About Nick Turner
Nick Turner is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors (FRICS). He was a member of Council of the Incorporated
Society of Valuers and Auctioneers, chairman of its Estate Agency committee and
Professional Practise committee. A former Chairman of its Junior Members
Organisation and founding member of the Young Professionals Group, which brought
together Solicitors, Accountants, Actuaries, Barristers, Surveyors, Valuers and
Auctioneers.
A West Countryman through and through, born in Somerset he studied Estate
Management in Southampton. Following qualification he practised in
Gloucestershire with a leading firm of Chartered Surveyors dealing with weekly
livestock markets, surveys and valuations, together with country house sales and
conducted property auctions. Arthur Negus the respected antique expert worked in
the same firm. A move to a major international surveying company in London
preceded his appointment as area director for a national firm of Estate agents,
Surveyors and Auctioneers in Exeter.
His love of buildings, practical ability and understanding was expanded while
Director of a specialist paint and coatings company where, among his many
responsibilities, he dealt with specialist sales of coatings for restoration and
renovation projects. Clients included the National Trust and English Heritage.
His firm supplied much of the internal coatings to the restored Reading Room in
the British Museum designed by architects Foster and Partners. Likewise his
firm’s coatings were used in the BBC’s `Dream House` presented by Carol
Vorderman or to give it its proper title the INTERGER Millennium House designed
by architects Cole Thompson.
He Lives in Devon with his wife and children enjoying all the benefits of country life, including, as he says, popping down to Cornwall for a days sailing or fishing. Enjoying many sports including his beloved rugby where he represented his country his life style is enviable and his knowledge and enthusiasm for the region infectious.