Property people: Gro Residential Management; Iguana Developments; and HBD
Experienced lettings property specialist, Helen Everritt, is to lead Gro Residential Management into a new era following a recent rebrand and relaunch.
Gro Residential Management was this week launched as the new identity of Garness Jones Residential, which provides dedicated management services to professional residential landlords, trusts and similar ownership entities across Hull and East Yorkshire.
As part of the rebrand under the newly formed Garness Group of businesses, Gro Residential Management has launched a new website which better reflects its landlord focused approach, and invested in IT systems to provide an improved service to clients.
Everritt has more than 12 years’ experience in the residential lettings property management sector and previously worked at Lovelle Estate Agency in Grimsby and Cleethorpes.
She said: “I’m thrilled to have been given the opportunity to have a greater influence on the future development of Gro Residential Management, and to be taking on this role at such a pivotal moment given the recent investment into the business.
“The business has an established a reputation for offering great value to residential lettings property owners, from providing strategic support on portfolio management to boasting excellent occupancy rates in terms of tenant lettings.
“I truly believe what stands us apart is our commitment to developing strong relationships and becoming trusted partners for those who have residential properties to let, from being on hand for their tenants 24 hours a day to being completely transparent with regards to our costs.”
Everritt will be supported, particularly in the first few months in her role, by Dave Garness. He is managing director of parent company Garness Group, which also oversees the work of commercial property specialists Garness Jones, and Pure Block Management, a business dedicated to providing management services to leasehold owners and developers of residential developments across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire.
Garness said: “Since joining us Helen has demonstrated not only a great understanding of the local residential lettings market, but also importantly the way we go about our businesses, and how to best support both landlords and tenants.
“She has lots of ambition personally and for the business also, and given her background in business development it is the perfect time for her to take on this role.
“I am confident she will ensure we not only continue offer a great service to landlords and tenants, but enhance what we do.”
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With over 20 years’ experience managing finance and operations within construction firms, Sarah Gill has been appointed financial director at Hull-based residential property developer, Iguana Developments.
Her appointment is a promotion from group accountant within less than four years at the company.
Gill joined the developer in 2018 to oversee the financial aspects of five property companies, owned by managing director, Jason Coleman.
She arrived at the business in time for the launch of 45 apartments at Essex House, and has subsequently overseen the refurbishment of Liberty House, 25 apartments in the Old Town and The Glass House, 94 apartments and penthouses overlooking Queen’s Gardens.
Jason Coleman, managing director, said: “We recruited Sarah four years ago to manage finance across all of our businesses. I feel incredibly fortunate to have her on my team.
“With acute attention to detail, Sarah has helped us to make important investment decisions that benefit the whole Group.
“In addition to providing financial expertise, she manages our team internally and has influenced the aesthetics of the apartments, driving the look and feel for our residents.”
Gill added: “I am proud to be a part of Iguana Developments. I believe we are an excellent residential property developer and the whole team is passionate about the projects which have helped regenerate Hull and attract residents to live in the city centre.
“Jason took a risk investing in the area, but as we approach full occupancy, the risk has paid off.”
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Kieran Grealis
Property developer HBD has made two senior promotions following the expansion of its in-house Project Management team.
Kieran Grealis has been promoted to director and head of projects for industrial and logistics, while Nigel Munro becomes director and head of projects for residential and urban regeneration.
HBD’s project management team has seen rapid growth in recent months as its development pipeline has continued to expand. Several new roles have been created to support in delivering a range of new projects that will be starting on site across its seven offices.
The developer is involved in a range of schemes across the UK, from BTR projects in Manchester and Birmingham, through to commercial schemes like Island – its first Net Carbon Zero scheme – and the £1bn Golden Valley Development in Cheltenham.
Nigel Munro
Ed Hutchinson, managing director, said: “Our in-house project management team is key to our success in consistently delivering the high-quality, strategic schemes that we’re known for.
“I’m very pleased to be able to announce the promotions of Kieran and Nigel – they both benefit from a vast amount of experience within our key sectors, and I’ve no doubt the team will go from strength-to-strength under their leadership and guidance.”
