Spicerhaart appoints managing director of partnerships
Spicerhaart has announced the appointment of Giles Hart as its new managing director of partnerships.
Giles brings over 25 years of estate agency leadership experience, most recently as national managing director of estate agency at Connells Group.
Giles said: “In an ever-evolving industry, the opportunity to support like-minded people who want to shape their careers, while delivering exceptional local service, resonates with my philosophy.
“That’s what drew me to Spicerhaart’s Partnerships model – it empowers agents to run their own businesses with the backing of a trusted national brand. What excites me most is the company’s ambition to grow market share and its open-minded approach to innovation. It feels like the right time, and the right platform, to make a real impact.”
In his new role, Hart will lead the partnerships division, focusing on strengthening support for existing partners, identifying growth markets and helping agents build successful, community-rooted careers.
He explained: “Over the next 12 months, my focus is not only to grow market share but also to create meaningful opportunities for agents to develop bespoke, sustainable careers.
“In a time of market change, I believe strong local relationships will be the key to long-term success. Positive energy, belief and good communication are the foundations of any great partnership. These values align perfectly with Spicerhaart’s people-first culture.”
Antony Lark, CEO of Spicerhaart, commented: “Giles’ depth of experience, passion for developing people and clear understanding of what makes partnerships thrive make him the ideal leader for this next phase of growth. As we continue to scale the model nationally, he brings the right energy, insight and ambition to deliver even greater value to our agents and customers.”
Knight Frank announces new partner in its Exeter office
Knight Frank has appointed Joel Moore as partner in its Exeter office.
Moore joins Knight Frank with nearly two decades of experience in the property industry, specialising in Exeter and the East Devon market. Starting as a sales negotiator at Wilkinson Grant in 2007 he steadily advanced in his career, moving to agency manager in Topsham and the wider East Devon area and in 2024, sales valuer at Stags in Exeter advancing to associate.
In his new role at Knight Frank Moore will be responsible for residential sales across Exeter and East Devon. He will work closely with Hamish Humfrey of the Waterfront Country team as well as Louise Glanville and the rest of the Knight Frank Exeter team.
Moore commented: “Having worked in the Exeter and East Devon area in estate agency for nearly 20 years I am delighted to be joining the excellent Knight Frank team in Exeter and I look forward to combining my local knowledge with a national and international data base of buyers.”
Louise Glanville, partner and head of Exeter at Knight Frank, commented: “Joel is an experienced agent who is highly regarded within the Exeter and East Devon market. He is extremely skilled and a trusted advisor bringing a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team.”
New golf specialist team at Savills
As part of Savills Sports Media and Entertainment, Ben Hehir and James Moor have been appointed to lead a specialist golf offering.
This dedicated service is designed to assist clients seeking to purchase property in close proximity to renowned golf courses and country clubs, both within the UK, and across international markets where Savills operates, such as Marbella and Sotogrande in Spain and the Algarve in Portugal.
Ben Hehir, Savills Country department, commented: “This new service is designed to meet the growing demand for homes that offer proximity to top golf courses and country clubs, combining our deep real estate knowledge with a genuine understanding of the golfing community.”
James Moor, Savills Private Office, added, “Whether you’re a passionate golfer seeking a dream home on the fairway, or a golf professional looking to live within easy reach of a prestigious club, we can offer tailored expertise and exclusive access to properties that match your lifestyle and sporting ambitions, globally.”
Country House Director Jamie Macnab, a longstanding expert in Scotland’s premium golf real estate, will also form part of the team.
He remarked: “While St Andrews remains the spiritual home of golf, attracting an ever-growing number of buyers, particularly from the US and Canada, global demand extends across Scotland’s other premier golf destinations. This specialist service ensures access to the finest properties in these iconic locations.”
Beyond residential sales, Savills Leisure and Trading team provides a comprehensive suites of services tailored to operators, investors and lenders across the golfing sector throughout the UK and Europe, including valuations, consultancy, leisure planning, golf complex architecture and strategic investment advisory.
Led by Imogen Bliss and Hugh Maconochie, Savills Sports, Media and Entertainment provides a discreet, personalised cross-sector and cross-border service for individuals and companies working within these industries.
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