Real estate agency Savills is expanding its development team in Scotland.

The company has appointed Bruce Patrick as its Head of Commercial and Mixed Use Development in the country.

He will be assisted by Ebba Mowat, based in Savills Glasgow office, who has significant experience of working with key funders and developers in her previous role in Savills Investment team.

As a former Director on Savills Investment team, Mr Patrick will be responsible for delivering strategic development projects across a variety of sectors from offices, retail and industrial to alternatives such as student accommodation and hotels.

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Nick Penny, Head of Savills in Scotland, said: "Commercial and mixed use projects have been breathing life into cities across Scotland with ambitious approaches being taken within a wide range of sectors, from private developers to universities.

"Our Commercial and Residential Development teams within Savills have increasingly been working closely together in order to maximise such opportunities for our clients in this new development environment.

"By launching this new service, Bruce Patrick is creating a fully joined-up team, incorporating planning, residential, investment and funding advice. As such Savills will be uniquely placed to deliver a powerful offering within the market place."

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