Iain Powis joins leading property consultancy

Bidwells appoints former Savills heavyweight Iain Powis as Head of New Homes for the western region.

Iain Powis head shot over Bidwells office imageProperty consultancy, Bidwells, has expanded its residential offering with the appointment of Iain Powis as Head of New Homes for the western region.

Iain brings nearly 20 years’ experience in the region’s residential sector, having worked with leading housebuilders and developers from pitch to completion. He joins from Oxford-based independent property consultants Breckon and Breckon, where he served as Head of New Homes, leading on all aspects of residential development sales.

Prior to this, Powis spent over a decade at Savills, most recently as Head of Residential Development Sales in Cheltenham.

Based in Oxford, Iain will be responsible for driving Bidwells’ new homes presence in Oxfordshire and Milton Keynes, which includes consultancy services, sales and lettings. He will also work closely with the firm’s Land & Development team, which is involved in approximately £775 million of opportunities in strategic locations.

Regional and residential growth
David Bently, Head of Residential, Bidwells
David Bently, Head of Residential, Bidwells

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.”

Iain 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.”

This appointment marks a significant step in latest in a string of appointments as the firm seeks to double in size by 2030.

Other recent appointments at Bidwells include ex-Knight Frank partner, Oliver Heywood, as a Partner in the Capital Markets team and former Pembroke director, Jo Hawkings, as a Partner in its Investment and Property Management team.


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