David started his career in 2009 as a trainee lettings negotiator for Wards, a large independent estate agency in Kent, moving onto Spicerhaart as a senior lettings branch manager. He set up his own agency in 2018 and is a hands-on frontline agent with ambitions to see the industry professionalised and regulated, creating a level playing field for all agents and landlords so that housing standards are raised.
An excelling agent
Winning many awards including the Best Letting Agent in Ramsgate at the 2019/2020 British Property Awards, the Bronze 2019/2020 British Property Award for best letting agent in the South East and the UK Prestige Awards Award for Best Letting Agent in the South East, David’s passion for excelling has been rewarded.
Lobbying
David has been the Regional Representative for ARLA Propertymark for over four years. He has a strong background in engaging with Propertymark’s lobbying work, regularly completing member surveys, and contributing to requests for input on consultation responses. David took part in a rogue landlord database round table event with MHCLG on behalf of Propertymark and visited the Palace of Westminster in person when MPs held a Westminster Hall debate on the Tenant Fees Bill, personally challenging the Housing Minister to supply evidence.