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Property Hub Invest, the bulk sales platform for buy-to-let investors and developers, has appointed Sam Smith as Director of Investment and Partnerships. The move comes after a record-breaking year, with over £100 million in transactions. Smith will expand relationships with housebuilders seeking discreet, volume-driven sales...

European logistics specialist Delin Property has hired Richard Zevenhoven as Development Manager to oversee Dutch projects from its Amsterdam office. Zevenhoven previously led logistics developments for Van Uden and Lidl and is a registered expert in property management and facility planning.

Great Portland Estates has appointed Jayne Cottam as its new Chief Financial Officer. She will join the Board on 16 March 2026, succeeding Nick Sanderson. Cottam brings extensive experience from roles at Assura, Morris Homes and EMR, strengthening GPE’s leadership team at a key moment in its growth strategy.

Garbe has strengthened its finance team by appointing Věra Hordóssyová as Account and Financial Manager. Her responsibilities include budget planning, closing processes, HR-related reporting, and accounting consolidation across the CEE region. She brings extensive experience from companies such as Savills, SB Property Service...

Newsec today announces the appointment of Morten Kampli as Head of Investment Management. The newly established role is part of Newsec’s strategy to build a fully integrated investment management platform across the Nordic and Baltic markets, addressing rising investor demand for scalable, cross-border solutions.

The Berlin-based Primestar Group has appointed Boris Simm as Managing Director, effective February 1, 2026. He joins from Ruby Hotels and brings extensive expertise in operations and brand growth. Simm will focus on expanding Primestar’s lifestyle brand June and driving operational excellence across the group.

Change at the top level of Nyfosa: Marie Bucht Toresäter, a board member since 2018, has stepped down from her position due to personal reasons. Chairman of the board, David Mindus, thanked her for her long-standing contribution. A new appointment is expected at the AGM in May 2026.

Sentinel Real Estate is entering the UK living sector with the appointment of Ben Sanderson as Managing Director. From Sentinel’s new London office, the experienced industry leader will build a fully integrated platform focused on BTR, PBSA, single-family housing and senior living.

Knight Frank is strengthening its Property & Asset Management team with the appointments of Ross Powell and Abi Labbett, two experienced industry professionals from JLL and CBRE. Both bring over two decades of international expertise and will support clients across the UK with lifecycle-focused strategies and cutting-edge tec...

Investment manager Cain has appointed Arvi Luoma as CIO and Joe Stelzer as CRO as it targets further global expansion. The duo brings deep experience in real estate, credit and risk management to Cain’s investment committee, supporting the firm’s next phase of growth.

Charlie Grange has joined Sandyford Properties as Facilities Manager, taking on a central role in the day-to-day management of its 1.8 million sq ft industrial portfolio across Staffordshire, Cheshire and the East Midlands. As a direct contact for tenants on the ground, he will help ensure efficient operations and consistent ...

The Supervisory Board of Münchener Hypothekenbank has extended the contract of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Holger Horn, until 2032. Horn has been a member of the management board since 2019 and assumed the CEO role in 2023. The composition of the board remains unchanged.

Baytree Logistics Developments has appointed Marc Daiß to the position of Development Director, effective 5 January 2026. Based in Hamburg, he will be responsible for new business in northern and eastern Germany. „In addition to the highly qualified team, I was particularly impressed by Baytree's agility and financial strengt...

The Berlin-based Primestar Group is focusing on strategic expansion and has brought Uta Scheurer, an experienced human resources manager, into its management team. Since 1 January, she has been responsible for People & Culture as Chief People Officer and will focus in particular on strengthening the corporate culture and syst...

With a clear focus on strengthening its German operations, Barings has appointed Sébastian Cavé as Managing Director and Country Head, Germany, Real Estate. Based in Frankfurt, Cavé brings extensive experience in the living sector and will lead all transaction and asset management activities in the country. His arrival marks ...

After 18 years with British Land – including five as CEO – Simon Carter is stepping down to lead P3 Logistics Parks, the GIC-owned logistics real estate specialist. Carter, who returned to British Land in 2018 as CFO and became CEO in 2020, brings extensive experience in office and retail assets to his new European role.

P3 Logistic Parks is bringing in Simon Carter, current CEO of British Land, to lead the company into its next chapter. With decades of experience in European real estate, Carter will take over from Frank Pörschke within the next year. The two leaders will coordinate closely to ensure a seamless transition.

Knight Frank continues to expand its senior advisory capacity with the appointment of Nicolai Dane as Partner in the London Capital Markets & Development team. Dane brings 15 years of experience and joins from Colliers, where he advised on landmark real estate transactions including logistics and office portfolios for global ...