Matthews & Goodman appoints LSH duo

Tim Austin and Chris Hughes have joined the commercial property advisory's Northern management team as head of management and senior associate

They were both hired from Lambert Smith Hampton's Manchester office and join Matthews & Goodman's eight-strong team, based across Manchester and Liverpool.

Austin was with LSH for nine years and has 15 years' experience in property and asset management consultancy, working for a range of clients in the private and public sector. He specialises in lease advisory, agency, rent reviews, and re-gear opportunities. The head of management for the North West is a newly-created role.

Hughes was the Northern region facilities manager at LSH, and delivered facilities management services to industrial estates, business parks, retail parks, offices and mixed-use buildings.

Richard Beaumont, property management partner at Matthews & Goodman, said: "Their skills and experience will prove to be invaluable at this crucial time for Matthews & Goodman, as we enter a phase of growth."