The National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) have both elected new presidents.

Wendy Evans-Scott has been appointed as president of the NAEA, taking over the role from Michael Jones, who has held the position for the past year.

She has more than 25 years’ experience in the property sector. She began her career in estate agency in 1985 and now heads her own independent property consultancy based in Dorking. She has held a number of roles with the Association.

Evans-Scott said: “I am delighted to be representing the association and its members at such a prestigious level. My focus for this year is primarily to increase the public’s awareness of what the NAEA does to promote professional estate agency and encourage more agents to join the organisation.””