KEYGROVE Chartered Surveyors in Southampton has recruited Lauren Udall to assist with commercial agency and property management.

Lauren, who was brought up in Southampton, graduated in 2008 with a Diploma in Surveying Practice before subsequently becoming an associate member of the RICS.

She worked for the commercial property consultancy DTZ in London before taking a break from the property industry to look after her young children.

Andrew Archibald, director of Keygrove, says “We are involved in many exciting commercial property and development property projects and we are delighted to welcome Lauren who will provide an enthusiastic and safe pair of hands to take an active role in the personal service we offer our existing clients as well as winning new business. Our property management department is also expanding and Lauren will be a key member of our growing team.”

Lauren added: “These are exciting times for me getting back into mainstream commercial property consultancy in Southampton. The South Hampshire commercial property market is always interesting and I am delighted to join the team at Keygrove.”