An Old Stoic who is also second generation estate agent, it’s no wonder James’ obsession with historic village buildings and the challenges that surround selling them, has become well known county-wide. Just look at the testimonials. If it’s unique, peculiar or just plain hard to sell, James is the only agent you’ll ever need. Outside work, if it’s a car, boat or hi-fi, it’s probably to be found in pieces on his garage floor.

When God created Liz he clearly decided everyone needed a friend. Once the portfolio manager for 1,200 lettings properties, Liz is the most caring, knowledgeable and diligent of agents. The time and effort she is prepared to put into the smallest of details has to be seen to be believed. This spills into improving her own house, training her dog, and probably also her husband.

Behind every great man – is an even greater woman. Harriet runs our accounts, marketing and database. Her level of intuition would probably have seen her burned as a witch in the Middle Ages... Other businesses can only wonder at how well she manages our finances. How she manages three teenage children, masses of animals and a husband as well, we don’t know.

Despite all our attempts to dissuade him from following any career in property, Alfie ignored every word, first achieving a degree in Architecture (don’t get him talking about Frank Lloyd Wright…) and now working with us alongside training as a building surveyor. Having watched us ply our trade since he was tiny, and helping across the business since a mid-teen, at 23 he already has more experience of our profession than most. His architectural knowledge adds a new dimension to the business that the rest of us cannot offer, and this is already proving a real asset. The only downside is apparently we’re not allowed to retire just yet…

Our “Kung Fu ‘manda” – the nickname perfectly describing her almost frightening determination to crack a problem. If you need a last-minute remover, grant of probate, mortgage company nagged, she’s your lady. Outside work, five crazy dependants (two boys, two mutts & purrrdy the cat) and running a rugby club make sleep a luxury. We have never asked how she fits it all in…