10/04/2026
Movers and Shakers part 2/3, courtesy of our friends PrimeResi Journal!
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Super-prime brokerage DDRE Global has made four new hires: Anthony Calder (from Savills), Christian Marks (from OB Private) and Andreea Mihaescu as advisors, plus Foysul Miah (from Knight Frank) in a new homes role – bring total staff to 55, up nearly 50% since 2024.
Winkworth has expanded its footprint into Stratford-upon-Avon and the North Cotswolds, following the acquisition of five-branch independent firm Peter Clarke. Nick Martiny Roberts, who opened the Winkworth franchise in Royal Leamington Spa in 2024, led the deal – taking over the residential element of family-run business Peter Clarke. Existing PC staff will continue to work under the new ownership, with Peter Clarke partner Michael Hawkins taking on the role of Operations Director, and Barney Smith as Area Sales Director. The Peter Clarke branch in Leamington Spa will now operate as Winkworth Leamington Spa.
Property consultancy Orlando Reid has bought Manchester-based lettings agency Bergins, adding to its existing outposts in London, Nottingham and Dubai.
UK Sotheby’s International Realty has hired Savills’ George Duff as Country Lettings Director. Duff spent nearly nine years at Savills, rising to associate director within the agency’s super-prime lettings team, before going on to lead the department in Cobham.
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Richard Ornstein has recently joined ADN as Sales Associate, following his most recent long-term position at Goldschmidt & Howland.