People
Property Consultants
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James G. McManus DipLE, FRICS | |
Partner | |
| jgmcmanus@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Jim qualified as a Surveyor in 1973 and was elected a fellow of the RICS in 1984. He became a Partner in 1979 and joined Speirs Gumley as a Partner in 1992. He specialises in Commercial Agency and Investment.
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Allan T Lapsley BSc, FRICS, MCIArb | |
Partner | |
| atlapsley@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Allan has nearly 30 years experience in the Scottish commercial property industry. Apart from his involvement in managing various aspects of the firm, he now concentrates mainly on professional work covering valuations and rent review. From time to time he is called upon by clients with regard to investment and development appraisal work, where his expertise is particularly valued.
He is a member of the Chairman’s Panel of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for Arbitrations and Expert Determinations.
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Peter S McConnell Dip BS, FRICS | |
Partner | |
| psmcconnell@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Peter has been with Speirs Gumley since 1982. He is a past Chairman of the Building Surveyors Division of the RICS in Scotland and has over 25 years experience in core Building Surveying skills. His expertise, particularly in building pathology and as a Planning Supervisor, is much in demand.
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Kingsley K Bruce MRICS | |
Partner | |
| kbruce@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Kingsley qualified in 1991 and became a partner with Speirs Gumley in 2001. Before joining the firm he gained considerable experience of both residential and commercial property work throughout Scotland. He now specialises in the survey/valuation of residential property for purchase. He also has a development consultancy/appraisal role and acts as an expert witness negotiating compensation and acquisitions.
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Charlie Adams BA, CA | |
Finance Director | |
| cadams@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Charlie is a Chartered Accountant with over 20 years experience. He joined the firm in 2002 as Finance Director. Charlie is responsible for all Financial Management and Control matters within Speirs Gumley.
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William Mair | |
Associate Partner | |
| wmair@speirsgumley.com 0141 302 1273 | |
William qualified 25 years ago, and has concentrated in building in surveying work for the past 15 years. More recently he has specialised in commercial Energy Performance Certificates, providing clients with commercial EPCs and advice on energy cost reduction. His expertise in such matters is in much demand. He currently represents RICS Scotland on a number of internal commercial energy groups, as well as representing the RICS on a number of cross professional commercial energy forums.
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Marc Erunlu MRICS | |
| merunlu@speirsgumley.com 0141 302 1263 | |
Marc has 10 years experience in the Scottish Commercial Property market advising clients on valuation, rent review and agency matters for all sectors. Marc represents a wide range of clients from private individuals to multi national organisations.
Property Management
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Lorraine MacDonald | |
Partner | |
| lmacdonald@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Lorraine has worked in Property Management since leaving school. She joined Speirs Gumley in 1989 where she is responsible for the Residential Management department, Business Development and Staff Development.
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Angus Lawrie | |
Director, Residential Management | |
| alawrie@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Angus began his employment with Speirs Gumley in 1969. He is responsible for the management of Residential Developments on behalf of clients and the administration of rented properties for our private Landlords.
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John Neil | |
Director, Residential Management | |
| jneil@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
John has over 16 years experience of business development and has worked for Speirs Gumley since 2002. He is responsible for business development in the residential sector. He also manages a portfolio of developments across West Central Scotland.
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Gill McConnell | |
Operations Director | |
| gmcconnell@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Gill has many years experience in Property Management Insurance including over ten years with Speirs Gumley. She is now responsible for our Operations department that controls the many account functions within our residential management department.
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Bryan McManus | |
Director, Residential Management | |
| bmcmanus@speirsgumley.com 08000 217 517 | |
Bryan has over 13 years experience in property management and has worked for Speirs Gumley since 1996. He is responsible for our repairs section and approved list of contractors. He also manages a portfolio of residential developments in the west of Scotland.