‘Queen of the Gavel’ joins Strettons’ Auctions

London-based property specialist Strettons has appointed Olivia Boulting as a Director and auctioneer to support its continued growth.

A familiar figure in the auction world, Olivia (main image, left) is known online as Queen of the Gavel. She has appeared on the BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer and co-hosts The Auction Edit podcast – a platform for discussing the people, ideas and issues shaping the auction industry.

Championing best practice within the property industry, Olivia also sits on the advisory board of NAVA (Propertymark) and is current Chair of the Plymouth Area of Property Professionals Association (PAPPA).

She joins from Auction House UK, where she led a team across offices in Bristol, Devon and Cornwall.

New role for growth

In this newly created role, Olivia will help grow Strettons’ auction department, while working closely with clients throughout the entire auction process.

Andrew Brown, Director and auctioneer at Strettons (main image, right), said: “Olivia is one of the most recognisable auctioneers in the business and we are delighted she has chosen to join us.

“She has built a genuine following across the South West and beyond, not only through her impressive sale results but also through her commitment to engaging a wider audience and promoting a greater understanding of the auction market.”

Olivia added: “I was attracted by the combination of Strettons’ heritage, specialist property knowledge and forward-looking approach. It is a highly respected name with deep expertise but also has the ambition and energy to keep developing and that is really exciting to be a part of.

“Just as importantly, its approach feels personal. Property is ultimately a people business, and Strettons’ emphasis on relationships, trusted advice and delivering results strongly reflects how I like to work.”