Bromwich Hardy recruits Rob and Layla to drive 2025 growth plans

Warwickshire commercial property agency has launched into 2025 with two new appointments.

Rob Lord, who was previously with Bromwich Hardy on a year-long work placement, and Layla Bhayat have joined the Coventry-based business.

Tom Bromwich, founding partner of Bromwich Hardy, said: “Rob spent a year with us on placement during his studies for a degree in real estate at Sheffield Hallam University, so we knew the quality of his work and his client-focused attention to detail.” Rob, aged 24, lives in Leamington Spa and attended Princethorpe College in Rugby. He enjoys football and cricket and has recently become a member of Coventry Golf Club.

He said: “Having enjoyed my placement year with Bromwich Hardy and got to know the business, the clients and the team here, it was just a natural progression to come back….if they would have me!”

Layla Bhayat, aged 21, has joined Bromwich Hardy as a graduate property asset surveyor, having graduated in the summer of 2024 with a BSc 2.1 with Honours in real estate from Birmingham City University.

Brought up in Coventry, she attended Finham Park School and lists among her hobbies, modifying cars.

“I only have a Seat Ibiza at present so there is a limit to what you can do with it, but I can dream!” she said.

“I am really pleased to have joined Bromwich Hardy because when I first made contact, they were not actively looking for