Getting to Know You - Lettings & Property Management

Getting to Know You - Lettings & Property Management

We thought it would be nice if you got to know some of our hardworking team members. They often work hard behind the scenes to help Christopher Stokes run smoothly and so we thought, it would be nice for you to get to know them.

First up, our a few of our Lettings Team. These guys work with tenants, landlords and help with all aspects of property management. They collect feedback from all parties involved, accompany viewings and help landlords decide on the best level of service to suit their needs. They arrange inventories, carry out referencing and deal with sorting out maintenance issues. They’re a team of lettings heroes!


Name: Matthew Forecast

Role: Senior Property Manager / Lettings Manager
Favourite thing about working for CS? With Polly
Favourite thing to order from the takeaway? Nandos
Best ever film? Men of Honour
Tell us something great that has happened to you in 2020? Promotion
What are your hopes for 2021? To be driving


Name: Maria Lazarides


Role: Lettings Administrator
Favourite thing about working for CS? The People
Favourite thing to order from the takeaway? Salt and Pepper Chicken and coconut rice
Best ever film?  The Notebook
Tell us something great that has happened to you in 2020? Expecting baby No.3
What are your hopes for 2021? Happiness and health and job security for many in uncertain times


Name: Jeyda Balciner    


Role: Lettings Negotiator
Favourite thing about working for CS? Working with a great team.
Favourite thing to order from the takeaway? Wagamama - Katsu Curry
Best ever film? Pretty Woman
Tell us something great that has happened to you in 2020? Got to go on holiday with my boyfriend!!
What are your hopes for 2021? The world to go back to normal.



Name: Harley Ayres
Role: Property Manager
Favourite thing about working for CS? Socialising with the team, in and out the office
Favourite thing to order from the takeaway? Lamb Momo , Indian
Best ever film? Fast & Furious 1
Tell us something great that has happened to you in 2020? The birth of my baby girl
What are your hopes for 2021? To purchase first family home


If you would like to chat to any of our team about any aspects of lettings and what we can do to help you, get in touch today!

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