GRAHAM Newman is the new manager at the Kelvedon, near Colchester, branch of Boyden.He brings 20 years' experience of the independent and corporate estate agencies to the role.

GRAHAM Newman is the new manager at the Kelvedon, near Colchester, branch of Boyden.

He brings 20 years' experience of the independent and corporate estate agencies to the role.

He has been involved in the sale of a huge range of properties from new build to period homes, and country properties worth up to £3.5million.

He has also dealt with the sale of arable farmland, grazing land and building land, and has extensive knowledge of Grade I, II and II* listed homes.

“Everyone know the current property market is what is euphemistically described as challenging, but we are gearing up, not down, here,” he said.

“The lettings market is very lively and we are taking on extra staff to ensure we provide the very best service to clients looking for properties to rent or buy.”

Mr Newman, from Great Notley Garden Village, sits on the local branch committee of the National Association of Estate Agents.