Property people: HOP and Martin Walsh Architectural

Two months after opening a new office in Horsforth town centre, Leeds-based estate agent, HOP, has expanded its team with six new appointments who will all be based at the branch on New Road Side.

Rich Hare joins as sales manager to lead the sales team in Horsforth.

He brings more than 10 years’ local experience to the role after managing the Horsforth office of a national estate agency firm and more recently heading the Guiseley branch of another well-known estate agent.

Lucy Beddard has been appointed as a senior sales negotiator after spending the last four years working at two other Leeds-based estate agents.

In addition, Luke Parkin and Charlotte Sinclair have both joined HOP’s lettings division as property managers and will be responsible for overseeing their own lettings portfolios.

They both have a wealth of industry experience liaising with landlords, tenants and contractors.

Jon Vickers has also joined the lettings team to carry out rental viewings with potential tenants. He previously worked at John Lewis in Leeds city centre, but a keen interest in property drove him to pursue a career change.

Finally, marketing executive Abi Morgan has been appointed into HOP’s marketing team and is responsible for planning and executing marketing initiatives including community engagement, sponsorship and digital marketing.

She is also launching a new marketing campaign which will see HOP selling and letting homes with 0% commission across LS18 throughout July, August and September.

Luke Gidney, managing director at HOP and Horsforth resident, said: “Our expansion into the hugely popular Leeds suburb of Horsforth, combined with our fresh approach to property marketing, has been very well received by the local community.

“Welcoming Abi, Jon, Charlotte, Luke, Lucy and Rich to our team enables us to provide sellers, buyers, landlords and tenants with the high standard of service and local expertise that we are renowned for.

“The fact that we’ve attracted people of their calibre, with vast amounts of property and customer service expertise, speaks volumes about our ambitions in Horsforth as well as our proactive approach to selling, buying and renting homes.”

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Architectural technician Chris Sheard has returned to Martin Walsh Architectural (MWA), 23 years after starting his career with the Dewsbury-based RIBA chartered firm of architects.

Joining the family business as a senior technician, Sheard will work within the team’s commercial, industrial and retail sectors, delivering all architectural services from supporting clients with planning applications through to project completion.

He said: “I am really pleased to be returning to the company that helped me launch my career back in 1998. I initially joined MWA for work experience while studying for my BTEC in Construction.

“I soon took a permanent position, which I enjoyed for three years before embarking on new opportunities.

“I’m returning to a senior role and am looking forward to sharing the skills and experiences that I have developed while working for leading, nationally recognised brands and in delivering a wide range of industrial and commercial buildings.”

Managing director of MWA, Martin Walsh, added: “Back in 1998, Chris impressed us with his enthusiasm and talent. His passion for his trade was infectious and this has not changed. We are excited to welcome Chris back.

“He brings a great deal of knowledge and unrivalled experience that will complement our team and add further value to our business and our clients.”

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