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!
It was back in 1995 that I started my career in estate agency with a small company called Phillip Mann. Nearly 20 years later, I manage the Peacehaven office and the company is the market leading agency in Seaford and Newhaven as well as Peacehaven! Despite such a long time working here, I never tire of the smile on people’s faces when they take their keys from us and head off on a new adventure. In my spare time, such as it is, I love walking with my family on the beach or Downs – a great antidote to a busy week!
Bryan Hollands - Assistant Manager
01273 579992
bryan@phillipmann.com
I have worked for Phillip Mann since 2010 and have been in the industry for nearly 20 years. I get a buzz when confirming exchange of contracts, knowing that we have helped our clients move forward with their plans. Like the company, I want to be the no.1 agent in the area – so we’re a good fit for each other! I am Brighton-born and -bred and moved to Peacehaven with my wife and two children in 2007. Living in Peacehaven is brilliant – having the coast and sea so nearby makes it easy to enjoy my hobby of fishing (but also love football and a good movie!).
I’ve been with Phillip Mann since 2012, and was most keen to make sure I worked for the market-leading agent in the area. I love seeing the excitement on people’s faces come completion day, when their keys are handed over! Knowing that all the hard work to market the property, find the buyers, carry out the viewings and see it all to completion has finally paid off. Time to go down to the beach with a bag of chips and watch the sunset...!
I recently started at Phillip Mann after a brief spell in corporate agency, where I found the nature to be primarily target and number driven and not about customer service. I am happy to have joined the top local agent, and hope to grow into the shoes of those who have made the company just that. In my spare time I love tinkering with vehicles, and travelling whenever the opportunity arises.
James Boyd - Lettings Negotiator
01273 511511
james@phillipmann.com
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!
Debbie Williams - Head of Lettings
01273 511511
debbie@phillipmann.com
Having worked for Phillip since the beginning, I am the longest-serving person here! The experience gained over those years has been invaluable, especially in lettings which I head up, where a nose for what’s going on is crucial! But the thrill of knowing that I have been able to find that perfect tenant for a property is genuinely undimmed! I grew up in Seaford and although I now live in Eastbourne, still think there’s no better view than the ferry when driving in to Newhaven on a sunny morning! It’s a great antidote to a busy work and home life!