Amplifying member voices
Megan Eighteen and Mary-Lou Press now move into their ultimate roles as division Presidents, where they will represent members in the media and at events.
I’m excited and honoured to become the President of NAEA Propertymark. I’ve been a member for 21 years, and I’ve loved it ever since I joined. We’re all agents, we’re all in it together, and having such a big support network with Propertymark is amazing.
One of my aims for my Presidential year is to improve the buying and selling process. We all know the process has its flaws, and the delays on conveyancing are jeopardising sales. It’s mainly about communication between all the stakeholders, and I want to work on that. Secondly, after meeting members across the different regions of the UK, it’s apparent that some aren’t taking full advantage of all the benefits they have at their fingertips within their annual membership – I want to help get that message across.
I’ve been doing this job for around 16 years and have been a Propertymark member for 12. The moment I got involved I was completely bought in. This opportunity means the absolute world to me; it’s not something I ever thought I’d get to do. Belonging to the Propertymark family is something really special and important. The best advice I can give members is to see your membership that way – you’re part of something special.
My aim as President is to inspire the next generation of property professionals. I didn’t necessarily have a clear expectation of where I was going to go with my career, and I think the earlier we can attract talent, train them, and retain them, the better it can be.
Joining them are the two new Vice-Presidents, Stuart Matthews and Ben Stokes, who begin their three-year stint progressing into the President-Elect roles in 2026 before taking up their Presidencies in 2027. The Presidential Teams lead the Advisory Panels, which are made up of practitioners who feed in to shape the direction of policy and voice members' views.
I'm thrilled to be elected as Vice-President for Arla Propertymark this year. I am absolutely passionate about the industry and I'm really looking forward to giving back to all the members and working alondside the fantastic people in the organisation.
Thank you to everybody who voted. It's a real honour, and I look forward to my presidential year in 2027 - who know what will happen between now and then!
Recognising service to the industry
Propertymark extends a huge thank you and appreciation to Toby Leek PPNAEA and Angharad Trueman PPARLA, who end their terms this year. Both have dedicated their time and expertise to driving our strategy and vision forward, and will remain on the Advisory Panels as immediate past-Presidents.
