Stefanie Satterthwaite has joined the Penrith office as a sales negotiator, while Sarah Clifford has come on board as a valuer, also based in Penrith.

Sarah, who has relocated from the Manchester area, has a wealth of experience within the property industry, having worked as a sales negotiator and valuer for the past 12 years.

She said: "I'm looking forward to meeting new vendors and working hard to achieve the best price possible when selling their home."

Stef, meanwhile, hails from Penrith and has joined Cumbrian Properties as a sales negotiator, having previously had a career as a dispensing optician.

She said: "I was looking for new challenges but wanted to keep the customer relations aspect that I've grown to love. I'm very excited about pursuing a career within the property industry."

Adrian Hogarth, director of Cumbrian Properties, added: "I'm delighted to welcome Sarah and Stef to the team. Sarah will be building on her expertise in the property sector for the benefit of our buyers and sellers, and I'm confident that Stef's enthusiasm will stand her in good stead in her new venture.

"We can't get enough suitable properties on our books quick enough for all the keen clients we have waiting. Sarah and Stef have joined a winning team and I'm sure they will add to that success."