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Meet the people who make it happen
Working from ten local branches, the staff at John German work as one big team. Sharing with each other their skills and local know-how to ensure you, our customers, receive the very best experience.
Senior Property Valuer
What is your experience? I started in estate agency straight out of college at 18. I now have over 25 years of experience working solely in the sector and dealing with all property types and various marketplaces.
The best part of your job? Bit of a stock answer, but nothing beats selling a property, and I love it when that means that our seller gets to secure the home of their dreams. It’s not like selling any other product; it’s full of emotion and hopes for the future.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Make the most of what you have; that doesn’t mean spending a fortune but touching up that bit of paint and clearing out the clutter makes all the difference. Remember, best foot forward you wouldn’t go on a date without brushing your hair!
What would be your dream home? Somewhere out in the countryside with views for miles!
Legal Administration Manager
becky.scargill@johngerman.co.uk
Time at John German? I joined John German Estate Agents in 2011 and have worked for both the Lettings and Sales departments.
The best part of your job? It’s a fast-paced job which provides me with a great feeling of accomplishment when I find the perfect tenant for a landlord. Another aspect of the job I enjoy is building great relationships with our landlords and tenants. It feels good when they come back to us time and time again to re-let their properties or when they are looking for a new home.
What would be your dream home? My dream home would be a period property with plenty of old features and open fires, with somewhere to put a very big Christmas tree.
Senior Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? I started my career in the estate agent industry as an apprentice lettings negotiator when I was 19.
The best part of your job? My favourite part about my job is meeting new people each day and finding them the property of their dreams.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Whether you are selling or buying, the best advice is to keep an open mind and listen to your estate agent.
Dream Home: My dream home would be a Georgian country home with a large garden that had a pond. Somewhere for me to relax without interruption.
Accompanied Viewing Representative
What is your experience? I have an extensive amount of experience when it comes to customer service and ensuring the clients needs are met every step of the way. This is why, as the customer facing role and first point of contact for John German, it’s imperative I build rapport and connection with everyone I see, just to be sure we’re meeting their expectations when it comes to their buying requirements.
The best part of your job? I simply adore being out and about meeting new people every single day and hearing their stories, the reasons behind why they’re selling or buying.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Emphasise the importance of location. Take into account local amenities such as schools, parks, shopping and transportation options. This will affect the value of the property over time. Also, is the area likely to undergo any gentrification in the future? This will impact value going forward as well.
Dream Home: My dream home would be by the sea with stunning views and not much else nearby!
Tenancy Manager
charlie.hamilton@johngerman.co.uk
Find Charlie Hamilton on LinkedIn
Time at John German? Since 2005 both in Sales and Lettings.
The best part of your job? Building up a good relationship with landlords and tenants alike.
Top tip for buyer or seller? First impressions really do count, maximise your kerb appeal and be realistic with the rental price to avoid the property sitting empty.
What would be your dream home? I’ve always really fancied a grand design type house, perhaps by Frank Lloyd or similar.
Sales Manager
chelsea.herbert@johngerman.co.uk
Time at John German? I started working at John German in 2014.
Favourite part of your job? Dealing with a wide variety of people and helping them find a new home.
Top tip for buyer or seller? To ensure you don’t miss out on any new properties or price reductions sign up for JG Property Alerts, we will keep you posted before they go on Rightmove!
What would be your dream home? Ideally a modern, one of a kind property in a bustling city.
Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? I started my experience as an apprentice sales negotiator after leaving college, I am now a full-time sales negotiator at John German with 2 years experience in the industry.
The best part of your job? My favourite part of the job is meeting clients and guiding them through a purchase or sale. Finding or selling a property can be stressful, but we enjoy getting to know your needs as well as those little bonuses. The more detail you give us about your current home or dream home, the better!
Top tip for buyer or seller? Your agent is there for you, so feel free to ask us any questions whether you are buying or selling with us. There is no such thing as a silly question!
Dream Home: A countryside cottage in France with a stable block. Ideally something that I can put my own stamp on.
Sales Progressor
claire.midgley@johngerman.co.uk
How long have you been with John German Estate Agents? I joined the Stafford team in 2018, already having eight years of experience working in the estate agency.
Favourite part of your job? Negotiating sales and finding people their forever homes.
Top tip for selling or buying a property? Clean and declutter your property before viewings.
What would be your dream home? A self-build, very modern with lots of glass and sea views.
Independent Mortgage Advisor
What is your experience?
I started my working life as an Underwriter for Abbey National before becoming a Mortgage Advisor in Birmingham. I then became a Area Mortgage Manager in retail banking. I have been working with APR for 18 months.
The best part of your job?
Diversity; Every client is so different, each recommendation and needs are bespoke. Love being independent, for Mortgages and Protection – the client gets the best of both worlds.
Top tip for a buyer or seller?
Follow your head and not your heart!
What would be your dream home?
A three story town house in Notting Hill with a high walled garden
Chartered Surveyor
Time at John German? I am a Chartered Valuation Surveyor with many years of experience in the Midlands. I first joined John German in 1988 as a Trainee Surveyor, qualifying in 1994 and becoming a partner in the business in 1999. I retired from the business in 2014 and am now employed to undertake professional valuations for various purposes.
The best part of your job? I have always enjoyed this element of work and am delighted to focus on this now.
Sales Director
david.woodcock@johngerman.co.uk
Find David Woodcock on LinkedIn
Time at John German? I have been here since 2005.
Where is your favourite place in Ashby? What I love about Ashby is the fabulous range of period buildings tucked in and around the town. We really do have a bit of every era!
I’m a fan of Georgian buildings, their architecture and especially those grand imposing entrance doors.
Favourite part of your job? From the initial stages of meeting a client and hearing their personal story and why their home is important to them all the way through to seeing a sold sign appearing on their for sale board.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Always view a house, don’t dismiss it ‘online’
What would be your dream home? Cottage by the sea in North Devon.
Senior Property Valuer
What is your experience? I started in estate agency straight out of college at 18. I now have over 25 years of experience working solely in the sector and dealing with all property types and various marketplaces.
The best part of your job? Bit of a stock answer, but nothing beats selling a property, and I love it when that means that our seller gets to secure the home of their dreams. It’s not like selling any other product; it’s full of emotion and hopes for the future.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Make the most of what you have; that doesn’t mean spending a fortune but touching up that bit of paint and clearing out the clutter makes all the difference. Remember, best foot forward you wouldn’t go on a date without brushing your hair!
What would be your dream home? Somewhere out in the countryside with views for miles!
Legal Administration Manager
becky.scargill@johngerman.co.uk
Time at John German? I joined John German Estate Agents in 2011 and have worked for both the Lettings and Sales departments.
The best part of your job? It’s a fast-paced job which provides me with a great feeling of accomplishment when I find the perfect tenant for a landlord. Another aspect of the job I enjoy is building great relationships with our landlords and tenants. It feels good when they come back to us time and time again to re-let their properties or when they are looking for a new home.
What would be your dream home? My dream home would be a period property with plenty of old features and open fires, with somewhere to put a very big Christmas tree.
Senior Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? I started my career in the estate agent industry as an apprentice lettings negotiator when I was 19.
The best part of your job? My favourite part about my job is meeting new people each day and finding them the property of their dreams.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Whether you are selling or buying, the best advice is to keep an open mind and listen to your estate agent.
Dream Home: My dream home would be a Georgian country home with a large garden that had a pond. Somewhere for me to relax without interruption.
Accompanied Viewing Representative
What is your experience? I have an extensive amount of experience when it comes to customer service and ensuring the clients needs are met every step of the way. This is why, as the customer facing role and first point of contact for John German, it’s imperative I build rapport and connection with everyone I see, just to be sure we’re meeting their expectations when it comes to their buying requirements.
The best part of your job? I simply adore being out and about meeting new people every single day and hearing their stories, the reasons behind why they’re selling or buying.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Emphasise the importance of location. Take into account local amenities such as schools, parks, shopping and transportation options. This will affect the value of the property over time. Also, is the area likely to undergo any gentrification in the future? This will impact value going forward as well.
Dream Home: My dream home would be by the sea with stunning views and not much else nearby!
Accompanied Viewing Representative
Tenancy Manager
charlie.hamilton@johngerman.co.uk
Find Charlie Hamilton on LinkedIn
Time at John German? Since 2005 both in Sales and Lettings.
The best part of your job? Building up a good relationship with landlords and tenants alike.
Top tip for buyer or seller? First impressions really do count, maximise your kerb appeal and be realistic with the rental price to avoid the property sitting empty.
What would be your dream home? I’ve always really fancied a grand design type house, perhaps by Frank Lloyd or similar.
Sales Manager
chelsea.herbert@johngerman.co.uk
Time at John German? I started working at John German in 2014.
Favourite part of your job? Dealing with a wide variety of people and helping them find a new home.
Top tip for buyer or seller? To ensure you don’t miss out on any new properties or price reductions sign up for JG Property Alerts, we will keep you posted before they go on Rightmove!
What would be your dream home? Ideally a modern, one of a kind property in a bustling city.
Sales Negotiator
What is your experience? I started my experience as an apprentice sales negotiator after leaving college, I am now a full-time sales negotiator at John German with 2 years experience in the industry.
The best part of your job? My favourite part of the job is meeting clients and guiding them through a purchase or sale. Finding or selling a property can be stressful, but we enjoy getting to know your needs as well as those little bonuses. The more detail you give us about your current home or dream home, the better!
Top tip for buyer or seller? Your agent is there for you, so feel free to ask us any questions whether you are buying or selling with us. There is no such thing as a silly question!
Dream Home: A countryside cottage in France with a stable block. Ideally something that I can put my own stamp on.
Sales Progressor
claire.midgley@johngerman.co.uk
How long have you been with John German Estate Agents? I joined the Stafford team in 2018, already having eight years of experience working in the estate agency.
Favourite part of your job? Negotiating sales and finding people their forever homes.
Top tip for selling or buying a property? Clean and declutter your property before viewings.
What would be your dream home? A self-build, very modern with lots of glass and sea views.
Independent Mortgage Advisor
What is your experience?
I started my working life as an Underwriter for Abbey National before becoming a Mortgage Advisor in Birmingham. I then became a Area Mortgage Manager in retail banking. I have been working with APR for 18 months.
The best part of your job?
Diversity; Every client is so different, each recommendation and needs are bespoke. Love being independent, for Mortgages and Protection – the client gets the best of both worlds.
Top tip for a buyer or seller?
Follow your head and not your heart!
What would be your dream home?
A three story town house in Notting Hill with a high walled garden
Chartered Surveyor
Time at John German? I am a Chartered Valuation Surveyor with many years of experience in the Midlands. I first joined John German in 1988 as a Trainee Surveyor, qualifying in 1994 and becoming a partner in the business in 1999. I retired from the business in 2014 and am now employed to undertake professional valuations for various purposes.
The best part of your job? I have always enjoyed this element of work and am delighted to focus on this now.
Sales Director
david.woodcock@johngerman.co.uk
Find David Woodcock on LinkedIn
Time at John German? I have been here since 2005.
Where is your favourite place in Ashby? What I love about Ashby is the fabulous range of period buildings tucked in and around the town. We really do have a bit of every era!
I’m a fan of Georgian buildings, their architecture and especially those grand imposing entrance doors.
Favourite part of your job? From the initial stages of meeting a client and hearing their personal story and why their home is important to them all the way through to seeing a sold sign appearing on their for sale board.
Top tip for buyer or seller? Always view a house, don’t dismiss it ‘online’
What would be your dream home? Cottage by the sea in North Devon.
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