Helen Jollands joins team at York estate agents Naish

Helen Jollands has joined the team at Naish Estate Agents, which is a residential sales and lettings business in High Petergate, and traces its trading roots as far back as 1939.

Helen, who lives in Riccall, has worked in residential lettings and investment management for more than 23 years, and joins Naish from Lindley and Simpson. 

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She will be working alongside the company's property manager Sam Carroll to help drive lettings department growth. 

Matt Hendry took over running the business last year, said: "Adding Helen to our team is an incredible feat, with her wealth of industry knowledge she will be helping to develop and grow our lettings business which has helped and managed many local landlords for decades. 

"Helen will join as our business development manager and we're all extremely excited and grateful to have her on board, especially as we're seeing huge growth both in sales and lettings. 

"We now have a team of 11 in total and are continuing to grow exponentially.

 "The rental market in York is thriving, more property is needed, rental homes are in high demand and purchasing a rental property or having a property about to be vacant has never been more vital to the tenants looking for a home.   

"At Naish Property we have a plethora of knowledge, support and skills which will guide you through the lettings process with ease and provide the outcome that satisfies both landlord and tenant."

He said Helen is well-known around York by thousands of landlords and has worked for some of the largest property management companies. 

Helen said: "I am delighted to join Matt and his vibrant lettings team at Naish. 

"Having been in the property industry for 23 years I am looking forward to providing an excellent customer service to landlords and investors.

"During my career I have assisted clients add to, improve and develop multiple properties maximising their income and providing tenants quality homes, all with a stress free process."