Residential News: Head of Residential Announced as William Thornton

youngsRPS has appointed William Thornton (pictured), The Home Group former National Residential Property Valuer to head up their residential property division.

William, who brings with him over ten years’ experience across the property sector, began his career with Smiths Gore at Corbridge and Carlisle then onto Savills Darlington office, quickly moving through the ranks to Associate.

Graeme Bruce, youngsRPS’ Managing Director, says of William’s appointment; “William joins our professional team of trusted estate and letting agents working across North Yorkshire and the North East. Based in our Hexham office he will work across all regions, and in collaboration with the Residential, Commercial, Rural and Development teams and we have no doubt that his fresh approach can only aid us in our aim to set industry standards and fix further growth.”

The recent shakeup of youngsRPS’ residential team including the appointment of Valuer Cheryl Scott, formerly of Rook Matthews Sayer and Louise Murray previously JW Wood Estate Agents, has been a strategy designed to uphold traditional values of honesty and integrity to achieve the best outcome for clients whether selling, buying, or renting a property.

William, who hails from a local farming family, adds: “I am very fortunate to be joining an experienced and dedicated team at youngsRPS who offer market leading property advice in both sales and lettings. I would like the excellent service we offer our clients to continue whilst looking to grow our strong regional presences in Hexham and Northallerton. I look forward to working closely with both teams to drive the agency business forward whilst making sure our high standards remain intact.”