 Why did you go into property….why Industrial?
I spoke to a chap called Trevor Dawson, a surveyor in Accrington when I was about 13 and he told me you never see a poor surveyor and they all drive BMW’s– and I thought “That’s for me”. Why Industrial - Industrial agents are the highest evolution of the species, plus I come from a manufacturing background.

 If you weren’t a surveyor what would you be doing?
I wasn’t good enough to play football for Burnley, so probably something to do with food.

 What was the last CD you bought?
Had to download a Michael Jackson CD for the kids this week.

 Rugby or football?
Football - Love playing, but a bit too old now, and a devout follower of the mighty Burnley. No one plays Rugby where I grew up.

 Which deal are you most proud of?
Palletforce at Burton on Trent, we worked with them for 4 years, getting the layout right and putting short term leases in place so that everything came together in time for the new shed which opened for business 2nd January this year

 What are your hobbies?
Sport - playing & watching football & cricket, weekends are spent ferrying two sport mad boys to football, cricket, squash, swimming, rugby, golf… Don’t mind doing a bit of cooking (potato pie a speciality!)

 Estates Gazette or Property Week?
PW. EG has just run a poorly researched, inaccurate story that has caused some headaches, so they aren’t flavour of the month.



 What is your most memorable moment…in property?
The IAS fund raising in 2005 for Breakthrough Breast Cancer and particularly the Calendar. Persuading 11 other agents (male & female) to pose naked in a foundry in the Black Country and then organising production and selling the calendar was good fun and we raised a lot of money.

 What is your favourite building and why?
St Peter’s Basilica in Rome - it’s awe inspiring irrespective of your religious beliefs.


 What are you reading at the moment / last book you read?
Road to Nab End – William Woodridge


 The Sun or The Times (or alternative)?
Whatever has the best freebie


 Where would be your dream holiday destination?
Always wanted to travel round New Zealand, particularly the South Island


 Tell us an interesting fact about yourself
I played football for a Kenyan League team in a pre-season friendly, in front of a decent size crowd whilst on honeymoon. I scored (in the football).


 What CD is playing in your car?
An 80’s compilation that my kids bought me for my birthday


 Which radio station do you tune in to?
Radio 4 LW for TMS at the moment


 Favourite Shed scheme and why
Magna Park set the standard years ago and has stood the test of time.


A. Grilled or fried? – don’t care I’ll eat anything (except a tomato)
B. Cat or dog? – Cat
C. BBC2 or Channel 4? (or alternative) Sky Sports
D. Speed boat or private jet? Private Jet
E. Pop or classical? 80’s pop!
F. Steak or lobster? Steak
G. Cards or roulette? Cards
H. Fish n chips or chicken tikka? Can I have both please, and the leftover lobster
I. Jeans or trousers? Jeans