Based in Haywards Heath, West Sussex, the practice was founded by Andrew and Laura France who have in excess of 20 years combined experience in property both locally and nationally. The team has since grown and now includes John Robinson BSc (Hons) MRICS and Joanna Steadman BSc (Hons) MRICS. A brief summary of the team's experience is detailed below.
Andrew France & Co Ltd is registered in England and Wales.
Registered No: 6947349. The registered office is:
Sussex House
Sheppeys
Haywards Heath
West Sussex RH16 4NP
Laura is a co-founder and Director of Andrew France & Co with over eleven years experience in the property industry. Prior to Andrew France & Co, Laura spent eight years working within the Valuation Department of DTZ Debenham Tie Leung, one of the worlds largest surveying firms. Here she carried out valuation work for secure lending purposes and monthly / quarterly valuations on behalf of large pension funds and other blue chip corporate clients. The largest portfolio she had responsibility for was worth in excess of £1billion and contained a broad geographical spread of commercial properties.
Laura grew up and continues to live in Haywards Heath and has a comprehensive knowledge of the area. In addition to being a Chartered Surveyor, Laura is a qualified domestic energy assessor and in her spare time, a keen horse owner and rider.
Andrew is a co-founder and Managing Director of Andrew France & Co with over ten years experience in commercial agency. Prior to setting up the practice, Andrew spent three years working for a Brighton based practice where his principal role was to consolidate and expand the Mid Sussex commercial agency division, whilst also undertaking professional services such as valuation, development appraisals, rent review and lease renewal work. Prior to this Andrew worked within Top Four surveying firms in London's West End, in commercial agency, auctioneering and professional services.
Andrew has lived in Haywards Heath since 2003 during which time he has built up an extensive network of local contacts. In his spare time Andrew enjoys clay pigeon shooting, golf, squash, scuba diving, skiing and travel.
John qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in 1996 and has worked for leading surveying practices, a major financial institution, private developers and run his own successful development companies. He has worked on major mixed use regeneration schemes, office and retail developments and several residential projects ranging in value from £6m to £350m. He has led teams of leading professionals including signature architects such as Frank Gehry and Richard Rogers Partnership. He brings a very commercial approach to maximising scheme returns, structuring joint ventures and partnering agreements, financial modelling and risk identification and marketing strategies from inception through to final disposal.
Joanna joined Andrew France & Co in September 2009 as a consultant surveyor with 13 years property experience. Prior to Andrew France & Co Joanna worked for CBRE and Schroders Property Investment Management, specialising in Landlord & Tenant and Asset Management work across all property sectors. Having worked as an in-house surveyor and a property advisor, Joanna understands the issues that are important to both owners and occupiers and is able to offer comprehensive and considered advice. Joanna is also a qualified Energy Assessor and an experienced commercial property valuer. She has acted for a number of high street and sub prime lenders, on a diverse range of properties across southern England. Joanna grew up, and continues to live, in Mid Sussex and has a comprehensive knowledge of the area.
John joined Andrew France & Co Ltd to assist with the expansion of the residential sales and lettings department. A resident in Sussex for over 30 years, John has been working in residential agency for all of that time and was up until recently a partner in Weber Brown for over 20 years. He brings considerable experience to the practice and is able to offer pre-market valuations and general marketing advice, essential elements in successful property sales. John is happy to visit you in your home to discuss the right approach tailored to suit your needs. John also handles the sale and acquisition of development land and new homes so if you have land or a large garden contact John for advice on the potential to develop.