New hires boost Vail Williams’ Thames Valley team

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Stephen Emerson

PROFESSIONAL OPERATOR: Experienced property asset management expert Faryal Sheikh Talib has been appointed as Associate in Vail Williams’ Thames Valley region

Tom Horton and Faryal Sheikh Talib have joined Vail Williams Property Asset Management team in the Thames Valley.

Experienced Faryal Sheikh Talib has been appointed as Associate in the Reading office and Senior Surveyor Tom Horton has re-joined the property consultancy.

Faryal joined from Burley Browne Chartered Surveyors and has formerly worked at Bruton Knowles and CBRE, all in the West Midlands, in both the occupier advisory and asset services teams.

She specialises in property asset management and portfolio strategy. Faryal led the commercial management department at Burley Browne, was responsible for managing a portfolio with a collective rent roll of approximately £3million on a total square footage in excess of 450,000 and implemented service charges equivalent to £175,000.

She said: “I am pleased to be joining such a well-respected firm as Vail Williams at this exciting time as they continue to expand and am looking forward to working in a multi-disciplinary team. I thrive on challenges, delivering excellence and making a difference when it comes to clients.”

“I have managed large property portfolios across England and Wales, including prime buildings within central London, and look forward to ensuring Vail Williams’ renowned PAM services remain second to none.”

Senior Surveyor Tom Horton has re-joined Vail Williams’ Thames Valley region after a short period with Knight Frank in London.

Part of the property asset management team, his key skills include service charge consultancy and lease advisory services.

Tom is currently responsible for managing commercial portfolios across the South East. He is well versed in lease advisory, both in terms of rent reviews and lease renewals, and assists with service charge consultancy.

He said: “It is great to be back at Vail Williams and be part of the culture and positive working environment.”

BACK IN BUSINESS: Senior Surveyor Tom Horton, specialist in property asset management, has rejoined Vail Williams’ Thames Valley region after a short period away

Alex Finlayson, Lead Partner for Property Asset Management said: “We are thrilled to welcome Faryal and Tom into our Asset Management team which will embolden our capability in providing Data, Asset, Facilities and Treasury management services for clients.

“Faryal’s skills and experience have seen her develop close links with big name clients as well as local authorities, investors and private individuals.

“She is a professional operator who has represented both occupiers and landlords in terms of managing large property portfolios and over the years has worked closely with clients to maximise the value and use of their assets.

“We see Faryal as a perfect fit for our expanding team as continuing demand for PAM services necessitates organic departmental growth.

“Tom is a key member of our team and it is great to welcome him back. He is a first class surveyor and his brilliant regional knowledge stands him in good stead with our many and varied clients.

Stephen Emerson

Stephen Emerson is the Managing Editor of The Business Magazine and is responsible for the publication's print publications and online properties including the newly launched Biz News websites in Hampshire and Dorset. Stephen has been a journalist for 20 years and has worked at local, regional and national publications and led a team which made The Scotsman website one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK with over eight million monthly users. He has a keen interest in technology, property and corporate finance and telling the stories of the people behind the successful firms in these sectors.