“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.
Brett joined Ashtons in 2022 and has almost 30 years’ experience in the property industry, having held senior positions in the high-end property markets of Belsize Park, West Hampstead, Radlett and Harpenden. Brett has lived in the St Albans area for most of his life and brings his wealth of experience and knowledge of the local area to the St Albans team. Outside of work, Brett’s passions are sport, music and his family, which continues to grow with the recent addition of two grandchildren.
Chris previously managed a portfolio of 200 properties for the Department of Transport, followed by 10 years at a Lettings Agency in London before joining Ashtons in 2011. With comprehensive knowledge of the Housing Act and lettings legislation, Chris truly has his finger on the industry pulse and has a great affinity with landlords and tenants alike. When not in the office, Chris dedicates his time to charity fundraising and his love for running.
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.
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!
Jade joined our St Albans lettings team in 2024, bringing with her two years of experience in the lettings industry. Jade is passionate about matching clients with the perfect property and is dedicated to making the moving process as smooth and stress-free as possible. Jade enjoys meeting new people and thrives on building positive relationships with her clients. Outside of work, Jade holds a diploma in Fashion Marketing and enjoys travelling, exploring new restaurants, and trying different cuisines.
Joanne returned to the Ashtons 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!
Kirsty joined the team in 2020 bringing with her 8 years expertise. She started her career in Manchester where she managed a large portfolio of luxury city centre developments. Kirsty has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of lettings, priding herself on giving a friendly service and building long lasting relationships with landlords and tenants. When not in the office, Kirsty enjoys travelling with her family and socialising with friends.
Malcolm joined our Asset Management team in 2024, bringing with him extensive experience managing a portfolio of over 300 properties in Central London. Holding a degree in Business Management and Finance, he excels in customer service while supporting our landlords and tenants. Malcolm thrives on the dynamic challenges of the ever-evolving lettings industry, continuously embracing opportunities for learning and skill enhancement. A lifelong Arsenal fan, he enjoys playing and watching football or boxing, catching up on podcasts, or diving into a good book in his free time.
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.
Nicola joined our Asset Management team in 2024 bringing over 20 years of expertise in the lettings industry. Passionate about all things property, Nicola excels at building long-lasting relationships with both landlords and tenants whilst guiding them through their lettings journey. Having relocated from Birmingham to be closer to family, Nicola enjoys the social way of living here in Hertfordshire and loves to travel and keep fit with regular spin classes!