Paragon expands offer after GIA hire

Manchester-based independent building and project consultancy Paragon has launched a rights of light and daylight consulting service after recruiting Anthony Harris, former partner at specialist surveying firm GIA. 

Paragon will now provide rights of light advice to commercial developers, funders, architects, planning consultants and housebuilders throughout pre-acquisition, feasibility and detailed design.

The service combines with the consultancy’s existing neighbourly matters offer to further maximise potential and minimise risk throughout the development process.

Paragon director and head of the Manchester office, James Onions, said: “We have every confidence that our rights of light service will play a significant role in our further expansion in the region.

“As with all our services, our rights of light team will quickly establish issues, identify opportunities and deliver positive commercial outcomes for our clients.”

Harris has specialised in rights of light, daylight and sunlight and party wall matters for 20 years. 

Paragon’s North West-based clients include Property Alliance Group, Northwood, Praxis, Select Property Group and City Block.