Limavady’s Alana named Young Property Agent of the Year
Thursday, 27 November 2008
Limavady girl Alana Simpson has been named Young Property Agent of the Y ear at a glittering gala award ceremony held in Belfast recently. She is pictured with model Hayley McDonald and Patricia Johnston of category sponsor A&L Goodbody
LIMAVADY girl Alana Simpson has scooped a top award at the Belfast Telegraph Northern Ireland Property Awards, sponsored by Ulster Bank.
Alana, who works for Osborne King in Belfast and attended Limavady High and Limavady Grammar, was named Young Property Agent of the Year at a glittering gala awards ceremony at the Ramada Hotel, Belfast. She was presented with the award by Patricia Johnston, from category sponsor A&L Goodbody.
Alana has been a valued member of the Retail Team at Osborne King since she graduated from the University of Ulster in 2004. A fully qualified member of RICS, Alana was promoted to the role of Senior Surveyor in 2008, reflecting her ability and achievements within the Retail Team. As Senior Surveyor, Alana is responsible for letting units within Osborne King's shopping centre portfolio and for the sale and letting of 'high street' retail units for a range of major retail chains.
In the last year, Alana has achieved outstanding results, including the acquisition of two supermarket stores on behalf of Sainsbury's Supermarket. This acquisition was the culmination of two years intensive work which generated a fee income of over £300,000 for the company.
This year has also seen Alana implement an impressive asset management strategy, which protected the value of her client's assets after the opening of a new retail development. In addition to this, Alana has acquired four stores across Northern Ireland for a well-known chain which will now have a total of 16 stores across the province.
Speaking following the presentation, Alana stated: "To receive this award was a fantastic surprise and naturally I am delighted to have received it, not only for myself but also on behalf of everyone at Oborne King as it gives great recognition of the work that we do."
Colin Mathewson, Retail Director at Osborne King says: "Alana continues to play a key role in the Osborne King business, both with the high profile transactions completed to date in 2008 and also in the wider development of the company. Her commitment and determination in delivering solutions to clients is unquestionable and she continues to extend her reputation in this highly competitive sector."
Alana's dedication to her work is reflected in her training of graduates at Osborne King who are about to take their final APC Assessment. Added to this responsibility, Alana supervises one graduate in the retail department on a day-to-day basis and two placement students. She also contributes to the Osborne King team through her other role as organiser of team building and social events for the company. When she finally gets the opportunity to relax, Alana enjoys running and has recently taken up golf!
Around 500 people from the property, legal and financial sectors gathered at the Ramada Hotel in Belfast for the black tie gala awards ceremony. Companies from both the residential and commercial property sectors were recognised including BTWShiells, Halifax Estate Agents, Cusp, Multi Developments, Victoria Square, Alburn, William Ewart Properties and the Carvill Group.
