“Our colleagues are determined to leave you with a refreshing impression of estate agency, done the right way. At Ashtons, we share your values and your goals, which means that we are as invested in your success as you are.
Today, between us we have over 900 years of collective expertise in our local market – something we are very proud of.
No matter whether it’s sales, rentals, land or new homes, we’ll always have a specialist ready to help when you most need them.”
Karl Judd FNAEA
Managing Director
Joining Ashtons in 2017, Alf has a 26 year property career in lettings, sales, new homes and auctions. He has been a Fellow of ARLA since 2012 and holds a Diploma in Residential Lettings. Alf is responsible for residential lettings including management, compliance and accounts. A professional musician in his youth, Alf still enjoys band practice in his spare time and has a passion for Italian food and red wines.
As PA to our Lettings Associate Director and Lettings Auditor, Amy brings with her valuable years of experience and training in all things property. Prior to joining Ashtons, Amy had worked in the property industry for 15 years in a variety of roles, including Asset Management and Property Management. Amy supports the entire Lettings team, ensuring we are compliant with legislation and that we are able to provide the best possible service for our clients. Amy’s home life is as varied as her work life, with an array of interests and hobbies including travelling, baking, crafts, reading and even fishing.
Danika is our Accounts Administrator and re-joined the team in 2022. Danika has over 8 years accountancy experience at various firms, including a year providing invaluable accounts support here at Ashtons and we are delighted to welcome her back. Danika is currently working towards her AAT qualification and is a highly valued addition to the team. When not crunching numbers Danika is a qualified dog trainer and enjoys spending time with her young family.
Frederica is an Asset Manager in our Welwyn office. With 4 years’ experience in property management, Frederica brings with her a passion for property and an impeccable track record. Frederica is extremely customer service focused and prides herself on her fantastic attention to detail. Frederica is currently studying the ARLA qualification through Ashtons and loves exploring new countries, cultures and cuisines.
Gemma joined our Asset Management team in 2023 with 14 years’ experience in the lettings industry. Gemma is passionate about building strong relationships with landlords and tenants and thrives on resolving any issue which may arise ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved. Outside of work Gemma enjoys time with her daughter engaging in lots of fun activities, she also loves to cook, a roast with all the trimmings being her speciality!
Joanne returned to the Astons team in 2023 bringing with her 23 years of valuable experience in the property industry, complemented by her ARLA qualification. Proficient in managing the compliance aspects of our property portfolios Joanne is dedicated to delivering excellent service to both landlords and tenants. Outside of work Joanne is a fitness enthusiast engaging in activities such as running, crossfit and hiking and recently completed her fourth half marathon!
Marnie joined the Ashtons family in 2022, bringing with her over 35 years of experience in the financial sector. Professional and talented, Marnie has experienced all aspects of finance and is AAT qualified. Outside of the work, Marnie is an avid football fan and tries to see her beloved West Ham play as much as possible. Marnie also enjoys sewing and knitting and dedicates time to creating blankets and premature baby clothes for several Special Care Baby Units.
Tiegan is an Asset Manager based in our Welwyn Garden City office and recent psychology graduate with a passion for helping tenants in rental properties. She excels at resolving issues and takes pride in her ability to make a positive impact. In her free time, Tiegan enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new places, raising money for charity and staying active at the gym. With her empathetic nature, problem solving skills, and commitment to tenant satisfaction, Tiegan is a valuable asset to her role.