Property appointments: Rougemont Estates and CBRE
Yorkshire-based commercial property investment company Rougemont Estates has strengthened its team with the appointment of Lynsey Underwood as Investment Manager.
Underwood, who has moved from Avison Young in Newcastle, joins in Rougemont’s 10th anniversary year.
She said: “I am delighted to join the team at Rougemont Estates. It is an incredibly exciting opportunity for me to become part of such a highly-regarded growing business, whose exceptional track record over the last ten years has led to a growing property portfolio of £120m and a long list of loyal investors.
“I was particularly attracted to the diversity of the role of investment manager, which includes the sourcing of investment opportunities, driving value from the existing portfolio and managing investors’ interests.
“The prevailing political and economic uncertainty clearly provides its challenges, but I am very excited to be working alongside managing director James Craven and focusing all our efforts on achieving great returns for our investors.”
Craven added: “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Lynsey to Rougemont Estates.
“This is a significant appointment, Lynsey’s knowledge, market contacts and commitment will be invaluable asset to Rougemont.”
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CBRE in Leeds has appointed a new director to head its Residential Valuation team covering Yorkshire and the North East.
Olivia McClea will work with the wider Northern Residential Valuation team to further enhance CBRE’s residential offer.
Olivia, who joins from Knight Frank, where she was a Partner, is an experienced property professional with extensive residential experience in valuation and advisory services.
Her new role at CBRE Leeds will focus on residential development, Build to Rent, investments and land, working with lenders, funds, developers, investors and land owners.
Having previously worked on residential assets including large scale residential lead developments, rental portfolios, PRS and strategic land, and also advising landowners and house builders in respect of value, GDV and viability, she brings a wealth of expertise to the team at CBRE.
Michael Porter, senior director, head of the Valuation team at CBRE Leeds, said: “We are delighted to welcome Olivia to the Northern Residential Valuation team. Her experience and expertise is a huge boost to the team.”
McClea, added: “I am excited to have joined CBRE’s valuation team in Leeds, as well as being part of the wider residential business and look forward to growing our residential offer in the regions.”
