New commercial trio boost CKD Edinburgh office

CKD Galbraith's Commercial Property team is now responsible for the management of over 120 properties and 700 tenants across the UK. This increase in business over the last twelve months has led to the recent appointment of three new members of staff to the Edinburgh office.

Edward Holt, formerly a Partner at both Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE has joined as Partner and Head of Commercial Property Management. He brings over 20 years experience of property management across the UK and has dealt with various landmark office buildings and shopping centres nationally.

Edward says: "We handle a wide-ranging portfolio across the UK and look after over 700 tenants. I am looking forward to developing our business both geographically and by sector. "

Kash Bhatti also joins the Edinburgh team as Head of Facilities Management. He has previously managed the landmark Skypark office complex in Glasgow and has also worked as Manager of Facilities for BBC Scotland.

Kash says: "Having worked with CKD in the past, I know the standards the firm sets and their level of service commitment to both landlords and tenants- which is what attracted me to this opportunity."

Pamela Gray, formerly a Consultant to the commercial property and asset management team, becomes Partner in charge of the Commercial Asset Management Division with responsibility for a variety of Funds with asset holdings across the UK. Previously Pamela was a Partner at Hillier Parker (now CBRE).

Pamela says: "The development and expansion of our management business reflects the firm's desire to provide clients with a first class service. This goes from Edward and Kashs' co-ordination of financial and estate management issues through to my focus on opportunities for value enhancement. It is a team effort and one which works well for our clients."

James Galbraith, Chairman of CKD Galbraith, has welcomed the appointments as an indicator of CKD Galbraith's ambition and it's burgeoning reputation in this field. He said: "These are significant appointments for the firm. CKD Galbraith attracts a very high calibre of professional and that is testament to the work that has been done over recent years. I am confident that we now have a team to accelerate this growth and make a further impact in out markets."

Fishing with compliments

CKD Galbraith has teamed up for the second year running with commercial Property Week magazine to invite its readers to compete for a three-night stay with two days fishing on one of the Scottish Highlands' best sporting estates.

Two prizes, worth several thousand pounds, are a short break for two at Syre Lodge with salmon fishing on the world famous River Naver in Sutherland. The winners will be guests of CKD Galbraith, arriving on Thursday 17th August, fish Friday and Saturday, departing after breakfast on Sunday.

The prize includes all accommodation, meals, wines and spirits, and salmon fishing for two with a personal 'ghillie'. Fishing tackle and tuition will be provided for the novice.

All you have to do is answer the following question.

In the name CKD Galbraith you will find letters to form two words, one meaning Scotland and the other rugged rock. What are they?

YOU CAN ENTER IN TWO WAYS:

• By sending the answer to the question, your name, company name, position held, telephone number and business email address to: competition@ckdgalbraith.co.uk
• By entering online at: www.commercial-property-scotland.co.uk/competition.html

Competition entries must be received by no later than midnight on 14 July 2006.

The competition winner will be picked by CKD Galbraith.

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CKD Galbraith is one of Scotland’s leading independent property consultancies, offering a full range of services across the residential, commercial and rural property sectors.

We are a national firm offering unrivalled local knowledge through our offices in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Cupar, Inverness, Aberfeldy and Ayr and an associate firm in London.

Specialising in quality property and serving the needs of private clients, our consultants have long-established reputations for providing outstanding personal service in many areas including; estate agency, commercial property, rural estate sales and management, building surveying, architectural and building services, holiday cottages and homes, and sporting holidays.

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