About me

My story so far . . .

Working with people and identifying what makes them “tick” is foundation of my life, and making a difference to the future of others is the passion that drives me as person and as a professional.

My journey began many years back. Back in 1996 (and with two small children), I found myself with a small pot of inheritance money and took my first step into the property world with a student HMO. With no real knowledge of the industry, little did I know I was heading into a very steep learning curve. It was not an easy ride and as such, I spent the next decade focusing on single buy-to-lets, whilst juggling employment and growing family commitments. I became a programme manager for Sure Start, a government programme that supports parents from pregnancy to four years of age to help give children the best start in life. Working with families in the Cheshire area I witnessed a number of housing issues that resonated with me – from mould and damp, to poor quality housing and financial struggles – and this provided me with the fuel to inspire change. I wanted to work towards providing quality accommodation and a better quality of life, and to encourage others to change their financial outlook for themselves.