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Peter Rickenberg Desmond Sylvester Andrea Reckova Jigna Maxine Murray

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Peter Rickenberg

Managing Director
peter.rickenberg@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

My 5 questions

Desmond Sylvester

Financial Director
desmond.sylvester@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

My 5 questions

Charlotte Fielding

Lifestyler’s Editor
charlotte.fielding@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Pamela De La Cruz

Account Executive
pamela.delacruz@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Maxine Murray

Letting Accounts Executive
max.murray@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Laurie Farr

Business Development
laurie.farr@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Bettina Bergman

Head of Administration & Compliance
bettina.bergman@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Estelle Fairfax

Head of Property Management
estelle.fairfax@ bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

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Pamela De La Cruz Benson Beard Charlotte Fielding Jamie Cordwell Laurie Farr
Bettina Bergman Estelle Fairfax Nicola Birdsey Oliver Davies  

Head Office

Main Address

126 Ladbroke Grove
London W10 5NE
T:020 7221 0099
F:020 7313 7700
E:headoffice@bectivelesliemarsh.co.uk

Business Development & Marketing

126 Ladbroke Grove
London W10 5NE
T:020 7313 7711
F:020 7313 7700

Directors

  • Peter Rickenberg, Managing Director

Accounts

  • Desmond Sylvester, Finance Director
  • Andrea Reckova, Accounts Assistant
  • Jigna Vaja, Accounts Assistant

Lettings Management

  • Maxine Murray, Letting Accounts Executive
  • Pamela De La Cruz, Lettings Administration

Investment Buying

  • Benson Beard MRICS, Associate Director

Business Development & Marketing

  • Laurie Farr, Business Development
  • Charlotte Fielding, Marketing
  • Jamie Cordwell, Design
  • Bettina Bergman, Head of Administration
    & Compliance

Property Management

  • Estelle Fairfax , Head of Property Management
  • Nicola Birdsey, Property Manager
  • Oliver Davies, Property Manager

Peter Rickenberg

How long have you been with BLM?

Since 1991

What do you bring to the team?

Over twenty years of agency experience, vision, leadership and a clear belief in progressing our unique culture.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

Our “refreshingly different” approach is based upon a solid belief in each and every person’s unique ability to make good business decisions and play an important role in developing the culture of the company. This way we end up with a large resource of talented staff completely unlike the production line approach so many of our competitors adopt.

What do you like about Head Office?

I particularly like the fact that, despite London being one of the largest cities in the world, each of the areas we serve are villages in their own right with a distinct charm and character.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Dead: Jimi Hendrix
Alive: Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Robert Pirsig.

Desmond Sylvester

How long have you been with BLM?

Since January 1995

What do you bring to the team?

Stability, knowledge of BLM, Information to staff

What’s the best thing about BLM?

It’s flexibility and non corporate regime

What do you like about Head Office?

Fixtures & fittings – nothing, Location – proximity to tube station.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Paris Hilton.

Andrea Reckova

How long have you been with BLM?

Started 19th March 2007.

What do you bring to the team?

Time will tell.....

What’s the best thing about BLM?

Not sure yet..but will find out soon!!!!

What do you like about Head Office?

Great Colleagues!!!!

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Keanu Reeves.....any time!!!!!

Benson Beard

How long have you been with BLM?

Since October 2003.

What do you bring to the team?

18 years of experience of the Central London market and member of the RICS.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

Primarily it must be the staff who are responsible for 97% of clients recommending us to their friends.

What do you like about Head Office?

Its new refurbished look and of cause the world famous and ever bustling Portobello Road.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Kelly Brook or Ian Botham.

Charlotte Fielding

How long have you been with BLM?

Since July 2006

What do you bring to the team?

Fresh marketing ideas… and magazines, umbrellas and ice scrapers!!

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The personal, individual and friendly service

What do you like about the Business Development & Marketing office?

I love working on Kensington High Street with the shops and restaurants, and being so close to Holland Park. It’s a great area for places to eat or having a drink after work. It’s also really nice that our office has a strong friendly team that work very closely together.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Andrew Lincoln.

Jamie Cordwell

How long have you been with BLM?

Since July 2006.

What do you bring to the team?

A young refreshing design perspective.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The amazing BLM staff, and the even more amazing BLM staff nights out.

What do you like about the Business Development & Marketing office?

The twins and Holland Park

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Gene Simmons.

Pamela De La Cruz

How long have you been with BLM?

Started in December 2008.

What do you bring to the team?

A cheerful personality, efficiency and organisation.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The very relaxed but helpful approach, knowledge within the field - not your typical Estate or Letting Agent.

What do you like about Head Office?

The vibrant team.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

The Simpsons?

Maxine Murray

How long have you been with BLM?

Since 1993.

What do you bring to the team?

Experience and knowledge of the systems and procedures & organization.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

Its friendly yet experienced approach.

What do you like about Head Office?

Its ambience.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Frank Lampard.

Jigna Vaja

How long have you been with BLM?

Since Oct 2007.

What do you bring to the team?

A fresh youthful approach.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

It's casual yet professional manner.

What do you like about Head Office?

The action packed streets.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Vin Diesel.

Laurie Farr

How long have you been with BLM?

From June '07.

What do you bring to the team?

As much as I possibly can in terms of exploring and exploiting new opportunities.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

Friendly people with a relaxed way of going about getting things done.

What do you like about the Business Development & Marketing office?

The creative, 'can-do' team with wonderful community spirit and a fantastic 'Lifestylers' Magazine.

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Paul McCartney.

Bettina Bergman

How long have you been with BLM?

Since Sept 2001.

What do you bring to the team?

Knowledge, which I kindly share with others : )

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The people and the contemporary new look…. Which I hope Notting Hill office will have soon!!! : )

What do you like about Notting Hill?

The location and the busy atmosphere!!!

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Wentworth Miller.

Nicola Birdsey

How long have you been in property?

Two and a half years.

What do you bring to the team?

Enthusiasm, attention to detail and a friendly personality.

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The friendly and calm atmosphere and people.

What do you like about Ladbroke Grove?

The variety of properties in the area and also the fact that I seem to discover a new shop or café each time I’m out and about. I like the contrast of the busy areas such as Portobello Road and Ladbroke Grove against the properties tucked away in quiet residential roads, just a short walk away. There are a lot of stunning properties and everywhere is so easily accessible, once you know your way around!

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Adam Sandler, he makes me laugh!

Estelle Fairfax

How long have you been in property?

15 years, were did the time go!

What do you bring to the team?

Hopefully a wealth of knowledge and experience with which to benefit both our customers and my fellow colleagues? I’m also reliably informed; I have a very bubbly persona!

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The affable nature of all the people that make up BLM, I felt I fitted very quickly like an old sock.

What do you like about Ladbroke Grove?

It’s so cool and groovy with lots of nooks & crannies to explore. Also some beautiful properties based in an iconic area of London’s culture

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Has to be David Tennant, I’m sure I could find him a tardis to suit us both, if this young Casanova could spare me just an little bit of his time?

Oliver Davies

How long have you been in property?

Three Years.

What do you bring to the team?

Experience, drive, determination, knowledge of West London and charisma (at least I'd like to think so)!

What’s the best thing about BLM?

The people and the fact that it's a fairly small company making big strides.

What do you like about Ladbroke Grove?

The fact that I know it fairly well, it's a stones throw from some great parts of London and round the corner from Westfield...!

Which celebrity would you most like to show around a property?

Cheryl Cole... to show her a lovely property away from Ashley!