Aggi Christou

Agent

I have always been interested in all aspects of property from a young age. I didn't want to travel to London for work, but want a company with that sort of quality feel to it, which we have.

The company is ever growing but it's great that it doesn't lose its family feel so I think working for Miles & Barr is ideal for me.

In my spare time I enjoy holidays and travelling.

Alex Munn

Agent

Property and history in the local area have always been very interesting to me, so when the opportunity came up to work for Miles & Barr it was an obvious choice.

I love the way that Miles & Barr is a local company, formed by young men who are still heavily involved in the business to this date.

I play and watch many sports, football especially and I love spending time with my dog, we always go out on walks.

Amanda Turner

Agent

I chose to work in this industry because it has always interested me and my family have a large property portfolio, so I had some insight before I started here.

I like working for Miles & Barr because I feel appreciated and well looked after. I could not work for a better company.

In my spare time I like to socialise with my family and friends.

Anne-Marie Wild

Agent

The property market is something I have always enjoyed working in. There are so many different homes we get to work with and it's great to see them.

I've been working for Miles & Barr for some time now and I really like the way you are treated, you're not just a number in an office. The directors and managers make you feel valued.

In my spare time I socialise with my friends and spend time with my family.

Becky White

Agent

I've always been interested in the property market. I like working for Miles & Barr Ramsgate because it is one of the busiest offices and I have great work colleagues who all work hard as a team.

In my spare time I enjoy cooking and being around my family.

Bernice Davey

Agent

I have always been interested in properties and love the variety of homes we have to offer our clients.

Miles & Barr are a very good company to work for and it is a happy but hard working environment.

In my spare time I enjoy walking my dog, going on holiday, eating out and the outdoors.

Bob Marshall

Agent

I chose the industry because it is a rewarding one to work in. You feel a sense of accomplishment knowing you've helped out clients and see how happy it makes them.

Working for Miles & Barr is something I take pride in, we have a great bunch of people here and the atmosphere is perfect.

My spare time is taken up by enjoying days out with family and friends.

Charlotte Barnes

Agent

I started working for Miles & Barr as I wanted a new challenge, I had never worked within a sales environment before but had always heard good things. I'm a people person too, so working and being involved with clients on a daily basis is not only important to me, but also fulfilling, because I am helping them find their perfect home.

I love working for Miles & Barr because there is a sense of community between us all, we all have a great relationship and we work together as a strong team. It doesn't matter how long you have been here, you always feel welcomed and involved.

In my spare time I like to take our dog for a walk along the beach with a coffee. I like to socialise with my family, friends and my other half. I also love to read a good book!

Charlotte Silk

Agent

I wanted to branch into an industry with more opportunities, so I joined Miles & Barr and I'm pleased with the decision to do so.

The thing I'm enjoying about working here is the teamwork. We all push each other to succeed.

In my spare time I go to the gym and enjoy socialising.

George Leonard

Agent

Giuseppe Chivilo

Agent

I started in the industry in 1988, working for a local independent agent, where Christian Miles was my manager at the time. I made the move over to Miles & Barr and have been enjoying working here since.

There are many things I like about working for Miles & Barr, but one of the reasons is that the company is innovative and forward thinking, always keeping one step ahead of the marketplace. I also like that we are independent, the structure of everything is excellent and the owners of the company are hands on and have worked through every level of estate agency, so they have experience in how everything works.

In my spare time I am a very keen cyclist, I like DIY, playing badminton twice a week and love motor sport, particularly F1. I like to spend as much time as possible with my family as I have three boys.

James Perks

Agent

I started working in estate agency back in 2005 when I joined Miles & Barr as a trainee. At the time I had a few friends already in the industry who I had spoken to and the discussed what the role entailed and recommended I give it a go. Initially, I didn't see myself doing this for the rest of my life, I felt it more of a stop gap but I was really enjoying it after just a few weeks in the job.

I like the fact that I work for the market leading agent in the area. As a company they always like to promote from within wherever possible, three of the current directors started off as trainee negotiators at Miles & Barr, which is great to see for new staff who are looking to join. The company also really looks after the staff, running competitions with prizes ranging from vouchers, city breaks or even a trip to Orlando.

I have a young family, so when time allows you may find me on the golf course or watching my beloved Manchester United. I also love to spend time in The New Forest with my family and dogs, we usually get there a couple of times a year.

Jane Diffley

Agent

I have always had a keen interest in houses and the local areas around where I live, so it seemed like an ideal choice to work in the industry.

I enjoy working for Miles & Barr because I love my colleagues and working for a company I am proud to be a part of.

Outside of working hours I like spending time with my friends and family.

Jane Hills Kinsella

Agent

Having moved house many times and renovated a few homes along the way, I have always enjoyed looking at property in person, online and on television. I have a genuine passion for my hometown of Ramsgate with regards to the architecture, history and general community. I come from a family that had a long standing business in the town and as a child I delivered leaflets on the company's behalf, this gave me a great understand of what roads were where and the types of properties which were represented.

I like the team spirit at Miles & Barr, we have a real eclectic mix of energetic people and I like the fact that we dominate the market. I love the point it was started by two local men! I'm fortunate that my workplace is close to my home.

In my spare time I enjoy travelling, walking my two dogs, eating out, live music and gardening as well as anything to do with nature and the wild. I love searching for things, on the beach, in vintage and charity shops, boots fairs… I don't always know what I'm looking for but I love the search! All of the above are reflected in my own home. There are people in my life who are important to me, so I love to spend time with them wherever possible.

Jordan White

Agent

Working directly with people and property was something that really appealed to me, so choosing to be in the industry was an easy decision.

I enjoy working for Miles & Barr because of my fellow employees and due to the fact you are pushed to succeed.

In my spare time, I enjoy socialising with family and friends.

Julian Sparkes

Agent

My career in property started in 1986 in Broadstairs, managing a branch for a local chain of agents, then moving to a commercial property agency specialising in investment properties and hotels. In 1994 I joined my colleague, Nigel Pope and Belmonte Commercial opened in Broadstairs, selling, letting and managing property throughout Thanet and Sandwich.

2016 saw one of the biggest steps for Belmonte as we decided to join forces with Miles & Barr property management. Both companies were considered to be proven to be the top two agents in the area with both having had a good working relationship it enabled the teams to enhance the range and quality of service offered.

I enjoy a huge variety of music and frequently attend concerts from my love of the 80s or some of the great new bands around at the moment. I spend time every week listening to new releases. Cycling, photography and travelling also keep me busy outside of work.

Lydia Simmons

Agent

Melanie Gilham

Agent

I got into estate agency as I have always been obsessed with real estate programs and have been in sales my whole career, so thought I would combine the two!

Working for Miles & Barr is like working with your friends, there is a great energy in the company and never a dull moment.

What little spare time I have is mostly spent with my family, my three year old Max, huband Brad and dog Millie. As I have only lived in Ramsgate a short while, I enjoy exploring new places and dining out in new restaurants.

Natalie Heard

Agent

I started working in the industry in the admin department but when I got into it I wanted to experience the side of going out and meeting clients.

The flexible environment of being out on the job and generating business make working for Miles & Barr ideal for me.

I play in the Thanet Netball League and I like horse riding.

Ross Steel

Agent

Simon Thompson

Agent

I've been working in the lettings industry since 2002 having been approached by Christian Miles and Stuart Barr, they had recently acquired an Estate Agency which had a property management portfolio and asked me to run the lettings company as Director of Lettings. We began operating out of Herne Bay for around 18 months and then by January 2004 we opened our lettings department in Ramsgate. At that time we managed 150 properties, with the growth of the buy-to-let market and the Miles & Brand I am proud to say that we now manage 2,000 properties.

Miles & Barr are a member of ARLA (Association of Residential Letting Agents) and in 2014 I passed my exams to achieve the Level Four in ARLA Level Four one of only around 100 people who have this qualification throughout the UK. The qualification is important for me as it means that landlords and tenants can be sure they are getting advice and information from someone who is very versed in all areas of the Lettings business. One of my senior colleagues has also achieved this level with many others achieving Level Three.

Writing and delivering training for our new starters in the lettings is something I take great pride in, it is important for all of our staff to be at a good a understanding of the industry. We make sure all of our staff are proactive and market driven, with a clear customer focus, having all these qualities ensures the level of customer service they provide is second to none. This is one of the main things I love about working with and heading up the Miles & Barr lettings team, our professionalism is key and it's great to see our staff portray these values.

In my spare time I'm a family man who enjoys golf. I have three children who keep me busy with their own activities.

Sophie Collins

Agent

I've been with Miles & Barr for a few years now and I'm really enjoying it because they really respect you as an individual, you're not just seen as a number. They're keen for you to progress and want to see you do well and you are rewarded when you're performing.

I love shopping, eating out and I dance in my spare time

Steve Johnson

Agent

I started out in my early 20s, I really wanted to find a job with a career path and my sister-in-law was an estate agent and she thought I had the ideal personality for the job. A week later I was hand delivery CV's to agents and soon after I was starting my first trainee negotiators position.

I love how Miles & Barr have the drive and size of corporate agent but the values and feeling of an individual, family run business. I've worked for them for over ten years now and have been incredibly well looked after with various aspects of my life and genuinely would not want to work anywhere else.

Most of my spare time is spent with my family. I have three beautiful children who take up most of my attention but I also really enjoy football, although being an Aston Villa fan, this hasn't been very enjoyable over the last few years. I also enjoy going for walks and playing squash.

Zak Bowra

Agent

Working in the industry is something that I wanted to do because I like working in the sales and took a shine to the housing market. Helping people with the process of finding their ideal home is enjoyable.

Miles & Barr is a great place to work because you're rewarded for your effort. Our office has a great atmosphere and we all get along well.

I like to socialise with my friends and family in my spare time and am a massive football fan.