Meet The Team

Alex Sewell Managing Director

I was the last of the Sewell family to get involved in property and now I live and breathe it!

In 2002 my brother called me and said he was opening an estate agency and did I want to come and run it, now nearly 16 years later I am running the 2012, 2013 & 2014 Sunday Times Best Small Estate Agency in the East of England.  Quite an achievement I think!

My business philosophies are to keep it simple, treat the customers like you would expect to be treated yourself and provide simple, professional and honest advice.

Emily Armstrong Associate Director- New Homes

I joined Sewell & Gardner in 2006 and quickly gained an enthusiasm for New Homes moving into the department after two years in residential sales. New Homes is my passion and I love to be involved in building relationships with developers from the earliest stage of their scheme. This is when I believe our service truly excels above and beyond the service offered by any other agent.

Kate Woodward Senior Branch Manager- Chorleywood

I  joined the Sewell and Gardner team having previously worked and trained with a corporate company. I started my career in Estate Agency in 1999 starting as a trainee and working my way up to Senior Branch Manager.

I am passionate about giving exceptional customer service and achieving the best possible price for my clients along with honest advice, empathy and understanding for all situations. I will always go the extra mile and my motto is Client For Life.

David Bonnar Branch Manager- Rickmansworth & Croxley

I have recently joined the Sewell & Gardner team as Branch Manager of the busy Watford office. I moved into estate agency 12 years ago having worked a long career in the banking and financial service sectors. I focus on listening to my clients; tailoring their must haves to our available stock and will always strive to offer the best customer experience possible.  For me a happy vendor is key and I rely on my clients referring our business to their own friends and family.

Kevin Anderson Watford Branch Manager

Having worked in estate agency in the local area for over 16 years, I joined the Sewell & Gardner team in 2016. Since working here I have worked in our New Homes department, Croxley Green and Watford branches. I have lost count of the number of homes I have seen and the amount of happy vendors and purchasers I have come across. I can safely say I have made a lot of new friends either in the business or just through them selling or buying with me. I am very much looking forward to meeting new developers and seeing sites progress from start to finish.

Hannah Matthews Operations Manager

I joined the Sewell & Gardner team in 2013 after graduating from the University of Leeds. Over the years I have worked at S&G I have been lucky enough to get involved in many different areas of the business and I think this experience is vital in my role now as Operations Manager. I am responsible for making sure we are offering the best possible service and everything is running as smoothly as possible internally. We are passionate about our mission, vision and brand values and I am keen to make sure these are reflected in the service we offer our clients and the way we market our brand.

Sue Barker Finance Manager

Since 2012, I have been responsible for the company’s accounting system. This involves preparing monthly reports, invoices and other related accounts administration. I am also responsible for managing Landlord and Tenant transactions within our busy lettings department.

Tiffany Salmon Assistant Lettings Manager

Tiffany has worked in several different roles across the business – and the skills and attributes she’s learned are proving invaluable in the lettings department. Her outstanding attitude and in-depth knowledge helps our lettings department run smoothly, making Tiffany a vital part of the team. Tiffany was promoted to the role of Assistant Lettings Manager in 2019 and excited to get stuck in to her new challenge.

Emily Morgan Assistant Manager- Watford

I have always admired estate agents and in 2014 I was given the opportunity to work for Sewell & Gardner at the Chorleywood Branch, before moving over to our Rickmansworth office shortly after. In 2017 I was delighted to be promoted to the role of Senior Property Consultant and moved over to our Watford Branch. My role entails carrying out viewings, agreeing and progressing sales as well as carrying out valuations. I think that my experience working in different branches within Sewell & Gardner has broadened my knowledge and improved my skill set. I have recently been promoted to the role of Assistant Manager and am excited about this new challenge.

What I love about my job is meeting new people on a daily basis and building strong relationships with them. It’s always a lovely feeling when you help someone find their dream home and I look forward to the many years to come.

Maria King Assistant Manager- Chorleywood

I joined Sewell & Gardner having previously worked as an estate agent in Rickmansworth and Gerrards Cross. I have lived in the area all my life and have always had a passion for property. I really enjoy interacting with clients and helping them to find their perfect property. I believe in providing excellent customer service and going the extra mile for my clients.

Tyler Clark Assistant Manager- Rickmansworth & Croxley

Having wanted a career in the sales industry for many years, I was excited to join Sewell & Gardner in 2016 working as a Property Consultant in the Croxley Green office. I have recently been promoted to the role of Assistant Manager and am really enjoying working in Croxley Green and Rickmansworth. I have lived in the local area for a number of years and previously attended Rickmansworth School. In my role I enjoy building strong relationships with our clients and assisting them through the sales process.

Kelly Williams Assistant Manager- New Homes

Over the past 2 years within the New Homes department at Sewell & Gardner my knowledge in this thriving part of the business has grown and I love every aspect of what my job has to offer; from the very beginning of looking at plans and pricing to walking around the final build on completion. I take pride in working alongside both developers & purchasers and building long term relationships. I know that my role as Assistant Manager will help me to widen my knowledge in the department that I am so passionate about and I look forward to all the new opportunities that we have the pleasure in working on.

Ben Howard Senior Land Consultant

I started working for Sewell & Gardner when we opened the Watford office in 2015 and was proud to be promoted to the role of Senior Property Consultant for that office in 2017. Since then I have spent a couple of years working in our successful New Homes department focusing of the sale of brand new build developments. More recently I have taken on a new challenge working closely with Alex Sewell in our land department.

Ollie Jimminson Property Consultant- Watford

I have been with Sewell & Gardner since September 2016 and have worked as a Property Consultant in both our Residential Sales and New Homes teams. I am currently working in our Watford branch and having grown up in Watford I have extensive knowledge of the local area. For me, the thing I enjoy the most about my job is handing somebody the key to their new home.

Raj Khatri New Homes Consultant

Having spent a considerable sum of my adult life working within the property industry, I can safely say that what was once upon a time job has now become a passion. Prior to joining the Sewell & Gardner team in the Watford office, I was working for an independent agency based in North London. I have a firm belief that one reaps what they sow & I always give customers and clients alike an empathic service. I live in Watford with my wife and daughter and have an intimate knowledge of Watford and the surrounding areas. I was recently given the chance to move across to our thriving New Homes department and am relishing the opportunity to sell brand new developments in the surrounding area.

Joel Salter New Homes Consultant

I joined Sewell & Gardner in August 2018 as a New Homes Consultant. I enjoy liaising with buyers and developers to achieve the best possible outcome. Having grown up locally I have a high knowledge of the area we cover. I’ve already learnt so much and I’m eager to develop further in the future.

Claudia Button Sales & Marketing Assistant

I have recently joined the Sewell & Gardner team as a Sales & Marketing Assistant and am very excited to start my career within the property industry. I am training every day and learning from my colleagues about all aspects of the business. My role involves carrying out admin related requests across the branches and I love that every day is different. The team are very supportive and I am looking forward to building relationships and growing with the company!

Jo Mulry Property Consultant- Chorleywood

I joined Sewell & Gardner in 2017 as a Property Consultant in the Chorleywood branch. I have lived in the area for many years with my husband and 3 children and have built up a wonderful group of friends.  I have worked for other corporate estate agencies on a part time basis and have also been involved with running my own company so have a range of different work experience, all client related. I am interested in property, enjoy meeting new people and love seeing happy clients when they find their new home.

Sophie Grimston Property Consultant- Rickmansworth & Croxley

I have recently joined the Sewell & Gardner team as a Property Consultant. Having wanting to start a career in Estate Agency, Sewell & Gardner has been a lovely place to start, I have been welcomed with open arms.  I am training every day and enjoying learning new skills, every day if so different! I am so excited to carry on learning new things from my colleagues about the business.  I enjoy building relationships with our clients and helping them achieve their goals. I cannot wait to progress further and face the challenges ahead!

Luke Holden Property Consultant- Rickmansworth & Croxley

I joined Sewell & Gardner in February 2019 following two years working in a sales environment and already feel welcomed and ready to start my career in this thriving company. I live in the surrounding area and have always had a passion for property. I feel I bring maturity and customer focused experience which is paramount for the service we offer to our clients. When I am not selling properties I can be found working hard in the gym.

Amie Olive Property Consultant- Rickmansworth & Croxley

I have recently joined the busy Rickmansworth & Croxley Green team at Sewell & Gardner training as a Property Consultant. I’m keen to learn everything there is to know about the industry and I have great support from my team. I am excited to meet and build relationships with new clients and help them find their perfect home!

Sophie Ablett New Homes Administrator

I am passionate about supporting Sewell & Gardner in all of their administrative processes, which are pivotal to the smooth operation of this thriving business. I am an integral part of the New Homes team and with a flexible attitude and friendly nature, I am also able to assist when required in the other local offices.

With an eye for detail, and a meticulous approach to every scope of the role, I relish the variety and breadth of the daily tasks. From brochures to business software and sales support, my goal is to represent the company ethos and make every client experience a positive one.

Charlotte Butler Sales Support- Chorleywood

I have recently joined the Sewell & Gardner team in Chorleywood after working in the estate industry for just over 9 years. I have worked in different sectors of the property industry before but find I enjoy the sales support side the most. I am very much looking forward to progressing within the company in years to come and feel I have settled in well with the team. I feel I have built up a good knowledge from my previous roles but know there is a lot more to learn which I am very much looking forward to.

Rosie Ahern Property Consultant

I joined Sewell & Gardner in April 2019 and already feel like I’m gaining valuable knowledge.  I come from a sales background and can’t wait to continue learning and progress within the industry. Having grown up in Watford, I feel I can bring local knowledge to the team. I look forward to building relationships, both within the company and with our clients, and handing over the keys for my first successful sale.

Saadia Ilyas Lettings Consultant

I was lucky enough to join Sewell & Gardner this May in the Lettings department. Settling into my role as a Property Consultant has been great, especially with how welcoming and knowledgeable everyone at the company is. Lettings is such a fast paced industry so I am constantly learning new things and as each day passes I am growing more and more confident in my work. I’m thrilled to be part of the team at such an imperative time where we are looking to grow the lettings department. I aspire to progress far and put the client needs at the forefront of my service.

Louise Felgate Lettings Consultant

I have recently joined Sewell & Gardner following a three year break in my career to raise my young daughter. I have previously worked in lettings and bring 12 years experience in varied roles within lettings & property management. I have a passion for the lettings, enjoy it’s fast pace and want to deliver excellent customer service and feel I am really helping people. I am looking forward to assisting Tiffany and join the company at an exciting time where we are looking to grow a solid and reputable lettings business.

Jackie Simpson Branch Manager- Maternity Leave

I joined Sewell & Gardner as a Trainee Sales Negotiator in 2010. Within the last 8 years I have worked between the Chorleywood and Rickmansworth Office and I am proud to have achieved the highest record for deals produced by one negotiator during 2013-2014. This year I was delighted to become Branch Manager of our flagship office. My role involves all aspects of the sales process from giving appraisals on property to seeing the sale all the way through to completion whilst offering fantastic customer service. I am honoured to be looking after our client’s biggest asset and do my best to make the experience as smooth as possible for them. My team are second to none and it is a pleasure to work them every day.

Harriet Duncan PA to Managing Director- Maternity Leave

I first joined Sewell & Gardner in 2012 and after spending two years as the Office Administrator in the Rickmansworth branch, I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to go travelling. After returning 18 months later, I was delighted to join the team at Sewell & Gardner again. Since then, I have gained experience in both Residential Sales and New Homes and developed my knowledge of the company and industry. I am now supporting the Managing Director in all areas of the business, implementing and managing efficient systems and processes which are pivotal to the growth and success of Sewell & Gardner.