Movements & Departures – Property Industry Focus – TNT

JLL appoints Marc Burns as head of UK affordable housing

JLL has appointed Marc Burns as its new head of UK affordable housing. He will lead a team of 60 and play a key role in driving growth and innovation across the firm’s affordable housing services.

Burns, one of several appointments made recently across JLL’s UK Residential Valuation business, brings two decades of experience in the affordable housing sector, having worked at Drivers Jonas and then King Sturge, before it became part of JLL in 2011, where he has remained throughout his career. The move to the real estate sector followed a banking career trading foreign exchange derivatives that began in the early 1990s.

Burns has also led the valuation workstream on numerous successful bond issuances and Euro Medium-Term Note (EMTN) programmes across the affordable housing sector, including Notting Hill Genesis’ recent £250m sustainable bond issuance and the launch of Sovereign Network Group’s £1.5bn EMTN programme.

Burns succeeds Richard Petty, who previously held the position and played a key role in building the team at Drivers Jonas, before developing JLL’s affordable housing offering in the UK – Petty will continue in his role as head of UK residential valuation at JLL.

Burns said: “With an ongoing housing crisis and pressure to deliver more affordable homes, it is clear that housing remains a top priority for both the Government and the whole social sector, which wants to do all it can to deliver more and better homes.

“There is a real opportunity to drive technological innovation across all JLL’s services to the affordable housing sector, and to build on the great work led by Richard, as well as the high-quality service our team is known for. I look forward to working with colleagues, clients, and partners to ensure JLL remains at the forefront of supporting the sector’s evolving needs and helping address the unmet demand for affordable homes.”

Petty commented: “I have built up and led the affordable housing team for many years, through three different firms, and have loved the role. But for the last 12 years, I have also been responsible for our residential valuation business across all sectors, and that role has grown in scale and complexity in recent years. Now is therefore the appropriate time to separate my responsibilities, so that both roles get the time and attention they need. I know that affordable housing will be in the best of hands with Marc and our other directors – and I am still going to be heavily involved in the sector, through client work, conferences and non-executive director roles.”

Pride & Property Group welcomes new head of residential, London

Brendan Field has been appointed director – head of residential, London, at Pride & Property Group.

Field, who has worked for several high-profile compamies. including Hamptons international and Johns&Co, brngs with him more than a decade of experience across residential lettings, sales, and management in the capital.

Field commented: “It’s a privilege to be joining the business my mother has built with such passion and purpose. Pride & Property Group has always stood out for its integrity, its personalised approach, and the genuine care shown to clients.

“I’m excited to bring my experience to the table and help lead the next stage of our residential growth across London, keeping family values and trust at the core of every decision.”

Sarah Field, MD, added: “Welcoming Brendan to the leadership team is both a personal and professional milestone. His depth of knowledge, calm leadership, and strategic mindset are a perfect fit for where the business is headed. As a family-led company, trust isn’t just a value we talk about – it’s something we live and breathe. I’m proud to see that continue through Brendan’s role.”

Charles McCosh joins Harding Green as a partner 

Harding Green has announced the appointment of Charles McCosh as partner, under Jack Graham-Lindsey’s team.

McCosh Charles has worked in agency since 2009, beginning in West London before becoming the manager in Chelsea.

Most recently he was a director with Savills, and he now brings his wealth of experience to Buckinghamshire with Harding Green. He has also worked for Marsh and Parsons.

McCosh said: [The Harding Green] model allows me to focus on what I enjoy the most: providing my clients with a truly personalised and proactive approach, whilst they benefit from having one point of contact from start to finish.”

Nick Carter, Harding Green’s CEO, commented: “His [McCosh] experience leading high-performing teams in both London and Edinburgh, alongside his deep understanding of the local market, makes him an excellent addition to the business. I look forward to supporting him and have every confidence he will be highly successful in this new venture.”