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 13 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.

Neil Spencer Head of Lettings

Having worked within property for 13 years I was approached to run the lettings department at Sewell & Gardner and once I met the team I knew where my next role had to be. I have worked for a number of corporate and independent estate agents over the years and feel this experience will blend well with the hardworking team already in place. My role is to oversee lettings on a day to day basis across all 4 offices and grow market share for an already well known and successful brand, with key values that epitomise the ethos within this family run business.

Kate Woodward Senior Branch Manager

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.

Emily Armstrong New Homes Manager

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.

Sammy Walton Land Manager

I joined Sewell & Gardner back in 2014, originally working as the Operations Manager I was responsible for the smooth running of the business, with efficient systems and processes in place.

With a background in conveyancing and a keen interest in development, when the opportunity arose to head up to Land department I was keen to get stuck in. With a strong team behind me and working in an honest manner with knowledge to back it up has been a testament to the department’s success to date. Our systems and processes are streamline and we continue to learn daily with updates on planning policies, the local plan and general industry updates.

Kevin Anderson New Homes Manager

Having worked in estate agency in the local area for over 16 years, I joined the Sewell & Gardner team in 2016 as Property Marketing Manager of the new Croxley Green office and am now working in the Watford office. 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. Estate Agency is different every day, you meet new people and see new homes on a daily basis and that is why I enjoy the job so much. The best part of the job though is definitely handing the keys on to the new buyers on completion. I have even had my photo taken doing this by one very excited first time buyer!

Jackie Simpson Rickmansworth Branch Manager

I joined Sewell & Gardner as a Trainee Sales Negotiator in 2010. Within the last 6 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.

David Bonnar Watford Branch Manager

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.

Chris Wood Croxley Branch Manager

I joined Sewell & Gardner in April 2014 at their Chorleywood branch in Lower Road. Previously I was working for another estate agency in the area for four and a half years. In 2016 I was delighted to be given the opportunity to manage our new Croxley Green branch. My role involves all aspects of the sales process from giving appraisals on property to seeing the sale all the way through to completion. I also help with the day to day running of the office and manage a fantastic team. I’m enjoying my role within Sewell & Gardner as it is a family run business, and it is all about the client and great customer service!

Hannah Matthews Marketing Manager

I joined the Sewell & Gardner team in 2013 after graduating from the University of Leeds. My role involves developing a marketing strategy to promote the Sewell & Gardner brand and the services that we offer. I strive to push the company forward using high quality and innovative marketing campaigns that reflect our brand values. I am also responsible for analysing the response we get from campaigns and monitoring the influence this has on branch performance.

Emily Morgan Senior Property Consultant

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. My role entails carrying out viewings, agreeing and progressing sales as well as carrying out valuations.

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.

Ben Howard Senior Property Consultant

Having been at Sewell & Gardner since we opened the Watford Office in 2015, I am extremely proud to say that I am now the Senior Property Consultant for the office. I have been able to establish great relationships with past, present and future clients through my passion for working in property and with the general public. My role entails identifying great opportunities for Sewell & Gardner to work with clients and provide an exceptional level of customer service through their journey of either marketing their property through us or buying through us.

Maria King Senior Property Consultant

I recently 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.

Harriet Duncan Senior PA- New Homes

I first joined Sewell & Gardner in 2012 and after spending two years 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 return to Sewell & Gardner and soon became a Senior Office Administrator. In September 2017, I moved to the New Homes department as their Personal Assistant. My role entails meeting and speaking with developers, managing the marketing and advertising for each of our sites for local newspapers and magazines as well as monitoring our social media groups on Linkedin, Facebook and Instagram. I also spend time visiting new and current sites as well as all round general assistance to the New Homes Manager and Consultants.

Kelly Williams New Homes Consultant

I have been working for Sewell & Gardner for 4 months now and have recently had the great opportunity to move across to our New Homes team as their sales consultant. The idea of working in the property industry had always interested me and as an upcoming first time buyer with a particular interest in new builds, I have spent plenty of evenings looking at different houses online and seeing what I could do with a property if it were mine. I am loving being part of the Rickmansworth team and although I have not been with Sewell & Gardner long, I look forward to a long career here.

Tiffany Salmon New Homes Consultant

Having previously had a career in childcare, I was throwing myself in at the deep end starting a new career within the Operations team here at S&G and have really enjoyed the last 9 months. After completing some weekend work at one of our New Homes sites, it became clear I had a real passion for this side of the business and have started the new year with a new role, New Homes Personal Assistant. This entailed meeting and communicating with developers, arranging the advertising and marketing for the new sites we launch as well as organising new brochures, letters and emails. I have recently been given the opportunity to take the more sales based role of New Homes Consultant. It is great to work in such a fast paced environment and I’m excited to get stuck into this new role.

Tyler Clark Property Consultant

Having wanted a career in the sales industry for many years, I am excited to be part of the award winning Sewell & Gardner team, working in our  Croxley Green office. I have always had an interest in the property market and now have a great opportunity to work within the estate agency industry.  I have lived in the local area for a number of years and previously attended Rickmansworth School . In my role as a Property Consultant, I am looking forward to building strong relationships with our clients and assisting them through the sales process.

Ollie Jimminson Property Consultant

I have now been with Sewell & Gardner for over a year and following my recent move to the Croxley Green office from the Watford office, I am very excited to further my knowledge and understanding of the forever changing world that is property. I believe that to be able to give the best possible service to clients on both the buying and selling side of the coin, it is so important to understand the market you work in and the direction it is headed in. Communicating that information in the correct way is essential to ensuring buyers and sellers are making an informed decision that they are comfortable and happy with. As a Property Consultant, understanding peoples requirements is essential to finding them the next perfect family home or best investment opportunity. For me, the thing I enjoy most about my job is making new friends and building strong relationships.

Raj Khatri Property 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.

Anna Barrett Land Assistant

I started working for Sewell & Gardner early in 2017, I started as a Property Consultant in our Rickmansworth sales team. Having gained vital experience in this role, I have recently moved over to the Land Department. Although similar in some aspects, it has been a challenge learning the way the Land Department functions but I am enjoying it very much. I have been able to use the communication and rapport building skills I have built in the sales department and use them when talking to developers about potential sites. In my short time within the department I have been involved in numerous site acquisitions and disposals with many more in the pipeline.

Josh Bannerman Property Consultant

I have recently joined the award winning Sewell & Gardner team in Rickmansworth as a Property Consultant. Having previously worked in the film industry, I am used to working under pressure and really looking forward to a new challenge. I am very interested in property, as currently I am looking for a house myself and am keen to learn the process of buying and selling houses. I hope to pass on this knowledge and assist our clients with finding their dream home, whilst providing the high quality customer service which Sewell & Gardner are renowned for.

Deanna Jackson Office Administrator

I  joined the Sewell & Gardner team in March 2016 and am working in the Chorleywood office.  Since starting I have been made to feel so welcomed throughout the company and I’m thrilled to be part of successful and expanding business. My day to day role as the administrator is to make sure the office runs smoothly. I am involved throughout the sales process and have a variety of tasks that can be different each day. These include managing all the necessary paper work, liaising with clients, creating brochures, advertising properties and working with business software.

Sophie Walker PA to Managing Director

As PA to Managing Director Alex Sewell, I am responsible for providing a comprehensive, confidential and professional support service in all aspects of the efficient and successful operation of the local offices. Within a flourishing and diverse business, a key area of my role is helping manage and prioritise time effectively. The role involves drawing on previous administrative experience within a fast-paced customer facing environment and a passion for organisation. I thrive under pressure and tight deadlines and on a daily basis I take phone calls, organise meetings, make travel arrangements, handle incoming and outgoing mail and liaise with clients as required.

Jo Mulry Property Consultant

I am delighted to have recently joined the team in our Chorleywood office.  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 looking forward to learning the sales progression process to further my skills and ability within estate agency. I am interested in property, enjoy meeting new people and love seeing happy clients when they find their new home.

Louise Costello Property Consultant

I joined Sewell & Gardner at the beginning of this year, with 12 years experience working as a Senior Cabin Crew member. I’m excited to transfer my customer service skills to my new role. When I realised I had a passion for property, there was only one estate agency I wanted to work for. I identified and felt passionately about Sewell & Gardner’s brand values, and I’m very much looking forward to building great relationships with their customers, going on their journey with them and assisting with their big move.

Sharon May Sales Support

I am delighted to have recently joined Sewell & Gardner having been with my previous employer for 20 years. I have lived in the local area for 6 years and have always had a keen interest in the property market. I am thrilled to be working for an expanding local business with an excellent reputation. I enjoy meeting new people, learning new skills and seeing happy clients with their end results. My role involves supporting the sales team, creating brochures, advertising properties and ensuring the sales office runs smoothly. Having only recently joined the company I have been made to feel very welcome and am looking forward the future ahead.

Victoria Simmons Office Administrator

I joined Sewell & Gardner in 2017, having previously worked as a Recruitment Consultant.  I have always had an interest in Property and wished to pursue a career change. I researched the different Estate Agencies that I would like to work for and Sewell & Gardner stood out from the rest due to the brand value “ People before Profit”. I firmly believe that outstanding customer service will always deliver results.  At the moment I work part time in our Croxley Green branch as the Office Administrator. I have a young daughter and I am enjoying the work life balance that Sewell & Gardner has given me.

Sara McGlynn Office Administrator

I’m from a sales background and after working with my previous employer for nearly 15 years an opportunity presented for me to take an 18 month sabbatical, during which I spent valuable time with my older children and had another baby to complete our family. My recruitment agency spoke very highly of Sewell & Gardner as an employer and after meeting members of the company during interviews I started to see why. I joined in November 2017 and it’s starting to feel like second nature even in this short period of time. Everyone is friendly and approachable. which is so important in a new job.  My role involves processing important documents, creating brochures, advertising properties and keeping the office running smoothly.

Gemma Paul Land Assistant- Maternity Leave

I started Sewell & Gardner in 2017, with a background in construction and previously working for property company in land acquisitions this seemed like a great opportunity for me. Since my time here I have helped Sammy set up the systems and processes to grow the department. As well as this, I have been focusing on seeking new development opportunities and building and maintaining strong relationships with developers.