Bidwells has appointed Iain Powis as head of new homes for the western region.
Powis, who has nearly 20 years’ experience in the region’s residential sector, joins Bidwells from Oxford-based independent property consultants Breckon and Breckon, where he served as head of new homes.
Prior to that, Powis spent more than a decade at Savills, most recently as head of residential development sales in Cheltenham.
In his new role, Powis will be based in Oxford and will be responsible for driving Bidwells’ new homes presence in Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes, which includes consultancy services, sales and lettings.
David Bentley, partner and head of residential at Bidwells, said: “With a wealth of experience in the Western region’s new homes sector, Iain joins Bidwells with proven leadership abilities and a deep understanding of the Oxford and Milton Keynes residential markets.
“The recent confirmation that the East West Rail link will be delivered in full highlights investment across the region, and growth across the Oxford-Cambridge Arc’s knowledge economies. Bidwells’ deep insight and knowledge of these locations means it is well placed to tap into subsequent demand for new housing and infrastructure.”
Powis added: “As early entrants to the Oxford-Cambridge Arc, Bidwells recognises the residential opportunity presented by the unstoppable growth of the region’s life sciences, tech and engineering industries. Building on its proven track record in the market, I look forward to expanding Bidwells’ strong pipeline of new homes instructions in this promising region at an exciting time in the firm’s growth journey.”
