Max Crofts inaugurated as RICS president

18:02 | 06.07.09

Crofts is a Bristol-based partner at international property consultants King Sturge and a specialist in corporate real estate advice and an arbitrator of property disputes.

He joined J P Sturge & Sons in 1970 as its first graduate trainee. In 1974 he opened the firm’s Bath office, which he ran for 17 years before returning to Bristol in 1992 at the time of the firm’s merger with London-based King & Co.

Speaking at the inauguration Crofts said: ‘The past year has been tumultuous for all in the property world. Members at all levels have been directly or indirectly affected by reduced confidence and fewer business opportunities.

‘We must ensure that the profession has the capacity to take advantage of the inevitable upturn, whenever it comes. We are particularly conscious of the difficulties faced by those who have found themselves seeking new jobs and we are keen to ensure that our qualified members and new entrants are not lost to the profession.

'One of the ways in which the institution can underline the profession’s credentials is through its work with governments around the world, who acknowledge that RICS' measured and thoughtful approach, based on the solid foundation of standards and professionalism, is the answer to a number of challenges in consumer protection and property service, for example in the UK residential sector.’

Robert Peto, DTZ’s vice chairman, capital markets was elected alongside Crofts as President-Elect.

The two vice presidents for 2009/10 will be See Lian Ong from David Langdon & Seah, Malaysia and Alan Collett of Allsop.

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