Meet the Team

Directors & Managers

Chris Oakley MRICS

Executive Chairman

Having founded Oakley Commercial in 1993, Chris has guided the company to grow into what is now one of the largest commercial and residential property consultancies in the Sussex area.

He started his property career in 1983 upon leaving sixth form when he joined a Lewes based multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Surveyors. Chris obtained a broad cross section of experience but was attracted to commercial property and development, which is where he has focused his career. Studying by day release Chris qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990. Chris is Brighton born and bred, although now lives in Lewes.

Whilst responsible for overseeing the growth of the company and new business opportunities, he is still passionate about doing deals and personally handles many transactions for both old and new clients.

Tim Crossfield BSc MRICS

Managing Director

Tim qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1992, is a RICS Registered Valuer and has over 30 years’ experience practising in the Sussex property market.

He joined the company in 1998 and now manages the day to day running of the business. He is also the Director in charge of the Valuation, Management and Lease Advisory departments.

Tim specialises in the negotiation of lease renewals and rent reviews, in relation to a wide variety of commercial property and is regularly appointed to act as Independent Expert or Arbitrator, when agreement cannot be reached between the landlord and tenant.

David Beaken

Director

David is born and bred in Sussex and has great knowledge of the local market. David started his career as a junior with a small but well established independent agency nearly 20 years ago so has a wealth of experience.

Over the years David has worked hard on a variety of property types from sea front apartments, brand new developments and country homes showing an ability to adapt to every sector of the market. David is heavily involved in the local property community and sits on the council at The Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association. The BHEAA is an association set up to primarily raise money for charity and to help raise standards in the industry. The personal approach is extremely important to David who has built a sound reputation over many years in the industry as a knowledgeable and ethical property professional.

Helen Oakley

Director

Helen has many years experience of working in the service industry and lives locally in Lewes. Helen is responsible for the day to day smooth running of the Lewes office and takes an active role in our new homes launches and marketing, ensuring that projects are running smoothly and that both developer clients are new homes purchasers are always receiving our high standard of service.

James Epps

Director

James is the director of new homes & land and oversees the Brighton & Hove city and Shoreham offices. Born in Brighton & Hove, his enthusiasm for property and his hometown have seen him working in residential & commercial agency since 1994. James has been an integral part of the Oakley expansion since joining in 2004, with his welcoming, professional and efficient manner which is echoed by his team. James's passion for maintaining & improving standards within the industry lead to him becoming the 2013 President of the Brighton & Hove Estate Agent Association. James enjoys playing and watching sport, travelling and spending time with his niece & nephew.

Matthew Wakeman BSc (Hons) MRICS

Associate Director

Matthew is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer having worked in both the residential and commercial sectors of the Sussex property market, since 1999.

He joined the company in 2011 and now works within our Valuation and Lease Advisory teams.

Matthew specialises in the provision of formal valuation advice in relation to a wide range of commercial and residential property and land, for clients which include some of the UK’s largest banking, financial service and pension fund providers.

He also regularly advises both landlords and tenants in relation to commercial property rent reviews and lease renewals.

Steven Harvey

Commercial Director

Steven has been in the local commercial property market for over 25 years, having recently been a partner at a Brighton based commercial agency practice until joining Oakley Commercial as a director in 2013.

Steven heads up the commercial agency team and has wide ranging knowledge across the commercial sectors with particular expertise in development sites, land sales and the business space sector. Steven can advise on leasehold & freehold acquisitions /disposals, development appraisals, site assembly and land sales. Recent clients have included Shoreham Port Authority, East Sussex County Council, Lewes District Council, St Modwen, Qualifa, Legal and General Investment Management, Cross Stone and various private property companies and private individuals. He is locally based having been born in Shoreham and is a keen sportsman and musician and a lifelong Brighton & Hove Albion Supporter .

Murray Kerr

Brighton Lettings Manager

Murray is a through and through Brightonian. Born in the Sussex County Hospital, and knows the City and local housing market like the back of his hand.

Murray started his career as a negotiator with a local sales and lettings agent, which quickly taught him what was required to succeed within both sides of the business. Murray spent the best part of 6 years heading up the lettings team for one of Kemp Town’s most popular Estate Agents, where he learned that good ethics and honesty are always the best policies.

Nick Williams

Branch Manager

Born and bred in Shoreham by Sea, Nick has great knowledge of the local market and surrounding areas.  Nick started his career 15 years ago as a junior negotiator for an independent estate agency, and has worked hard over the years and sold all types of property from studio apartments to luxury foreshore houses and brand new developments.  He has a personal, friendly and professional approach which is regularly highlighted by his clients and Nick is always aiming to improve standards within our industry.  When Nick is not in the office, he can found in the gym or spending time with his partner, Sarah.

Stephanie Rewell MARLA

Lewes Lettings Manager

Stephanie has an extensive insight into the property industry with knowledge of both the sales and rental market. While carrying out the day to day running of a lettings department, Stephanie has worked her way through the ARLA qualifications in a bid to improve the service and knowledge she can offer to both landlords and tenants.

Commercial Agency Team

Chris Oakley MRICS

Executive Chairman

Having founded Oakley Commercial in 1993, Chris has guided the company to grow into what is now one of the largest commercial and residential property consultancies in the Sussex area.

He started his property career in 1983 upon leaving sixth form when he joined a Lewes based multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Surveyors. Chris obtained a broad cross section of experience but was attracted to commercial property and development, which is where he has focused his career. Studying by day release Chris qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990. Chris is Brighton born and bred, although now lives in Lewes.

Whilst responsible for overseeing the growth of the company and new business opportunities, he is still passionate about doing deals and personally handles many transactions for both old and new clients.

Steven Harvey

Commercial Director

Steven has been in the local commercial property market for over 25 years, having recently been a partner at a Brighton based commercial agency practice until joining Oakley Commercial as a director in 2013.

Steven heads up the commercial agency team and has wide ranging knowledge across the commercial sectors with particular expertise in development sites, land sales and the business space sector. Steven can advise on leasehold & freehold acquisitions /disposals, development appraisals, site assembly and land sales. Recent clients have included Shoreham Port Authority, East Sussex County Council, Lewes District Council, St Modwen, Qualifa, Legal and General Investment Management, Cross Stone and various private property companies and private individuals. He is locally based having been born in Shoreham and is a keen sportsman and musician and a lifelong Brighton & Hove Albion Supporter .

Arabella Macrae

Administrator & Receptionist

Arabella joined the Oakley team in 2019 and fulfils the very important dual role of administrator to our commercial department and receptionist in our head office.

Arabella’s excellent customer service skills further strengthen the department by allowing her to undertake some of the essential tasks required during the commercial sale/letting process, whilst also organising the busy day to day needs of the team. She graduated from university where she studied psychology. When away from the office she enjoys spending time with friends, eating and travelling.

Kayleigh Sharp

Commercial Agent

Kayleigh joined the Commercial Agency team in May 2019, having been involved in the property industry for the previous 4 years. She has worked within both the commercial and residential property markets, giving her a wide range of expertise. Kayleigh was born in Worthing and has gained experience within the property sectors in both London and Worthing. Her enthusiastic and proactive approach makes her able to assist in any query you may have. When not working, Kayleigh enjoys socialising and is an avid food fan with a strong passion for cheese and cars.

Leigh Doherty

Commercial Agent

Leigh joined the Commercial Agency team in June 2015 having been involved in the local property markets for the last 21 years.

Leigh has gained experience across all sectors including commercial sales and lettings together with recent residential sales experience, giving him a wide range of expertise. During this time he has successfully acted for numerous private and corporate clients. Leigh was born in Shoreham, lives to the East of Brighton and has worked in commercial agency in the centre of Brighton for over 16 years. He is a keen sportsman and an avid Spurs fan. Leigh is friendly, enthusiastic and able to assist in any aspect of Commercial Property.

Brighton & Hove Residential Sales Team

James Epps

Director

James is the director of new homes & land and oversees the Brighton & Hove city and Shoreham offices. Born in Brighton & Hove, his enthusiasm for property and his hometown have seen him working in residential & commercial agency since 1994. James has been an integral part of the Oakley expansion since joining in 2004, with his welcoming, professional and efficient manner which is echoed by his team. James's passion for maintaining & improving standards within the industry lead to him becoming the 2013 President of the Brighton & Hove Estate Agent Association. James enjoys playing and watching sport, travelling and spending time with his niece & nephew.

Simon Cox

Sales Manager

Simon has worked in both residential and commercial property throughout Sussex since 1997 gaining valuable knowledge and experience of the property market.

Upon leaving school, Simon undertook an apprenticeship and gained his City and Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery working with James Longley in Crawley for 11 years. Simon then moved into the residential property market in 1997 starting his career in Haywards Heath where he progressed to a managerial position in Burgess Hill. Simon transferred to Brighton & Hove in 2002 working in the residential & commercial sectors, which lead to him joining the experienced team at Oakley in 2009. Simon is now Sales Manager for the Brighton & Hove office. Simon lives in Hove and enjoys the gym, cycling and running on the South Downs.

Alex Powrie

Sales Consultant

Alex started out in property as a lettings consultant in Brighton & Hove, before joining the Oakley sales team in June 2019 having always wanted to follow in his parents footsteps of property sales. Alex excels in customer care and enjoys building relationships with purchasers and sellers, being fluent in Italian & speaking some French is often beneficial ! When Alex isn’t working you can find him on a Golf course somewhere around Sussex or in Brighton Marina fishing.

Georgia Radford MNAEA

Senior Sales Consultant

Georgia has worked in residential sales since 2012, having worked in London she joined the Oakley team in 2014 and has since qualified by completing her NAEA property professional exams.

Georgia has a passion for property and her infectious enthusiasm is seen by both sellers and buyers alike. When not working Georgia likes socialising with her friends, enjoys traveling around the world and she loves a curry!

James Cunningham MNAEA

Sales Consultant

James joined the residential sales team at Oakley in 2015 and came from a previous agency role within the Brighton area.

Growing up in Brighton, he brings great local knowledge and enthusiasm for property. This led him to study and qualify for his NAEA property mark qualification. James has a calm and collected approach when dealing with clients on a day to day with negotiation and sales progression. When not working James enjoys football and plays badminton in the local Sussex leagues.

Kerri Shearman

Saturday Assistant

Kerri moved to Brighton in 2012 and joined the Oakley team in 2017 as a Saturday Assistant after deciding to have a break from a 10 year sales career in a FTSE 100 telecoms company, to concentrate on being a full time mother to her 3 children. Kerri has a strong customer service skillset and loves working with and meeting new people, which is why she enjoys estate agency and coming in on a Saturday.

Meg McQueen

New Homes Site Representative

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Robyn Johnston

New Homes Coordinator

Robyn moved to Brighton in 2010 and joined the Oakley team in 2015 after finishing a degree in Psychology.

Since starting at Oakley her passion for new build property has grown and she harnesses her thirst for knowledge and attention to detail to benefit Developers and Purchasers alike. She enjoys working on new build schemes from when the ideas are first conceived as plans on paper, right through to the completion of the final unit. In her spare time, Robyn likes to devour fiction books and binge-watch Netflix.

Rosemary Jennings

Residential Administrator

Rosemary joined the company in May 2018 after finishing a Master of Arts in English Literature at the University of Sussex.

Having lived in Brighton for five years she is excited to learn about the property industry. When not working, Rosemary is training to be a Listening Volunteer with The Samaritans and has a keen interest in plays, poetry and documentaries.

Russell Best

Senior Sales Consultant

Russell joined the Oakley team in 2013 having worked in the industry since 2006 across the Brighton area where he developed a broad knowledge & experience of the industry.

Russell takes the time to assist our clients with helping to make the moving process as stress free as possible and is on hand to offer a professional friendly customer advice. When Russell is not working he enjoys spending time with the family, keeping up with his little girl and catching up with his passion for motor racing

Lewes Town & Country Residential Sales Team

David Beaken

Director

David is born and bred in Sussex and has great knowledge of the local market. David started his career as a junior with a small but well established independent agency nearly 20 years ago so has a wealth of experience.

Over the years David has worked hard on a variety of property types from sea front apartments, brand new developments and country homes showing an ability to adapt to every sector of the market. David is heavily involved in the local property community and sits on the council at The Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association. The BHEAA is an association set up to primarily raise money for charity and to help raise standards in the industry. The personal approach is extremely important to David who has built a sound reputation over many years in the industry as a knowledgeable and ethical property professional.

Helen Oakley

Director

Helen has many years experience of working in the service industry and lives locally in Lewes. Helen is responsible for the day to day smooth running of the Lewes office and takes an active role in our new homes launches and marketing, ensuring that projects are running smoothly and that both developer clients are new homes purchasers are always receiving our high standard of service.

Stephanie Rewell MARLA

Lewes Lettings Manager

Stephanie has an extensive insight into the property industry with knowledge of both the sales and rental market. While carrying out the day to day running of a lettings department, Stephanie has worked her way through the ARLA qualifications in a bid to improve the service and knowledge she can offer to both landlords and tenants.

Beth Furnell

Office Administrator

Beth is the newest member of the Lewes team. Having previously worked for a well-known corporate agent she has been well trained and really understands the industry. With her professional approach and enthusiasm for the industry Beth is already proving a valued member of the team.

Having grown up in Lewes Beth knows the area inside out and offers great local knowledge.

Carolyn Clarke

Senior Sales Consultant

Carolyn has a wealth of experience having previously managed offices for a well-known corporate agent. Carolyn loves period property but also has a real passion for New Homes and contemporary architecture. Living in the area all of her life and having had children at the local schools Carolyn's local knowledge is second to none and with experience over a cross section of property she is an invaluable member of the team. Clients love her attention to detail and enthusiasm for the industry.

Rafael Fierro Castro

Sales Consultant

Originally from Chile in South America Rafael came to England when he was 7 years old. Raised in North London, Rafael started his working career as an Estate Agent in Woodside Park.

Married in 2002 Rafael and his wife moved to Brighton and never looked back! Rafael has vast experience in both sales and lettings so works across both departments at Oakley.

Sara Van Loock

Sales Consultant

Sara is one of the newest members of the Oakley Lewes team and  has many years’ experience in the property industry with a strong background in New Homes sales and marketing.

She has a tremendous love of buildings and architecture both old and new and is equally excited by Georgian brickwork as she is about high-tech modern construction methods. Sara is a member of Commercial Square Bonfire Society and is very appreciative of Lewes history and traditions. Sara loves working with buyers and finding them what they want.

New Homes Team

Chris Oakley MRICS

Executive Chairman

Having founded Oakley Commercial in 1993, Chris has guided the company to grow into what is now one of the largest commercial and residential property consultancies in the Sussex area.

He started his property career in 1983 upon leaving sixth form when he joined a Lewes based multi-disciplinary firm of Chartered Surveyors. Chris obtained a broad cross section of experience but was attracted to commercial property and development, which is where he has focused his career. Studying by day release Chris qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1990. Chris is Brighton born and bred, although now lives in Lewes.

Whilst responsible for overseeing the growth of the company and new business opportunities, he is still passionate about doing deals and personally handles many transactions for both old and new clients.

David Beaken

Director

David is born and bred in Sussex and has great knowledge of the local market. David started his career as a junior with a small but well established independent agency nearly 20 years ago so has a wealth of experience.

Over the years David has worked hard on a variety of property types from sea front apartments, brand new developments and country homes showing an ability to adapt to every sector of the market. David is heavily involved in the local property community and sits on the council at The Brighton & Hove Estate Agents Association. The BHEAA is an association set up to primarily raise money for charity and to help raise standards in the industry. The personal approach is extremely important to David who has built a sound reputation over many years in the industry as a knowledgeable and ethical property professional.

Helen Oakley

Director

Helen has many years experience of working in the service industry and lives locally in Lewes. Helen is responsible for the day to day smooth running of the Lewes office and takes an active role in our new homes launches and marketing, ensuring that projects are running smoothly and that both developer clients are new homes purchasers are always receiving our high standard of service.

James Epps

Director

James is the director of new homes & land and oversees the Brighton & Hove city and Shoreham offices. Born in Brighton & Hove, his enthusiasm for property and his hometown have seen him working in residential & commercial agency since 1994. James has been an integral part of the Oakley expansion since joining in 2004, with his welcoming, professional and efficient manner which is echoed by his team. James's passion for maintaining & improving standards within the industry lead to him becoming the 2013 President of the Brighton & Hove Estate Agent Association. James enjoys playing and watching sport, travelling and spending time with his niece & nephew.

Nick Williams

Branch Manager

Born and bred in Shoreham by Sea, Nick has great knowledge of the local market and surrounding areas.  Nick started his career 15 years ago as a junior negotiator for an independent estate agency, and has worked hard over the years and sold all types of property from studio apartments to luxury foreshore houses and brand new developments.  He has a personal, friendly and professional approach which is regularly highlighted by his clients and Nick is always aiming to improve standards within our industry.  When Nick is not in the office, he can found in the gym or spending time with his partner, Sarah.

Simon Cox

Sales Manager

Simon has worked in both residential and commercial property throughout Sussex since 1997 gaining valuable knowledge and experience of the property market.

Upon leaving school, Simon undertook an apprenticeship and gained his City and Guilds in Carpentry and Joinery working with James Longley in Crawley for 11 years. Simon then moved into the residential property market in 1997 starting his career in Haywards Heath where he progressed to a managerial position in Burgess Hill. Simon transferred to Brighton & Hove in 2002 working in the residential & commercial sectors, which lead to him joining the experienced team at Oakley in 2009. Simon is now Sales Manager for the Brighton & Hove office. Simon lives in Hove and enjoys the gym, cycling and running on the South Downs.

Carolyn Clarke

Senior Sales Consultant

Carolyn has a wealth of experience having previously managed offices for a well-known corporate agent. Carolyn loves period property but also has a real passion for New Homes and contemporary architecture. Living in the area all of her life and having had children at the local schools Carolyn's local knowledge is second to none and with experience over a cross section of property she is an invaluable member of the team. Clients love her attention to detail and enthusiasm for the industry.

Robyn Johnston

New Homes Coordinator

Robyn moved to Brighton in 2010 and joined the Oakley team in 2015 after finishing a degree in Psychology.

Since starting at Oakley her passion for new build property has grown and she harnesses her thirst for knowledge and attention to detail to benefit Developers and Purchasers alike. She enjoys working on new build schemes from when the ideas are first conceived as plans on paper, right through to the completion of the final unit. In her spare time, Robyn likes to devour fiction books and binge-watch Netflix.

Residential Lettings Team

Murray Kerr

Brighton Lettings Manager

Murray is a through and through Brightonian. Born in the Sussex County Hospital, and knows the City and local housing market like the back of his hand.

Murray started his career as a negotiator with a local sales and lettings agent, which quickly taught him what was required to succeed within both sides of the business. Murray spent the best part of 6 years heading up the lettings team for one of Kemp Town’s most popular Estate Agents, where he learned that good ethics and honesty are always the best policies.

Nicholas Hewer-Royle

Lettings Property Maintenance Manager

Nicholas has recently joined the team and offers excellent property knowledge and maintenance savvy.

Coming from a Housing association background Nicholas is more than used to dealing with contractors, tenants, and owners, to ensure maintenance issues are dealt with both effectively and efficiently. He also knows his way around a property, so he will be able to feedback and explain most situations in a way which will help you to understand any issues straight away. Nicholas lives in Mid Sussex and in his spare time likes to play golf and watch as much football as possible.

Stephanie Rewell MARLA

Lewes Lettings Manager

Stephanie has an extensive insight into the property industry with knowledge of both the sales and rental market. While carrying out the day to day running of a lettings department, Stephanie has worked her way through the ARLA qualifications in a bid to improve the service and knowledge she can offer to both landlords and tenants.

Amy Howarth

Senior Lettings Consultant

Amy has great lettings experience gained both from working with us, and previously as a Lettings manager in her home town in the Midlands. Amy is more than used to dealing with Tenants and Landlords, ensuring that properties are let quickly and landlords and tenants are kept informed. She is extremely organised making sure that our applicant data base is kept up to date, and enjoys building relationships with our clients. Outside of work she likes to spend quality time with her friends and family and enjoys a good old Pub Quiz.

Annemarie Otero

Lettings Accountant

Annemarie is the longest serving member of our lettings team and has built up great experience having worked previously as a Lettings Negotiator and dealing with the accounting side for the department.

Annemarie is well organised in her approach, making sure our landlords are paid in a timely manner, our tenants are paying their rent on time, and the tenancies are kept up to date. Annemarie has been raised in the Brighton area and her spare time is spent entertaining her little boy and spending time with her family.

Julie Hooper

Lewes Property Manager

Julie has lived and worked in Mid Sussex for most of her life and has excellent local knowledge. Having worked in the property sector for a number of years she brings a wealth of experience which she believes is essential to be an effective property manager.

As well as property Julie has a background in the Hospitality and Leisure Industry meaning her customer service skills are second to none. Julie has 2 grown daughters and in her spare time likes to travel, drink gin and is a big Liverpool fan!

Karen Piatt

Lettings Administrator

Karen has recently joined our quickly expanding lettings team and has previously built up great experience having worked as an Administrator for a former Kemp Town Estate Agency and the Sussex University Student Lettings Department. Karen is the back bone of the office, organising all the of required paper work for Landlords and Tenants, and making sure all of our compliance requirements are met. Karen has lived in the Brighton area all her life, and in her spare time enjoys Photography and Running.

Nicola Heasman

Lettings Accountant

Nicola is the newest member of our lettings team and has built up great experience having worked previously as a Lettings Account for a well-known Lewes Agency.

Nicola is well organised in her approach, making sure our landlords are paid in a timely manner, our tenants are paying their rent on time, and the tenants deposits are protected and returned when they leave. Nicola has been raised in the Brighton area and her spare time is spent being around her family & friends.

Professional & Management Team

Tim Crossfield BSc MRICS

Managing Director

Tim qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1992, is a RICS Registered Valuer and has over 30 years’ experience practising in the Sussex property market.

He joined the company in 1998 and now manages the day to day running of the business. He is also the Director in charge of the Valuation, Management and Lease Advisory departments.

Tim specialises in the negotiation of lease renewals and rent reviews, in relation to a wide variety of commercial property and is regularly appointed to act as Independent Expert or Arbitrator, when agreement cannot be reached between the landlord and tenant.

Matthew Wakeman BSc (Hons) MRICS

Associate Director

Matthew is a Chartered Surveyor and RICS Registered Valuer having worked in both the residential and commercial sectors of the Sussex property market, since 1999.

He joined the company in 2011 and now works within our Valuation and Lease Advisory teams.

Matthew specialises in the provision of formal valuation advice in relation to a wide range of commercial and residential property and land, for clients which include some of the UK’s largest banking, financial service and pension fund providers.

He also regularly advises both landlords and tenants in relation to commercial property rent reviews and lease renewals.

Alison Snell

Accounts

Alison is the head accountant within our Management Department and is responsible for the day to day accounting in respect of all the properties that we manage.

She joined the company in 2008 and has over 30 years’ experience in accounting, most of which was gained within the legal sector. She also has experience in residential estate agency and residential and commercial conveyancing. Alison has various accounting qualifications and is also a part qualified licensed conveyancer.

Kirsty Marshall

Senior Property Manager

Kirsty has worked in Property Management for over fifteen years and has been an Associate of the Institute of Residential Property Management since 2009. In her present role, Kirsty oversees the Residential Department for Oakley Professional Management and manages a variety of leasehold and share of freehold properties from converted buildings to large residential blocks of flats.  Kirsty is an experienced negotiator and a great communicator with a keen understanding of how to get the best for her customers. Kirsty grew up in Cumbria but she fell in love with Brighton when she first visited some twenty years ago and has lived here ever since.

Beth Wardle LLB (Hons)

Property Manager

Beth has worked as a Property Manager since graduating from University with a Law Degree in 2011. In this time she has become a Member of the Institute of Residential Property Managers and is currently working towards becoming an Associate of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Beth specialises in the management of residential properties and has managed a wide variety of properties from small Victorian conversions to large purpose-built blocks as well as mixed use developments including commercial units, and mixed tenure sites including freehold houses. As a result, she has experience dealing with a range of clients including third party freeholders and Residents Management Companies. Beth has been responsible for overseeing major section 20 works, chairing AGM meetings, preparing annual budgets and managing onsite staff.

Beth is also experienced in the management of estates and new build developments setting up maintenance contracts as each phase is released, acting as the main liaison between developers and purchasers and ensuring a smooth transition for all parties.

Caroline Dobson

Property Management Accountant

Caroline joined Oakley Commercial in May 2016 after working within the banking industry for 19 years. She is a key member of the management team and deals with all property management accounts for the company. Caroline has a keen eye for detail and has invaluable knowledge around confidentiality and data protection. In her spare time, she is a member of her local hockey club and thoroughly enjoys the training, match days and social side to it.

Lucy Allen

Property Management Administrator

Lucy joined the Property Management team in the Brighton Head Office in 2019. Her role is supporting both the commercial and residential Property Managers. She has a keen eye for detail and organisation. Lucy has over 6 year of administration experience across a variety of industries including the finance and public sector. Outside of work Lucy is also a Registrar, performing marriage and civil partnership ceremonies across the City. In her spare time she enjoys going to music festivals and baking.

Shoreham-by-Sea - Sales, Lettings & New Homes Office

Nick Williams

Branch Manager

Born and bred in Shoreham by Sea, Nick has great knowledge of the local market and surrounding areas.  Nick started his career 15 years ago as a junior negotiator for an independent estate agency, and has worked hard over the years and sold all types of property from studio apartments to luxury foreshore houses and brand new developments.  He has a personal, friendly and professional approach which is regularly highlighted by his clients and Nick is always aiming to improve standards within our industry.  When Nick is not in the office, he can found in the gym or spending time with his partner, Sarah.

Emily Buckle

Sales & Lettings Consultant

Emily has a wealth of experience as an estate agent within the Shoreham property market.

She is friendly, professional and helps clients on a daily basis to negotiate their way through a move, making it as stress free as possible.  Outside of work, she lives locally and is a mum of 2 which keeps her pretty busy, however, she does have a passion for exotic animals!

Krisztina Dunks

Administrator

Bio to follow

The London Office

Bob Bickersteth

Director

Bob has worked in the residential country property market for over 25 years. During this time he has built up an extensive knowledge of the market, villages, schools, commute times and even local pubs. With street level offices strategically placed on St James’s Place, in the heart of London, Bob and his team assist Londoners wishing to move out of the capital. Bob is a fountain of knowledge, which he is more than happy to sit down and share in helping potential purchasers find their home or bolt-hole in the country. Whilst he lives in London, he was born and schooled in East Sussex.

Paul Baxter

TLO International

Paul has worked in the property industry for over 21 years and of those 11 years in international sales selling property across Europe, America, the Middle East and Asia. More recently sharing his time between London and Mallorca, Paul has developed an intimate knowledge of the Balearics, one of Europe's most sought after locations, the South of France, the Alps and Italy.

Milly English

Marketing & PR Manager

Milly joined The London Office in March 2016 and works principally on the PR and marketing for residential and country property.

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