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Knight Frank Appoints Francesca Levy to Super-Prime Lettings Team; LMS CEO Steps Down

Knight Frank has appointed Francesca Levy to its super-prime lettings team covering South West London and the Home Counties. LMS has announced the departure of chief executive Nick Chadbourne after almost a decade in the role.

Francesca Levy joins Knight Frank’s super-prime lettings team after more than 15 years with the agency. She most recently oversaw lettings operations across Wandsworth, Fulham, and Dulwich. In her new position, Levy will work alongside the South West and Home Counties super-prime team, focusing on the rental market for properties achieving more than £15,000 per month and advising private clients across the region.

Knight Frank reports that this appointment follows a period of growth in its super-prime lettings business, with increases in both transaction volumes and revenue during the 2025/26 financial year.

In a separate development, LMS has announced that Nick Chadbourne is stepping down as chief executive after serving since 2016. During his tenure, LMS expanded its position in the conveyancing market and increased its focus on technology-led solutions for lenders, conveyancers, and consumers. Ian Robinson, the current chief operating officer and a longstanding member of the senior leadership team, will take over as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent successor.

LMS stated that its strategic priorities remain unchanged, with continued progress on products such as Panel Link, Remortgage, Select, and Confirmly. The company also highlighted the National Property Transaction Network (NPTN) as delivering changes in how property transactions are conducted in the UK.

These leadership changes at Knight Frank and LMS may be of interest to UK letting agents and inventory clerks monitoring developments in the super-prime lettings and conveyancing sectors.