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Managing Director
David Graves BSc FRICS
David is a Fellow of the RICS and a Registered Valuer. He cofounded JCF in the mid 1980’s with Jeff… Read More
David is a Fellow of the RICS and a Registered Valuer. He cofounded JCF in the mid 1980’s with Jeff Francis. He has over 40 years’ experience in the property sector mainly dealing with residential matters. He has been MD since 2016, works closely with the property managers and is the lead for new business enquiries. He specializes in surveys and valuations as well as Party Wall matters. He has a love of the countryside and enjoys walking, cycling and gardening.
Chairman & Director
Stewart White BSc MRICS
Stewart is a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years' experience in commercial and residential property. He is a RICS Registered… Read More
Stewart is a Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years' experience in commercial and residential property. He is a RICS Registered Valuer specialising in residential survey and valuation, commercial valuations and Leasehold Reform matters. He is a sports enthusiast and is a regular runner, cyclist and golfer when time permits.
Director, Head of Property Management
Howard Nicholson BEd (Hons) NPQH MIRPM AssocRICS
Howard has over 15 years’ experience in Property Management, having previously been a primary school headteacher. After working for regional… Read More
Howard has over 15 years’ experience in Property Management, having previously been a primary school headteacher. After working for regional and national property management companies in leadership roles, Howard has moved to JCF as Head of Property Management, bringing with him a wealth of leasehold knowledge, experience and enthusiasm.
As a member of the IRPM and Associate member of RICS, Howard’s vision is that all managing agents should operate to the highest professional and ethical standards. Howard believes that “every day is a learning day” and is passionate about training and empowering his team to provide the very best customer experience.
Howard has 6 children and enjoys travelling, going to the theatre and football, supporting Southampton FC throughout their various ups and downs!
Associate Director
Tania Armstrong AIRPM
Tania joined JCF in October 2022 and has been in Property Management for over 21 years. Before starting in Block… Read More
Tania joined JCF in October 2022 and has been in Property Management for over 21 years. Before starting in Block Management, she worked in the prime property sector for over 15 years with a bespoke high end local developer based in Roehampton. During her time there she was responsible for all rental tenancies, property sales, funding for new build developments, project management of renovations along with planning and inception of newly built residential homes.
Since moving on from her Roehampton role she has worked in Block Management across the South of England and dealt with several developers taking over newly built homes and estates, the largest of which was in excess of 1,000 mixed units (Houses & Apartment blocks).
Associate Director
Douglas Olizar BA MARLA MIRPM AssocRICS
Douglas graduated from Durham University and has over 15 years’ experience of residential and commercial property management. He is a… Read More
Douglas graduated from Durham University and has over 15 years’ experience of residential and commercial property management. He is a member of ARLA and IRPM and is currently completing the APC to qualify as a chartered surveyor. He lives in Putney with his wife and children.
Senior Property Manager
Debbie Ranger MIRPM
Debbie joined JCF in September 2020, She has been a property manager for over a decade and has also gained… Read More
Debbie joined JCF in September 2020, She has been a property manager for over a decade and has also gained her MIRPM qualification. Debbie enjoys cooking and doing fundraising events for a charity close to her heart called the Isabel Hospice.
Senior Property Manager
Natalie Ingram MIRPM
Natalie joined JCF in 2015 as an experienced property manager. She is an IRPM Member and continues to enhance her… Read More
Natalie joined JCF in 2015 as an experienced property manager. She is an IRPM Member and continues to enhance her skills within the industry. She has a passion for life and loves to travel.
Senior Property Manager
Elena Pletea MIRPM
Awarded Highly Commended Property Manager 2021 by News on the Block, Elena joined the team in January 2017 after having… Read More
Awarded Highly Commended Property Manager 2021 by News on the Block, Elena joined the team in January 2017 after having previously worked in Student Accommodation in London. She achieved her MIRPM qualification and apart from Property Management she enjoys travelling and reading.
Property Manager
Marta Moutran MIRPM
Marta joined JCF in January 2017 having previously worked in AST management and lettings for three years. Since joining JCF… Read More
Marta joined JCF in January 2017 having previously worked in AST management and lettings for three years. Since joining JCF Marta has successfully completed her professional qualifications and is now a Member of the Institute of Residential Property Management. In the spare time she enjoys gardening, reading historical books and learning foreign languages
Senior Property Manager
Ashley Wilkins MIRPM AssocRICS
Ashley joined JCF in January 2020 as a Property Manager and is a Member of the Institute of Residential Property… Read More
Ashley joined JCF in January 2020 as a Property Manager and is a Member of the Institute of Residential Property Management and an Associate of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, and is looking to train and qualify as a Chartered Surveyor. Away from the office, Ashley is an avid musician and also enjoys boxing and cycling.
Property Manager & Senior Administrator
Helen Warneryd
Helen joined the JCF team in 2020 following self-employment in residential property management, redevelopment and refurbishment projects. Her previous pre-family… Read More
Helen joined the JCF team in 2020 following self-employment in residential property management, redevelopment and refurbishment projects. Her previous pre-family career was in advertising, as the account manager for one of the UK’s largest housebuilders, adding extra weight to her property skill bank.
Helen enjoys long walks with her dog, horses, garden design and has finally finished writing her first pre-teen novel.
Property Manager
Ben Fisher MIRPM
Ben has been working in block management for over half a decade and has completed his MIRPM qualification. He is… Read More
Ben has been working in block management for over half a decade and has completed his MIRPM qualification. He is looking to continue to grow in the industry and complete the members qualification in due course. In his spare time Ben enjoys sport and exercise, particularly rugby union and football as well as being a regular gym-goer.
Property Manager
Lena Delosantos AIRPM
Lena joined JCF in Spring 2023 as a Property Manager and is an Associate of IRPM. Lena studied Construction in… Read More
Lena joined JCF in Spring 2023 as a Property Manager and is an Associate of IRPM. Lena studied Construction in The Built Environment as well as Engineering and has over 5 years’ experience in the property management sector. Lena enjoys cooking and playing rugby in her spare time and is looking to continuously grow within the industry.
Property Manager
Sarah Odabashy BA
Sarah has a BA degree in International Business from the University of Westminster. Sarah speaks 3 languages: Spanish, English and… Read More
Sarah has a BA degree in International Business from the University of Westminster. Sarah speaks 3 languages: Spanish, English and Arabic.
Sarah has previously worked within the property industry for 4 years starting as a Negotiator to then transferring to Block and AST Management. Sarah is looking to gain further qualifications in both interior design and block management.
In Sarah’s free time she likes to spend time with her family and friends and loves travelling abroad.
Property Manager
Chloe Martinelli
Chloe joined JCF as a Property Manager in the early summer of 2023. Previously Chloe has gained over 7 years'… Read More
Chloe joined JCF as a Property Manager in the early summer of 2023. Previously Chloe has gained over 7 years' experience working in the Property Management industry in Australia and is eager to continue to develop her skills thorough the completion of the IRPM qualifications.
In her free time Chloe enjoys playing volleyball, cooking and travelling.
New Business Manager
Katrina Verdon-Roe, RHS Qualified Gardener
Katrina joined JCF in September 2013 for three years as Business Development Manager and returned to the role in September… Read More
Katrina joined JCF in September 2013 for three years as Business Development Manager and returned to the role in September 2020. She has extensive professional experience in various industries including psychiatry, construction, recruitment and headhunting.
Katrina lives locally in Putney and has two adult children. Her interests include DIY, property development & restoration, painting, writing, antiques, entertaining and gardening.
PA to David Graves and Stewart White
Sam Mitchell
Sam joined JCF in May 2022. With a background in marketing and communications as well as experience in administration and… Read More
Sam joined JCF in May 2022. With a background in marketing and communications as well as experience in administration and PA roles, she has worked in a variety of sectors including membership, beauty and credit insurance. Sam enjoys travelling and Pilates in her spare time.
Property Manager Administrator
Sarah Everingham
Sarah joined us in Autumn 2021 following a successful career in Retail Management. Sarah has proven to be a huge… Read More
Sarah joined us in Autumn 2021 following a successful career in Retail Management. Sarah has proven to be a huge asset to the JCF team combining her excellent skills in HR, Customer Service and Health and Safety with a youthful energy and enthusiasm that is appreciated by all. Outside of work Sarah enjoys, travel, music and cooking.
Front of House Receptionist and Administrator
Nesara Aga, BA (Hons)
Nesara has 5 years’ experience in mathematics tutoring 5-18 year old students with a year’s experience in teaching GCSE Maths… Read More
Nesara has 5 years’ experience in mathematics tutoring 5-18 year old students with a year’s experience in teaching GCSE Maths as well as behavioural mentoring. Nesara’s family has a background in buying and selling properties and she is looking to cement a career in Property Management as this is her passion.
Nesara’s hobbies include art/painting, dance, fashion and weekend trips abroad.
Head of Client Accounting
Brent de Bruyn MCSI, AFA, MIPA, BA (Hons)
Brent graduated from London South Bank University and has over 15 years’ experience in Property Management in management roles within… Read More
Brent graduated from London South Bank University and has over 15 years’ experience in Property Management in management roles within the finance department, having previously worked in banking. He is a member of MCSI, AFA, MIPA. Brent has moved to JCF as Head of Client Accounting, bringing with him a wealth of experience, knowledge, innovation, and enthusiasm.
Brent enjoys travelling and going to the theatre and supports the Springboks.
Service Charge Accountant
Saleem Sheikh Bsc Hons FCCA
Saleem is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with over thirty years financial management experience working… Read More
Saleem is a Fellow Member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants with over thirty years financial management experience working across property, construction and transport. Saleem is motivated by constantly developing professionally. Outside interests include politics, reading thrillers, Bollywood music and cricket.
Service Charge Accountant
Piotr Gontarczyk
Piotr joined JCF in April 2023 with 8 years’ experience in property accounts previously working for retirement living companies such… Read More
Piotr joined JCF in April 2023 with 8 years’ experience in property accounts previously working for retirement living companies such as First Port and McCarthy & Stone. In addition, Piotr has 6 years’ experience as accounting assistant in corporate banking. Piotr is constantly developing his accounting skills. Piotr is currently studying towards completing his AAT qualification.
Piotr’s personal interests and hobbies include jogging, swimming, meditation, live music gigs and comedy.
Assistant Accounts Manager
Maria Arias Chavez
Maria joined JCF in June 2023 and has been working in property accounts for over 5 years, previously working for… Read More
Maria joined JCF in June 2023 and has been working in property accounts for over 5 years, previously working for Savills and John D Wood. Her experience has been in Residential Lettings and she joined JCF to broaden her knowledge in the Property Management side of accounts as well as finish her ACCA qualification.
Outside of work Maria enjoys spending time with friends and family, baking and travelling.
Accounts Assistant
Anna Borkowska
Anna joined JCF in May 2022 as an assistant to the accounts team. She has previously worked in the Beauty… Read More
Anna joined JCF in May 2022 as an assistant to the accounts team. She has previously worked in the Beauty sector for several years with experience in Administration and Customer Service. She is motivated to grow and improve her capabilities and gain relevant experience within this sector. She enjoys travelling, listening to music and reading books in her spare time.
Accounts Assistant
Mawuse Bankas BA (Hons)
Mawuse joined the JCF Accounts Team in April 2023. Mawuse is ACCA part qualified. He has a M.sc. in Development… Read More
Mawuse joined the JCF Accounts Team in April 2023. Mawuse is ACCA part qualified. He has a M.sc. in Development Finance from Reading University and a B.sc. in Business Administration from Ashesi University. His background is predominantly from audit and finance (Deloitte Alumni).
Outside of work Mawuse enjoys football, boxing and sports in general. In addition, he loves travelling and going on adventures with friends and family.
Accounts Assistant
Intrit Lazi BA (Hons)
Intrit has a Accounting and Finance BA degree from Coventry University, and a Business Management degree from Greece D.Iek Samou.… Read More
Intrit has a Accounting and Finance BA degree from Coventry University, and a Business Management degree from Greece D.Iek Samou. He has also managed his own business in Greece and worked as a Finance Assistant at Quartzelec rugby for 3 months. Intrit used to play semi-professional football in Greece and he was part of the Coventry University boxing team.
Consultant
Paul Mitchell BSc Hons MRICS
30 years of experience specialising in Building Surveys, Party Wall Matters and Contract Administration covering both residential and commercial properties.… Read More
30 years of experience specialising in Building Surveys, Party Wall Matters and Contract Administration covering both residential and commercial properties. Outside interests include coarse fishing, politics and tennis.
Consultant
Robin Hinde Bsc(Hons) FRICS
Robin is a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over 36 years experience of residential property matters.… Read More
Robin is a Fellow of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with over 36 years experience of residential property matters. He specialises in Residential Block Management. Away from the office he enjoys walking, cycling and sailing.
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020 8788 9700
322 Upper Richmond Road,
London, SW15 6TL
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Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
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