Knight Frank has made a significant new appointment for 2025 with Mark Lafferty set to start at the firm next year as Partner, National Head of Investment Sales and Franchise Partnerships.

Mark has over 17 years' experience in property, having worked across a diverse range of property services including asset management, leasing, operations, corporate real estate, funds management and development management for occupiers and investors in all market sectors.

He moves to Knight Frank from CBRE Asia Pacific, where he has worked for 15 and a half years, most recently as Managing Director, Metropolitan Investments, a role covering CBRE’s Australian and New Zealand business.

Mark will start with Knight Frank in February 2025, and will be based in the firm’s Melbourne office.

Knight Frank Chief Executive Officer James Patterson said Knight Frank was focused on strengthening its national Investment Sales team, with Mark’s appointment following the recently announced appointment of Tom Ryan as Knight Frank’s Head of investment Sales, Victoria.

“Mark has significant experience and demonstrated success in Investment Sales, and is highly regarded by institutions, occupiers and clients, so is well placed to lead our team nationally,” he said.

“His excellent reputation, vast network and extensive experience will strengthen our offering across all areas of our broader Capital Market business.

“In addition to strengthening our national Investment Sales team, Mark will bring a renewed focus to the firm’s franchise network - with a focus on growth - in conjunction with Knight Frank’s partners in Australia and New Zealand respectively, McGrath and Bayleys.”

Mr Lafferty said he was excited to join Knight Frank and be part of the firm’s growth story following its joint acquisition with Bayleys of McGrath this year.

“Knight Frank Australia is a strong global brand with a big presence in the private wealth segment of the market, and I look forward to being part of the team,” he said.

“The market is set for a recovery next year, and as such we expect greater activity in Investment Sales as we see a return towards more normal conditions.

“I am also excited to help facilitate growth of Knight Frank Australia by identifying opportunities around the country to be part of an expanded franchise network.”

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