Andrew Chambers joins Strutt & Parker
Strutt & Parker has announced the appointment of Andrew Chambers, director, to the agency’s prime central London network of agents and offices.
Chambers, who joins from UK Sotheby’s International Realty, is a key hire for the business as it executes its growth ambitions following significant investment from shareholder BNP Paribas Group.
Chambers, who also previously spent three years at Knight Frank, and seven at CBRE, will be based between the firm’s Marylebone and Mayfair offices, covering prime and super-prime markets. He will be working alongside the firm’s network of offices and agents, including the private client team.
Chambers said: “This is a business with a respected brand and powerful vision at its core and, under strong leadership, marks an opportunity to be part of something very special.”
He continued: “The West End remains one of the most desirable places to live globally. The great estates of Howard de Walden, Portman, Capco, and Grosvenor have worked hard to preserve this fact, cultivating the world’s finest dining, theatre, and retail establishments.
“I do this job for the clients I work for and the agents I work with, not just for the properties I’m fortunate to transact on. Collaboration with a national network of expert teams operating with shared values is a central foundation to achieving a best-in-class client experience – and Strutt & Parker is uniquely placed to deliver this.”
Claire Reynolds, UK head of sales at Strutt & Parker, added: “His (Chambers) depth of knowledge and experience across his respective markets complements our existing network, and he is expertly placed to expand our offering to clients. He exemplifies the client-centric culture this agency has spent decades cultivating, and his belief in where we are taking our business reflects this.”
Reallymoving bolsters senior leadership team
Reallymoving, the comparison site for home movers, has strengthened its leadership team with a C-suite promotion and senior appointment, with Dhiresh Hirani promoted to chief growth officer and Irfan Taylor-Khan joining as head of sales.
Hirani, who joined reallymoving in 2023 as head of marketing, has been promoted to the newly created position of chief growth officer. In his new role he will work closely with co-founder and CEO Rob Houghton to grow reallymoving’s partner network and increase the proportion of home movers using its services.
Hirani will also focus on scaling up reallymoving’s lead generation offering and deepening its geographical reach across the UK. He brings over 17 years’ experience in digital and growth marketing across the technology, financial services, retail and travel sectors.
Joining as head of sales, Irfan Taylor-Khan will lead the expansion and deepening of reallymoving’s network of vetted and accredited partners across its core sectors of conveyancing, surveying and removals, currently comprising over 700 firms. Taylor-Khan brings extensive experience in partnerships, business development and strategic leadership, having previously held senior roles at AnyVan, CarWow and eHarmony.
Rob Houghton, co-founder and CEO of reallymoving, said: “After 26 years, we’re still as ambitious as ever about helping people moving home by connecting them with high quality services across the country. Dhiresh and Irfan bring exactly the kind of energy, expertise and commercial nous we need to increase our market share and cement our position as the go-to source of verified home-move leads in a rapidly evolving market.”
Hirani commented: “We’re entering an exciting new chapter of growth to strengthen reallymoving’s position as the most trusted source of verified home-move leads while delivering record volumes of high-quality leads to our partners. As home-moving behaviours and digital channels evolve, we’ll be continuing to innovate and create smarter, more seamless experiences for our partners and customers.”
Taylor-Khan added: “It’s a fantastic opportunity to work with a hugely talented team in a business that’s genuinely shaping the home-moving experience for consumers. I’m looking forward to driving growth, building strong partnerships and helping even more people move home with confidence.”
BDLA announces Adam Tyler as incoming CEO
The Bridging & Development Lenders Association (BDLA) has announced that Adam Tyler will become its new chief executive officer, taking up the post in early 2026. He will replace Vic Jannels, who is stepping down at the end of the year after six years in the role.
The appointment was announced on stage at the BDLA’s Annual Conference on Wednesday 12 November and marks a significant next chapter in the leadership of the UK’s only trade body focused exclusively on bridging and development finance.
Tyler brings over three decades of experience in specialist property finance. He was CEO of the National Association of Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB) for more than 11 years and later served as Executive Chairman of the Financial Intermediary & Broker Association (FIBA). He was a key figure behind the Certified Practitioner in Specialist Property Finance (CPSP) qualification and has also held senior roles at bridging lenders.
Tyler commented: “Having been involved in specialist property finance for nearly 35 years and running trade associations in the sector for over 20 years, it is a real privilege to become CEO of the BDLA. I have seen and worked with most lenders within the bridging and development sector over that time and I am looking forward to building upon the great work that Vic has undertaken over the last six years.”
Adam succeeds Vic Jannels, who has been at the helm of the BDLA since 2019. During his tenure, the Association has undergone significant transformation – from its rebrand from ASTL to BDLA, through to a near tripling in lender loan book size, expansion in membership, and the launch of landmark initiatives such as the CPSP qualification and fraud prevention programme.
Jannels said: “I have really enjoyed the intense and exciting challenge of this amazing sector of the mortgage market. I have known Adam for many years and am certain that he will bring his considerable experience and knowledge to bear in taking the BDLA to new heights.”
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