Manchester luxury agent names first managing director

Manchester-based premium agency Settio Property Experience has unveiled expansion plans including appointing its first managing director as well as launching an Asia desk to attract Chinese buyers.

Daniel de Abreu, who has held senior roles at LiFE Residential and Spicerhaart, has been recruited as managing director of Settio.

He brings almost two decades of experience and is the firm’s first managing director, with more than 30 staff at offices in Manchester, London and Singapore since being co-founded in 2017 by Chris Parsonage and Samuel Fitz-Hugh.

Settio has also appointed Mandarin-speaking residential property executives to attract more Chinese property investors, openeed a London office and hired Kristen Lee-Mottershead as marketing manager.

Fitz-Hugh said: “Daniel’s wealth of invaluable experience and proven track record in driving growth and providing exceptional service in the residential sector will enhance our delivery of five-star property management services on behalf of an increasing number of valued clients based all over the world.

“2024 will be a transformative year for Settio and timing is perfect for us to bring in the combination of expertise that Kristen and Daniel hold. With Kristen on board, I have no doubt that our brand and service offering will continue to be market-leading and further establish ourselves as premium new-build city centre residential property specialists.