Oxford, 5 March 2012, The Carter Jonas rural team in Oxford has appointed Edmund Smith MRICS as Associate, strenghtening the firm’s offering for rural services across Oxfordshire and the South.  Edmund will take responsbility for a range of professional property services and asset management and his appointment is part of an overall expansion of the team.

Chartered Surveyor, Estate Management professional and graduate of Harper Adams, he gained early experience of the rural business on his family’s Oxfordshire farm and is now well qualified to take a prominent role in Carter Jonas’ rural services provision and business development. “Ed demonstrates the outlook and qualities that we look for at Carter Jonas,” says Steven McLaughlin, Rural Partner.  “His appointment and our expansion of the rural division, is indicative of our growing confidence in the market, increased business activity and long term strategy to grow our professional rural services.  We are delighted to welcome him to the team.”

In joining Carter Jonas, Edmund returns to his home town of Oxford and the region he knows so well.  He says of his appointment:  “Carter Jonas has an excellent reputation in the rural business and is known for its professionalism, forward thinking approach and high standards.  It’s an added bonus for me to be able to return to my home patch while joining such a respected, experienced team.”

Carter Jonas is looking to recruit additional team members to its Oxford-based rural team and anyone interested should contact Steven McLaughlin on 01865 511444 or steven.mclaughlin@carterjonas.co.uk for more details.