Knight Frank has named Charlie Hart as the firm’s new head of development land.
Hart (pictured), who established and has headed up Knight Frank’s city and east residential development team since 2004, will replace current head of land Justin Gaze in Q1 2024 when Gaze retires from the business.
Hart’s appointment coincides with the promotion of Nick Alderman to head of Central London land. Alderman joined Knight Frank in 2006 and has been a partner at the firm for more than 12 years. Alderman will work closely with James Barton, head of city and east land.
Hart said: “It is an exciting time for the land market – things seem to have balanced out, and we’re entering a recovery market in 2024. The living sectors and the super prime London market are two areas we’re watching very closely. As investment into the living sectors grows across London and other key cities regionally, the demand for development sites will also increase.
“Meanwhile, in London, the land pipeline for super prime developments has greatly diminished in recent years and prime sites will continue to be incredibly sought-after. Our teams are ideally placed to take advantage of these opportunities, and provide clients with strategic solutions that will help drive success in an ever-evolving real estate landscape.”
