Ex-Strutt & Parker director joins Moveli to head up New Homes department
Experienced new homes agent, James Burrows, has just joined Moveli to head up their growing new homes department.
With over 20 years in the business, Burrows previously held roles as a director at Strutt & Parker, CBRE and head of new homes at John D Wood, amongst others.
Moveli’s co-founder, Ben Littlewood, said: “James is a highly connected new homes expert, perfectly positioned to help drive the growth of our expanding new homes department.
“He shares our vision to challenge the dominance of a few incumbent agencies that have traditionally controlled the sector, through modern, forward-thinking marketing strategies, our uniquely structured and highly incentivised broker network, and a contemporary brand that’s better aligned with today’s new home market.”
Mace Consult appoints new managing director for Europe
Mace Consult has appointed Zoe Price as its new managing director for Europe to oversee its ambitious long-term growth plans and delivery-focused outcomes for clients.
Accountable for priorities and performance across the region, Zoe brings over 20 years of senior leadership, operational and delivery expertise in the built environment, having worked with clients across private and public sectors. Zoe’s prior experience includes roles at ISG, Willmott Dixon and Morgan Sindall.
Price said: “With a sharp focus on service excellence for our clients, Mace Consult has enjoyed double digit growth in recent years, and I look forward to working with our talented teams across Europe to expand our footprint and deliver programmes that benefit communities across the hub.”
Davendra Dabasia, CEO Mace Consult, commented: “Zoe has valuable operational and delivery expertise and is set to apply this knowledge and experience to drive positive outcomes for clients across all markets and service lines in our Europe hub.
“Her appointment is an early yet significant step as Mace Consult looks to an ambitious future as a stand-alone leading global delivery consultancy.”
IMLA elects new chair and management committee for 2026
The Intermediary Mortgage Lenders Association (IMLA) has announced the election of its new management committee for 2026, with Jonathan Stinton, head of intermediary relationships at Coventry Building Society, appointed as chair.
Stinton succeeds Richard Beardshaw of HSBC UK, who has completed his two-year term after overseeing a period of significant market change and intensive regulatory engagement. Jonathan has served on IMLA’s management committee since 2023 and brings extensive experience in intermediary relationships across the building society sector.
Joining Stinton on the committee for 2026 are:
+ Amanda Bryden, head of Halifax Intermediaries & Scottish Widows Bank
+ Jeremy Duncombe, managing director, Accord Mortgages
+ Nicola Goldie, head of strategic partnerships & growth, Aldermore Bank
+ Paul Fenn, director, business development, Skipton Building Society
+ IMLA has also confirmed two co-opted members for 2026:
+ Charlotte Grimshaw, head of intermediaries, Suffolk Building Society
+ Sara Palmer, sales & distribution director, GenH
Kate Davies will continue in her role as executive director.
Stinton said: “I’m very honoured to become chair of IMLA and to have the opportunity to lead the association at such a pivotal time for our market. Intermediaries remain crucial to good customer outcomes, and I look forward to working with Kate and the committee to ensure that lenders’ voices are represented and heard as we navigate regulatory change, economic uncertainty and the evolving needs of consumers.”
Davies added: “Congratulations to Jonathan and to all those elected or co-opted to the committee. I am enormously grateful to members who put themselves forward and to those who are stepping down after their service.
“Our incoming committee brings a strong mix of experience, insight and commitment to supporting the intermediary mortgage market. I look forward to working closely with Jonathan and the full team as we continue to represent the interests of our 53 member lenders.”
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