EMPLOYEE of the year Mark Kane, who joined estate agency Dacre, Son & Hartley three years ago to manage the Baildon office, has been promoted to associate level at the firm.

He has ten years’ experience in the property sector and manages a team of seven.

Mark (pictured) said: “The market in our area is continuing to perform well, but there are still not enough homes - particularly those priced in the mid-market bracket - available for sale. Some people may be waiting until after the election, but we would encourage anyone who is considering a sale later this year to get in touch now for a free market appraisal.”

Patrick McCutcheon, head of residential sales, said: “Mark is extremely knowledgeable and professional and has a strong track-record for delivering excellent customer service as well as managing teams really effectively. He has won our employee of the year award recently, which recognises members of our team that go above and beyond their everyday role to achieve excellent results, and he thoroughly deserves his promotion.”