PROPERTY consultants Alder King have announced a promotion and a new appointment in Swindon

Alan Morrish, pictured, has been promoted to partner in the professional services department. He is a chartered surveyor and a member of the Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation, and has been with Alder King for five years.

Chris Wood has been appointed as an associate to assist Alan with professional services work. Chris is a chartered surveyor and has 11 years' experience, the last three years of which he was in the professional and management department of Keningtons in Swindon.

His main focus will be to grow valuation and landlord and tenant business within the department.

Swindon partner Simon Kingsley said: "We are delighted Alan's success has been recognised in this way, as he has made a significant contribution to Alder King's Professional Services business. In Chris we have an ideal person to help continue this growth area, and their combined experience and skills will meet the growing demands of our clients."