Our Team

With nearly two decades of experience representing private clients, Philippa is a highly regarded buying consultant with a proven track record across Oxfordshire and the Central Region. Since joining Garrington in 2014, she has successfully advised on property acquisitions totalling tens of millions, from period cottages and country houses to homes situated in towns and the city of Oxford.

Philippa began her property career in residential sales with a respected independent agency before choosing to represent buyers exclusively. Her previous career as a police officer with Thames Valley Police instilled a clear sense of integrity, professionalism and attention to detail, all qualities that continue to underpin her approach to each search.

Clients value Philippa’s calm, methodical style and the genuine commitment she brings to every brief. Whether working with local buyers or those relocating from further afield, she is known for her ability to guide clients through the process with clarity, diligence and warmth.

Having grown up in Oxfordshire, and lived in both Berkshire and London, Philippa now lives back in the region she knows best. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks in the countryside with her Labrador, Gracie.

Lisa has worked in the property sector for over 25 years, bringing a wide range of experience across estate agency, conveyancing and private banking. She has advised high-net-worth individuals on purchases in some of West London’s most competitive postcodes, and now supports clients looking for homes in and around Marlow, Cookham and Henley.

Before joining Garrington, Lisa worked with property investors and developers, arranging short-term finance for everything from auction purchases to portfolio acquisitions. Earlier roles in both agency and legal conveyancing have given her a well-rounded understanding of how to progress a deal with minimal fuss, something clients often value when time or discretion is key.

Lisa made the move from London to Buckinghamshire with her own family, and now brings that lived experience to the advice she offers. As well as guiding clients through the buying process, she regularly advises on local schooling, commuting routes and lifestyle options across the Thames Valley.

Calm, knowledgeable and highly organised, Lisa is a trusted advisor to buyers looking for a considered, professional approach to their next move.

With over two decades of experience in the property sector, Alexandra brings sharp insight and hands-on knowledge to clients searching across Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Having assembled a successful portfolio of investment properties, including high-performing holiday lets, and overseen numerous development projects, she offers clients both strategic guidance and a deep understanding of how to unlock a property’s full potential.

Alexandra has sourced and delivered a wide range of residential schemes, from period cottages to contemporary family homes. Her involvement across acquisition, planning and design has allowed her to build a trusted network of agents, architects and tradespeople, connections that now directly benefit her clients at Garrington.

Based in the heart of the Cotswolds for over 25 years, Alexandra has an in-depth appreciation of the area’s market nuances. She understands what matters most to buyers, from school catchments and transport links to lifestyle considerations and works closely with each client to ensure their brief is not only met, but thoughtfully refined along the way.

Alexandra lives with her husband, three children and a menagerie of livestock including cattle, sheep, pigs, chickens and bees. Outside of work, she enjoys long walks through the surrounding countryside with her family.

With over 40 years of experience in the property industry, Nick is an established and respected figure in buying consultancy and relocation. His career spans estate agency, property development, and senior relocation roles, including over 15 years as the BBC’s internal relocation specialist.

Nick joined Garrington in 2009, bringing clarity, discretion and his local market knowledge to each search. His work has included sourcing investment apartments in city centres and securing substantial country homes and multi-million-pound estates, all handled with the calm assurance that comes from decades of experience.

Nick is a qualified member of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA).He continues to be actively involved in industry initiatives and has spoken at major UK and international forums including the CBI, Employee Relocation Council, and the European Association of Relocation Professionals.

Outside of work, Nick enjoys golf, scuba diving, and time with his family. He lives in the South West with his wife and is a proud father and grandfather to four granddaughters.

Marianne has managed properties and their refurbishments in the UK and Europe for over 20 years.

She was approached in 2010 to work in the corporate relocation industry and quickly achieved National and Global manager status and responsibility. Leading these departments, she has overseen and personally helped thousands of individuals, families and teams to successfully find, evaluate and settle in properties worldwide.

Years of co-ordinating and listening to the different search brief requirements has given Marianne the ability to quickly understand her clients’ property and lifestyle needs.

She has built a strong reputation for giving the support required to navigate the local markets and to ease the stress of such important decision making by providing clear, empathetic advice and guidance. She has built, in the process, a wealth of knowledge and a long and varied contact list of associated professionals to further aid the quality of her service.

Marianne has grown up in Buckinghamshire, living and experiencing the many and varied events, traditions, and recreational facilities across the county. Having brought up a family here, she has also gained tremendous insight into schools, facilities and transport links, giving extensive knowledge of the social and logistical opportunities.

Thriving on helping clients define and realise the perfect property, Marianne has now decided to bring her experience and passion to help people looking to move into the beautiful and multifaceted county of Buckinghamshire.

Sam has worked in property since 2007, advising clients on searches across London and the Home Counties. Much of her work has been at the prime end of the market, where she has successfully handled high-value purchases and secured homes through both on- and off-market channels. She is known for her calm, considered approach and clear understanding of what it takes to complete a successful search.

Her strength lies in understanding exactly what a client needs, even when the brief is complex or still evolving. She combines strong research skills with local market knowledge and is highly effective at uncovering opportunities and negotiating the best outcome.

Before joining the property world, Sam held senior roles in headhunting and retail buying, careers that sharpened her instinct for reading people, asking the right questions and handling decisions with care and attention.

Sam lives with her husband and, outside of work, enjoys long countryside walks, gardening and cooking for friends and family.

Jonathan has an enviable track record of success spanning 20 years in the property and relocation industry. As Managing Director of Garrington, he leads a company that has represented numerous clients in multi-million pound transactions and in turn developed a respected industry profile, through the strategic growth of a market leading brand.
Jonathan is a Director on the Board of The Property Ombudsman, a Council Member of the UK’s Association of Relocation Professionals and is a former National Council Member of the NAEA.

He is frequently called upon as an authoritative voice for market insights with articles published in The Financial Times, Canary Wharf and City magazines, The Sunday Time and Bloomberg.
A past recipient of the ‘Best UK Property Finder’ award, he is continuously striving to hone his skills having completed leadership programmes at Cranfield Management School and an MBA at Ashcroft International Business School in Cambridge.

As a prominent creative thinker and entrepreneurial problem solver, Jonathan is passionate about working with clients, and enjoys exploring the driving forces that push successful businesses to their highest potential.

Nicholas Finn is London born and bred. With a property career spanning over a decade, he worked in prime London locations from St Johns Wood to Chiswick with one of the capital’s largest sales agents, before channelling his entrepreneurial flair into establishing his own estate agency in a sought-after part of London.

Prior to joining Garrington, Nicholas founded and ran an asset management company. It served corporate institutions and their private clients looking to sell, relocate or add to their portfolios. Nicholas leads and supports a growing team whilst using his experience and extensive contacts to generate exclusive opportunities for clients. He lives in London with his wife and young family.

John has worked in the property sector for the last 25 years and has director level experience in residential sales, letting and management, estate management and development. Most recently he was Managing Director and majority shareholder of one of largest estate and letting agents in the Eastern region which he successfully sold to a FTSE 250 organisation.

He holds an MBA from The Open University and is a well-respected entrepreneurial leader with an eye for detail, who thrives on the creation of customer-focused companies, where success becomes a by-product of excellence.

Growing up in the historical town of Windsor, from a young age Nadia has always appreciated character properties and the quirkiness and history that they offer. For over 5 years, Nadia had the opportunity to live on the West Coast, USA and developed a love for a different type of build; newer, more spacious and with such innovative architecture.

With a varied background in client supporting roles including property sales, lettings and recruitment, Nadia builds on a successful career by now creating new relationships and nurturing long-standing valued clients alike.

In her personal time, Nadia enjoys being active, following on from a semi-professional gymnastics past, as well as spending time with her large extended Italian family cooking, eating and enjoying each other’s company.

Growing up in the Devonshire countryside, her parents love of property and renovation has been passed down.  Hannah has relocated many times throughout the UK and has worked in leading real estate firms in different parts of the country, helping her to understand the intricacies of relocating.

After finishing her education and on completing University, she spent her early twenties riding horses and pursuing a professional career in grooming. She revisited her passion for property more recently; and has since sought a new challenge by joining Garrington to support the Head Office team, helping potential new clients who are considering engaging a property finder.

In her free time, Hannah enjoys her passion for the countryside, exploring with her two dogs and taking regular trips back to Devon to visit her family.

Growing up in the Cheshire countryside on the edge of the Peak District, Jane has always had an appreciation for restored, character properties in idyllic surroundings.

Jane began her career in publishing. Having worked on county magazines for 14 years, Jane developed a hard-earned reputation for providing a dedicated and professional support to clients. She diligently built relationships with discerning customers and brings a wealth of Administration experience to her role at Garrington. Joining the Head Office team, Jane provides a solid and trusted support as part of Client Services.

After several of her own moves across Cheshire, she understands the importance of a smooth buying journey. Outside of work, Jane volunteers at a local animal rescue charity. A keen runner, she also enjoys creating nutritious meals for her family.