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 Office Agency. 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?

Lydia Anastasi

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Client Services Consultant

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

I previously worked for one of the top office brokers in the UK, specialising in business development. It gave me the opportunity to develop my skills and I also met some great people along the way.

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

Persistence
Punctuality
Creativity

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

I have the privilege of working with an amazing team of people and I learn something new everyday!

Oh And I’m slightly in love with our office dog…

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

If I’m not sampling some tasty Japanese cuisine, you can normally find me in a rooftop bar with a martini in hand.

Aside from that I love cooking, my lasagne is a game changer, trust me.

7) What’s your favourite dance move?

The surfboard, it’s a classic.

1) Who are we speaking to?

Grant Marcus

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Graduate 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?

Francesca Langton Kendall

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

I am involved with the operations and marketing side of things… in other words, making things happen.

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

After graduating university, I spent a year working and travelling around New Zealand, followed by five months in Sydney working for a property investment company and two months travelling South East Asia. I’ve had some amazing experiences throughout my time away, but since making my move back to London, I’m excited to see what’s up next.

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

Communication
Creativity
Project Management

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

The warm Aussie sunshine and the occasional morning beach swim… oh no wait.

All jokes aside, to work for a growing innovative company, where the whole team is dedicated to making a difference in the industry and are always fully supportive of one another.

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

Brunching with friends is one of my favourite things to do at the weekend (anything with smashed avocado), as is going to see live music and exploring new places.

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

The “twirl” for sure.

1) Who are we speaking to?

Jack Davison

2) What’s your role at Making Moves?

Client Generator

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?

Drive
Positivity
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?

Jessica McClary

2)       What’s your role at Making Moves?

Client Services Consultant

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

I was working for Bear Nibbles in field sales across London. Before this I worked in retail management for 7 years at The Body Shop.

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

Tenacity
Passion
Positivity

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

Being part of an amazing team and achieving results.

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

You’ll most likely find me at some kind of music event or in the sunshine!

7)       What’s your favourite dance move?

100% the shimmy.