Antony Roberts appoints new lettings manager for East Sheen office
Richmon0d-based agency, Antony Roberts, has appointed Giselle Geoghegan (née Harper-Smith) as lettings manager in its East Sheen office, as part of its expansion of the lettings team.
Geoghegan has over 25 years’ experience in the lettings market – including a number of years as a lettings manager dedicated to the East Sheen area – and has been working in the Antony Roberts’ property management team since early 2024.
Amy Reynolds, head of sales at Antony Roberts, commented: “Giselle brings extensive knowledge and insight to our team. Having recently worked from our Richmond office, she has now returned to East Sheen and is looking forward to connecting with landlords and residents in the area.”
Antony Roberts has a strong community presence across the Richmond Borough, with established teams in East Sheen, Richmond, Kew and St Margarets specialising in the selling, letting and management of flats and houses.
Oakheart welcomes Joseph Hall as area director of lettings
Oakheart Property has announced the appointment of Joseph Hall as its new area director of lettings.
This appointment comes following the company’s launch in Essex.
With over two decades of experience in the property industry, Hall brings a wealth of knowledge and leadership to Oakheart.
In recent years, he has worked as a leadership coach and consultant, advising estate agencies across the UK on strategic development, operational excellence, and customer experience.
Hall commented. “Oakheart has built a remarkable reputation for its bold and dynamic approach and community focus. I’m excited to leverage my experience to lead the next stage of growth for the lettings side of the business.”
Dan Mitchell, co-founder of Oakheart, added: “His [Hall’s] track record speaks for itself — he brings unrivalled expertise, outstanding leadership, and a passion for delivering exceptional results for landlords and tenants alike.
“As our lettings division continues to grow, Joseph’s appointment marks another significant step in strengthening our position as the go-to property experts across Essex and Suffolk.”
Gilson Gray appoints head of residential conveyancing for London
UK law firm Gilson Gray has appointed experienced solicitor Monika Haidar as Partner to lead its residential Conveyancing practice in London.
Haider brings over a decade of experience in residential property and inward investment, with a strong focus on the London market. She has advised overseas clients and played a key role in facilitating international capital into the city’s property sector.
Her past work has involved a broad range of matters, including sales, purchases, transfers of equity, and remortgages. She is also highly experienced in real estate due diligence, having acted for private individuals, corporate investors, and deputies appointed under Court of Protection orders.
In her new role, Haider will lead Gilson Gray’s Conveyancing division in the capital, overseeing transactions and supporting the development of the team. She joins from national property-buying company We Buy Any Home, where she spent five years as in-house solicitor and established and built its legal department.
Her appointment is the latest step in Gilson Gray’s strategic growth in the South East, following the acquisition of City of London-based PCM Solicitors in October 2024. It also follows a series of senior hires across England, including Rajan Shori as partner and head of real estate for England, Shuhel Ahmed as partner in real estate, and Tim Harrison as head of private client services for England.
Glen Gilson, chairman and managing partner of Gilson Gray, said: “Monika’s appointment is another important milestone in our expansion across England. Her expertise in residential property and international investment is a strong addition to the team as we continue to build momentum in the London market.”
Haider added: “I’ve always had a passion for residential property and love working closely with clients and agents to deliver top, hands-on service. I’m looking forward to reconnecting with my former clients, agents, and introducers. Joining Gilson Gray is a fantastic opportunity to support the growth of its bespoke residential offering in London. The firm’s energy, pace, and ambition really stood out to me, and I’m excited to be part of its next chapter.”
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