Lloyds Living appoints new CEO
Lloyds Living, the rental and shared-ownership homes provider and part of Lloyds Banking Group, has appointed Matt Burgess to succeed Andy Hutchinson, who stepped down earlier this year, as CEO.
Following an extensive internal and external executive search process, Burgess , who has been acting-CEO, will step up from his role as chief investment officer with immediate effect and take responsibility for Lloyds Living’s ambitious strategic growth plan.
Having joined in July 2021, Burgess has been an integral part of Lloyds Living’s growth story: building and leading the investment team and developing the business’ strategy.
Before joining Lloyds, he was most recently a director at JLL. Previously, he spent over 10 years working in various investment-focused roles at HSBC, as well as co-founding a property technology start-up focussed on digitally connecting homeowners with reputable home improvement services.
Burgess, who takes up his new role with immediate effect, said: “I am immensely proud of what we have built at Lloyds Living over the last four years and the opportunity I’ve been given to lead the next phase of its growth.
“Lloyds Living has gone from a start-up to a portfolio of over 7,300 homes in four years, which is a testament to the efforts of the whole team. That’s only the beginning, we have exciting, ambitious plans to grow our portfolio, the number of rental homes in the UK and the number of people we can help get into homeownership, and together we will deliver them.”
Toby Rougier, CEO of Lloyds Banking Group Investments, commented: “My congratulations to Matt on his appointment as Chief Executive. He has been a pivotal part of Lloyds Living’s growth story to date and is perfectly positioned to lead the business through the next chapter of it. His experience of the housing sector, understanding of Lloyds Living, together with his vision for the business, will enable Lloyds Living to achieve its goal of helping more people live in the kinds of homes they want in the places the want to be.”
Middleton Advisors Strengthens Surrey Coverage
Middleton Advisors has expanded its home counties team with the appointment of Jasper Colliver to cover Surrey and East Berkshire.
Colliver brings nearly two decades of prime property experience to the role, having worked with both Hamptons and Savills across South West London, before establishing his own buying business.
Colliver’s appointment reinforces Middleton’s coverage of the classic commuter belt villages: Esher, Cobham and Weybridge in Elmbridge, extending to the picturesque Surrey Hills villages, such as Chiddingfold, Shackleford and Holmbury St. Mary, and the private estates of St George’s Hill and Wentworth. His patch also covers the rural Surrey corridor towards Guildford and Haslemere.
Colliver already knew Middleton’s London Buying advisors, Rhianne McIlroy and Ashley Wilsdon, from his days working in the Barnes office.
“I’d always admired the service culture that is at the heart of Middleton,” he said. “When the opportunity arose to come on board, I jumped at it. Dealing with clients in a discreet, bespoke way and bringingmy encyclopaedic knowledge of the Surrey/East Berkshire region to the Middleton country team, is a perfect scenario.”
Ben Horne, head of country buying at Middleton Advisors, added: “In the current market environment, with disparities between buyer and seller price expectations and ongoing fiscal uncertainty, having an advisor who truly understands local nuances has never been more important. Surrey’s prime villages continue to command premium pricing, but buyers need expert guidance to determine true value and navigate the complexities of off-market transactions and negotiations.”
Lambert Smith Hampton Strengthens Agency Team with Appointment of Director Jack Realey
Lambert Smith Hampton (LSH) has announced the appointment of Jack Realey as director, further strengthening the firm’s landlord advisory capabilities across London and the South East.
Jack joins LSH from Frost Meadowcroft, where he was a Director specialising in office leasing and development consultancy. During his tenure, he was instrumental in delivering a number of high-profile leasing deals, including Power Road Studios for Feldberg Capital, transactions at Shortlands and Fulham Centre for Romulus, and the Chiswick Building for Schroders. His client portfolio also includes major institutional investors such as AXA, KFIM, and Federated Hermes.
In his new role at Lambert Smith Hampton, Jack will focus predominantly on landlord instructions across the South East, with an emphasis on expanding LSH’s West London portfolio, as well as supporting opportunities in central London where markets intersect.
“I’m thrilled to share the news I have joined Lambert Smith Hampton as a Director. LSH has a long-standing reputation for innovation, integrity and delivering exceptional results and I’m excited to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of real estate across the UK,” said Jack Realey, Director, Lambert Smith Hampton.
Welcoming the appointment, Peter Musgrove, National Head of Office Advisory at LSH, commented:
“We’re delighted to welcome Jack to the team. His track record of delivering significant leasing successes for some of the UK’s leading landlords and investors will further strengthen our market presence in London and the South East. Jack’s energy, expertise and relationships make him a fantastic addition to LSH.”
Jack’s appointment reinforces LSH’s ongoing commitment to providing market-leading agency advice and driving growth across key regional and London office markets.
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