Commercial real estate firm Avison Young has appointed Andrew Sutherland as an associate director in its national healthcare team.

Sutherland had more than eight years’ experience across a range of property before concentrating on the healthcare sector. His particular focus is the primary healthcare sector where he advises GP practices, landlords, investors and banks. He has also handled sales of land and premises in the independent sector.

Based in Leeds, Sutherland joins a team of 15 consultants focusing on the elderly, specialist care, primary, private hospital, day nursery, dental and pharmacy healthcare sectors.

Iain Lock, head of health for Avison Young, said: “We are delighted to welcome someone of Andrew’s skills to join us in Leeds, and together with colleagues Cirion Plant and Kate Deakin in Manchester, this will support our ambitious growth plans and further enhance our first-class service to clients across the North and Scotland.

“Our primary healthcare property team is exceptionally strong, working across the whole of the UK, combining local market knowledge with data-driven insights on a national level. Andrew’s appointment will enable us to deliver our services to clients even more effectively.”