UK: Property consultancy Allsop has set up a research department, and appointed Seb Verity as head of research.
The newly created role will underpin the company’s growth plans within alternative residential market – including BTR, PBSA, and future opportunities in the retirement living and healthcare sectors.
In his new role, Verity will focus on the residential side of the business, in particular BTR and PBSA. He will work alongside senior associate Emma Hart on the existing BTR research offer – as well as supporting the valuation teams with market intelligence reports and client insights. He will also provide direct consultancy services to clients to enable better data and insights-driven decisions.
He joins from Chestertons, where he was head of research. He has also held senior research roles at Savills and Knight Frank.
Verity said: “I’m thrilled to have joined Allsop at such an exciting time for the company and look forward to becoming an integral part of a highly driven and extremely client-oriented team. We see plenty of potential for growth in the current market and are eager to continue implementing innovative practices across the firm, with the ultimate aim of delivering even better results for our clients and increasing our market share.”
Andrew Boyd, partner and head of residential transactional and living markets (RTLM) at Allsop, added: “Seb Verity’s appointment is a milestone moment for the agency, adding a vital research function alongside our growing residential business. With data playing an increasingly important role in securing the best outcomes for our clients, Seb’s skill set will neatly enhance our existing offering and enable us to grow in new alternative living sectors. His in-depth knowledge of the sector and understanding of client requirements and challenges will undoubtedly add value to Allsop’s existing services, as we aim to significantly grow our business in the coming years.”
