Mark Jarman
Operations Director

Then: Before setting up Quick Move Properties with Steve and Hywel in 1998, Mark worked for PHH Home Equity and developed an expert knowledge of the property industry.
Now: Leading the property purchase team in making fair offers and timely completions allows Mark to guarantee that Quick Move Now meets the needs of every part exchange client.
Fact: Property has been the focus of Mark's working life for over 25 years.
Quote: "Quick Move Properties has evolved into the largest part exchange provider in the UK with in excess of £600 million worth of property bought and sold since creation. Our part exchange service is beneficial for larger and smaller new home builders, and park home operators and manufacturers, giving them the opportunity to make unproceedable buyers proceedable and thus increase sale volumes."

Steve Abbley
Chairman

Then: Steve's experience as finance director, then managing director, of a multi-national relocation and property services group led him to the establishment of Quick Move Properties alongside Hywel and Mark in 1998.
Now: Overseeing the finance, sales and marketing teams allows Steve the opportunity to develop the part exchange service and continue providing innovative solutions for new home builders and park home operators wanting to increase sales.
Fact: Steve's involvement in the services and property industry began in 1984.
Quote: "Customer service is key to the company's success and all staff members work hard to make sure we meet the needs of new home builders and park home operators and manufacturers across the country. The cash guarantee with no mortgage needed makes the company unique and allows our clients to offer completely risk-free part exchange."

Hywel Luke
Director

Then: For Hywel, founding Quick Move Properties with Mark and Steve in 1998 came after roles in management and business development within TSB Mortgages, PHH, Grand Met and Ladbrokes.
Now: After 25 years working within the property industry, Hywel retired in December 2010 but still takes a keen interest in the company and often liaises with staff on key issues relating to the progression of the business.
Fact: Hywel is proud that the company's original clientele, including retirement home builder McCarthy and Stone, are still working with us today.
Quote: "Our clients enjoy benefits such as increased sales, less hassle and guaranteed transactions as the part exchange process is managed and fully funded by us. We keep our clients fully informed throughout the purchase and use the expertise of our staff to make sure the process is smooth from start to finish."

Mark O'Dwyer
Business Manager

Then: Mark has worked for a national estate agency chain and an international relocation company in managerial roles.
Now: Mark manages part exchange for new home builders across the UK.
Fact: Over 20 years of Mark's working life have been spent in the property industry!
Quote: "My experience within different sectors of the property industry has allowed me to see the process from every angle and tailor the service Quick Move Properties offers to suit each individual client. Our use of cash funds, rather than mortgage finance, means that we can guarantee purchases, leaving our clients free to work on their own sales without the worry of losing buyers."

Karen Burke
Sales and Marketing Manager

Then: Before joining Quick Move Properties in 2003, Karen worked within a customer services team in the public sector.
Now: Karen started her Quick Move Properties career specialising in chain break and is now dedicated to managing the professional, risk-free part exchange service for park home operators and manufacturers.
Fact: Karen has over eight years' experience supporting corporate clients and so is perfectly placed to complement the work of park home providers all over the country.
Quote: "The property market is constantly evolving and so Quick Move Properties must also evolve to make sure that the service we provide for our clients is always high. It is fantastic to be able to offer such an exclusive service, developed with our clients in mind and used by them to help achieve their targets."

Ricky Allen
Sales and Marketing Consultant

Then:When working for a Cotswold based new home builder, Ricky developed an understanding of the needs of corporate clients and a good working knowledge in the legalities behind property purchases and sales.
Now: Ricky works with new home builders, park home operators and vendors who are using our part exchange service and supervises the legal process for them .
Fact: Ricky is currently studying for a law degree at the University of London.
Quote: "Guiding our clients through the part exchange process up to exchange and completion is an important part of my role. I ensure that our clients are supported every step of the way and that we continually meet the deadlines set and that our promises are fulfilled."

Jayne Allen
Property Manager

Then: Jayne spent over 20 years working in customer services, using her helpful and compassionate nature to enhance her customers' experiences.
Now: Jayne's wealth of knowledge in the legalities and conveyancing process for buying and selling houses helps her in her current role as property manager and allows her to keep the house buying promises we make to our clients.
Fact: Jayne has spent more than seven years developing her property knowledge and specialising in part exchange.
Quote: "Working with McCarthy & Stone is an honour as the company was our first ever client in 1998. Our part exchange scheme allows the McCarthy & Stone sales teams to guarantee new home sales and Quick Move Properties can purchase in volume which helps them at half year, year end and other busy times of the year."

Sharon Carpenter
Property Consultant

Then: Sharon provided support for clients and field sales staff in the insurance and pensions industry and so has excellent experience in tailoring services to suit the needs of individual clients.
Now:As an assessor and marketeer, Sharon uses her in-depth property knowledge, keeping abreast of the market and determining property values accurately and efficiently so that part exchange clients receive the best service possible.
Fact: Some of Sharon's expertise was developed while running her own business which means she appreciates the need for strong working relationships and consistent service
Quote: "As well as increased home sales, one of the benefits that new home builders, and park home operators and manufacturers enjoy by using the Quick Move Properties part exchange service is having no risk! We buy their buyers' existing properties and take on the resale, leaving them with no financial ties or worries."

Mike Hughes
Property Consultant

Then: Mike began his working life at a mortgage brokerage advising customers and managing their mortgage applications; this experience provided the foundation for his now extensive knowledge of the legal processes involved in property sale and purchase.
Now: His current involvement in all aspects of the purchasing appraisal and valuation process allows Mike to keep up-to-date with an ever-changing market and make sure the property offers made are fair.
Fact: Mike has more than seven years customer service experience and so is adept at meeting our clients' needs.
Quote: "The time I spent in the mortgage industry taught me just how valuable a cash house purchase is! Quick Move Properties purchases using cash funds so its clients benefit from certainty: new home and park home buyers become proceedable and mortgage delays and chain collapses are eradicated."

Tamsin Duddy
Property Consultant

Then:Before joining Quick Move Properties in 2004, Tamsin spent six years in the public sector gaining invaluable customer service skills.
Now: Her experience in the valuing, acquisition and resale of residential properties aids Tamsin in her current assessing role and means that clients benefit from guaranteed cash offers followed by reliable house purchases.
Fact: Tamsin's property knowledge has been developed over eight years and her expert assessing skills have been enhanced by her previous involvement in auction, evaluating properties not only for resale, but for renovation and rental purposes as well.
Quote: "At Quick Move Properties, we make offers following extensive research and property valuations by local, independent estate agents, so that figures are accurate and reflect up-to the-minute market conditions. Our work is thorough so that new home builders, and park home operators and manufacturers have confidence in us and the service we provide."