Media Release: Shepherd appoints surveyor in Galashiels

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SHEPHERD Chartered Surveyors has responded to a marked upturn in the residential property market throughout the Borders with the appointment of Michael Rutherford as a surveyor in its Galashiels office.

A graduate of Heriot-Watt University, where he achieved an honours degree in Estate Management, Rutherford’s primary role is residential valuation, carrying out Home Report surveys and valuations for mortgage purposes. He is also a qualified domestic energy assessor.

Of his appointment, Rutherford, whose home town is Selkirk, said: “I’m delighted to join such a well-known firm as Shepherd at such an auspicious time for the property market in the Borders, which has seen a notable increase in activity over recent weeks.”

Welcoming Michael to the Galashiels office, associate partner, William Laidlaw, said: “As an RICS registered valuer, Michael is a valuable addition to our team whose extensive knowledge of the Borders’ housing market is already enhancing our service to local home-owners.”

Shepherd’s position on the panel of all major lending institutions enables it so serve the needs of its customers through the delivery of mortgage valuation reports to all main lenders.

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For further information please contact Michael Rutherford tel 01896 750150

Issued on behalf of Shepherd by Liquorice Media tel 0141 561 4018 www.liquorice-media.com

Date: 3rd February 2014

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