Avison Young has appointed David Clifton as a director in the company’s place team in its Manchester office.
Clifton, who has more than two decades of experience working within the UK land and property industry, was most recently land and partnership director at BTR developer Placefirst.
As part of Avison Young’s place team, he will apply his experience in the residential land and property market and collaborate with colleagues on a series of high-profile projects.
Barnaby Hillsdon, principal at Avison Young UK, said: “I’m delighted to welcome David to Avison Young. The experience he brings with him from the residential land market will help to bolster our already strong place team. He has a impressive knowledge of the acquisition, planning and disposal process, and his negotiation and analytical skills will help us deliver great work for our clients.”
Barry Crichton, regional managing director for Manchester at Avison Young, added: “David joins the team at a pivotal time for the residential market. His experience of growing organisations in sectors like build to rent and brownfield regeneration will be invaluable, as the team navigates ever-changing planning laws and market demands. He’s already demonstrating his impact, supporting the wider Manchester team in delivering great work for our clients.”
Clifton said: “Avison Young is recognised as one of the leading global property consultancy businesses and is well respected across all sectors of the industry. I look forward to continuing the excellent work already undertaken by the place team, providing the highest quality of service for all clients.”
