Strettons creates director role for auction specialist

London-based property specialist Strettons has appointed Olivia Boulting as director and auctioneer in a newly created role supporting the growth of its auctions department.

Olivia joins from Auction House UK, where she was regional manager and auctioneer for its Southern UK territories, leading a team across Bristol, Devon and Cornwall.

She brings more than 15 years’ property industry experience spanning estate agency and auctions, advising private investors and institutions on the sale and acquisition of residential and commercial property and land.

Known online as ‘Queen of the Gavel’, Olivia has appeared on BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer and co-hosts The Auction Edit podcast.

She also sits on the advisory board of NAVA Propertymark and chairs the Plymouth Area of Property Professionals Association.

Olivia said: “Strettons is one of the best-known auctioneers in the country with a catalogue that runs from London investments through to lots the length of the UK, so the chance to be part of that was one I did not want to miss.  

“I was attracted by the combination of Strettons’ heritage, specialist property knowledge and forward-looking approach. 

“It is a highly respected name with deep expertise but also has the ambition and energy to keep developing and that is really exciting to be a part of. 

“Just as importantly, its approach feels personal. 

“Property is ultimately a people business, and Strettons’ emphasis on relationships, trusted advice and delivering results strongly reflects how I like to work.” 

Having relocated from the South West, Olivia will combine business development and client relationship responsibilities with taking to the rostrum as Strettons continues to grow its national property auction offering.

Andrew Brown, director and auctioneer at Strettons, added: “Olivia is one of the most recognisable auctioneers in the business and we are delighted she has chosen to join us. 

“She has built a genuine following across the South West and beyond, not only through her impressive sale results but also through her commitment to engaging a wider audience and promoting a greater understanding of the auction market, achieved through her regular attendance at property networking events and her role as host of one of the industry’s foremost property auction podcasts. 

“That combination of rostrum experience and profile is exactly what we want as we continue to grow the department.” 

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