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Ian Williams MNAEA

Ian Williams MNAEA

CEO

Bio

Ian has a wealth of knowledge in the property market having been involved in Estate Agency nearly all his working life. He started his career with a large corporate company working in their Hockley, Rayleigh, Shoeburyness, Canvey Island and Benfleet offices until he decided to set up his own business in 1999 with his long-time friend, Colin Donovan. Ian believes customer service and communication is the absolute key to successful Estate Agency and he possesses a real understanding of clients' needs and does his utmost to exceed their expectations. Our goal is to achieve the best price in a timescale that suits the vendor and taking all the stress away!! Ian is a licenced member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) which means he is a qualified and trained agent who can give you professional up-to-date advice and guidance and adheres to a voluntary Code of Practice and Rules of Conduct laid down by the NAEA. Ian lives in Benfleet with his wife, Lisa, and two children, Jessica, and James and in his spare time enjoys his holidays, keeping fit and the odd game of golf.


Colin Donovan MNAEA

Colin Donovan MNAEA

CEO

Bio

Colin opened Williams and Donovan in Hockley in 1999 with his school friend Ian Williams after a career in the city and working for a large independent Estate Agent and then Countrywide Property. He is one of the most experienced valuers in Hockley, Rochford and Ashingdon and is delighted with the reputation the company has built over the last 23 years. Colin is a licensed member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) which means he is a qualified and trained agent who can give you professional, up-to-date advice and guidance and adheres to a voluntary Code of Practice and Rules of Conduct laid down by the NAEA. Colin has lived in Hockley for the last two decades with his wife, Debbie and two boys, Ben, and Jack. When he is not working, he loves spending time with his family and enjoys competing in 10k and half marathons. Colin has recently discovered the joys, and frustrations, of golf.


Lloyd Brooks MNAEA

Lloyd Brooks MNAEA

Benfleet Sales Director

Bio

Lloyd lives locally and has been working in the Benfleet area now for over 15 years, so is a familiar face in the local property market. He knows Benfleet like the back of his hand and is well connected with the local conveyancers and other property professionals.

Lloyd prides himself on his professional, honest, and hardworking approach. Lloyd tries to ensure he fully understands the requirements of his clients and is always prepared to make an extra effort to ensure those requirements are met.

Lloyd is a licensed member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) which means he is a qualified and trained agent who can give you professional, up-to-date advice and guidance and adheres to a voluntary Code of Practice and Rules of Conduct laid down by the NAEA.

Please contact Lloyd if you have any questions or need any assistance regarding your property needs.


Mark Toomey

Mark Toomey

COO

Bio

Mark joined Williams and Donovan in 2019 from a large multi-media advertising company where he managed the Property and Motors sales team. Mark also enjoyed a long and successful 36-year career in the financial industry where he specialised in sales and client relationship management for some of the largest institutions in the City. Having been a client of Williams and Donovan many times since 1999, he has always recognised and appreciated the company’s culture of integrity, honesty, and delivering an excellent customer service. He was delighted when presented with the opportunity to become part of the team and has enjoyed what he continues to describe as ‘the best job I have ever had’. His passion and love of the business is apparent to all who deal with him.


Daniella Williams

Daniella Williams

Lettings Manager

Bio

Daniella's earliest memories of the real estate industry is being in her parents’ busy commercial property agents in Leigh-on-sea from the young age of eight, folding letters, stuffing envelopes and photocopying property details. Their office was a vibrant hive of activity, and she loved being part of it. As an adult she joined a large corporate agency as a Junior Negotiator in their Benfleet office, where she trained and acquired her basic knowledge. She later moved to a small independent Agency in Benfleet where she joined her husband as a very successful team offering the best in customer service and contact ability the industry had ever seen at that point. They then took the next step of opening their own Agency and made their mark on the Benfleet area for over five years helping over 300 families move in and out of the SS7 postcode, priding themselves on their level of repeat business and word of mouth referrals, that came from satisfied clients.

Dani joined Williams and Donovan in March 2015 bringing her extensive knowledge of the industry to the business. Efficient, affable, a dogged determination, and real empathy and love for this industry, Daniella is an invaluable asset to Williams and Donovan, and we consider ourselves very lucky to have her in the company. Daniella says: "The buying and selling of real estate is in my blood. I've grown up on it and love being part of this experienced sales and letting team”.


Paula Dixson

Paula Dixson

Lettings Consultant

Bio

Paula started her working life with Barclays Bank in London at the age of 16 and remained at the bank for 15 years. Her career has also included 7 years working in a local primary school as a clerical assistant. Paula has been with Williams & Donovan since 2014 and her financial and clerical knowledge is invaluable to the company (and her clients). An integral part of our Lettings team, with a lovely happy demeanour, and a superb sense of humour, we are very lucky to have Paula around.


James Whyte

James Whyte

Hockley Sales Director

Bio

James joined us in 2004 having worked for both independent and corporate companies since 1998. He is a popular face amongst the community having grown up and lived in Hockley all his life. He lives with his wife and two boys.

James has been a vital part of our success in becoming the Market Leader and in 2016 he became one of our Directors. He is an exceptional agent and knows the local area and its property market better than anyone. He carries out market appraisals as well as being heavily involved in the day-to-day running of the branch.


Darren Eldridge

Darren Eldridge

Benfleet Sales Manager

Bio

Darren has been in the industry since 2012. He has a natural ability to build instant relationships and really takes the time to understand the needs of each individual he meets. His eye for detail and creative nature, together with his expertise in photography, makes him passionate about all aspects of marketing. He prides himself on his ability to reach a wide audience and to secure the very best buyer for your home.


Kayleigh Rowland

Kayleigh Rowland

Lettings consultant

Bio

Kayleigh strives to demonstrate the highest level of integrity and commitment, whilst bringing in a little fun to the office. Having over 15 years Customer services and Administrative experience she now enjoys her career in the Estate Agency business, continuing to build everlasting friendships with clients, and providing a 10 out of 10 service to Landlords and Tenants. Focusing on the Management Inspections and Maintenance side of the business Kayleigh is keen to make sure that, by focusing on the job in hand, all works are completed efficiently and within a short time frame.


Denise Hamplett

Denise Hamplett

Benfleet Sales Negotiator

Bio

Denise has been with Williams and Donovan for many years. With her bubbly nature, enthusiastic approach, and general efficiency and reliability Denise brings both energy and fun to the office. Diligent, and loved by clients and staff alike, Denise is an asset and much appreciated addition to the Benfleet team.


Paul Dunne

Paul Dunne

Hockley After Sales Specialist

Bio

Paul has worked as an Estate Agent for nearly 40 years (as of 2023). He is one of the most experienced and respected agents in the area having worked in several roles within the industry. After joining us in 2009 Paul quickly became an integral part of our management team, and now heads up Hockley’s After Sales Specialist division. Paul ensures our clients are always receiving the exceptional service we promise to deliver. He will go that extra mile to try to ensure that even the most difficult sales go through to completion.


Jack Haggar

Jack Haggar

Hockley Sales Negotiator

Bio

Jack joined the team in October 2020, and quickly demonstrated that he possesses the qualities that Williams and Donovan, and our clients, value. Energy, enthusiasm, efficiency, good humour, empathy, and dedication. Jack has them all. He has proven himself to be an invaluable member of the Hockley Sales team, and to the company in general. He is well liked by all his colleagues. If you ask Jack to do something, it gets done. Whether that’s a request from management, his peer group, or from customers. He is diligent and affable, always happy to help, and Williams and Donovan consider themselves very fortunate to have discovered him and have him in the team.


Anita Ellis

Anita Ellis

Assistant Manager

Bio

Anita joined Williams and Donovan as an experienced sales negotiator with over 20 years of knowledge in the industry. She has previously managed estate agency offices in Southend and South Benfleet and knows our patch well from living locally. She enjoys meeting people and helping them sell their houses and finds the end-to-end journey of seeing the process through to completion very rewarding. Anita has two beautiful children and four cheeky cats. Anita loves to bake cakes and cook with popular favourites including shepherd's pie and casseroles. Her hobbies include a spot of gardening and being outside in nature. We are lucky to have found Anita and she is an integral member of our Benfleet team.


Aaron Atkinson

Aaron Atkinson

Lettings Consultant

Bio
Aaron joined our Hockley lettings office in January 2022. Living in and around the area since the age of three, Aaron has spent much of his working life within customer services and retail, interacting with a wide array of clientele, from tradesmen to directors and through to the general public. Graduating from university in Southend with a degree in acting, he is always up for good conversation and a chat. Bringing experience from his previous role as a Lettings Consultant in Westcliff, always striving to provide an excellent level of customer care and service, and with the most upbeat and enthusiastic of attitudes. Aaron has already settled perfectly within the Williams & Donovan family.

Claire Crome

Claire Crome

Hockley Sales Negotiator

Bio

Claire has been with us since 2017 and helps to arrange and conduct our accompanied viewings as well as provide our vendors with regular feedback. Claire has lived in Hockley for 32 years and is a friendly face around town. She knows the area incredibly well and is always on hand to listen and give advice when needed.


Denise Gibb

Denise Gibb

Lettings Consultant

Bio

Denise joined the sales team in October 2014 with over 11 years’ experience within the property industry. In 2022 she transferred to Lettings to further strengthen the ever-growing Lettings and Property Management team, and quickly established herself as a natural for the role. After growing up in Devon, she moved to Hockley in 1992 where she has lived since with her husband and three children. One of the finest administrators and customer service professionals in the industry.


Michelle Pesci

Michelle Pesci

Lettings Consultant

Bio

Michelle joined the Williams and Donovan Lettings and Property Management team in 2022. She left school at 16 and worked for NatWest Bank for 8 years in customer services. Michelle gave up my career for motherhood, bringing up 2 girls in Hockley. For 20 years she juggled motherhood and work, spending time at their schools. This included being a key worker at their preschool , PTA chair at their primary school and a reader scribe/ invigilator while they were at their secondary school. In 2022 Michelle decided to start a new career, and Williams and Donovan were lucky that we were able to help. Michelle is hardworking and enthusiastic and brings an element of fun to the office. She is an asset to our thriving Lettings team.


Janice Wheeler

Janice Wheeler

Hockley Sales Secretary

Bio

Having previously worked for a total of 23 years within the banking industry in London, Janice joined us in March 2004. After growing up just outside of London, Janice moved to Hockley and then to Rayleigh where she lives with her husband. Her position within Williams & Donovan is to undertake the secretarial and administrative duties and she is an integral member of our team. Always cheerful. Always happy to help.


Dan  Boosey

Dan Boosey

Benfleet Mortgage Advisor

Bio

Dan has worked in the mortgage industry since 2015. The experience Dan has picked up over the years has been invaluable in assisting people achieve their property dreams. In a forever changing market, he relishes the challenges that are thrown his way knowing that no day is ever the same. In his spare time, Dan enjoys playing football & golf, as long as the sun is shining!


Stephen King

Stephen King

Benfleet After Sales Specialist

Bio

Stephen has been involved in estate agency for over seven years and has performed the role of sales progressor for over three of those years. Stephen has a proven track record of success in getting sales from offer accepted through to exchange and completion and prides himself on striking up good rapport with vendor’s, buyers, solicitors, surveyors and third parties alike.

During time away from work, Stephen plays golf, takes part in karate and also enjoys watching football. Stephens other interests include, music, films, fitness, walking and sightseeing.


Deborah Sparrow

Deborah Sparrow

Hockley Sales Secretary

Bio

Following on from a career at a city stockbrokers Deb then had her two children. She  then worked for financial advisors and conveyancers. before joining us in August 2012. Having lived in Hockley all her life, she knows Hockley very well and loves the village. Deb is one of our secretaries and administrators, working in the background to help ensure your property details and online advertising always look their best.


Alan Chapman

Alan Chapman

Lettings Consultant

Bio
Alan has lived locally for over 40 years and spent most of his working life in production management for Ford Motor Company before coming into the Lettings market several years ago. Alan takes pride in seeing through and solving any problems which may arise and providing exceptional customer care to both tenants and landlords no matter how big or small the problem may be.

Kay Fogg

Kay Fogg

Benfleet Sales Administrator

Bio

Following an 18-year career within banking, originally with Midland Bank, Kay then spent the next 15 years working in education.

While her children were young, she spent 12 years helping to run the PTA and as a school Governor at Montgomerie School which included 3 years as Chair of Governors.

Kay has a long history of working with charities at many levels, locally and nationally, and is heavily involved helping run Southend United's young supporters club - the Junior Blues, as part of the Shrimpers Trust.  She and her husband, Kevin, are season card holders at Roots Hall.

With a keen eye for detail, Kay has been with us since we opened in Benfleet and is enjoying the challenges of helping Williams and Donovan maintain “excellence in Estate Agency” in Benfleet.


Phil Reid

Phil Reid

Energy Performance Assessor

Bio
Phil has been working with Williams & Donovan since 2010 and been in the industry for over 20 years. Phil is qualified as a Domestic Energy Assessor which allows him to carry out energy surveys and provide Energy Performance Certificates (E.P.C.) on all our properties, should you wish. He also creates all the floor plans for our property details which, as an in-house service, allows Williams & Donovan to get your property on the market more quickly.

Dean Neagen

Dean Neagen

Hockley CE-MAP Mortgage Advisor

Bio

Paul Cashman

Paul Cashman

Hockley Sales Negotiator

Bio
Paul joined Williams and Donovan after a successful career working for a large double-glazing company. Fortunately for us, Paul wanted to fulfil a growing desire to become an Estate Agent and his respectful, composed, and professional demeanour matched the company’s culture. He very quickly established himself as an asset to our company. Paul’s is diligent, polite, and extremely competent. He has a very calm nature, and nothing is too much for him. We are proud to have Paul as part of the Hockley Sales team.

Lloyd Collins

Lloyd Collins

Hockley Sales Negotiator

Bio

Lloyd joined Williams and Donovan after a successful tenure at a prominent City-based financial firm. Lloyd always had an aspiration for a career in Estate Agency, so, eagerly embraced the opportunity to join the team … and we had no hesitation in employing him. His vibrant and positive demeanour aligns seamlessly with our company values. A Hockley native, Lloyd possesses a knowledge of the area, reinforcing his suitability for our agency. Since joining, Lloyd has swiftly become an invaluable team member, embodying punctuality, politeness, competence, and exemplary manners. His swift integration into the Hockley Sales team is a testament to his adaptability and professional acumen. We are thrilled to have Lloyd contribute to our team and foresee a promising future for him within our company.