London estate agency Chestertons has appointed Foxtons’ former South Kensington Operations Director, Ian Barrett, as Sales Director for its Kensington branch.

With over 20 years’ experience in the property industry, Ian has extensive knowledge of London’s property market with a particularly strong track record in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea. Further to his role at Foxtons, Ian opened Marsh & Parsons’ first office* in the borough which exceeded its target turnover for the first year by 88%.

Chestertons’ Head of Prime Sales, Rowland King, said: “As one of Chestertons’ oldest branches, our office has established itself as a trusted choice for house hunters in the area. Our team is particularly driven to achieve the best results for our clients and I have no doubt that Ian’s experience, passion for the area and leadership skills will contribute to our branch grow further.”

Ian added: “If you have worked in the industry for as long as I have, you will know that Chestertons has an excellent reputation. It’s exciting to now be a part of such a highly-esteemed brand and I look forward to utilising my knowledge and working with the team to further strengthen our presence in Kensington.” The Kensington office first opened in 1805.