UK property consultancy Bidwells has announced the appointment of Jake Shaw-Tan as its new head of rural agency, Scotland.
Shaw-Tan brings extensive experience in rural property sales and team management, having previously worked at Galbraith and Savills. The appointment aims to boost Bidwells' brand awareness and expand its rural agency services in Scotland.
The news follows the selection of David Stringer as the firm's new head of transformation & business optimisiation last week. This appointment was made to spearhead its innovation drive into AI and digital transformation, the firm said.
Shaw-Tan’s background includes heading up the agency department for Galbraith in Ayrshire, where he managed a team handling a diverse portfolio of rural properties, including building plots, country houses, cottages, and farms.
In his new role, Shaw-Tan will focus on expanding Bidwells' rural agency services across Scotland. His appointment underscores Bidwells' commitment to strengthening its presence in the Scottish rural property market.
Said Shaw-Tan: 'I'm thrilled to join Bidwells and lead the rural agency team in Scotland.
'The Bidwells brand is exceptionally strong, and I'm eager to build on that foundation in the national rural agency sector.
'My goal is to showcase our expertise and commitment to delivering outstanding results for our clients.'
Ralph Peters, head of rural, Scotland at Bidwells, said: 'Jake's appointment marks an exciting new chapter for our rural agency services in Scotland.
'His extensive experience, coupled with his client-focused approach and deep understanding of the Scottish rural property market, makes him the ideal person to lead our growth in this sector.
'We're confident that under Jake's leadership, we'll enhance our service offerings and strengthen our position as a leading property consultancy in Scotland's rural markets.'
