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News on the Block is a trading name of Premier Property Media Ltd.
Deacon – one of the UK’s leading blocks of flats insurance specialists and part of the Property & Commercial Division of Barbon Insurance Group – has further expanded its New Business team with the appointment of Hannah Baker and Dele Omnisore as New Business Account Executives. Also at Deacon, the in-house Claims Department has recently hired a team of new handlers.
Sir Michael Pitt has been appointed as the Chair of new Infrastructure Planning Commission. The IPC will be the body that will take decisions on applications for development consent for infrastructure proposals that are of national significance, based on clear statements of national policy set out by Government. It is being established under the provisions of the Planning Act 2008 and will begin to issue guidance from October 2009.
With Charles Follows being promoted to Senior Director, Paul Stewart has been appointed as the new head of UK Research & Strategy and Ivo de Wit will be joining the Global Portfolio Management Team at ING Real Estate. Nick Cooper, CEO of ING Real Estate Select commented on the new appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Ivo to our team. His appointment is a reflection of the growing importance of global property investment within our business following the successful launch of our Global Fund of Funds -Global Osiris last year.”
Bill Siegle has succeeded Richard Cotton as senior partner of Cluttons LLP. “Some people may think that becoming senior partner during what appears to be a very deep recession, and one that has been severe on the property industry, is the worst time to be taking over and in many respects they are correct”, says Bill.
Lord Richard Best, a prominent figure in the UK housing sector, has become Chairman of the independent council that oversees the Ombudsman for Estate Agents scheme.
Gill Voizey and Edward Levinge have joined Trust Property Management in their Richmond Office.
Billy Hodge has joined Countrywide Managing Agents in their Southend office.
David Broome has joined Centro in their Surrey office.
Claire Allan has joined Knightsbridge firm Child & Child as an Associate where she will be strengthening the firms Leasehold Enfranchisement department. Commenting on her move, Claire said; “I am delighted to be joining Child & Child where I will continue to act for both landlords and flat owners in individual and collective claims. I am looking forward to adding to the expertise already within Child and Child. Commenting on the current state of the housing market in relation to Enfranchisement claims, Claire said; “Now are exciting times for flat owners who will be able to take advantage of the lower prices.”