The Hot 100 in the Residential Leasehold Property sector 80-90

Neil Roberts
Managing Director
Braemar Estates

Neil has 27 years’ property experience across all property asset classes having qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1986. He supervises Braemar Estates’ operational estate and facilities management functions across a portfolio of c. 9,000 ground rent and block residential units. Neil is a co-opted Director of Contour Property Services, part of Liverpool’s Symphony Housing Group.

Paul Robertson
Managing Director
Midway Insurance Services Ltd

Paul is Managing Director of Midway Insurance Services Ltd who are the parent company to 1st  Sure Ltd, winners of “Block Insurer of the Year” for the last three successive years. Paul is passionate about ensuring flat owners are treated fairly and are provided with insurance products that provide appropriate protection for an reasonable price.

Rob Robertson
Managing Director
Crabtree Property Management

Rob is responsible for the day-to-day operational functions of the property management business which has over 17,000 individual units within its portfolio mainly spread across London and the South East. Rob aims to deliver Crabtree’s mission: to be recognised as the market leader in property management.

Deep Sagar
Chair, The Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE)

Deep, an experienced management consultant and non-executive director, is appointed by the Secretary of State for the Department of Communities and Local Government as Chair of LEASE.  LEASE provides free legal advice and other services about  residential leasehold in England and Wales.

 
Duncan Salvesen
Director - Residential
Dorrington PLC

Duncan, a qualified Chartered Surveyor, is responsible for Dorrington’s residential business, comprising a portfolio of over 4,000 units.  He serves on the residential committee of the British Property Federation and several other working parties. He is well known in the residential investment market.

Ian Sands
Enfranchisement Director, Howard De Walden Estate

Ian is a Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years’ experience in Estate Management.   He spent 10 years with the Grosvenor Estate and in 2009 moved to the Howard de Walden Estate where he currently manages all of the Leasehold Enfranchisement matters for the Estate. Ian Sands has been involved in training graduates and is also an APC Chairman.

Simon Serota
Partner & Head of Litigation
Wallace LLP

Simon’s reputation as one of London’s top property litigators stems from his establishment of one of the first legal teams dedicated to leasehold enfranchisement, which has experienced phenomenal success. Simon is advising on the freehold acquisition of Dolphin Square - the largest enfranchisement claim to date; and all the enfranchisement work for one of London’s largest private landlords.

Neil Shearing
Principal Solicitor, SLC

Neil (Solicitor, Landlord, Tenant) is passionate about the sector, its requirement for professional integrity, improved service delivery, innovation, income generation and risk free legal services that support management professionals, investors and leaseholders. Neil’s award winning conceptual legal services delivery extends to accountancy, insurance and credit control. Other passions include vineyards, Newcastle United and various charitable associations.

Jonathan Smith
Managing Director
Trinity Estates

In its 14th Year, Trinity is currently managing in excess of 40,000 homes nationwide.  Jonathan has been at the forefront of implementing controls and efficiency at Trinity and is working  closely with industry colleagues on necessary regulation changes and is committed to continuing the evolution of the industry.

Bob Smytherman
Chairman, Federation of Private Residents’ Associations

Bob Smytherman is the Chairman of The Federation of Private Residents’ Associations, which provides impartial advice to over 500 Residents’ Associations.  Bob is a passionate campaigner and advocate for leasehold rights, and since 1992 has been a director of his own residents’ association.

Do you think we have missed someone who should have been included in this list?  Email editor@newsontheblock.com with your comments and suggestions. We’ll put all responses received by 14th July 2013 into a prize draw to win a bottle of champagne. 

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