Yorkshire and The Humber

Tom joined HBD in 2016 as Regional Manager following roles with PwC, where he led the firm’s northern real estate team. Prior to PwC he held portions at DTZ  and Valad Property Group, where he handled strategic land sales together with asset managing a £500m national mixed use portfolio.

As Director and Head of Region, Tom heads HBD’s Yorkshire and North East team, which has seen significant growth following the launch of its first Leeds office in Autumn 2019. He is responsible for HBD’s growing portfolio and developments across the region, sourcing new opportunities while delivering value for shareholders on existing projects.

A busy father of three much of his spare time is filled with family logistics (dance, swimming, guides etc.) When time allows, he is currently training to compete in the Sandman Olympic distance triathlon and is planning to test the adage what doesn’t ‘kill you only makes you stronger’!

Rebekah is a Partner in the Residential Development & Investment Valuation team, head of the Yorkshire residential team and based in the Leeds office. She specialises in the valuation of residential investment portfolios, residential development, and fund valuation.

She has an enthusiasm for student accommodation, having experience in regional and national portfolios of HMOs, new build PBSA and operational PBSA. She provides Red Book valuations, strategic advice, and recurring fund valuations to a range of clients including banks, developers and pension funds.

Rebekah has been involved with LandAid as an Ambassador for over 6 years and was delighted to be invited to join the Yorkshire Board. She is grateful to have been able to support LandAid’s mission to end youth homelessness, a cause she is passionate about.

Paul is part of the Real Estate Litigation team at Blacks, having joined in 2022.

Paul has over 15 years of experience, advising on the full range of property issues for a diverse client base, including landowners, occupiers, lenders, receivers, and developers.  Paul has previously worked at firms large and small across the country, including a 10-year spell at West-End practices in London.  He has specialist expertise in the field of telecommunications law, and acts exclusively for site providers trying to navigate the Code.

Paul prides himself on taking a collaborative approach and developing relationships with other industry specialists, including surveyors, agents, and other experts.

Ben is a Director of Architecture who has substantial experience of working collaboratively with Clients, Consultants and Contractors.

Outside of work, Ben can be found most weekends enjoying the reliable Yorkshire weather cheering on his sons football team or watching his daughters dancing shows. In his spare time, Ben still tries to pursue his passion for motorcycling with the main aim of trying and often failing to stay shiny side up.

Mark is Regional Director at b&m, and heads the firm’s northern regions, based in the Leeds office. Mark is responsible for growing b&m’s portfolio and exposure, building relationships with a diverse client base and other industry specialists. An RICS chartered Quantity Surveyor and Project Manager, he brings fifteen years of experience to the role and is looking forward to targeting continued growth over the next few years.

Mark has been involved with LandAid as an Ambassador for over 4 years and is grateful to have been invited to join the Yorkshire Board, supporting the mission to end youth homelessness.

In his spare time, he enjoys being ‘distinctively average’ at a wide variety of sports (but passionate nonetheless) – currently tackling the complex journey of improving his golf game!

Lana is a Project Lead Architect at DLA Architecture with over 10 years of experience in the built environment sector. She has predominantly specialised in the delivery of student accommodation projects, working closely with clients and multidisciplinary teams to create high-quality living environments for students. Since joining DLA Architecture, she has been involved in a range of exciting projects, including office developments and other commercial schemes across the UK.

Alongside her professional role, Lana is Vice President of the Leeds Society of Architects (LSA), where she helps promote architecture across Yorkshire through industry events, networking, and professional engagement. She is passionate about supporting the next generation of architects and has contributed to judging both the RIBA Yorkshire Student Awards and the Leeds Architecture Awards.

Lana is delighted to join the LandAid Yorkshire & Humber Regional Board and to support LandAid’s mission to end youth homelessness. She is committed to using her professional expertise, industry connections, and regional knowledge to help create positive outcomes for young people across Yorkshire and the Humber.