Savills has strengthened its residential sales team in Hertfordshire with the appointment of a new director to lead its Rickmansworth office.
Steven Spencer (main picture) has more than 25 years’ experience working in the property sector, having most recently led the Gerrards Cross office for Strutt and Parker in Buckinghamshire.
Previously he worked for award winning independent estate agency Roberts Newby, where he was an equity partner and subsequently sold the company to Strutt & Parker in 2015. He takes over as head of Savills Rickmansworth from Peter Everett who will continue in a consultancy role.
NATURAL TRANSITION
Spencer says: “I know the area very well, having gone to school at Merchant Taylors’ School and then living in Rickmansworth and Chorleywood from the early 2000s until around 2010, so the move feels very much like a natural transition.
“Savills has a strong network of offices in Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire and I’m excited to be a part of what is already a very experienced team with a successful track record. The Rickmansworth office has had a good start to the year and I’m looking forward to building on that and using my own experiences to help drive future growth.”
MOMENTUM
And he adds: “There certainly seems to be a little more momentum and a greater degree of optimism.
“With interest rates appearing to have stabilised and mortgage costs also beginning to come down there is more confidence among both buyers and sellers – albeit the market is still price sensitive.
Paul Jarman, Savills“We have some very good instructions in the pipeline and we are expecting good levels of activity throughout the spring and summer.”
Paul Jarman, head of region for Savills residential offices in the Home Counties, says: “Steven brings a great deal of experience and expertise to the role and we’re delighted to have him on board.
“His appointment signals our continued commitment to strengthening our teams and ensuring our offices provide the very best service to our clients. I look forward to seeing how he continues to grow the office and wish him a long and enjoyable tenure.”