Meet The Team

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.

Born and brought up locally, Jo specialises in the valuation, marketing and sale of prime rural property in the Lune Valley, North Yorkshire and South Cumbria. Working locally since 1991 and moving to Fine & Country in 2022 Jo is based at our Lancaster office and is a member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.

Local to the area, Jack joined the company in 2007 obtaining a degree in Property Management & Investment along the way and later becoming a member of the NAEA. With a wealth of local knowledge and valuation experience Jack manages our Windermere Office, valuing property and negotiating successful deals across the Lake District National Park with both Fine & Country and Matthews Benjamin.

Local to Ambleside Matt joined the company in 2002 and subsequently obtained a Masters degree in Commercial Property Management from John Moore’s University. With strong local knowledge and a member of the NAEA, Matt manages our highly rated Ambleside office and was made a Director of the company in 2006.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

A long time resident of Ambleside Janet has been with Matthews Benjamin since 2004 and has built many strong client relationships, dealing directly with countless successful negotiations and day to day running of our busy office. Janet’s daily enthusiasm and positive approach to her role is well appreciated by both the company and clients alike.

With the business since 2007, Andrea has been a vital part of the expansion into Lancaster with both Fine & Country and Matthews Benjamin. Andrea is also a fully qualified member of the National Association of Estate Agents having completed the extensive course in 2018 and is our leading Sales Negotiator for properties in the upper quartile of the market in the North Lancashire region.

David boasts over 30 years experience in the local property market, starting in the industry in 1984 and quickly established himself as a well known figure in the property community. David joined the Matthews Benjamin and Fine & Country team in 2016, bringing with him his wealth of experience in residential valuation, new build projects, development opportunities and skills in negotiation of all price ranges.

Local to the Garstang area, Rachael has worked on and off in property sales since 1997, both in Lancashire and Muscat, Oman where she lived for almost 17 years, joining Fine & Country in 2024 and bringing a wealth of experience and local knowledge. In her spare time, she plays solo tenor horn with the Longridge Brass Band.

Born and raised locally with a love of the great outdoors, Annmarie joined our team in Summer 2024, with a strong background in a variety of customer facing roles including hairdressing, the police force and front of house in a prestigious Lake District hotel. She is great at finding solutions to problems and enjoys helping clients to sell and buyers to secure their dream homes. Cool and calm, she enjoys being organised and having a plan which are great skills, especially in a busy estate agent’s office!

Another member of our team who is firmly rooted in the local area having lived in the Lakes all her life, no wonder her hobbies include climbing and open-water swimming. Joining our team in 2024, Isla is a graduate from Lancaster University with a degree in Human Geography, she brings a great enthusiasm for her new career in the world of lettings and property management.

Shirleyann hasn’t ventured far from her roots, born in Grasmere and now living in Ambleside. She joins the world of estate agency after perfecting her sales administration skills working for a few prominent local family businesses. A complete ‘people person’, Shirleyann loves meeting new people and getting to know what makes them tick. Patient, friendly, helpful and smiley, she has a lifelong interest in buildings, architecture and interior design. By joining Matthews Benjamin in 2024 all her skills and interests are brought together under one roof.