Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace expands residential property team

Solicitor and estate agent Raeburn Christie Clark & Wallace LLP (RCCW), based in the North East, has added to its residential property team at its Inverurie branch with the appointment of three new members of staff.

The company has responded to greater demand for property by hiring Kim Smart, Rachael Morrison and Nicola Thomas.

Smart, who has more than 10 years’ experience working in the residential property industry, joins from Ledingham Chalmers as an associate solicitor and branch principal.

Morrison, who recently qualified as a solicitor, has experience in both residential and rural property, as well as private client law, and will now provide conveyancing support, while property consultant Thomas has plenty of experience working in residential property sales and valuations in and around the North East of Scotland.

Bill Barclay, head of the residential property department, said: “We have continued to provide support to clients as they move home throughout the pandemic, and as restrictions ease further we are well placed to assist residential property clients as the market improves.

“We are delighted to have secured such impressive local talent and look forward to the contribution they will make to RCCW’s continued success in the sector and region.”

Managing partner Callum McDonald added: “We are delighted to be able to attract experienced staff with proven credentials and familiarity with the local area, and wish Kim, Rachael and Nicola all the best for their future careers with RCCW.”

Ringley Group appoints new director to oversee its expansion in Wales

Residential property consultancy Ringley Group has appointed Anthony Kingdon as a director to head up its operations in Wales.

Kingdon will be focused on driving Ringley Group’s presence in Wales and will report directly to Mary-Anne Bowring, the company’s group managing director and founder.

Kingdon, who will be working across Ringley’s offices in London and Cardiff, will be responsible for looking after Ringley’s build to rent operations in the Welsh capital.

He will also play a leading role in working across Ringley Group’s portfolio in Wales, including the UK’s largest Right to Manage building in Cardiff Bay, comprising 906 flats.

The building, known as The Century Wharf Estate, is managed by three RTM companies – one for each of the freeholds – representing the 906 apartments on Century Wharf Estate. He will also be looking after Ringley’s second RTM building, comprising 982 apartments in Cardiff Bay

Kingdon joins Ringley Group from Xenia Estates, a specialist student and residential block management company, where he was operations director for more than two years.

Prior to his role at Xenia Estates, he held the role of property manager at Scanlans Property Management LLP in Manchester,

Kingdon commented: “I’ve been aware of Ringley Group for many years now having previously worked with Mary-Anne in one of my previous roles. I’m really excited to be working with the established team at Ringley going forward, and with their industry-leading bespoke property management software.

“Their openness and transparent approach to block management services are excellent and I look forward to working with new and existing clients across the UK, mainly in Cardiff and Coventry.”

Senior appointments at Spicerhaart 

The former group financial controller for Countrywide has joined Spicerhaart in the newly created role of head of strategic finance.

Sarah Thomson was with Countrywide for almost eight years, following an 18-year career with top four accountancy firm KPMG.

She said: “It’s a really exciting time to be at Spicerhaart, with so many interesting plans and ideas for growth. Having worked on many acquisitions and integrations previously, I’m looking forward to using my expertise to help the largest independent estate agency group grow even further.”

Thompson’s wide-ranging role will see her involved in a range of special projects, working with the organisation’s leadership team and helping to review and streamline processes.

Chief Financial Officer Mark Hurdle said: “We’re thrilled to be joined by someone of Sarah’s calibre and expertise, bringing additional skills to our organisation.”

Meanwhile, Matt Clarke has been promoted to Spicerhaart’s Head of IT, having started as an IT Engineer in 2002.

He explained: “My main priorities are, firstly, to continue to support and grow my team by being a good leader and, secondly, to keep ahead of competitors, by using the latest technologies to ensure that Spicerhaart continues to innovative and evolve.