Issue 102

appointments

NewMD is ready to Loveitts challenges!

A n estate agents has appointed a new managing director to steer it through the ever-evolving challenges of property market. Warwickshire-based Loveitts has welcomed John Pugh to the helm of the 175-year-old company. John, a chartered surveyor who has been with the firm for 20 years, said that

marketplace we are unique.” John is taking over from Peter Rosier, who has been at Loveitts for 45 years and has had a key role in the

while tradition was valued, the company was forward thinking. He added: “Nowhere is this more evident than in the big push towards new homes — a thriving market in which Loveitts is already making its mark. We recently appointed Laura Wilson as the firm’s area new homes manager. In the Coventry, Nuneaton and Leamington

firm’s success. Peter, who was recently made a Freemen of

the City of Coventry, will remain as a director to the firm.

It’s three big cheers for consultancy firm

P roperty consultancy Pennycuick Collins has three reasons to be cheerful! The award-winning company has announced the promotion of two of its staff, while another has achieved one of the highest accolades in property management. Chartered building surveyor David Baker has been promoted to associate director. David, who joined the Birmingham- based consultancy 15 years ago, oversees major works and maintenance work for longstanding clients. Neil Randle has been appointed senior property manager in the residential and

lettings and management team. Meanwhile, head of the residential service charge team, Lyndsey Cannon-Leach, has been named a Fellow of the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM). The discretionary category professionals who have made a significant contribution to the development of the sector over and above that made to their own business.  Lyndsey said: “This year is turning out to be our most successful on record. These promotions reflect the commitment of David and Neil in delivering outstanding client service and are thoroughly deserved. “To achieve a Fellowship of the IPRM is the icing on the cake, in a week which also saw Pennycuick Collins awarded the Regional Managing Agency of the Year at the West Midlands Insider awards.” is the highest grade of membership awarded to

Staff changes boost property management firm

A new recruit and a staff promotion have boosted a property management firm’s team. PM Legal Services has welcomed senior litigator Jonathan Cass, who has 13 years of experience working in property litigation for commercial and residential properties. He said: “I’m delighted to have joined PM Legal as they are known industry leaders and I’m very excited to be able to further my knowledge in residential property as a part of this team.” His appointment was made as the Yorkshire-based company announced the promotion of solicitor Asia Munir to associate. The decision is in recognition of Asia’s development of her specialism

in residential property at PM Legal Services. Partner Cassandra Zanelli said: “I’m so pleased with the recent growth we’ve had at PM Legal, and I’m so happy to welcome Jonathan to the team, as his experience and knowledge will be extremely beneficial. “We’re also extremely proud of Asia for her achievement, as she has been with PM Legal since April 2018 and she’s been promoted in recognition for all of her hard work and efforts in her first year with us.” Meanwhile, teammembers Jennifer Knibbs and Ruby Zaman have recently

passed their associate examwith the Institute of Residential Property Management (IRPM). Principle continues rapid growth in first year

A new property assistant has joined the after its launch last year. Daniel Lannon joins the company after Principle, which was set up by Brett Williams, won several new contracts. Daniel previously worked in the retail sector after graduating from Aberystwyth University with a 2:1 honours degree in 2015. Customer services manager Michelle Cox said: customer services department at Principle Estate Management as it continues to grow

“It’s fantastic background to have retail experience for what is a customer service role here at Principle, plus Daniel’s good IT skills also made him the ideal candidate.” Ian Smallman, director at Principle, added: “Principle has grown so rapidly that recruitment is now an ongoing item on our monthly agenda. “We’re confident that Daniel is going to play his part in ensuring we continue to provide the outstanding customer service that we have become really well known for.”

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