Chaplin, of Lister Haigh, added: “Lucy brings plenty of valuable experience to her new role. She’s previously worked across all price brackets in the lettings market and joining a York estate agent last year has given her a good insight to the market in North Yorkshire, so there’s no doubt she’ll be a valuable member of our team.”
Craig Fuller Property appoint new buying partner
Craig Fuller Property has appointed Rhianna Evans, previously with Kingsley Evans, as a buying partner for Cheltenham and the North Cotswolds.
The company says the new appointment signals a key move in its long-term growth strategy, designed to meet the increasing demand from both UK-based and international buyers seeking homes in the Cotswolds and surrounding areas.
The business, which has doubled its team since the start of the year, is now six strong with further appointments and service developments on the horizon.
Founder Craig Fuller explained: “Rhianna brings experience, a natural ability to connect with people, and a meticulous approach that complements our commitment to excellence.”
“For me, growth is not about size, it is about strengthening the quality and depth of what we offer,” added Fuller. “It’s about focussing on doing more for our clients, anticipating their needs, exceeding their expectations, and making their transition to a new home as smooth and enjoyable as possible.”
Graham Chivers appointed CEO of Chartway
Chartway Partnerships Group, a housebuilder operating across South-East England, has announced the appointment of Graham Chivers as its new chief executive officer.
Chivers joined Chartway in early 2024 as chief financial officer and brings a strong track record of leadership in the housebuilding sector, with previous roles at Berkeley Group Plc, Crest Nicholson Plc and other major players in the industry.
In his new role as CEO, Chivers will lead the business through its next phase of growth, focusing on delivering high-quality multi-tenure housing developments, driving value through partnerships and supporting the Group’s strategy to create sustainable communities where people thrive.
He said: “Chartway is built on a clear purpose – building sustainable, high-quality homes and community placemaking. I’m excited to be stepping into the CEO role and working with our talented team and trusted partners to deliver on that purpose. Everyone deserves a safe, secure place to call home, and I look forward to leading Chartway to achieve that goal across the South-East.”
Keith Maddin, oartner at Cabot Square Capital, majority investor in Chartway, commented: “We are pleased to appoint Graham Chivers as CEO. His sector experience and strategic mindset make him the ideal leader for the next chapter of Chartway’s journey. We are confident that under Graham’s leadership, the Group will continue to grow, innovate, and deliver homes that communities are proud of.”
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