Our Move Makers

1) Who are we speaking to?

Tobi (or Tobias if my Mum is reading this) Crosbie

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Managing Director & Founder

3) What were you doing with yourself before founding Making Moves?

Prior to Making Moves, I spent seven years at one of the ‘big four’ property firms followed by five years working as a Director at a niche property firm in the West End.

After finishing my training and qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 2003, the majority of my time has been dedicated to advising companies on their office moves.

Clients include MatchesFashion.com, Blis Media, Capco (Bold Rocket), Next 15 Communications, Farfetch.com, Hotwire PR, Swiftkey, Pfizer and Verizon.

4) If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Negotiations
Building Searches
My amazing ‘chat’ on viewing tours

5) What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Allpress coffee

Knowing that we are actually making a difference by providing advice and support to companies moving offices across Central London.

6) So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

Free time is slim these days, but when the ‘Tenant’s Heroes mask’ is put to rest for the day, I like nothing more than running marathons and attempting to DJ my classic records from a misspent youth!

7) What’s your favourite dance move?

Has to be the Body Pop

If you would like to contact Tobi then please call the office on 020 3595 3121 or email at info@makingmoves.london

1) Who are we speaking to?

Kian Siabi

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Director of Flexible. Big time !

3) What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Before making ‘MY’ move, I spent 4 years at one of the top serviced office brokerages in London/UK.  I developed my trade and gained some serious knowledge bombs in the managed and serviced office market.  I built up a fair few long standing relationships and left with some life long friends.

4) If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Understanding client’s needs
Problem Solving
Financials (I am a human calculator)

5) What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

The property market is forever changing, cool and very fast paced. Plus I get to meet new and interesting clients every single day. One of the top perks is how rewarding it is to find a company their new home + ensure they get a cracking deal too! And the 6am gym sessions help.

6) So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I try to get out on the golf course as much as possible.  The old body can’t take too much sport nowadays so I will settle for a glass of red and a DVD night any day.

7) What’s your favourite dance move?

Hands down, without a shadow of a doubt…The Sprinkler !

1)       Who are we speaking to?

(The) Murph or Tony (after the great man that is my father!)

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Move Maker… or Director of the Office Agency team if we are being all formal.

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Since qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 2010, I have only ever advised occupiers. I spent the early part of my career cutting my teeth at two large global real estate firms before moving to a niche occupier advisory firm in the West End.

On my journey so far I have had the pleasure of advising a diverse list of companies such as: Box.com, CCT Venues, UCL, Red Bull, LMR Partners, ITG Creator, Herman Miller, Good Agency, Goat Agency, Union VFX, Black Tomato and Hutch Games.  

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Making Friends
Solving Puzzles
And bringing up the average height of the team…

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

London! The buzz of this place never ceases to motivate me.

(And my coffee addiction).

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I eat; a lot. Some believe I have hollow legs… I love to find and try new pop-up restaurants. Shoreditch is an amazing place to try all sorts of weird and wonderful food trends. 

Oh… and the Irish in me means I like a drink now and again…

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

My dancing is likened to Mr Bean… so you’ll find me propping up the bar. 

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Hamish (the half scot/half kiwi) Allan

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Director of Technical

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Before joining Making Moves I spent just over 7 years working at one of the largest real estate companies in the world. I started my career working for investors in both the retail and office sectors. After becoming Chartered in 2014, I quickly realised my passion for the office occupier market and I have moved to specialise in helping and advising occupier clients all the way along their office move journey!

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Thinking outside the box
Challenging myself (and others)
Listening and being approachable

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

The variety of work and the clients we work with really interests me, 2 days are rarely the same!

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I like to do the odd triathlon and generally try to keep fit but the world of food has grabbed my attention more recently – both cooking and trying new places in and around London.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

I haven’t had the pleasure in becoming a dad just yet but pretty sure I’ve perfected the dad dance.

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Sally Evans

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

General Manager 

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Before Making Moves I was running the operations at a graduate recruitment agency.  Helping the company double in size over the course of 3 years and learning a lot along the way.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Problem Solving
Learning
Keeping lots of plates spinning

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

No two days are the same and there’s always more to be done. Having the opportunity to make a difference in a growing company is super exciting and there’s a great company culture to match.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

My time out of Making Moves is mostly taken up eating out and meeting up with friends, as a result the rest of the time I have to stay active to combat this love! Lots of netball, running and yoga keeps me sane.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

Although I doubt I’ll ever try it again, has to be The Worm.

1) Who are we speaking to?

Grant Marcus

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Senior Surveyor

3) What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Prior to joining Making Moves I worked in a well-established residential agency as a Leasing Negotiator. This allowed me to thrive in London’s manic market as well as developing many new skills along the way.

4) If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Negotiations
Persistence
Problem Solving

5) What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

I am passionate about what I do and the result of achieving my client’s goals is what drives me to keep going! I also love working in a good environment with a great team as well as meeting many new people along the way.

6) So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

If my work cap is off, you’ll most likely find me in the GYM, Jacuzzi or relaxing watching a good film!

7) What’s your favourite dance move?

When it comes to dancing I’m not really the talented type, so after a few beers I freestyle!

1)       Who are we speaking to?

James Cuthbert

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Surveyor

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Before joining Making Moves, I worked at a niche commercial practice where I qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2018. During that time, I gained experience working in both Lease Advisory Services and Investment Agency.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Determination
Negotiation
Approachability

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Besides from an extra-large coffee, I’d say the fact that every day in this industry is different and there’s a new challenge to face each day.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

When I’m not at work you will either find me out socialising with friends (most likely trying out new bars and eateries). On the flipside to that I try to stay active and go to the gym.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

I don’t think anything can beat the classic two step.

1)       Who are we speaking to?

George Marment 

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Surveyor

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Before starting at Making Moves I was working for a multinational commercial property company, where I completed their graduate scheme and became a qualified Surveyor. While picking up essential skills on the way, I realised that these multinational corporations weren’t providing their clients with value for money and I looked into moving to a smaller company where client care and value add was the primary focus.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Negotiating a great deal
Exceeding client expectations
Reaching the top shelf in the supermarket (I’m 6ft 5)!

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Knowing that my actions in the workplace, through sourcing interesting, dynamic office space, will directly affect the enjoyment and wellbeing of the employees of client’s companies…that and also my bagel I get on the way to work!

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I can talk for hours and hours about scuba diving and have my qualifications to teach beginners the skills needed to take the dip into the deep ocean…unfortunately opportunities to dive in London are limited so you’ll usually find me playing some sort of sport after work, be that bouldering, squash, tennis or heading to the gym.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

Despite my height I can actually whip out a pretty decent worm!

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Mo… Occasionally Mo Mo and err.. Tom (private joke >insert awkward laugh<)

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Senior Business Developer.

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Prior to Making Moves I spent 4 years in one of the biggest names in the Residential market, before finding the wonderful world of Commercial property at one of the ‘big four’.

After some time here, I took a leap of faith to join a niche property firm in the West End to head up their start-up movement, providing specialised advice to young and high growth companies in the Tech and Fin-Tech industry.

One of my crowning achievements is the 27,000 sqft acquisition for a high growth Tech firm in the White Collar Factory, where we provided end to end service and tenant only advice.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Negotiating
Making Friends
Fact Finding

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

My (not so) little one… the only motivation needed!

Oh! And of course, coffee.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

When I’m not helping clients make the best property decisions, you can find me attempting Crossfit at the local ‘Box’ (Crossfit chat for the gym)!

Outside of this, much of my free time is spent dotting around with the little one and other half, doing lots of activities from climbing, to cycling, to trampolining and more!

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

Um… I can’t dance. But IF I could, then any kind of break-dancing.

1) Who are we speaking to?

Jack Davison

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Senior Business Developer

3) What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Prior to Making Moves I spent 7 years in residential property as a negotiator, working for a well-known estate agency. This is where I started to develop my sales skills and found my interest in property.

4) If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Driven
Positive
Competitive

5) What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

No two days are the same. Not knowing what is in store for the day is incredibly exciting. I’m also lucky enough to work in a strong, motivating team here at Making Moves.

6) So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

Time away from the office is generally spent playing sports, whether that is football or cricket.

7) What’s your favourite dance move?

The robot…always seems to get people laughing, unfortunately its usually at me, rather than with me.

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Kieron Langley 

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Business Developer

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

After traveling through south east Asia, Australia and New Zealand to name a few, I settled in Australia for 2 and a half years enjoying the ‘fun-employed’ lifestyle. Now I’ve swapped beaches for businesses as I develop my career in real estate. 

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Being Adventurous  
Cooking
Being Competitive

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Love the buzz of living in London and also being able to work in a fun and friendly environment here at Making Moves.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

When away from the office you’ll usually find me watching and playing sport, otherwise, come the weekend I’ll be chasing a happy hour somewhere with friends.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

After a few beers, I guess something that recreates Terry Crews in the film White Chicks.

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Karishma Singapuri 

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Marketing and Social Content Manager

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Over the past 10 years I’ve worked in marketing for a number of different industries including, radio, theatre and wine. My diverse experience has helped to embed my love of creative communication, and ultimately bring me to the Making Moves mob.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Thinking outside the box
Optimism
Being able to recite all of the words from any episode of F.R.I.E.N.D.S

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Being able to work on exciting campaigns from scratch through to launch, with motivated colleagues, in one of the most dynamic city’s in the world! And the free snacks.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I love trying out a new restaurant, quirky bar or even attempting an original recipe by throwing things together and seeing what happens. If not, I’m usually sitting at home watching a good Netflix series – recommendations welcome.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

“The Twerk”

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Emily Knight

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Operations Coordinator

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Before joining Making Moves, I was in the TOON (Newcastle) completing my Business Management degree.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Organisation
Learning
Trustworthiness

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Working alongside a friendly and supportive team. I also love the variety of my role; no two days are the same.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I LOVE food so you’ll probably find me in a restaurant stuffing my face. Failing that, I’ll be drinking cocktails with friends. Keeping fit is also very important to me, I’ve danced since the age of 3 so I like to attend different classes to keep myself active.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

I think it’d have to be the arm wave!

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Phil Snowden

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Junior Property Advisor

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Finishing my Business Management degree and making some tunes.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Efficiency
Trustworthiness
Listening

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Knowing every day will have a new challenge.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

Performing and recording music as a session guitarist.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

Sadly, the floss…

1)       Who are we speaking to?

Daniel Moulden

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Apprentice building surveyor

3)       What were you doing with yourself before joining Making Moves?

Finishing my business college course and labouring for a construction company.

4)       If we were playing Top Trumps, what would be your top 3 skills?

Confidence
Enthusiasm
Trustworthiness

5)       What makes you get up in the morning and come to work?

Desire to become very successful.

6)       So…when you’re not advising companies on Making Moves across London, what do you like doing with yourself?

I am a massive football fan therefore I like to travel the country and the world supporting QPR and England.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

The Michael Jackson Moonwalk.