DECLAN JAMES - Key Persons


Ali Matthews

Job Titles:
  • Accounts
Ali has worked with us for over 6 years , she has had many different roles within the company from Lettings Administrator to Accounts and everything in between , this has given her extensive insight and knowledge as to how the different areas of the business works , she is a smiley ,happy and positive character who loves the outdoors , her caravan, and her dog baby buddy.

Daniel Holdbrook

Job Titles:
  • Director

Jenny Record

Job Titles:
  • Administrator

Laura Umpleby

Job Titles:
  • General Manager
Open and honest, Laura is a valued member of our team and always strives to deliver a five star service and her focused, easy going approach means she is able to provide accurate and detailed information allowing us and our clients to make informed decisions about their property move. An vital member of our team, Laura retains a high level of ethics and unity within the brand, and she always produces exceptional results for our customers.

Lynne Brooks

Job Titles:
  • Sales Manager
Lynne has worked for Declan James for over 10 years - so almost from the beginning she arrived at the very early stages of us starting up the sale side of the business, she has over 40 years' experience in the property Industry ( which must mean she started age 5? ) she has lived in Lymm for most of those 4o years so there is not a lot she doesn't know about the area or property. Lynne is on the committee at Lymm WI jubilee so is heavily involved in local activities, she has 2 sons and 2 gran dogs.

Michelle Grimes

Job Titles:
  • Property Management Administrator
Michelle has been with us for 4 Years now , she started as a Saturday lady , we loved her that much we talked her into being a full-time member of the team , she is brilliant at her role , always at the end of the phone to deal with any Landlord and tenant issues or queries , keeping everything running smoothly , she has a cracking sense of humour which keeps all our spirits high in the office. Michelle has three sons , two dogs 8 grandchildren and a Tony…

Sophie Holdbrook

Job Titles:
  • Accounts Administrator
Working alongside Stuart Umpleby, Sophie forms an integral part of a committed team and thrives on achieving excellent results for her clients. Sophies skill set is second to none when it comes to administration and with our ever growing number of rental properties she is an extremely valuable resource throughout the property management process. Sophie structures her role in a meticulous, professional and highly organised way, giving our clients someone they can truly rely on.

Stewart Umpleby

Job Titles:
  • Director
Throughout the region Stewart has earned a solid reputation for his commitment, honesty and integrity - attributes which are at the fore of his property transactions. Outstanding negotiation skills and business acumen are other well-honed assets that inform Stewarts proactive approach to the property market. He has a real passion for property and uses his ample experience (we wont mention how long Stuart has been an estate agent) to readily identify with his clients' needs. A great listener he works tirelessly to assist his clients in move with as little stress as possible.