IPSWICH-BASED commercial property agents Penn Commercial has appointed experienced consultant Simon Jackaman to oversee the venture.Mr Jackaman has been working in the licensed and hospitality trade sectors for the past 14 years, working for one of the UK's largest specialist agencies in the sale and valuation of restaurants, public houses and hotels.

IPSWICH-BASED commercial property agents Penn Commercial has appointed experienced consultant Simon Jackaman to oversee its new hospitality and leisure sales venture.

Mr Jackaman has been working in the licensed and hospitality trade sectors for the past 14 years, working for one of the UK's largest specialist agencies in the sale and valuation of restaurants, public houses and hotels.

Vanessa Penn, who established Penn Commercial at the beginning of 2008, said: “The commercial property market is by no means suffering the same problems as the residential markets. It is proving to be far more resilient and buoyant.

“Since we opened our doors for business at the start of the year, we've enjoyed great success, attracting clients from across the region.”