Date: 28/03/2007

James Scollard, the owner of CLIFFTONS Estate Agents in Bournemouth has been newly elected to chair BPRO, the Bournemouth & District Association of Estate Agents, Surveyors, Valuers and Auctioneers.

Jason Spiers has been Chairman for the past two years and as been at the forefront of rebranding the association. He is now helping towards the prestigious 2007 annual dinner event. Jason Spiers of Richards in Corfe Mullen comments “James is a very personable, charismatic young man who has tremendous energy and great ideas to ensure the local Association carries on moving forward”.

James Scollard comments “The association brings together property professionals across Bournemouth, Poole and surrounding areas and is a chance for local solicitors, surveyors, estate agents and auctioneers to get together. This year sees some major changes within the housing industry and the association allows local firms with decades of experience to work closer together providing a professional solution.”

This year BPRO will be raised money for local charities including the Sea Cadets providing out of schools activities such as sailing, canoeing, orienteering and lots more.

James Scollard, Chairman for BPRO comments “The association wanted to give something back to the local community and this event is an ideal opportunity.”

Membership continued to grow throughout 2006/2007, several new members have joined, including Derek Rolls based in Moordown, Shaun Fudge of Lewis-Dean based in Upton and Sarah Fudge of Tudor Estates in Bournemouth.”

To obtain property advice and free valuations from the areas leading independent property professionals, you can visit the website www.bpro.org.uk.

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