Property Manager

Maria Hill

Maria is our Property Manager based in our Cirencester office, ensuring landlords and tenants receive a smooth and professional lettings experience. Outside of work, she enjoys spa retreats and spending quality time with her family and grandchildren. She believes what makes the team special is that everyone is dynamic, focused, and committed to giving customers the best possible experience.

Lettings Administrator

Jane Pearce

Jane is a Lettings Administrator based in our Cirencester office, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes so landlords and tenants have a seamless experience. Outside of work, you’ll often find her riding in Cirencester Park, and her ideal Sunday starts with a morning ride, a roast lunch at the local pub, and a swim in the afternoon. Jane can’t resist a gin and tonic to make a great day even better, and her current song on repeat is Have I Told You Lately That I Love You.

Property Manager

Bev Oram

Bev is a Property Manager based in our Cirencester office, handling repairs, tenancy renewals, and day-to-day lettings matters to ensure landlords and tenants are well looked after. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time in her garden, and her go-to lunch is a toasted panini. Bev dislikes laziness and anyone turning up late, and she wishes she could speak another language.

Central Admin

Maisie Selway

Maisie is a Central Administrator based in our Stroud office, supporting residential sales across the business and helping keep everything organised and running smoothly behind the scenes. Her first ever job was as a barista, and the first thing she does when she gets home is put the kettle on. As a child she dreamed of becoming a fashion designer, and her favourite way to spend a Sunday is a family walk followed by a traditional roast and a movie.

Viewing Assistant

Dawne Coles

1. Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? Mowgli Street Food, has great food and drinks!

2. What do you love about the area?    Love the buzz of the Bath Road, coffee shops restaurant’s and independent shops.

3. What do you think is the best view in the area?  The best view is right by my doorstep which is Chedworth Circular.

4. Where is the best place to relax in the area?  I do love Ballroom Dancing to relax.

5. How would you spend the perfect day?   Shopping  and a Bottomless Brunch at Turtle Bay, with my boys!

Customer Manager

Amy Johnson

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?  The Waggon & Horses Southmoor

What do you love about the area?   I love how you are in the middle of the countryside but also so close to the hustle and bustle of the city and nearby towns.  We have the best of both worlds.

What do you think is the best view in the area?   On a clear day looking fromthe to fields towards Longworth Manor.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?   By the river on a hot summers day.

How would you spend the perfect day?   A hack around Longworth Village on my horse Tigger, followed by a pub lunch.

Lettings Negotiator

Jack Parker-Jones

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? The Backlane Tavern in Woodstock

What do you love about the area? I live close to the Cotswolds countryside, and close to oxford so best of both worlds, but prefer the countryside.

What do you think is the best view in the area? Love going for walks in Blenheim Palace, really enjoy the views there.

Where is the best place to relax in the area? Love to walk along the river and stop off at a couple of pubs.

How would you spend the perfect day? Going for a walk in the countryside with my partner and dog Margot and stop off at a countryside pub for lunch or dinner.

Associate

Kirsty Owen MNAEA

Kirsty is an Associate based in our Faringdon office, supporting clients at every stage of their property journey – from valuing homes through to completion. Outside of work, Kirsty is keeping active training for the London Landmarks Half Marathon with the Faringdon FarRunners, hitting the gym, and helping plan the local Folly Fest. When she has a quieter moment, she enjoys walking her energetic long-haired sausage dog, Slinky, and discovering new places to eat. On Wednesday nights you might even find her at the Swan in Faringdon winning the pub quiz.

Boards & Maintenance

Jamie Holmes

Jamie is our Board Man, travelling around the local area to put up property boards and helping keep our offices running smoothly with maintenance, odd jobs, and whatever else needs doing. Outside of work, he enjoys watching motorbike racing and has always dreamed of being a motorbike racer himself. He can’t start the day without a coffee, and he wishes he had the skills to produce music.

Property Manager

Jeff Emmerson

Jeff is a Property Manager based in our Stroud office, overseeing lettings and ensuring landlords and tenants have a smooth and professional experience. Outside of work, he enjoys long walks, whether locally or further afield, and has always had a love of snow – from sledging as a child to skiing as an adult. His first job was as a windsurf and waterski instructor, and his childhood dream was to be a fighter jet pilot. Jeff’s first concert was Toyah when he was about 12, and he has the quirky habit of peeling labels off beer bottles.

Managing Director of Lettings

Sian Harris MARLA

Sian is our Managing Director of Lettings, leading the lettings division with a clear focus on compliance, consistency and delivering a service that genuinely supports both landlords and tenants. With extensive experience in the ever-evolving private rented sector, she ensures our processes are robust, our advice is current, and our clients feel confident and well looked after at every stage of the tenancy journey. Sian is passionate about raising standards, developing her team and making sure every property is managed with care and attention to detail. Outside of work, her perfect Sunday involves a long walk with her dogs followed by a proper pub roast with all the trimmings. She has an entirely irrational fear of moths and wishes she could play a musical instrument, maybe it’s time to finally learn!

Lettings Negotiator

Emily Sedgwick

Emily is a Lettings Negotiator based in our Cirencester office, helping landlords and tenants with every step of their lettings journey. Outside of work, she enjoys shopping, spending time with friends and family, and walking her dog. Her first concert was One Direction, she has an irrational dislike of lateness, and as a child she was obsessed with Bananas in Pyjamas!

Associate Director

Shaun Sutton

Shaun is our Associate Director based in our Stroud office, specialising in lettings and supporting landlords and tenants through every stage of the rental process with his experience and guidance. Outside of work, he enjoys long dog walks followed by a trip to the pub, a good lunch and a relaxing evening in front of an open fire. He can’t start the day without a cup of tea, would describe himself as a Long Island Iced Tea if he were a cocktail, and has an irrational dislike of sweetcorn!

Associate Director

Dan Harvey

Dan is our Associate Director based in our Stroud office, bringing insight, consistency and a people-first approach to every stage of the property journey. For Dan, “Property Made Personal” means keeping people at the heart of decisions while applying rigour and expertise, and he believes the strength of the team lies in its culture of trust, accountability and shared ambition. Outside of work, he enjoys getting outdoors for a walk or catching up with friends over good food – though he admits he’s a bit of a property geek and is often browsing homes or keeping an eye on the local market. Something people may not know is that his warning label would read: may talk about property more than strictly necessary.

Accounts Support

Sophie Kingsbury

Sophie works within our Accounts team in the Cirencester office, helping ensure the financial side of the business runs smoothly and efficiently behind the scenes. Outside of work, much of her spare time revolves around life with her young son – from park trips and football to soft play and farm visits – alongside spending time with close friends and family. Her ideal Sunday would begin with a lie-in (in theory!), followed by a country walk and a pub lunch with a generous glass of wine and absolutely no housework. She values the kindness and approachability of her colleagues, and like many of us, she can’t start the day without a proper coffee: hot, strong and sweet.

Personal Agent

Abigail Sutcliffe

Abigail is a Personal Agent and Associate Director based in our Cheltenham office, guiding clients through every step of their property journey with care and expertise. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her two boys, whether heading out on little adventures or simply enjoying family moments, and she loves being outdoors – going for walks or spending time in the garden with friends and family. Abigail can’t start the day without coffee, is always up for a laugh, and appreciates the genuine care and support shared across the team.

Viewings Assistant

Sue Crook

Sue is a Viewings Assistant based in our Faringdon office, welcoming clients and helping ensure each viewing is a positive and comfortable experience. Outside of work, her ideal Sunday involves a long walk with her dog, a drink in a cosy pub, and finishing the day with a traditional roast dinner. She wishes she could play a musical instrument and read music – and is well known for being short, loud, and full of character!

Central Administrator

Cece Downes-Hall

Cece is our Sales Administrator based in our Cirencester office. Involved in every step of the sales journey, from listing a property through to completion, Cece helps keep everything organised and running smoothly behind the scenes. She can’t start the day without cuddling her dog and making a coffee, and never leaves home without her sunglasses, lip balm and a hairbrush. When it’s time to switch off, you’ll find her with her feet up watching a reality show – the more drama, the better.

Customer Manager

Olivia Roberts

Olivia is a Client Manager based in our Cirencester office, helping clients navigate the sales process from the first viewing right through to the moment they collect their keys. Known for her energy and personable approach, she ensures every step is smooth and stress-free. Outside of work, Olivia enjoys taking her dog on long walks and discovering new spots for dinner and drinks. Her first job was making pizzas at Domino’s, and she’s probably most often talking about… food!

Associate Director

Ben Metrovich

Ben is an Associate Director based in our Cheltenham office, bringing energy, focus and a competitive edge to supporting clients through their property journeys. He thrives on being outdoors or involved in anything competitive – with golf and football high on the list – and if he’s not playing sport he’s likely watching it, fitting in a gym session, or heading out for a long walk. His ideal Sunday includes a round of golf, a well-earned pint afterwards, catching the football, and winding down on the sofa. If stranded on a desert island, he’d oddly bring a golf club – it just feels right. Ben particularly values his colleagues’ work ethic and their genuine care for clients.

Customer Manager

Ellie Harpwood

Ellie is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, known for her friendly approach and practical advice when it comes to all things property. Outside of work, she enjoys long country walks, binge-watching TV series, and spending time with friends. Ellie has an irrational dislike of going in the sea, and she always values the fantastic fashion tips her colleagues share.

Customer Manager

Milly Bullock

Milly is our Customer Manager based in our Cheltenham office, bringing energy and a positive outlook to every client interaction. Outside of work, she loves spending time at the gym and catching up with friends, making the most of any spare moment. As a child, her dream job was to be a dolphin trainer. She’s always up for a drink or a social get-together, and is known for her upbeat personality and the enthusiasm she brings to everything she does.

Mortgage Administrator

Claire Johnson

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant? Thai Emerald in Cirencester

What do you love about the area?  I love the Market Towns around the area and all the history that they hold – from charming old buildings and the independent shops to local traditions that give each town it own unique character.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?   Westonbirt Arboretum is perfect — peaceful, beautifully maintained, and a lovely place to unwind in nature all year round.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?   Catching up with friends over coffee or lunch at one of the many great pubs or restaurants in the area — there’s always somewhere cosy or full of character to enjoy good food and company.

What do you think is the best view in the area?  The magnificent views from Leckhampton Hill, looking out across Cheltenham and Gloucester — it’s a breathtaking panorama that really shows off the beauty of the area.

Director - Perry Bishop Financial Services

Craig Legge

Craig is a Mortgage Broker based in our Cirencester office, helping clients navigate the mortgage process and find the best rates for their individual needs. Working as part of our in-house team, he provides expert guidance every step of the way to make securing a mortgage as smooth and stress-free as possible. Outside of work, he enjoys travelling with his family and relaxing with comfort TV – particularly Doctor Who. His first gig was Bowling for Soup, and he can’t start the day without a caramel latte.

Trainee Negotiator Apprentice

Fin Freeman-Fielding

Fin is a Trainee Negotiator Apprentice based in our Cirencester office, learning the ropes of the industry while supporting the team and building experience across the sales process. He has been fascinated by cars for as long as he can remember – growing up watching car programmes, memorising makes and models, and still spotting interesting ones wherever he goes today. When it comes to lunch, he’s torn between sushi as the healthier treat or a classic bacon bap to power through a busy day. His ideal Sunday includes an evening gym session to stay focused for the week ahead, and he appreciates the supportive environment around him, valuing how willing his colleagues are to share their knowledge and help him grow as he develops his career.

Customer Manager

Abby Valentine MNAEA

Abby is a Customer Manager based in our Faringdon office, helping clients navigate every step of their property journey with a friendly and approachable style. Outside of work, she can usually be found tending her garden, chasing her toddler around the park, or taking part in local dramatic society productions. Her go-to lunch is a BLT baguette from Sadlers café in Faringdon, and her comfort TV includes Schitt’s Creek and Bridgerton. Abby’s ideal Sunday starts with a countryside walk with her family, followed by coffee and cake, and ends at home with a roast dinner cooked by her husband and a film on the sofa.

Viewing Assistant

Barbara Eadon

Barbara is a Viewings Assistant based in our Tetbury office, helping clients feel at ease during viewings and ensuring each visit runs smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, dancing and exploring new places, and has a particular love of the cold – especially mountains covered in snow. While she wishes she could ski, she’s just as happy walking and capturing the scenery through photography. For Barbara, a great day is instantly improved with a good cup of coffee – or a glass of wine in hand.

Viewing Assistant

Ann-Marie Lewis

Ann-Marie is a Viewing Assistant based in our Faringdon office, helping create a welcoming and reassuring experience for clients as they explore potential homes. She believes “Property Made Personal” means recognising that every client is unique and deserves thoughtful, individual attention. Nothing makes her day better than a happy client at the end of the process, and she values the camaraderie she shares with her colleagues. Outside of work, Ann-Marie enjoys spending time in her garden and taking pleasure in seeing the results of her efforts grow and flourish.

Marketing Manager

Elaine Ford

Elaine is our Marketing Manager, shaping how the brand is seen and heard – from campaigns and content to making sure every property is presented at its very best. Known for saying it as it is and not mincing her words, she brings honesty, humour and a strong sense of pride to her work. Outside of work, her ideal Sunday is spent walking the dogs on the beach before heading home for a family dinner, and she says a good day is simply waking up somewhere sunny on holiday. She has an irrational dislike of mice, hamsters and frogs (the list could go on), a habit of commenting on the state of people’s shoes – much to her daughter’s dismay – and if cast in a film, she insists Kylie Minogue would play her. Elaine believes what makes this team special is hard to define – it just is.

Residential Admin & Operational Support

Emma Nash

Emma works in Residential Administration and Operational Support in our Cirencester office, keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, she enjoys her creative hobby of dotty painting – decorating vases, coasters, and upcycled items, which she sells at craft fairs. Her first concert was Simple Minds at Milton Keynes Bowl in 1986, and her comfort TV includes Bridgerton and UK reality shows. Emma can’t start the day without a cup of green tea, and her first job was as an office clerk for a roofing company.

Managing Director of Residential Sales

Gavin Wallace FNAEA CPEA MARLA

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Moran’s on the Bath Road.

What do you love about the area?
Great local amenities and open countryside close by.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Some lovely walks and parks in the area – I’m a keen golfer and there are a couple of super courses nearby.

What do you think is the best view in the area?
From the top of Leckhampton Hill.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Probably on the golf course or out and about with the family.

Associate

Harriet Davies MNAEA

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
For a special occasion my husband and I love to go to the White Hart in Fyfield. The food is exceptional and it is less than 15 minutes from Faringdon Centre.

What do you love about the area?
Faringdon is very centrally located with easy access to Oxford, Swindon and the motorway links. There is a real sense of community in the town and having lived here for 15 years, I find it an exceptionally warm and friendly place. I also love walking my dog and there is superb countryside right on the door step.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
In the summer, we love having family picnics up the Folly or heading over to Badbury Clumps.

What do you think is the best view in the areaC
Sunrise at Wicklesham Farm in winter over frosty fields.

Associate Director

Helen Pugh MNAEA

Helen is an Associate Director based in our Tetbury office, guiding clients through every stage of their property journey while leading her team with expertise and care. Outside of work, she enjoys catching up with friends at book club — which often turns into a supper club when the books aren’t quite finished! Helen is a brilliant host and has been known to arrive at the office with a homemade cake in hand that she freshly prepared at 6am that morning!

Consultant Chartered Surveyor

Ian Perry

• Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ? My favourite pub is one near to home that I can walk to.   I live in Cheltenham so have the advantage of there being many good restaurants throughout the town, with a variety of different styles of food.

• What do you love about the area ?  Cheltenham and the Cotswolds has a wide variety of recreational and cultural amenities, including all sports, theatres, galleries and festivals, yet you are never far away from beautiful countryside.

• Where is the best place to relax in the area ? I relax at home or with friends, outside there is always somewhere to go, something to do or something to see.

• What do you think is the best view in the area ? For me, the view from Leckhampton Hill, over Charlton Kings and Leckhampton to the whole of Cheltenham and beyond. It is where I was born, grew up and have been fortunate to work in for nearly all of my career.

• How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ? A perfect day is a probably a game of golf in the early morning and a light lunch to follow, an afternoon in the garden and then a meal with friends in the evening.

Sales Progressor

Jade Allen

Jade is our Sales Progressor based in our Cirencester office. From the moment a sale is agreed, Jade is there to guide clients through the process right up to completion, helping ensure everything stays on track along the way. Outside of work, she enjoys relaxing Sundays spent cooking delicious food and heading out for a walk and unwinds with episodes of Friends. Her first concert was the Spice Girls, and she’s always up for planning her next holiday.

Accounts Assistant

Jayne Rowland-HIll

Jayne is an Accounts Assistant based in our Cirencester office, keeping the financial side of the business running smoothly and ensuring everything adds up behind the scenes. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, gardening, going for walks, and tackling jigsaws. Her go-to lunch is soup and a cob (for the uninitiated, that’s a bread roll where she comes from!). Her first ever job was a Saturday role on Leicester Market working on a salad stall, doing mental arithmetic without calculators or tills from 8am–5pm for the grand sum of £5 a day — an experience she loved and one that set her up well for a career in accounts. Jayne is known for her calm, thoughtful approach.

Associate

Julie Reeves MNAEA

Julie is an Associate based in our Tetbury office, valuing properties and guiding clients through every step of the process with her personable, all-in approach. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with friends and family and looking after her rescue dog, Maya. Something you might not know – as a child she was obsessed with making handbags, and she has an irrational dislike of having her ears touched! Always up for a giggle, Julie is known for her funny personality and her ability to make everyone around her laugh.

Client Manager

Karen Watson

Karen is a Client Manager in our Stroud Valleys office, working closely with buyers and sellers to keep transactions progressing and expectations aligned. Away from the office, Karen keeps active at her local gym in Tetbury, where you’ll likely find her in a Zumba class she absolutely loves, or back on the badminton court after rediscovering the sport following a 15-year break. Her go-to lunch is a jacket potato with cheese, she’d describe herself as a Mojito – refreshing and full of zest – and her childhood dream was to be a rockstar. Her first gig was seeing Paul Young in Birmingham on her 16th birthday with her two best friends – friendships that have happily stood the test of time.

Residential Admin & Operational Support

Karren Brown

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Old Boathouse, South Cerney.

What do you love about the area?
Being a short walk from the lakes and the all the Nature Reserves.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Lunch and a spa treatment at Whatley Manor, Malmesbury.

What do you think is the best view in the area?
View looking down Black Jack Street or the view from the top of Cirencester Park down to Cecily Hill on a sunny day.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Shopping, lunching and a spa day with friends.

Lettings Operations & Accounts Manager

Kay Rich

Kay is our Accounts Manager based in our Cirencester office. Working behind the scenes, Kay keeps everything running smoothly and ensures the financial side of the business is in safe hands. When she’s not at her desk, Kay is usually busy running her children to clubs and parties, spending time with her friends and family, and on the rare occasion, enjoys a night out or relaxing spa day! Kay believes what makes the Perry Bishop team special is that everyone works hard, gets on well and genuinely looks out for each other.

Client Manager

Leigh Ireland

Leigh is a Lettings Coordinator based in our Stroud office, supporting landlords and tenants and keeping the lettings process running smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys genealogy research, exploring the history of houses, and indulging her long-time fascination with the paranormal. Her first job was as a jeweller, and she’s currently overplaying Enjoy The Silence by Depeche Mode. A perfect day for Leigh includes plenty of sunshine, and she’s probably most often talking about genealogy. Her first concert was Simply Red, though her best live experience was seeing INXS.

Associate Director

Lucy Hill

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Helen Brownings, Royal Oak, Bishopstone.

What do you love about the area?
The countryside.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Walking on the Ridgeway.

What do you think is the best view in the area ?
View from Uffington White Horse Hill.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ?
Running on the Ridgeway.

Associate

Lucy James MNAEA

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Waterside Restaurant in South Cerney.

What do you love about the area?
The gorgeous views, pretty walks and the fact we are so lucky to live somewhere that people want to come for their holidays.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Spa 6 at Four Pillars.

What do you think is the best view in the area?
Coln St Aldwyns.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
A picnic on the yellow walk to Quenington, Coln & Bibury, stopping at pubs after.

Client Manager

Lynne Rollings MNAEA

Lynne is a Client Manager based in our Cirencester office, guiding clients through every step of their property journey with care and attention. Outside of work, she’s usually busy tidying up after her two adult sons and her dog, Precious – who keeps everyone on their toes with very muddy paws! Lynne enjoys weekends at her partner’s home in Birmingham, never leaves home without her sunglasses, and is probably most often talking about Precious. She appreciates her colleagues for their ability to always make her laugh.

Client Manager

Mandy Vernon Smith

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ?
Couldn’t pin you down to one – I would say I adore The Weighbridge between Avening and Nailsworth for it’s famous 2-in-1 pies (half steak and mushroom and half cauliflower cheese with the best pastry top ever!!) I worked there as a teenager when it was the pub to go to- we all used to pile down there and be teenage drunk and disorderly and at Christmas you’d come back from Uni for Xmas break and wouldn’t be able to move in there it was so packed!! Now it’s a bit more of a restaurant -people travel from far and wide for a 2 in 1 but I still have a fierce loyalty to it as do most 40-60 year olds who grew up around the area I’d say.

You can’t beat The Old  Lodge or The Black Horse on Minch Common – very different – Lodge is more upmarket and black horse more of a traditional pub – but the views and sun set from the latter you can’t beat and being up on the common is very special – I spent yesterday at both with a walk in between!

Restaurants in Stroud – I love The Corner House – great food and cocktails – no view but you can kid yourself you’re in Bristol or London -nice atmosphere. And if you want friendly, great food with kids – the Italian Sorrentos every time!!

What do you love about the area?
I like the fact Stroud is a very individual and  independent town. Very eclectic really – everybody muddles along together – it’s very arty – mother earth spiritual types all mixed in with your horsey high society set and your common as muck plebs!!- I don’t think you can write it quite like that but do you get my meaning?!! – anybody goes – North Cotswolds I think can be a bit snooty – not Stroud  it welcomes one and all!! 

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Well the common in Minch, Selsley or Rodborough on a sunny day or for a walk and a drink ( see question 1) Rococco Gardens in Painswick, Woodchester Mansion for walks. Nailsworth for a meander around the shops and for  coffee and  lunch 

What do you think is the best view in the area?
From my garden in Selsley West!!! – can’t beat it – tiny cottage but with best view and having worked as an estate agent for 16 years now- haven’t and wouldn’t move as a result!! But there are amazing views in every direction!

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
All of the above – walking, stopping and drinking in pubs whilst eating and taking in the views – and then perhaps treat myself to an outfit in Honey Trap and a mooch in Tonic, Domestic Science and Woodcock & Cavendish- perhaps finished off with a 2-in-1 Pie!!!!!!

PA to Philip Bishop Managing Director

Mary Walsh

Mary is PA to Phillip in our Cirencester office, but her role goes far beyond that – she’s everyone’s go-to for questions, support, and advice, helps new starters settle in, and keeps the team connected by planning socials and get-togethers. Her office is often busy with colleagues popping in for a chat, and she ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Outside of work, Mary enjoys yoga, meditation, aquafit, country walks with family and friends, and spending time in the garden. She wishes she were more creative – painting-by-numbers and colouring provide a therapeutic escape – and as a child dreamed of being a nurse.

Associate Director Sales Progression

Michelle Murphy

Michelle is an Associate Director – Sales Progression based in our Faringdon office, guiding agreed sales through to completion with care, experience and attention to detail. Outside of work, she enjoys going to football, reading, listening to music and travelling, and still keeps up with sports news the moment she gets home. A lifelong football fan, it’s been a passion since childhood, and her first job – secured with special permission from her school – was in a local bread shop at just 12 years old. Michelle’s first concert was the Bay City Rollers, adding to her love of music that continues today.

Assistant Manager

Neil Buck

Neil is the Assistant Manager of our Cheltenham office. With a wealth of experience and a keen eye for value, Neil is all about “a good house, at the right money” and prides himself on delivering honest, straightforward advice. A true car enthusiast, he has a passion for all things motor racing although most of his spare time is happily taken up with his two children. He can’t start the day without a double espresso, is currently overplaying Reckoner by Radiohead, and is well known in the office for his very distinct laugh.

Land & New Homes Associate Director

Nicola Williams

• Where is your favourite pub or restaurant ? Lola’s the new tapas bar in Tetbury
• What do you love about the area ? The highstreet has very few empty premises, we have a lot of tourists to the town which keeps our local shops in business
•  Where is the best place to relax in the area ? Calcot Spa, beautiful day with spa, treatment and a lovely lunch
• What do you think is the best view in the area ? A walk around Prince Charles’ Highgrove looking back onto the Town is my favourite view
•  How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area ? A 3 mile walk with the dogs to The Cat and Custard Pub in a near by village for the perfect Sunday Lunch

Customer Manager

Ollie Owen MNAEA

Ollie is a Customer Manager based in our Tetbury office, supporting clients throughout their property journey with a friendly and approachable style. Outside of work, he enjoys catching up with friends, binge watching a good series, and decorating his home – a hobby that links back to his childhood dream of being an interior designer. His go-to lunch is beans on toast – which he has had every day for the last two years! He ensures he keeps up with EastEnders so he can chat about it with Julie in the office.

Client Manager

Paula Hughes MARLA MNAEA

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The Old Lodge on the Common at Minchinhampton.

What do you love about the area?
There are some great walks with a pub at each stop.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Minchinhampton Common is lovely.

What do you think is the best view in the area?
Minchinhampton Common also has the best views.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Calcot Manor Spa – pricey but worth it.

Client/Customer Manager

Paula Kister

Paula is our Customer Manager based in our Nailsworth office, helping clients throughout their property journey with care and attention. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her four grandchildren, aged 3–13, and taking her beloved cavapoo on walks, as well as indulging her love of holidays and cruises. Chocolate always makes her day, and something you might not know – as a child she was obsessed with her imaginary friend who lived at the bottom of the garden in an outhouse!

Company Managing Director

Phillip Bishop FNAEA

Phillip is the Managing Director based in our Cirencester office, leading the company and ensuring our clients receive a personalised, professional experience at every stage of their property journey. Outside of work, he enjoys Sunday brunch with friends followed by a walk with the dogs. Phillip’s first job was collecting eggs on a chicken farm, and he admits he wishes he had the skill of getting to the point faster! He’s often heard saying “on the radar” or “they have their tail up” at work, and currently can’t get enough of November Rain by Guns N’ Roses. At home, the first to greet him is usually his sausage dog, Molly – though his wife Laura comes a close second!

Property Manager

Pippa Harding

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Five Valleys Food Hall.

What do you love about the area?
The Scenery.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Picnic area by the canal.

What do you think is the best view in the area?
The view towards Wales across the top of Cheltenham and Gloucester.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Walking.

Marketing Support

Robyn Niblett

Robyn supports our Marketing department, helping bring campaigns, events and communications together behind the scenes. In her free time, she loves heading out on days out with her partner and baby — the more family time the better. Aside from a classic paper round, her first proper job was working in a cinema, and she admits to having a habit of rewatching the same comfort TV series again and again. One of her favourite team memories so far is helping organise the ‘Glastonperry’ festival party to celebrate 25 years of Perry Bishop – especially witnessing the managers’ Spice Girls meets Gavin & Stacey performance and all the excitement behind the scenes.

Operations Manager

Ruth Maskrey

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Tough decision as there are so many good places but I do enjoy Turtle Bay and Cosy Club as they also both have great atmospheres too.

What do you love about the area?
Surrounded by so many places to explore and there’s usually lots going on in the town.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
On the green next to the lake in Pittville park

What do you think is the best view in the area?
Leckhampton Hill for me, particularly when driving down the hill and looking over the town

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
Exploring somewhere new with the kids and friends or family.

Consultant

Sarah Benson

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
The food at the Old Crown Coaching Inn is amazing!  Travelling slightly further afield the White Hart at Fyfield has long been a favourite and never disappoints.

What do you love about the area?
I was born in Lechlade and moved to Faringdon aged 9 and am still here many decades later!  Faringdon is a quirky, unique community with so much to offer and Follyfest, a free festival with live music and fringe events held in July is a must and a great way to meet people.  I love walking into the town at weekends for a coffee and knowing that I will bump into so many people who are happy to stop for a friendly chat.  We are spoilt for choice for country walks from the town too.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
My garden! (Except when the grass needs mowing!). I love a walk to the woodland around the Folly and to sit on a bench taking in the views or Badbury Hill (National Trust) provides a variety of longer walks and great views..

What do you think is the best view in the area?
We are lucky to have a choice of two – a climb to the top of Faringdon Folly gives such a great view over our historic town but also provides views of five different counties!  Then the view from the Uffington White Horse is an absolute must.  It is breathtaking.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area? 
I would start with coffee from one of our independent coffee shops, (and most likely a cake!) before heading out for a walk into the countryside with my camera.

Senior Associate Director

Shirley McCoy

Shirley is a Senior Associate Director based in our Stroud Valleys office, bringing extensive experience, confidence and a personable approach to guiding clients through their property journeys. Outside of work, she still carries her childhood obsession with horses — now realised through having horses of her own. If her life were cast on screen, she’s convinced Meryl Streep would play her, and her current repeat song is “On My Way to You” by Cody Johnson.

Associate Director

Simon Wilkinson

Where is your favourite pub or restaurant?
Amore Mio.

What do you love about the area?
Great place to bring up a family.

Where is the best place to relax in the area?
Stratton Meadows.

What do you think is the best view in the area?
From my bedroom window looking back towards Cirencester with the Church Tower in the distance.

How would you spend a ‘perfect day’ in the area?
With my family.

Assistant Manager

Stephanie McPherson MNAEA

Stephanie is our Assistant Manager based in our Cirencester office, supporting clients throughout their property journey with her approachable, people-focused style. After more than 20 years in retail, she followed her childhood ambition of becoming an estate agent, combining her love of working with people and helping them find the right place to call home. Outside of work, you’ll usually find her at the gym or out on a run, her go-to reset. When it’s time to relax, she turns to Gavin and Stacey, always. If she had to choose an entrance song, it would be either Return of the Mack by Mark Morrison or 500 Miles by The Proclaimers – very different, but both firmly up there for her.