I grew up in Peacehaven and after leaving the Tideway School started at the bottom in my father’s estate agency in Peacehaven and later with a corporate agency managing three offices. Backed by a good reputation locally, we opened our first office in Peacehaven in 1990, with prime sites in Seaford and Newhaven opening soon after. I’ve always been hands-on, and believe in working hard, especially on keeping fresh ideas coming for the benefit of our clients and staff. I have two grown up children, Sam having worked here also. In between I work on my 10-handicap on the golf course and go to the gym not often enough!
I started in estate agency in 1989 and, after most of that time in corporates whose culture I found was more about numbers than people or customer service, I was really pleased to be asked to head up the Seaford branch – especially as I’ve lived here all my life and worked here since 2002. I reckon that means I know most of what there’s to know about Seaford, which means my valuations and advice to clients has real knowledge and experience behind it. Working for a successful family firm is a breath of air as fresh as the stuff I breathe while running or biking on the Downs!
I’ve lived in East Sussex most of my life and love Seaford, having worked here many years. I’ve worked for the company since 1998 and I’ve learnt a lot from Phillip, bouncing ideas off each other about estate agency and the local market. Seaford is a great town to live in and I like bumping into people who we helped to move here, and hearing how happy they are.I also like wine so it’s interesting having the Rathfinny vineyard just outside Seaford.
Having lived in Seaford all my life and grown up here, it is with pleasure to say that I am a local to the town. Being the no.1 agent in town and watching the progression of the business throughout my childhood, it was an honour to have joined Phillipmann in February 2018 as a negotiator. The team is great here and we all strive to give the best possible service to help you find your dream property. However even with a busy work schedule there is always time to play golf and go to the gym where I spend most of my evenings.
I have now worked for Phillip for nearly 30 years and have invaluable knowledge in the lettings field as Lettings Manager. I love the process of lettings, which can be different each day, the joy of matching the right tenant to the property is still a thrill for me. I grew up in Seaford and still live locally.
I was born in South Africa and have lived in East Sussex since 1998. I joined Phillip Mann as the office junior in 2007, working up to Senior Negotiator on sales and lettings in the busy Seaford office.
I still get a buzz from getting to know a client and their property requirements, from the initial valuation through to completion I pride myself in providing the best possible service. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my two daughters and other half. We love going to the cinema, on bike rides, paddle boarding and kayaking on the Cuckmere River. I have also taken up running more recently and completed my first Brighton Half Marathon in a time of 1hr37 which I was really proud of.
I moved here in 2014 from Canada, where I’d gained my Real Estate License and been working for a year. I wanted to work in the UK market which is faster-moving and a great place to learn the trade. Phillip and the team have been great at helping me learn the ropes. Not surprisingly I’m a big hockey – or ‘ice hockey’ – fan, as well as baseball and football – or ‘American football’! But the rolling hills of the Downs are pretty good too, as is living by the sea!
I have lived in Seaford for my whole life, attending Seaford Head and growing up within the local area. After finishing school, I started an apprenticeship at a property management firm in Hove. When I saw the opportunity to start as a Trainee negotiator at the top agent in Seaford, I jumped at the chance. Since recently joining the team, I have started learning all about the industry and helping people find the property they require and can't wait to learn more. Outside of work I like cars and going to the gym.