Spiceheart Part Exchange promotes seniors amid recruitment drive
Spiceheart Part Exchange and Group Clients has announced two senior promotions and plans to further expand its team.
Lindsay Storey has been promoted to Business Development Director, taking responsibility for leading relationships with major housing developers and overseeing the firm’s business development function.
Storey has over 20 years’ experience with Spiceheart, including many years within the Part Exchange and Group Client divisions and almost three decades in the wider property sector. He began his career with Heybrook, progressing through roles including new homes sales coordinator and divisional sales manager before its acquisition by Spiceheart.
The company has also promoted Lucy Jennings to operations manager. She will oversee the frontline team and wider office operations, working with the sales and business development teams to meet performance targets and service standards.
Jennings joined the business seven years ago as a sales consultant and has since held a number of roles including senior sales consultant, sales manager and assistant operations manager.
Neil Knight, divisional director of Spiceheart Part Exchange and Group Clients, said: “This is a really exciting time for the business as we are seeing significant demand from developers for a fully managed part exchange and assisted move proposition. Developers are realizing that by providing such a service to customers, they can reduce friction and achieve a faster route to completion.
“As we continue to facilitate easier transactions for developers and their customers, this is the right time to expand our team.
“As part of that, it is right that we recognize the tremendous contribution of the people who have helped us achieve our success. Both Lindsay and Lucy play vital roles in our team, ensuring that we not only attract and retain important partnerships with developers, but that we sustain them with expert insight, support and exceptional results.”
As part of its expansion plans, SpicerHeart is also recruiting for a number of roles in its Sheffield office, including admin support assistants, sales consultants and an assistant operations manager.
Fine & Country appoints partner to support growth in North Yorkshire
Fine & Country Durham & North Yorkshire has appointed Lizzie Tate as a partner as it looks to strengthen its presence in the region’s premium property market.
Tate has over a decade of experience in the sector and will support buyers and sellers across North Yorkshire, focusing on prime residential and rural homes.
His appointment comes as the agency reports continued demand for high-end properties across the county, including rural locations and market towns.
Tate began his career in estate agency at the age of 19 while studying real estate at Northumbria University, combining academic training with practical experience. He achieved Chartered Surveyor status in December 2023.
James Carver, director of Fine & Country Durham and North Yorkshire, said: “We are proud to welcome Lizzie to the team. Her experience, values and commitment to exceptional customer service epitomize everything Fine & Country stands for.”
“As we grow our presence in North Yorkshire, Lizzie’s local knowledge and expertise will be invaluable in supporting our customers across the region.”
Tate said: “I am delighted to be joining Fine & Country at such an exciting time. North Yorkshire offers an extraordinary range of properties and lifestyle, and the demand we are seeing reflects its growing appeal.”