Rettie, one of Scotland’s largest independent Estate Agencies announced that Nick Watson and Max Mills are to be promoted to Directors from 1 May 2014.
Both Max and Nick joined the firm as Graduates and have now been working for nine and fifteen years respectively supporting the Company’s tradition of developing talent from within.
Max Mills will become Director of Edinburgh City Residential and Nick takes on the role of Director –New Homes & Consultancy. Nick’s primary focus will be to build on the Structure Finance Deal Flow and also overseeing the New Homes Sales team.
The Firm has also made two new Associate Directors. Camilla Younger has been with the Firm for over twelve years and has built the Rural Portfolio as well as managing Student Rentals. She has also spearheaded the successful push into the mid-market rental sector. Stuart Montgomery, also in the Letting Team has been promoted to Associate Director of Business Development to take the lead in expanding the Portfolios of long and short term managed properties.
Simon Rettie, Managing Director commented ‘I am delighted to announce the Firm’s promotions in recognition of each individual’s contribution to the Company over a considerable number of years. Market conditions have improved significantly in the last 12 months and the Firm is in a strong position to take advantage moving forward. It is our intention to continue to grow whilst providing a high level of service for our clients. We have furthered our extension in the West with additional team members in all three Glasgow offices in this fast growing sector’.
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