Former legal conveyancer and Countrywide agent, Alison James, has joined Butters John Bee as Estate Agency Director.

Alison brings more than three decades of combined conveyancing and estate agency experience to the role, having spent nearly 16 years with Countrywide and 17 years prior in conveyancing, giving her a rare dual perspective of the property transaction process.

Now leading 11 Butters John Bee branches, an auctions team and three branch partners, Alison is responsible for supporting branch performance, recruitment and growth.

She said: “I’ve always believed in working hard, learning every role inside-out, and moving forward at every opportunity. This role at Butters John Bee is the next exciting step for me. It’s a fantastic chance to grow the business and cement it as a strong, recognisable name.”

Making a difference

Alison’s approach is grounded in empathy and experience. Having carried out different roles within estate agency, she understands the pressures that come with the job and how leadership and motivation can make all the difference.

She added: “This is a great business with so much potential and I’m really looking forward to helping it thrive. I’m coming in with fresh eyes but also a deep understanding of the local market. My goal is to blend the best of what’s already here with some new ideas that will take us forward.”

Alison’s appointment reinforces Spicerhaart’s wider ambition to invest in proven regional leaders for its brands and strengthen its footprint across key markets in the Midlands and North West.

Keiron Humphreys, Chapter Managing Director at Spicerhaart, commented: “Alison brings exceptional experience and drive to Butters John Bee. Her background in both conveyancing and estate agency gives her a rare perspective, and her enthusiasm for developing people shines through.”