It’s been seven months since we went into partnership together and became the franchise owners of Surelet Gloucester and we are pleased to report that our agency continues to flourish. The lettings market in Gloucester is currently strong with noticeable improvements in rental increments within locales of the city and surrounding areas, and this is why we wish to introduce our new Lettings Property Blog to our current and prospective Landlords and Tenants.
We are passionate about property and under our new management we are striving to ensure we regularly engage with our clients; old, new and yet undecided about who to rent through. Every week we intend to provide you with the benefit of our experience and knowledge. Letting out your rental investment can feel like a daunting process but by following our blog we can keep you updated on legislation changes, letting procedures and market trends so, whether you are a hands-on Landlord who manages your tenants yourself or you let us do the daily management for you, we can still keep you abreast of matters affecting you.
So, where to start on this this exciting new journey? We thought it would be a good idea to introduce ourselves and our experience to you:
Jemma Wilkinson
Director
With over fourteen years’ experience in the Lettings Industry, Jemma began her career in accounting. With AAT Level 4 you can be assured that your rental investment will safely be achieving a profit in her hands. Having worked for Surelet since 2002, Jemma has a broad scope of experience including valuing, property management, inventories and the administration of letting out properties. Her most recent role before becoming Franchise Director was Branch Manager for Rent It; Surelet’s Sister Company. In her current role Jemma handles new business and existing client care together with marketing and events. She also manages the accounting of the business, monitoring the all-important rent collection as well as figure analysis, in order to give advice on the best place to invest your money. When she’s not in the office Jemma enjoys fine dining, holidays with her young family and spending time with the lover of her life; her dog, Lewi. She is a loyal Gloucester Rugby Fan as well as supporting Broadway Cricket Club (and being their tea lady!).
Rob Buckley MARLA
Director
MARLA qualified with a Diploma in Residential Lettings and Property Management and an Advanced Level Apprenticeship in Residential Lettings and Management, it’s safe to say that your rental investment will be well looked after in Rob’s hands. Having worked as a Lettings Negotiator for Hallam & Co and a Senior Lettings Negotiator at both Naylor Powell and Surelet before acquiring a Directorship last September, Rob has specific and experienced knowledge of the Gloucester Lettings Market. Rob is responsible for the day-to-day running of the front office and concentrates on new business, valuations and viewings. Rob loves travel and enjoys regular weekends away with his partner and two daughters in their VW Campervan. When not touring the country he enjoys watching rugby and charity dog walking on Sunday afternoons.
Tom Smith
Director
Initially involved in the Health and Fitness Industry, Tom joined a Cheltenham Lettings Company in 2009 as Lettings Manager before achieving Group Operations Manager in 2011. He joined the Surelet Team in 2012 rising from Lettings to Branch Manager before deciding to take on a Directorship together with Jemma and Rob in September 2015. With an extensive knowledge of Lettings and Staff Management, Tom oversees new business, marketing and human resources for the branch. His knowledge of both Cheltenham and Gloucester markets comes in most useful when renting out semi-rural properties. Tom has three young children; Alfie (9), Harry (7), and Daisy (6) and is a self-confessed, overly-competitive ‘Football Dad’. Most weekends he can be seen cheering on from the sidelines, volunteering with the Under Sevens football coaching or playing 6-a-side football with a local team. And if all that doesn’t keep him busy enough, he enjoys a round a golf even though he considers himself distinctly average… and very frustrated!
We hope you will join us on a regular basis to read our news and updates on local and national property news. And, as always, if you have any queries don’t hesitate to contact us with your lettings needs on 01452 310999.