Dacre appoints head of finance

Yorkshire estate agency Dacre, Son & Hartley has appointed Cleo Howell as head of finance.

Cleo will oversee the firm’s four-strong finance team in Bingley, managing accounting operations across its 17 residential offices as well as Dacres Commercial and rural property consultancy Lister Haigh.

She previously worked in property finance and served as finance director at Yorkshire law firm LCF Law and its conveyancing division, LCF Residential.

Cleo said: “Back in 1990 I bought my first home through Dacres for the princely sum of £52,000 and I had a great experience, so I knew then that it was a quality company with a solid reputation. 

“To have the opportunity to now lead the accounts team is a privilege and especially because it’s such a varied role, spanning almost every property related discipline and I’m looking forward to the challenges ahead.”

Founded more than 200 years ago, Dacre, Son & Hartley is Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent and continues to expand its regional footprint.

Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential at Dacres, added: “Cleo is an experienced financial professional and brings a wealth of experience to her new role, as well as understanding the property market, which made her a great fit for Dacres. 

“She’s already having a positive impact and is a very welcome addition to our team.”

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