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David, a former Chairman of the 100 Property Club, has worked as a specialist commercial property agent focused on the M3, M4 and A3 corridors since 1988, with much of his career spent at Vail Williams. He later became a director/owner of Wadham & Isherwood (Camberley/Farnham) before merging with Curchod & Co.

Based in the Camberley office, David specialises in business space agency and provides investment & development advice, primarily focused in Surrey, the Blackwater Valley/M3 and Hampshire markets.

David’s experience includes advising a wide range of industrial and office occupiers and landlords including: St.Modwen, Columbia Threadneedle Investments, CBRE Investment Management, Segro, Stihl GB, The AA, Panasonic, Acal Plc, Hitachi Home Electronic, USS, Surrey County Council, Surrey Heath Borough Council, Schroeder’s, DTZ Investment Management, Hermes, Investream, Chancerygate, Aviva and Kier.

Notable successes include:
• Investment Acquisition – Advising Surrey Heath Borough Council in the acquisition of Trade City, a 100,000 sq ft industrial estate in Frimley
• Industrial property disposal – advising St Modwen plc on the regeneration of a 300,000 sq ft development at Henley Park, near Guildford, in four phases, including 25 unit sales and lettings
• Expert witness – representing Columbia Threadneedle in a successful planning appeal
• Office acquisition – advising nDreams, a leading gaming company, on the acquisition of 20,000 sq ft of offices in Spectrum Point, Farnborough
• Office property sale – the sale of a 32,500 sq ft office in Watchmoor Park, Camberley on behalf of BMO Real Estate Partners
• Strategic advice – Winnersh Triangle, Winnersh. Advising Segro Plc, over a period of 12 years, regarding property disposal and redevelopment advice for five phases of office and industrial redevelopment of the business park
• The acquisition of a new 40,000 sq ft performing art facility in central Woking for Italia Conti, the world’s oldest performing arts college

Away from the office, David is a keen golfer and is developing an interest in barbecuing and smoking meat!

Nick is a Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years of experience working in commercial property consultancy, having started his career at Wadham & Isherwood, where he became a partner/owner of the firm.  In 2018 Wadham & Isherwood merged with Curchod & Co LLP and since this time Nick has been involved in setting the strategic direction of the business.

Nick specialises in the acquisition, disposal of commercial property as well as Leasehold Advisory, specifically within the South East market, where he has built a diverse range of corporate and private clients. His focus is on the industrial, logistics, and office markets. He has a reputation for problem solving and negotiating the best possible lease terms or purchase price for clients while ensuring occupational timescales are adhered to.

Clients include:

XLB / Tristan Capital Partners
Northwood Investors
QinetiQ
BAE Systems
Smithers
American Express
Hermes Investment Management
Aberdeen Standard
Airbus

With a strong reputation in the market, Nick is also a trusted adviser for a number of local authority clients including Waverley, Guildford, Rushmoor and East Hampshire Borough Councils, providing strategic property advice as well as agency and Landlord & Tenant consultancy.

Notable recent achievements include: –

Letting 10,000 sq ft of offices at Cody Technology Park, Farnborough to a leading AI service provider.

Advising Store Property on the letting of 3a Farnham Trading Estate, a 22,000 sq ft refurbished industrial unit to Steer Automotive Group Ltd.
Advising global testing services specialist, Smithers in the acquisition of two freehold sites in Leatherhead totalling 40,000 sq ft and disposing of a 1-acre development site
Acting on behalf of Aberdeen Standard Investments to dispose of a multi-let industrial investment portfolio totalling around £8m

Letting 10,000 sq ft of office space to logistics firm, Whistl at Spectrum Point, Farnborough
Selling The Enterprise Centre, Farnham, a 20,000 sq ft multi-let office / industrial investment to Waverley Borough Council

Outside work, Nick is a huge surfing enthusiast, and loves swimming, walking his dog, running and spending time in the mountains.

A Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Richard qualified as a General Practice Surveyor in 2001 and has worked in Surrey for over 25 years, predominantly handling the acquisition and disposal of commercial premise acting on behalf of local occupiers and Institutional Investors.

He joined Curchod & Co in 2009 to expand the commercial property department and became a Partner in 2011.

Richard’s key clients include:
• The Rutland Group
• Dunsfold Park
• Schroders
• Railway Pension Nominees
• St James Place UK Plc
• Orchard Street Investment Management LLP
• The Milton Group, British Airways Pension Investment Management
• Canmoor
• Royal London Asset Management
• HSS
• Elmbridge Borough Council
• Woking Borough Council

Notable successes include:
• Acting on behalf of AIM Aviation in the disposal of their 70,000 sq ft building in Byfleet
• Acting on behalf of Dunsfold Park in the letting of 500,000 sq ft of existing buildings and The Simpson Buildings, a speculative 100,000 sq ft development of warehouse and production properties, with 50% pre-let prior to completion
• Acting on behalf of Schroders at Woking Business Park, retained letting agents, handling negotiations on their behalf for land which was required for the new Sheerwater access road
• Acting on behalf of Railway Pension Nominees as letting agent for Octimum and Kingswey Business Park, in addition to advice regarding rent review and lease renewal negotiations

Piers is a Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years experience of advising on commercial property in the South East of England. Prior to joining Curchod & Co, Piers was a principal and Head of South East Offices at Avison Young, director and Head of Office Agency at Capita Plc and a national director at JLL. He began his career at King Sturge in 2000 and became a partner in 2008 before the merger with JLL.

Piers specialises in the South East office market, acting for funds, developers, investors and property companies. He also advises a wide range of occupiers, from large global occupiers to SMEs and small start-up companies, in the acquisition of office space.

He has acted on some of the region’s premier office schemes, including:
• The Heights, Brooklands for M&G
• Ruskin Square in Croydon for Schroders and Stanhope
• Arlington Square in Bracknell for Arlington
• Cathedral Square, Guildford for Europa and Ediston (Investment)
• Frimley Business Park for Rushmoor Borough Council (Investment)
• Sovereign Gate in Richmond for Watkin Property Ventures (Investment, redevelopment and leasing)

Piers also has significant experience as an Expert Witness on matters of employment use and office space in the South East. This work normally revolves around a change of use, viability and demand matters. Projects, where he has appeared as an Expert Witness, include the planning inquiry on the ERA Site, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead and at the online planning inquiry for Tolworth Tower on behalf of the appellant.

Piers also has extensive occupier experience, having represented several corporate clients including GSK, Cubix PSI, Capita, Thales, Network Rail, O2, Orange, Pfizer and Brewin Dolphin.

Based in the Weybridge office, Jessica is a partner at Curchod & Co, having joined the firm in early 2014. She has worked in residential & commercial property management for over 12 years and is a qualified member of ARLA Propertymark and an Associate of the RICS.

Jessica leads our Commercial & AST Residential Property Management team and is currently responsible for a number of portfolios across the UK encompassing commercial, mixed-use, residential investment blocks let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies & Regulated Tenancies.  Her wealth of knowledge and experience has been instrumental in the expansion of our property management department. Jessica specialises in mixed-use sites encompassing a range of Commercial tenants & Residential AST tenants with potential redevelopment opportunities.

Notable successes include:
• Successfully supporting a client through the re-development of a mixed-use building in Shepperton, Middlesex and enabling the building to increase in worth to over £1.5 million
• Purchasing residential properties with development potential for a large overseas client to improve his residential property portfolio in the UK
• Supporting a client with reducing their overheads across their whole portfolio by restructuring the Service Charge requirements

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys cycling, running and watching cricket at Lords.

A Chartered Surveyor, and RICS Registered Valuer, with over 15 years’ experience working in commercial property consultancy, Keith began his career at Dreweatt Neate in Andover, Hampshire and is a director in the Basingstoke office.

As a general practice surveyor, Keith has a wide experience in all aspects of agency transactions and professional work including rent reviews, lease renewals and valuations. His core area of operation is across Hampshire, Berkshire and Surrey where he has built a wide range of clients including:
• London & Scottish
• Howard Tenens
• M7 Real Estate
• Mileway
• Britax Excelsior
• St Modwen
• West Berkshire Council

Notable achievements include:
• Advising Tenens Property in the disposal of Ascent 40 & 100, two vacant industrial / warehouse units in Andover totalling over 130,000 sq ft
• Negotiating a rent review, a lease surrender and a re-grant of the lease on behalf of M S George Ltd, the tenant of a 20,000 sq ft industrial premises at Units 5 & 6, Albone Way, Biggleswade
• Acting on behalf of London & Scottish to dispose of the Freehold interest in Guilbert House, a 35,000 sq ft office building set in a 2.2-acre plot in Andover
• Providing continuing agency and lease advisory services on the St Martins Trade Park in Winchester, a multi-let industrial / trade estate of 15 units totalling 45,000 sq ft
• Assisting Graduate Surveyors to pass their Assessment of Professional Competence (APC)

Away from work, Keith enjoys running, cricket, holidays and spending time with his family.

Sharen joined Curchod & Co in 2016 and leads the firm’s accounts team, where she is responsible for both client and business accounts.

With a broad, primarily property-based accounting background, Sharen has experience in both corporate and small business environments. Her extensive knowledge and experience in Service Charge accounts has been instrumental in the growth of the property management department.

In her free time, Sharen is an avid learner of Spanish and a regular gym-goer. She is also a dedicated supporter of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and can often be found at the stadium for home games.

Having joined the team in 2009, Victoria is a Commercial & Residential Property Manager based at Curchod & Co’s Weybridge office and has over fourteen years of working in the property industry.

As an important member of the property management department, Victoria is responsible for a number of portfolios in the South East & London region, which include commercial, mixed-use and residential investment blocks let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

Victoria has played a significant part in the continued expansion and growth of Curchod & Co’s property management department.

As a senior AST and Commercial Property Manager. Victoria deals with commercial service charges and assists in the development of clients’ portfolios.

Notable achievements:
• Working for a private trust ensuring their large property portfolio is well maintained and successfully identifying rental increases for improvement on income.
• Successfully handled the day-to-day management of a large commercial property portfolio in the centre of Woking during the sale and ensured peaceful vacation of the building for redevelopment.
• Taking on the management of a small shopping complex during the height of the pandemic and implementing significant changes to the services to improve the overall running of the service charge account.

Outside of work Victoria is a keen runner, an avid theatre-goer and likes to travel.

Katie qualified as a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in October 2016 and as an RICS Registered Valuer in 2018. Katie joined Curchod and Co commercial property team in Weybridge and Woking at in 2014, having spent previous years working in the property industry in estate agency in Surrey.

Katie is a multi-disciplinary chartered surveyor within the commercial property team and is responsible for matters relating to commercial property professional work, primarily valuations for pension funds, asset management, taxation and accounting purposes, lease renewals and rent reviews, as well as advisory work including acquisitions and disposals for specific clients.

Notable achievements include:
• Disposing of a portfolio of commercial and residential regulated tenancies freehold investment properties on behalf of a management client
• Joint expert witness valuation report of a complex portfolio of mixed-use properties

Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, and likes the great outdoors, including running when she gets the chance!

Alex is a Chartered Surveyor with several years of experience providing agency and investment advice across all sectors in the commercial property market. Since joining Curchod & Co in 2019, he has attained specialist knowledge of the West Surrey, East Hampshire and Blackwater Valley markets along with a focus on investment activities across the South East.

Notable achievements include:

• Acquisition of single let office investment totalling 14,330 sq ft let to NHS in Bracknell
• Acquisition of Racks Court, Guildford consisting of 24 fully let residential units
• Acquisition of Enterprise Homes Portfolio, Aldershot, consisting of 36 fully let residential units
• Sale of Stake Works, Farnborough consisting of a 12,125 sq ft multi let industrial estate
• Sale of Martletts Corner, Rudgwick, a mixed use investment comprising Co-op store with 8 flats
• Acting on behalf of an established Heathrow based logistics company to source and secure 7,000 sq ft of industrial space in Slough

Alex is also member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors and has a Cambridge Finance Certificate in Real Estate Financial Modelling

Tom Nurton is an Associate Partner and Chartered Surveyor who is based in the Basingstoke Office. Tom has previous experience working in both the Woking and Weybridge offices at Curchod & Co.

Tom studied Property Development (an RICS accredited course) at the University of Portsmouth from 2015 and graduated in July 2019 with a First-Class Honours degree. During his university studies, Tom undertook a 14-month sandwich placement at Holloway Illife & Mitchell in Portsmouth from June 2017 to July 2018, where he worked within the Commercial Property industry dealing mainly with Commercial Agency, and also assisted with Property Management and Valuation tasks. Tom joined Curchod & Co in July 2019 and in November 2021, he passed his RICS APC interview and qualified as a Chartered Surveyor. Tom got promoted to an Associate Partner in April 2024.

Tom’s job role is based with dealing with Commercial Property Agency matters including: Acquisitions, Lettings, Investments and Sales, as well as dealing with Commercial Property Rent Reviews and Lease Renewals.

A few examples of Tom’s work achievements include:

• A member of the Agency Team at the Industrial Estate known as Kingsland Business Park, Basingstoke (estate of 40 units ranging from 4,500 sq ft up to 71,000 sq ft) on behalf of Legal and General Assurance (Pensions Management) Ltd.
• Completed various Commercial Property Lease Renewals and Rent Reviews for Landlords within the Curchod & Co Commercial Property Management portfolio and for external clients.
• Acted on behalf of MGN Events Ltd to assist them in acquiring a Light Industrial unit in Windsor, which is 6,037 sq ft.
• Acted on behalf of London & Cambridge Properties (LCP) on various retail lettings at Brighton Hill Shopping Centre and on Wote Street, both in Basingstoke.
• Involved with the Sale at the Land at Station Road in Hook (0.349 acres approx.)
• On behalf of the Landlord dealt with the surrender of a lease to Santander and a simultaneous grant of a new lease to Pret A Manger at the retail premises known as Unit 2, 9-11 High Street, Weybridge.
• Assisted the Commercial Management team where he gained experience within this department from June 2021 to May 2022.

Outside of work, Tom is a massive football fan who supports Arsenal FC and plays 5-a-side football on a weekly basis. Tom also enjoys running and has completed numerous half marathons. He enjoys spending time away down on the coast of England.

Tom is a Chartered Surveyor and Registered Valuer based in Basingstoke.

Tom joined London Clancy in 2016, whilst studying a part time Real Estate Management Masters course at the University of Portsmouth, and successfully qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 2022.

Tom is a general practice surveyor, being made an Associate Partner in April 2025, splitting his time with Agency instructions, lease advisory and Valuation.

His core area is North Hampshire and Surrey, and clients have included;

•  Supermarket Income REIT
• AEW
• London Metric
• Aberdeen Group plc
• Criterion Capital
• Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council
• West Berkshire Council
• Eastleigh Borough Council

Notable achievements include:

• Providing agency and lease advisory services on behalf of CIFCO Capital Ltd, at Basingstoke Business Centre, a multi let industrial estate of 20 units.
• Acquiring a 13,000 sq ft warehouse/ industrial premises and reletting on behalf of a private investor.
• Acting on behalf of Festival Place Shopping Centre, with the reletting of vacant units, bringing a mix of national and local tenant’s into the scheme.
• Acting on behalf of Supermarket Income REIT at Chineham Shopping Centre, Basingstoke and completing lettings to several local and national operators including Greggs, Savers and Mc Donald’s.
• On behalf of Eastleigh Borough Council, instructed to provide lease advisory services, and settling a rent review against Costa Coffee at Channon Retail Park, Eastleigh.

In his free time, Tom is an avid fan of Southampton FC and enjoys being active outdoors. He achieved a significant personal accomplishment by completing the London Marathon.

Alice joined Curchod and Co in 2022 as an Accounts Assistant, this is her first role in accountancy, where she is building upon the knowledge she has gained while studying for her AAT accounting qualifications.

Alice is currently studying toward AAT Level 4.

Away from work, Alice likes spending time cooking, baking and taking long walks with her friends.

Amanda has been a valuable member of our team at the Farnham office since 1995, serving as the office manager. She plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of the office and the wider agency team.

Amanda’s responsibilities include managing the Curchod & Co website, preparing marketing materials, handling HR issues, accounting, and anti money laundering tasks, and performing various other office duties. In addition, she assists the management team with local industrial properties and office parks.

In her free time, Amanda enjoys gardening, walking, and spending time with her grandchildren.

Ana joined Curchod and Co in October 2024 as an Accounts Assistant. She has 15 years’ experience in Finance across several industries (AAT qualified).

Away from work, Ana likes photography, crafts, reading/watching biographies documentaries and gardening.’

Barbra-Ellen (B-E) joined Curchod and Co in August 2024 as Operations Manager based in Weybridge. Her role includes reception and administration support for the Weybridge office as well as supporting all operational matters across the business.

B-E has extensive corporate experience within financial services including change management, complaint management, reporting and implementing transformation. She looks forward to assisting the business as it grows and transforms into the future.

Ed graduated from Northumbria University in 2019 with a BSc Hons in Real Estate, which is RICS accredited. During his studies, he covered a variety of topics including professional practice, planning and development, valuations, and investment.

At a young age, Ed moved to Singapore which sparked his interest in the scale of development and led him to pursue a career in the property industry. After graduation, he gained experience in residential agency in Farnham and completed a winter season working in the Austrian Alps.

In 2022, he joined Curchod & Co as a Graduate Surveyor in Basingstoke. He is currently expanding his knowledge and skills by working on lease renewals, rent reviews, valuations, and commercial agency. He is also enrolled in the commercial pathway towards completing his APC.

In his free time, Ed enjoys a variety of sports including skiing, football, squash, tennis, motorsport, golf, and rugby. Each year he also makes trips to Cardiff for the Six Nations and Autumn Internationals.

Harry joined Curchod and Co in July 2024, taking on the role of graduate surveyor. He possesses an RICS accredited degree in Property Development having graduated from the University of Portsmouth in 2022. During his degree he developed skills in property valuation, property management, planning procedures and landlord and tenant law.

He joins Curchod and Co having worked as a trainee surveyor / supervisor at a surfacing contractor. He is excited to build upon his skills in client relations and learn new skills in lease renewals, commercial property marketing and property measurement.

Having grown up on a farm in rural Buckinghamshire, Harry loves the outdoors and staying active, and frequently does so through running, playing football and exploring local areas on long walks. He additionally enjoys live music and often attends music events during the summer. Harry also has an interest in digital marketing and recently gained a TQUK Level 2 certificate in the field, and he hopes to put these skills to use in his role as graduate surveyor at Curchod and Co.

Heather joined Curchod & Co in 2023 as a part of the Commercial and Property Management team.

Having previously worked in AST Residential Property Management managing portfolios across Surrey and London, she has extensive experience in the property industry and strives to provide smooth operations and high-quality service with strong communication skills, developing positive relationships with clients and contractors.

Heather is ARLA qualified and is always working to improve her knowledge and skills within the property management industry to ensure exceptional service is provided.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves to travel.

John joined Curchod & Co in April 2025 as a Graduate Surveyor based in the Woking office. He graduated in 2023 with a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate from the University of Reading, an RICS-accredited degree. Prior to joining Curchod & Co, John spent 18 months working in development consultancy, gaining valuable industry experience.

Now part of the commercial agency team, John is currently expanding his knowledge and skills by working on lease renewals, rent reviews, valuations, and commercial agency. He is also enrolled on the Commercial Property pathway as he works towards completing his APC.

Having grown up in Surrey, John knows the area well and adds local insight and knowledge to his role. Outside of work, he plays rugby for a local RFU team and is a passionate scuba diver, holding a PADI Advanced Open Water certification. He also has a keen interest in football, cricket, and golf, and can often be found on the golf course at the weekend.

Josie has over twenty years of experience of lettings and management within the Blackwater Valley’s commercial property market. Prior to joining Curchod & Co in 2021, she managed a portfolio of commercial properties for the Pears Group.

Josie’s extensive experience is of great benefit to her clients.  Her in-depth knowledge of the local market and the occupiers based in the area has enabled her to  build lasing working relationships within the business community.

She has a strong focus on the local office and industrial market, working closely with start-ups and SMEs which has  helped achieve prompt lettings and in some cases no void periods for the client.

Due to Josie’s excellent relationship with her former employers and tenants in their buildings she continues to act on their behalf on a number of their properties.

In her free time, Josie loves to be outdoors, whether this is exploring the Basingstoke Canal in her Kayak, taking part in outside fitness classes or playing football with her children.

Kyran Copestick, a Chartered Surveyor, has been an integral part of Curchod & Co since July 2021, operating from the Woking and Weybridge offices. He brings a strong academic foundation and practical experience to his role, having earned a Second-Class Honours Upper Division degree in BSc (Hons) Real Estate (RICS Accredited) from Nottingham Trent University in the same month he joined the firm.

Prior to graduating, Kyran gained valuable industry experience during his sandwich year placement with the Affordable Housing Team at Jones Lang LaSalle in Birmingham.

Building on this foundation, he achieved his RICS Chartership in May 2024.

At Curchod & Co, Kyran specialises in the lettings and sales market in Woking and Weybridge. His expertise also spans valuation and Landlord & Tenant matters, showcasing his versatility and comprehensive understanding of the real estate industry.

Notable Recent Achievements:

• Freehold Investment Sale: Facilitated the sale of a self-contained, three-storey office building at 51 Staines Road West, Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey. The 7,309 sq ft property was sold for £1.45 million, reflecting a net yield of 8.31%.
• Record Office Sale: Oversaw the freehold sale of Grade II listed offices at Moor Place Lodge, Esher, achieving a record vacant possession price in Surrey of £826 per sq ft, with a total sale price of £1.1 million.
• Prestigious Lettings: Managed the letting of the High House Farms estate in Shere, comprising 8,632 sq ft of converted barns transformed into high-end office accommodations, successfully leasing the space between five new tenants.

Outside of his professional pursuits, Kyran maintains an active lifestyle. He enjoys going to the gym and participating in boxing and kickboxing classes at the local UFC gym. A passionate traveller, he spends weekends exploring new towns and cities with friends, embracing opportunities to experience new environments and cultures.

A member of the British Institution of Facilities Management (BIFM), Mark is the firm’s Facilities Manager, based in the Basingstoke office.

Mark previously served in the British Army for 33 years within the Royal Engineers, where her was deployed in many roles around the world.

His military background provides him with a great advantage, when dealing with landlords, tenants and contractors in an enormously diverse role, where diplomacy, attention to detail and maintaining high standards in managed properties is essential.

Away from the workplace Mark has participated in numerous sports and is a very keen fitness training enthusiast, who can often be found in the gym. He also enjoys stand-up paddle boarding and hill walking. He is an avid Tottenham Hotspur FC supporter.

Matt is a Surveyor based in the Farnham office of Curchod & Co having joined the firm in May 2021. He has four years of experience specialising in commercial property agency across all sectors.

Matt holds a Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Construction Contracting Operations and is an Associate Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS). He is currently working towards Chartered Surveyor status and is enrolled on the BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management degree at the University College of Estate Management.

With expertise in Commercial Property Agency, Matt handles lettings, investments and sales, as well as commercial property rent reviews and lease renewals. His experience spans a diverse range of transactions providing advice to clients on all aspects of commercial property.

Nathan joined Curchod & Co in 2024 as part of the Commercial Property Management team in Basingstoke.

Nathan has been working most recently in AST Property Management covering the home counties, Nathan has a strong understanding of the needs of clients and customers alike, having previously worked in public sector housing as an income recovery officer alongside facilitating the effective management of a stock of rented garages, which saw Nathan keeping track of 100+ rent accounts whilst maximising income and effectively managing a schedule of maintenance.

Nathan prides himself on being a great communicator and ensuring that time is taken to fully engage with clients and peers alike to deliver the highest levels of customer service and communication, with an informative and approachable attitude.

In his free time, Nathan likes to discover new places while walking his dog and enjoys eating out and socialising with friends as often as possible.

Portia joined Curchod & Co Team in 2024.  With over a decade of experience in Banking and Accounting sectors, with added experience of two more years in Service Charge Accounting, I am looking forward to bringing a diverse skill set to the table.

Currently, I am dedicated to completing my professional qualifications by pursuing the CIMA certification.

Outside of work, I enjoy Zumba, Swimming, Cycling and Run occasionally. Also, a big fan of theatre. Love cooking and building LEGOS.

Susie, who previously worked as a secretary at DHP Building Design Consultants, joined Curchod & Co in December 2019 as a secretary/administrator.

She provides support services to the building surveying, property management, valuation, and agency departments and her role  has evolved into supporting the Commercial & AST Property Management Department as their Administrator.

In her free time, Susie enjoys spending time with friends and family, eating good food, and indulging in fine wine and spa days!

Tanya joined Curchod & Co in 2024 as a Senior Commercial Property Manager to further contribute to the growth of the Basingstoke Management team.

Tanya has worked in the property sector for over 10 years covering both Residential Block and Commercial Management. The majority of Tanya’s experience is working with prestigious clientele covering Mayfair, Knightsbridge and Soho commercial flagships with an emphasis on listed buildings with service charges over £1.9M threshold. Tanya’s key experience is supporting team members and identifying areas to achieve the best possible service for our clients as well as extensive experience in mobilisation of major projects to ensure a high level of service is provided for at all times.

In Tanya’s free time she is a real foodie, spending time with her dog & travelling.

Ian is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a Registered Valuer who began his professional journey in 1978. After qualifying in 1980 with Knight & Co, London, he worked with Property Trust and Beaumont Property Trust and their subsidiaries, handling investment, acquisition, and valuation. In 1981, he joined Curchod & Co and became an equity partner in 1987.

He has extensive experience in commercial property, specializing in sales and acquisitions, valuation, lease renewals, rent reviews, and providing advice on development and investment opportunities, primarily in Surrey and the surrounding areas. He is a former Chairman of the 100 Property Club.

Key clients include:

Dawnmill Properties Ltd, Royal London Asset Management, Thameswey Group, Wilky Group, Woking Borough Council, M J Gleeson, The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers, The Toms Group and a host of private overseas Trusts.

Notable success include:

• Negotiation of reverse premium from Thales of building and site in Chessington. Onward sale and development opportunity.
• Acquisition of office buildings – Orion Gate, New Central, 6 Church Street West and mixed use scheme Cleary Court on behalf of Woking Borough Council.
• Acquisition of Morris House in Commercial Way, Woking. Refurbishment and letting of 7,000 sq ft of retail and 5,500 sq ft of offices.
• Professional work – rent review and lease renewal of development of 16 office buildings in Brooklands Road, Weybridge, Booker Cash & Carry in Eastbourne and HSBC In High Street, Hounslow.
• Agency – sale of Waitrose in Weybridge to EBC on behalf of overseas Trustees.
• Recently secured management portfolio of 250+ units throughout South London, Central London and Edinburgh.

Jim has been based in Basingstoke since 1981 and was a founding partner of London Clancy, an agency specialising in development and investment sales & acquisitions.

More recently, in 2021, Jim and his long-term colleague, Mark Clancy, reached an agreement to sell London Clancy to Curchod & Co

Jim obtained a Diploma in Estate Management from Bristol Polytechnic in 1975. He later joined the Government’s Property Services Agency and became an ARICS in 1978.

Having worked in Reading and London, he joined Pearsons in 1981 where he became an associate in 1985. Pearsons was sold to the Prudential in 1987 and Jim became a Fellow of the RICS in 1989. A year later Jim participated in a management buyout from Prudential and, along with Mark Clancy, set up London Clancy in December 1990. The firm initially had offices in Guildford and Basingstoke, followed by Camberley, Southampton, and Winchester.

London Clancy became part of Curchod & Co in 2021.

Over the years, Jim’s notable successes include:

• The sale of 5 acres for Macmillan to Kier which became Logistics City in Basingstoke.
• Sale of 20 acres for housing in Odiham to Persimmon/Charles Church.
• Sale of 7 acres near Farnham to Taylor Wimpey.
• Sale of 11 acres for ITT to St Modwen – now St Modwen Park Basingstoke and the subsequent letting of 186,000 sq ft of warehousing/logistics plus two retail pods.
• Sale of site in Houndmills Basingstoke of about 11 acres redeveloped as GAME’s HQ.

Jim’s interests outside of work include his family, especially his three grown-up daughters, playing tennis, being a part of Rotary Club of Basingstoke, where he was the President in 1999/2000, and enjoying theatre.

Mark, one of the founding partners of London Clancy, has been a principal of the practice based at the Basingstoke office for over 32 years.

He began his career with the Valuation Office in South Wales and later joined the Estates Department of Basingstoke & Deane Borough Council in the early 1980s. He then moved to Pearsons in Basingstoke, where he specialized in Landlord & Tenant, valuation, and rating work. After Pearsons was acquired by Prudential Commercial, Mark was appointed as an Associated Director and was responsible for five regional offices.

He and his colleagues then carried out a Management Buy Out, leading to the formation of London Clancy.

In 2021, Mark and Jim London agreed a sale of London Clancy to Curchod & Co.

Over the past 40 years, Mark has gained extensive knowledge and experience of the commercial property market in Central Southern England, representing a wide range of clients, including institutions, local authorities, large corporates, and small private companies.

He has also acted nationwide for retained clients such as Linde, Macmillan, and Travelbag on rating, acquisition, and valuation matters.

Mark provides a “one-stop” consultancy service, working closely with clients and coordinating colleagues and external consultants as needed to provide strategic advice on maximizing property holdings. He is an RICS Registered Valuer.

In his free time, Mark enjoys walking, spinning, gardening, supporting Southampton FC, and listening to his vinyl record collection.