Henry Forbes

Experience

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  The Link (Dixons Stores Group Ltd)

  Aug 1997 - Apr 1998

  Sales Negotiator

  During my time in this role I was promoted after one month to one of the Group's largest stores and was one of the top 5 sales consultants in the South of England.

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  Cluttons

  Apr 1998 - Dec 1998

  Junior Negotiator

  My role as junior negotiator involved me being the first point of contact for new applicants registering. My role here meant I needed to adjust quickly to working within a team environment and helped me develop time management skills.

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  Winkworth

  Dec 1998 - Jul 2000

  Negotiator

  During my time at Winkworth I ran the sales department in the manager's absence and oversaw sales through to the point of exchange of contracts and completion. I also updated vendors on all viewings taking place and consistently bought in over £200,000 of sales fees per annum.

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  Wellingtons

  Jul 2000 - Aug 2001

  Senior Sales Negotiator

  I was employed by Wellingtons to strengthen a newly opened office. I worked in a small environment and was in charge of writing sales details and helped the office to a first year profit

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  Douglas & Gordon

  Sept 2001 - Aug 2004

  Senior Sales Negotiator

  During my time at Douglas and Gordon I acted as office manager in manager's absence and lead morning sales meetings on a daily basis. I provided weekend management of the sales and lettings department and created an invaluable team with enthusiasm and expertise. I also helped to train new negotiators.Whilst working in the Fulham Office I helped it to be the most profitable office and moved to the Kensington office to help establish the new team.

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  Knight Frank

  Sept 2004 - Sept 2009

  Buying Consultant - The Buying Solution

  During my time at Knight Frank I helped run a bank of 14 clients looking in Hampshire/Wiltshire and West Berkshire. My responsibilities involved liaising with and meeting Sales Agents on a daily basis to unearth new houses being offered to the market privately or coming to the open market. I also pitches and took on new clients, delivering a professional tailor made service to suite clients needs. I ensured that clients heard about houses prior to them coming to the market and covered other teams clients and patches when absent. I also liaised with surveyors, financial advisors and solicitors during deal progression. Show less

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  Banda

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Senior Buying Consultant

  During my time at Banda I helped to build and maintain a new client base, created and designed a new company website and brochure, got the name Banda recognised as serious buying agents with good clients in Central London and was in charge of all negotiations on behalf of clients.

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  Forbes Property Search

  Feb 2010 - Nov 2011

  Director

  In 2010 I set up Forbes Property Search after being approached to help some previous clients. My role involved writing and producing a business plan to initiate start up for Forbes Property Search, and over seeing all aspects of running the business, whilst promoting my company to past and present clients as well as local businesses.In our first year, I managed to cover my costs and gain five fully retained clients. I've bought on over £4 million worth of property to date and all of my clients have come from recommendations. Show less

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  Jackson-Stops

  Nov 2011 - Sept 2012

  Senior Sales Negotiator
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  Savills

  Mar 2013 - Mar 2019

  I started my career at Savills in 2013 in the highly successful and renowned Fulham office in Parsons Green. With over 17 years experience in property and sales, I working closely with Savills vendors and applicants in Fulham, building a rapport with our Clients and an in depth knowledge of Fulham and its market. I specialise in properties up to £2million and pitch to new clients to bring on new properties to our stock list, bring their property to the market and assisting them in their onward purchase, as well as liaising with and closely monitoring my applicant's requirements and needs to help them find their perfect home. Show less

  • Associate Director

    Apr 2018 - Mar 2019

  • Associate Director

    Mar 2013 - Mar 2018
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  Forbes Property Search, Acquisitions & Consultancy

  Aug 2019 - Jan 2023

  Founder

  Adding value throughout the search and purchase journey I help clients maximise their opportunity to secure a house. With over 20 years experience and extensive knowledge of London and the South (areas covered include Hampshire, Wiltshire, West Sussex, Berkshire), we open doors to the right properties in the right spot, including rare and exciting homes that seldom make it to the open market.

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  JMChase Property Search

  Jan 2023 - now

  Partner at JMChase Property Search covering Sussex and surrounding areas

  JMChase is an independent property search and advisory service for individuals looking to buy or rent in England’s prime marketsOur reputation has been built by offering trusted and personal advice that our clients can rely on to secure the right property, for the right price and ahead of the competition.Our services and advice cover all of the elements that come together to enable a successful transaction. From the first thought about what property you want to buy, right through to when the keys are in your hands. Show less