Belvoir Lettings appoints Mark Newton as director

Belvoir Lettings has appointed Mark Newton as a director.

Confirming the move in a statement on Thursday, the AIM-listed lettings firm said Newton’s appointment takes immediate effect.

He was formerly group chief executive of Newton Fallowell, a franchised lettings network across the Midlands with 31 outlets that Belvoir acquired in July 2015.

Following the acquisition, he has been responsible for the continued management and growth of the Newton Fallowell business.

Belvoir chairman and CEO Mike Goddard said: "With his deep understanding of estate agency and of growing a successful franchising network, Mark's appointment both strengthens and broadens the expertise on the Belvoir board.

“We are delighted to welcome Mark to the team and look forward to the additional benefit that his wealth of knowledge will bring as Belvoir delivers on its multi brand strategy and value creation for shareholders."

At 1302 GMT, Belvoir shares were unchanged at 94.5p