Archive: Nov 2015
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Tim Groom promotes three and recruits two
Manchester based Tim Groom Architects has announced the promotion of three of its team and the appointment of two new members of staff.
Matthew Procter, Gemma Birchall and Andy Balmer have been promoted to Associate, while Azhar Kapadi and Alice Bufton have joined the practice as Part II Architectural Assistant and Part I Architectural Assistant respectively.
Tim Groom said: “Matthew and Gemma have worked with me for nine years and their promotion to Associate recognises their significant project running experience and their valued contribution to the business over a long period of time.
“Andy joined us as a Project Architect 18 months ago and brings with him a wealth of experience from his work at other practices. We are delighted that all three accepted our offer of promotion and I look forward to working with them to deliver continued success for the business.”
The appointment of three Associates bolsters the management structure of the practice following the announcement of four new recruits earlier in the year and the two new starters who recently joined the team. It takes the total number of people employed by the practice to 12.
Azhar Kapadi completed his Master of Architecture (Part II) at Cardiff University in July this year while Alice Bufton completed her Degree (Part I) at Liverpool University also in July.
Tim Groom Architects has received recent planning approvals for a boutique hotel at Bruntwood Hall in Cheshire and a 121 studio apartment development for students at Trafford Street in Chester. The firm is also working on a number of residential commissions in Manchester City Centre including a 14 storey PRS scheme for Mulbury Homes on Great Ancoats Street and a number of residential projects in Liverpool.
The promotions and new recruits featured in Place North West, Insider and the BusinessDesk.
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EKPS recruits two to support growth
Euan Kellie Property Solutions has announced Kathy Bibby and Jessica Davison have joined the company.
Kathy, who has previously worked for Gladman Developments and Taylor Young, joins as a consultant with over 15 years’ experience in the planning profession. Kathy will provide support to directors Euan Kellie and Kelly Paddick, and other members of the team, in delivering planning advice and managing the preparation and submission of planning applications on behalf of the firm’s growing client base.
Jessica joins with over 15 years’ experience in the property industry, which has included working for firms such as Donaldsons, DTZ, and more recently JLL. Jessica has joined Euan Kellie Property Solutions as business manager and will provide support in business management related matters.
Euan said: “I am delighted that Kathy and Jessica are joining us. Kathy’s wealth of experience in advising on a wide range of planning issues will be welcomed, I think Jessica’s experience of working for some of the largest property firms in the UK will bring a valuable resource to our team. Both Kathy and Jessica will provide us with the support and expertise we need to continue to provide our clients with the excellent service and standards which we always strive to achieve.”
Kathy said: “The broad range of projects the firm is currently working on really appeals to me, and I am really excited to become part of a young, dynamic team.”
Jessica said: “Euan Kellie Property Solutions is a growing company and I am looking forward to being able to assist them in helping to continue to develop the business.”
Euan Kellie Property Solutions was set up in 2009 and provides an innovative and commercial approach to clients land and property needs through the planning process. Recent work has included advising on the mixed-use development proposals at Astley Point in Wigan for their clients SalCaul, and the forthcoming planning application for The Crescent in Salford, the second large-scale PRS development planned by Bet Fred owner, Fred Done.
Kathy and Jessica’s appointments were covered in Place North West, Insider and the BusinessDesk.
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Landmark clears £101 million deals
Landmark Investments Group, which this year celebrates 15 years in business, today announced it placed over £101 million of ground rent deals with lawyers to financial year ended 30 September 2015.
Established in 2000, Bolton based Landmark Investments Group main area of activity is the acquisition and management of residential and commercial ground rents. The activity covers Landmark’s own growing portfolio as well as deals for a number of retained clients. It is estimated that the deal haul covers in excess of £2bn worth of land and property
Ben Ogunby, Acquisitions Director, said: “We are sought out on a daily basis by a host of residential and commercial developers as well as their advisors, lawyers and lenders. We are happy to provide free up to the minute advice and guidance on the market to ensure sites are optimised for best value. We are confident of being able to add value in almost every situation, which is reflected in our deal volumes”
Mark Hawthorn, Managing Director, Landmark Investments Group said: “I’m very proud of what we have achieved over the last 15 years, during which we have seen a lot of changes in the market. We continue to grow and innovate and are seen as leaders within the market. Our own portfolio has grown to over £25m and targeted to hit £30m by the end of the year. We enjoy low gearing which offers a robust platform for further growth and expansion into other asset classes”
The news of the £101 million deals were featured in the Manchester Evening News, Place North West and The Businessdesk.