An expanding commercial property consultancy in Hampshire has reached a record level of staff with its latest signing.
Joe Walker joins Hughes Ellard as a chartered surveyor, bringing the total number of staff at the independent, now in its 42nd year, to 23.
The 24-year-old will be providing landlords, tenants and intermediaries, such as lending institutions, with a range of professional services, primarily focusing on valuation, advisory and lease consultancy.
Gary Jeffries, managing director, said: “Joe is well regarded and continues with our ethos of appointing the best people in the market in order to deliver an exemplary service to our clients across the region, including across Hampshire and in London.”
From Southampton, Joe was previously at the ES Group, having had a previous two-and-a half-year spell at Hughes Ellard, which has offices in Southampton and Fareham.
He said: “Hughes Ellard is highly regarded in the professional property sector – it is a privilege to be serving with a great, ambitious and supportive firm.”
Joe, a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, is the latest in a series of recent appointments which include management surveyor Ed Martin, property manager Sara Williams, senior building surveyor Mark Patel and senior negotiator George Wise.
Hughes Ellard was established in 1973, the year VAT came into effect in the UK, Edward Heath was the Conservative Prime Minister, inflation rose to 8.4%, the interest rate was 13%, a pint of beer cost 14p, a detached house averaged just under £17,0000 and three personalities on our TV screens were born – comedian Peter Kay, presenter Dermot O’Leary and pop singer Peter Andre.
The company’s professional services include development appraisal, search and acquisition, valuation, rent review and lease renewal, asset management, building consultancy, disposals and investment advice throughout the Solent Corridor and the UK.
