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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 MTPI 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
Douglas Olizar BA MARLA MTPI 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.
Associate Director
Debbie Ranger MTPI
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 MTPI qualification. Debbie enjoys cooking and doing fundraising events for a charity close to her heart called the Isabel Hospice.
Senior Property Manager
Elena Pletea MTPI
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 MTPI qualification and apart from Property Management she enjoys travelling and reading.
Senior Property Manager
Ashley Wilkins MTPI 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.
Senior Property Manager
Marcus Dixon MTPI
Marcus joined JCF's property management team in July 2024. Marcus brings 19 years of varied property management experience, including HMO… Read More
Marcus joined JCF's property management team in July 2024. Marcus brings 19 years of varied property management experience, including HMO management, property development, PRS portfolio management, and the serviced apartment sector.
In his spare time, Marcus enjoys scrambling up mountains, travel, reading, cooking and family time.
Property Manager
Marta Moutran MTPI
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
Property Manager
Molade Owoade BSc (Est Man) MSc, ATPI
Molade joined JCF in June 2024 as a Property Manager, with over 6 years Property Management experience and is looking… Read More
Molade joined JCF in June 2024 as a Property Manager, with over 6 years Property Management experience and is looking to become a member of the Associate of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
Away from the office, Molade is an avid music producer and song writer. He also enjoys chess, exercising including Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
Property Manager & Senior Administrator
Helen Warneryd
Helen has been with the JCF Team since 2020 following a family starter career break and now successfully manages a… Read More
Helen has been with the JCF Team since 2020 following a family starter career break and now successfully manages a busy portfolio of commercial and residential properties. Helen also heads up the Administration & Reception Team, ensuring the smooth running of internal and outgoing correspondence within the company.
Previous careers include Advertising for a large UK Property Developer, Project Management and Event Planning which have each provided a multitude of transferrable management and organisational skills vital to this customer service-based role.
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 Wimbledon 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.
Head of Administration and Company Secretary
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.
Associate Director, 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 BA (Hons)
Zinash Faris
Zinash graduated from London South Bank University In Accounts and Finance and ACCA part qualified. Zinash has over 16 years’… Read More
Zinash graduated from London South Bank University In Accounts and Finance and ACCA part qualified. Zinash has over 16 years’ experience in property management accounts roles.
Zinash enjoys cooking, dress making and spend time with family and friends.
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.
Service Charge Accountant
Hieu Do
Hieu has worked in finance and then as a Service Charge Accountant in property management for over 15 years with… Read More
Hieu has worked in finance and then as a Service Charge Accountant in property management for over 15 years with Bruton Knowles, Bruton Street Management and KFH.
Hieu’s hobbies are playing football, many sports, current affairs, travelling and time with family. He is also Part Qualified ACCA.
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
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, BA Hons
Payal Shah
Payal joined JCF in March 2024 as part of the accounting team. Payal has a Master’s Degree in Finance with… Read More
Payal joined JCF in March 2024 as part of the accounting team. Payal has a Master’s Degree in Finance with 7 years of experience across mortgage underwriting and accounting.
Outside of work Payal loves spending time with family and travelling.
Accounts Assistant
Aimiliano Ntreko BSC Hons
Aimiliano recently graduated from Coventry University with a 2:1 Accounting and Finance (BSc Hons) degree. He is part of the… Read More
Aimiliano recently graduated from Coventry University with a 2:1 Accounting and Finance (BSc Hons) degree. He is part of the JCF finance team joining in July 2023. Aimiliano enjoys contributing his expertise and commitment in maintaining accuracy, precise financial records, compliance and supporting JCF’s financial goals. He currently studying to become an ACCA qualified Chartered Accountant.
In his spare time Aimiliano enjoys watching movies with friends, travelling, and playing football.
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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Contact Details
info@jcfpropertymanagement.com
020 8788 9700
322 Upper Richmond Road,
London, SW15 6TL
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 5:30pm
Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Saturday – Sunday: Closed
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