Knight Frank appoints head of short lets
Knight Frank has announced the appointment of Jack Low-Thomas as head of short lets, marking a strategic expansion of the firm’s presence in the short-term rental market.
In this newly created role, Low-Thomas will lead the firm’s growing short lets division, shaping the strategy and overseeing client relationship management across London and the South East.
While short-term rentals have long been part of Knight Frank’s offering, Low-Thomas’s appointment demonstrates the firm’s commitment to scaling this part of its lettings business.
Low-Thomas brings extensive experience of the prime central London rental market, having previously worked at Mountgrange Heritage and Chestertons, with a focus on the Kensington, Hyde Park and Marylebone markets.
Jack Low-Thomas commented, “The company’s high standards and professionalism put us in a prime position to expand further into this market. I was drawn to Knight Frank because of the clear potential I could see and our ability to deliver the best possible solutions for our clients in an ever-changing property landscape.”
Gary Hall, head of lettings at Knight Frank, added: “Jack’s appointment signifies the start of the next phase for short lets at Knight Frank, with a clear ambition to expand the team, replicate the success of our long-let business and support our clients looking for short-term accommodation. Jack’s market experience and excellent track record make him the ideal person to take this team to the next level, and we are actively recruiting for negotiators to support this momentum.”
The Guild of Property Professionals welcomes Angi Cooney as an honorary member
The Guild of Property Professionals has announced that Angi Cooney has joined its National Advisory Council (NAC) as an honorary member.
Selected through an application process open to all Guild Members, the council is made up of experienced property professionals. Through the NAC, The Guild taps into this wealth of knowledge to make informed decisions that help the organisation grow, evolve, and deliver excellence to its Members and their clients.
After being a valued member of The Guild for several years, Cooneymade the decision to sell her agency, C residential, earlier this year.
While no longer an active estate agent, Cooney’s passion for the property sector remains as strong as ever. In her new role as an honorary NAC representative, her extensive experience and insight will continue to contribute to The Guild’s ongoing success.
Iain McKenzie, CEO of The Guild of Property Professionals, commented: “Angi has been an outstanding member of The Guild for many years and has built a reputation for excellence, leadership, and innovation within the property sector. Her contribution to the network has always been invaluable, and we are thrilled that she will continue to share her expertise and strategic thinking as an Honorary Member of the National Advisory Council. Her voice will play an important part in guiding The Guild’s future direction.”
North East region of Lovell promotes Phil Jones as director of Land and Partnerships
The North East region of Lovell has promoted Phil Jones to director of Land and Partnerships after three years with the business.
Jones, who has more than 26 years’ experience of housing and development in the public and private sector in the North East of England, joined the region in October 2022.
Jones said: “I joined the business whilst the North East region was in its infancy and feel a great sense of pride and belonging with this excellent team.
“The principal function of my role is to manage the land acquisition strategy for the region which encompasses acquiring sites for residential development and guiding projects through complex planning processes. Partnerships and collaborations have been prominent in my career and this is a major part of my role at Lovell where I get to explore, develop and implement strategic partnerships and joint ventures.”
Don Anderson, regional MD at the North East region of Lovell, commented: “Phil’s promotion to Director of Land and Partnerships is just reward for the excellent work he has done to help grow the North East region of Lovell since it was formally launched as a standalone region four years ago.
“Phil has led the way on our business plan and land acquisition strategy for the region, maintaining, enhancing and developing existing and new relationships with land agents, developers, registered providers and local authorities.
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