MEET THE TEAM

Gordon Carver

Director

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Years within the industry: 30

Years within the company: 20

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Responsible for jointly managing the Carver group of companies. I am a chartered valuation surveyor and a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents.

I enjoy watching all sports, keeping fit, golf walking and sailing.

James Carver

Director | Valuer

Location: North Yorkshire

Years within the industry: 30 Years

Years within the company: 15 Years

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I head up the residential agency in North Yorkshire, managing the Richmond office.  I’ve been involved in the family business ever since I can remember, starting off sticking photographs of properties to the front of sales particulars.  My hobbies outside work suggest I am old before my time, enjoying gardening, dog walking and a spot of bingo in the local pub.  

Henry Carver

Director | Valuer | Darlington

Location: Darlington

Years within the industry: 28 Years

Years within the company: 28 Years

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With estate agency in the blood, I have had the pleasure of many different roles within the company since birth from licking envelopes to undertaking dilapidation surveys.  Outside work I am a loving husband and a dog whisperer, with a passion for rugby and DIY.

Michelle Alderson

Office Manager | Newton Aycliffe

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Years within the industry: 29 years

Years within the company: 13 years

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I found my interest in properties when I was 16 years old and found myself doing my work experience at Park Estates. From there I decided I really liked the buzz of helping people find their dream home and that buzz has never left me and so here I am still buzzing along. I also love the outdoors and getting out in the fresh air weather that be the great British countryside or the coast.

Sue Atkinson

Sales Progression

Location: Head Office

Years within the industry: 12 Years

Years within the company: 11 Years

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Moving from sales to sales progression has brought a new set of challenges within Estate Agency which I find very satisfying.  I love sport, especially tennis, dining out, crosswords, wine tasting and spending time with my granddaughter.

Mike Ball

Office Manager | Northallerton

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David Buckle

Branch Manager | Valuer | Northallerton

Location: Darlington

Years within the industry: 23

Years within the company: 23

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I am responsible for running the busy Northallerton office and work with a superb team who make my job a pleasure.  I have a genuine interest in all aspects of the property industry.  In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling, graffiti art and playing football and tennis.

Nicola Carver

Sales Progression

Location: Darlington

Years within the industry: 6 Years

Years within the company: 6 Years

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I have a busy job negotiating offers at Head Office and I am a proud member of the National Association of Estate Agents.  I love working at Carvers, everyone is one big extended family.  I enjoy Zumba, netball and travelling. Having lived in France, Spain and Mexico, I hope to get a few more visits under my belt before I’m 30.  

Peter Chambers

Sales Negotiator | Richmond

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Val Cheesebrough

Sales Progression

Location: Darlington

Years within the industry: 30 Years

Years within the company: 30 Years

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Thoroughly enjoy my position overseeing sales from the acceptance of an offer to completion of the sale, I still learn something new every day! My family have grown up and moved away with their jobs leaving me with plenty of spare time to devote to my varied hobbies.

Emma Darnell

Sales Negotiator | Darlington

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Chris Farlow

Chartered Surveyor|RICS Valuer

Location: Carver Commercial

Years within the industry: 6 Years

Years within the company: 5 Years

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My role within Carver Commercial includes valuation, negotiation and advising on most types of commercial property for various purposes. I am currently working towards the completion of the Assessment of Professional Competence provided by RICS to qualify as a chartered surveyor. In my spare time I spend a lot of time on the golf course and take a keen interest in travel.

Sebastian Hawes-Kerr

Office Junior

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Hilary Harper

Sales Negotiator

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Years within the industry: 24 years

Years within the company: 7 years

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My job is varied consisting of accompanying clients on viewings to being office based. I particularly enjoy helping clients throughout the process from helping with financial advice to interior design advice. I enjoy travel and eating out which is one of the reasons I also spend a lot of time in the gym.

Michael Harvey

BSc FRICS|Chartered Surveyor

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Calette Hewitt

Branch Manager | Darlington

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Johnathan Howe

AssocRICS Surveyor

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Kim Hunter

Accompanied Viewer | Northallerton

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Sean Jackson

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Jo Lane

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Julie Nichol

Commercial Sales Negotiator

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Sharon Redhead

Branch Manager & Valuer | Richmond

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Laura Robinson

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Ailsa Robinson

Commercial Sales Negotiator

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Jane Sterling

New Homes Sales Executive

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Helen A. Thornton

PA - Commercial & Surveying Department

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David Tinkler

Branch Manager | Valuer | Newton Aycliffe

Location: Newton Aycliffe

Years within the industry: 20 Years

Years within the company: 20 Years

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I currently manage the Newton Aycliffe office and enjoy working with existing and new clients on a daily basis.  In my spare time I enjoy the Korean martial art of Taekwondo (I am a 3rd Dan black belt), walking, socialising, football, travelling and spending time with my son.

Sonia Walton

Senior Valuer | Darlington

Location: Darlington

Years within the industry: 30 Years

Years within the company: 11 Years

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I’ve been valuing property in Darlington for over 30 years, the last 11 with Nick and Gordon Carver.   When not achieving goals at work I love boxing, cooking and walking my dogs.

Emma Wright

Administration|Marketing

Location: Darlington

Years within the industry: 9.5 years

Years within the company: 8 years

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I love my job, both being involved in property and marketing, including sending out the monthly newsletter! I always wanted to work in something related to houses, and love working for Carvers and have now qualified to become a member of the NAEA.  At the end of the working day / week instead of switching off from property I spend my time watching programmes about them and love Phil Spencer and Kevin McCLoud.  At home I usually have decorating or DIY on the go, if I do get any spare time then I enjoy crafts and baking.