Latest property appointments: Deloitte Real Estate; Rushbond; Sanderson Weatherall
DELOITTE Real Estate’s newly-appointed head of Leeds has outlined the challenges the city faces if it is to build on its “incredible” current momentum.
Angela Barnicle has been promoted from within Deloitte Real Estate to lead the team, based at No 1 City Square.
She said the city has to tackle the lack of Grade A office space, while attracting increased overseas investment, especially in areas such as healthcare, which she has identified as a key growth sector.
Ms Barnicle said: “I’m delighted to become head of Leeds for Deloitte Real Estate at what is a particularly exciting time for the city. There aren’t many other cities in the UK with a landscape that is changing as much as Leeds is at the moment, but the pressure is now on to build on that momentum and convert into credible demand.
“The South Bank is the obvious next jigsaw piece of the city, and there are significant opportunities for Leeds in the healthcare sector which will need to be capitalised on.”
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CHARTERED planning and development surveyor Mark Finch has re-joined Leeds-based property development and investment company Rushbond as real estate director.
In his new role, Mr Finch, who has been appointed to the main board, will deal with development and investment opportunities and projects across Rushbond’s property portfolio throughout Yorkshire.
Mr Finch, who is also a chartered town planner, was Rushbond’s director of development from 2006 until 2009. He then joined the Leeds office of chartered surveyors Drivers Jonas, now Deloitte Real Estate, as head of planning (Leeds) and became a director when the business merged with Deloitte.
Rushbond managing director Jonathan Maud said: “We remain very active with a series of exciting projects and are very pleased to welcome Mark Finch back to strengthen our senior team.”
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JONATHAN White has been promoted from senior surveyor to associate partner at commercial property company Sanderson Weatherall.
Mr White, who has specialised in industrial agency for just under four years has led the company’s industrial business in the Yorkshire region throughout the period.
Managing partner Andrew Ellis said: “Jonathon has been integral to the growth of our industrial business in the Yorkshire region. His professional and experienced approach has led to an impressive client base, something which must be rewarded in these tough market conditions.”
Mr White, who has been employed by Leeds headquartered Sanderson Weatherall for almost seven years, had a grounding in valuation followed by office agency before moving into his current specialism.
