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HM Land Registry Names Iain Banfield as Chief Executive
HM Land Registry has appointed Iain Banfield as its permanent chief executive and chief land registrar. Banfield, who has served as the organisation’s chief financial officer since 2019 and recently as interim chief executive, will formally take up the role in September. His previous experience includes senior positions at the Department for International Trade, UK Trade & Investment, the Shareholder Executive, and the former Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. The appointment followed an open recruitment process.
Bradley Hall Expands Northumberland Lettings Team
Bradley Hall has strengthened its Northumberland office with two senior appointments and a promotion as part of its residential lettings business growth. Lorna White has joined as head of lettings, Northumberland, and Jennifer Neil has been appointed property executive. Both previously worked at GFW and will collaborate with Phil Smith, head of residential lettings. Additionally, Charlotte Jackson has been promoted to branch manager of the Alnwick office after two years with the company, having started as a property executive. Bradley Hall stated that these appointments enhance its residential lettings, property management, and estate agency services in Northumberland.
Winkworth Appoints Franchise Operations Lead
Winkworth has appointed Jack Spellman as franchise operations lead. Spellman will be responsible for supporting the agency’s network of more than 100 franchisees across the UK.
These leadership changes are relevant to UK letting agents and inventory clerks, reflecting ongoing developments in property management, lettings, and agency operations.
Source: Property Industry Eye