BNP Paribas Real Estate, part of the BNP Paribas Group, a global leader in financial services, today announced that Philip Longstaff has been appointed as director within its growing valuation team.
Philip joins following 17 years at CBRE, where he most recently held the role of Associate Director within the international valuation team where he covered UK and European commercial markets.
Based in the Leeds and Sheffield offices, Longstaff’s new role will see him cover Yorkshire, the East Midlands and North West. The appointment continues the growth of the Northern valuation team and follows recent appointments in Newcastle and Scotland. The team covers commercial and residential with a strength in investment and development in both sectors.
David Couch, Senior Director, Valuation at BNP Paribas Real Estate commented: “Confident decision-making as we enter the next real estate cycle is fundamental, and as such, we’ve expanded our team to reflect the demand coming through. Philip’s international experience will bolster our offering further and reflects our commitment to supporting our clients to unlock opportunities and navigate a changing landscape.”
Philip Longstaff, Director, Valuation at BNP Paribas Real Estate added: “Reliable valuations have never been more critical, particularly across the North where we’re seeing a surge in requirements. I look forward to bringing my two decades worth of experience to the table to deliver market leading insights and expertise."
Philip’s appointment follows Craig Chatwin being appointed as Head of Birmingham Building Consultancy, Vanessa Hale being promoted to the UK Executive Committee as Head of Research & Strategy and Tanisha Krishnan’s promotion to Head of Workspace, demonstrating BNP Paribas Real Estate’s continued drive to connect clients with opportunities and sustainable property solutions through expert advice, insight, and financial acumen, supporting them to create long term outperformance and value in a changing world.
