Meet The Team

Andrew has over 36 years local estate agency experience. After starting in 1986 with a local family firm, he then set up a successful Solicitors and estate agency practice in 1989 and continued its development and supervision for 17 years. In 2006 Andrew joined Matthews Benjamin Ltd, setting up and developing the Fine & Country brand and has overseen it’s continued growth throughout North Lancashire and The Lake District ever since.

Adam joined us as a Director in February 2018 with the sole purpose of setting up our lettings company. Adam comes with a wealth of experience and knowledge specialising in Residential Lettings & Property Management. As a registered member of ARLA Property Mark, Adam is fully qualified to assist and advise in any matters relating to Residential Lettings and Management.

Very familiar to the local area having lived in Windermere for over 14 years, Nicola has a wealth of varied experience having owned and run her own guest house and more recently worked as a duty manager at Booths. Nicola has excellent customer care skills and is always happy and to go the extra mile. She has proved herself as a successful sales negotiator, dealing with all price ranges.

Joined the team in Summer 2022, with a wealth of experience in the retail and customer service sector, previously specializing in the Automotive Industry from volume manufacturers to prestige brands, Emerson brings a fresh approach to the office. Local to the area all his life, and fully qualified in the Hospitality and Catering Industry, one thing is certain, he believes the client is at the heart of everything in business. Outside of work, Emerson has a passion for the outdoors, Football, Golf and Motorsports

Ruth started in Estate Agency from High School at the age of 16 and worked within Estate Agency for 15 years. Moving on to work in School Finance for a further 10 years. She returned back  to Residential lettings 6 years ago working within a busy agency in Morecambe. Ruth comes to us with a wealth of experience in all aspects of Estate Agency in particular the Lettings side. She enjoys the outdoor life and loves to walk the Lakeland Fells with her trusty dog Millie.

Since 2009 Tegan has seamlessly covered the administration and extensive marketing operation at Lancaster Office ensuring the smooth running of the business using her knowledge of the area and experience in estate agency. Tegan handles with all new properties from instruction through to brochure production, advertising schedules and sales.

Rhianna started with us in 2023 after completing her Teacher and Learning support degree. Bringing her knowledge and enthusiasm to the Lancaster team, Rhianna is putting into practice her organisation and communication skills, delivering this to a professional standard to all of our clients.

A seasoned professional in the property industry, Lauren joined the profession straight out of school. Lauren brings to the team a refined set of administrational skills and knowledge of the local area and housing market. Her positive and friendly attitude is a breath of fresh air and her attention to detail and years of experience within the industry makes her a valuable member of the team.

Amelia joined Matthews Benjamin at our busy Ambleside office in 2022. Originally born in Holland, Amelia spent her school years in The Lake District and the majority of her adult life living abroad. Now back in the local area, Amelia heads the administration for one of our busiest offices and her friendly and energetic attitude fits in perfectly with the team here.

Jenna joined the Matthews Benjamin team at Ambleside in 2017 and has since established herself as an integral part of the company. Her natural efficiency and great organisation of the office fits well within the administrative role. Dealing with client relations on a daily basis, Jenna’s friendly approach is always noted by clients.