safeagent, the UK’s largest not-for-profit accreditation scheme for lettings and management agents, has appointed John Midgley as chair of its board of directors.
Midgely (main picture) has a wealth of experience in the private rented sector (PRS) and has been a member of the safeagent board since 2014. He replaces outgoing chair Sheila Drew Smith, who has retired.
He retired from Touchstone in 2017, a company he joined as a regional surveyor in 1996.
LARGEST PROPERTY MANAGER
Along with colleagues he went on to acquire the business, becoming managing director, and growing the business from 19 to 300 staff. During his tenure Touchstone became the country’s largest PRS property manager acting for a wide range of corporate and individual investors in the PRS.
Isobel Thompson, safeagentIsobel Thomson, chief executive of SafeAgent, says: “We are delighted that John has agreed to become chair.
“He takes over at a pivotal time for SafeAgent and the PRS with the Renters Reform Bill and now short-term lets legislation potentially coming onto the statute books.
“He is committed to ensuring that all involved in the rental process – tenants, landlords and agents – work together for the benefit of all.”
THRILLED
Midgley adds: “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to take the role of chair at such an exciting time for SafeAgent, letting agents and the PRS in general.
“I welcome the opportunity to lead the board in making sure that safeagent continues to focus on promoting the provision of excellent and ethical services across our industry and providing innovative and practical services to support those who operate with care and professionalism on the front line.”
