DM Hall, one of Scotland's leading independent firms of Chartered Surveyors, has marked a major professional milestone as ten colleagues secured accreditation from the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) at their first attempt.

The achievements follow a series of successful Assessment of Professional Competence (APC) interviews in recent months. Eight team members have now attained RICS member status, becoming fully qualified Chartered Surveyors.

The newly qualified Chartered Surveyors are: Christie Hamilton – Falkirk (Residential); Alan Doherty – Perth (Residential); Niall Morrison – Edinburgh (Residential); Morgan Smith – Dunfermline (Residential); Ross Cooper – Ayrshire (Residential); Justin Akugbo – Edinburgh (Commercial); Ewan Robinson – Edinburgh (Commercial); and George Dudfield – Kendal (Commercial).

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A further two colleagues achieved AssocRICS status: Murray McLure – Glasgow (Residential) and Blair Adams – Hamilton (Residential).

DM Hall Managing Partner, John McHugh, said: "Their achievements reflect months of dedicated study, professional development and commitment from all candidates.

"The fact that every individual succeeded at the first time of asking is a notable accomplishment and underlines both their personal dedication and the strength of the firm's graduate and training programmes, and I am delighted to congratulate all ten colleagues on achieving these important professional qualifications.

"To see so many of our graduates and trainees reach this milestone, is a tremendous achievement. Their success is a testament to the hard work, commitment and professionalism they have demonstrated throughout their training."

John McHugh also said: "These achievements would not have been possible without the encouragement and guidance provided by colleagues across our offices and departments.

"In particular, I would like to thank Laurence Neil, Ian Woods, Charlie Barrett and Rachel McCall, along with everyone involved in our wider graduate programme, for their continued commitment to supporting and developing our future talent.

"As a firm, DM Hall remains committed to investing in people and fostering professional development across the business. These latest successes reinforce the importance of nurturing emerging talent and contributing to the future strength of both the firm and the surveying profession."