Knight Frank called up to manage Conygar portfolio
THE Conygar Investment Company has appointed Knight Frank as asset and property managers for its UK investment portfolio.
The portfolio comprises a total of 47 office, retail, industrial and leisure properties from Yorkshire, Scotland and the Midlands down to the South East.
It includes a 50,390 sq ft industrial unit in Brighouse, which is let to Owens Corning Veil.
Knight Frank has been awarded a three-year mandate, which wiill be run from its head office at Baker Street in London, with the Leeds office, led by Philip Speight, playing a major role.
Steven Vaughan, property director of Conygar, said: “Knight Frank’s strong regional coverage, enthusiasm for the mandate and approach to the tender process were key factors in us making our decision. Their technology, in particular “Prophecy” their in-memory portfolio reporting tool, was a clear USP and one that will make the day to day property and on-going asset management of our portfolio much more informed.”
Tim Robinson, head of property asset management at Knight Frank, said: “I am personally thrilled that the team has been appointed to advise Conygar on this strategically important piece of business for the firm. We have committed significant capital and resource to growing this part of our business so that our clients will continue to receive an uncompromised level of service.”
