Weybridge Branch

A Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors, Richard qualified as a General Practice Surveyor in 2001 and has worked in Surrey for over 25 years, predominantly handling the acquisition and disposal of commercial premise acting on behalf of local occupiers and Institutional Investors.

He joined Curchod & Co in 2009 to expand the commercial property department and became a Partner in 2011.

Richard’s key clients include:
• The Rutland Group
• Dunsfold Park
• Schroders
• Railway Pension Nominees
• St James Place UK Plc
• Orchard Street Investment Management LLP
• The Milton Group, British Airways Pension Investment Management
• Canmoor
• Royal London Asset Management
• HSS
• Elmbridge Borough Council
• Woking Borough Council

Notable successes include:
• Acting on behalf of AIM Aviation in the disposal of their 70,000 sq ft building in Byfleet
• Acting on behalf of Dunsfold Park in the letting of 500,000 sq ft of existing buildings and The Simpson Buildings, a speculative 100,000 sq ft development of warehouse and production properties, with 50% pre-let prior to completion
• Acting on behalf of Schroders at Woking Business Park, retained letting agents, handling negotiations on their behalf for land which was required for the new Sheerwater access road
• Acting on behalf of Railway Pension Nominees as letting agent for Octimum and Kingswey Business Park, in addition to advice regarding rent review and lease renewal negotiations

Piers is a Chartered Surveyor with over 20 years experience of advising on commercial property in the South East of England. Prior to joining Curchod & Co, Piers was a principal and Head of South East Offices at Avison Young, director and Head of Office Agency at Capita Plc and a national director at JLL. He began his career at King Sturge in 2000 and became a partner in 2008 before the merger with JLL.

Piers specialises in the South East office market, acting for funds, developers, investors and property companies. He also advises a wide range of occupiers, from large global occupiers to SMEs and small start-up companies, in the acquisition of office space.

He has acted on some of the region’s premier office schemes, including:
• The Heights, Brooklands for M&G
• Ruskin Square in Croydon for Schroders and Stanhope
• Arlington Square in Bracknell for Arlington
• Cathedral Square, Guildford for Europa and Ediston (Investment)
• Frimley Business Park for Rushmoor Borough Council (Investment)
• Sovereign Gate in Richmond for Watkin Property Ventures (Investment, redevelopment and leasing)

Piers also has significant experience as an Expert Witness on matters of employment use and office space in the South East. This work normally revolves around a change of use, viability and demand matters. Projects, where he has appeared as an Expert Witness, include the planning inquiry on the ERA Site, Cleeve Road, Leatherhead and at the online planning inquiry for Tolworth Tower on behalf of the appellant.

Piers also has extensive occupier experience, having represented several corporate clients including GSK, Cubix PSI, Capita, Thales, Network Rail, O2, Orange, Pfizer and Brewin Dolphin.

Katie qualified as a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors in October 2016 and as an RICS Registered Valuer in 2018. Katie joined Curchod and Co commercial property team in Weybridge and Woking at in 2014, having spent previous years working in the property industry in estate agency in Surrey.

Katie is a multi-disciplinary chartered surveyor within the commercial property team and is responsible for matters relating to commercial property professional work, primarily valuations for pension funds, asset management, taxation and accounting purposes, lease renewals and rent reviews, as well as advisory work including acquisitions and disposals for specific clients.

Notable achievements include:
• Disposing of a portfolio of commercial and residential regulated tenancies freehold investment properties on behalf of a management client
• Joint expert witness valuation report of a complex portfolio of mixed-use properties

Katie enjoys spending time with family and friends, and likes the great outdoors, including running when she gets the chance!

Kyran Copestick, a Graduate Surveyor, joined Curchod & Co in July 2021 and is based in the Woking office.

He graduated that same month with a Second-Class Honours Upper Division degree in BSc (Hons) Real Estate (RICS Accredited) from Nottingham Trent University.

Kyran had previously gained experience of the property sector Having worked in the Affordable Housing Team at Jones Lang LaSalle in Birmingham during his sandwich year placement.

He is currently enrolled in the Commercial Pathway to complete his APC, gaining experience in various aspects of commercial property including Agency, Property Management, Professional Work, and Valuations and aims to acquire chartership as soon as possible.

Kyran specialises in the lettings market in Woking and Weybridge but also handles a wide range of roles across the profession to further bolster his knowledge and experience.

Notable recent achievements include:

• The letting of 818 sq ft of high-quality fitted office space at 53A High Street, Esher, to a firm that provides expert witness and industry advisory services within the energy industry.
• On behalf of Woking Borough Council, Kyran agreed deas ontwo light industrial units at Littlewicks at record rent levels.
• The letting of 790 sq ft of retail space in Woking town Centre with 4 Cleary court, 169 Church Street East on behalf of Woking Borough Council.

Outside of work, Kyran stays active by going to the gym and taking boxing & kickboxing classes at the local UFC gym. He also enjoys traveling and exploring new areas with friends and is likely to be in a different town or city on the weekends.

Based in the Weybridge office, Jessica is a partner at Curchod & Co, having joined the firm in early 2014. She has worked in residential & commercial property management for over 12 years and is a qualified member of ARLA Propertymark and an Associate of the RICS.

Jessica leads our Commercial & AST Residential Property Management team and is currently responsible for a number of portfolios across the UK encompassing commercial, mixed-use, residential investment blocks let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies & Regulated Tenancies.  Her wealth of knowledge and experience has been instrumental in the expansion of our property management department. Jessica specialises in mixed-use sites encompassing a range of Commercial tenants & Residential AST tenants with potential redevelopment opportunities.

Notable successes include:
• Successfully supporting a client through the re-development of a mixed-use building in Shepperton, Middlesex and enabling the building to increase in worth to over £1.5 million
• Purchasing residential properties with development potential for a large overseas client to improve his residential property portfolio in the UK
• Supporting a client with reducing their overheads across their whole portfolio by restructuring the Service Charge requirements

Outside of work, Jessica enjoys cycling, running and watching cricket at Lords.

Having joined the team in 2009, Victoria is a Commercial & Residential Property Manager based at Curchod & Co’s Weybridge office and has over fourteen years of working in the property industry.

As an important member of the property management department, Victoria is responsible for a number of portfolios in the South East & London region, which include commercial, mixed-use and residential investment blocks let on Assured Shorthold Tenancies.

Victoria has played a significant part in the continued expansion and growth of Curchod & Co’s property management department.

As a senior AST and Commercial Property Manager. Victoria deals with commercial service charges and assists in the development of clients’ portfolios.

Notable achievements:
• Working for a private trust ensuring their large property portfolio is well maintained and successfully identifying rental increases for improvement on income.
• Successfully handled the day-to-day management of a large commercial property portfolio in the centre of Woking during the sale and ensured peaceful vacation of the building for redevelopment.
• Taking on the management of a small shopping complex during the height of the pandemic and implementing significant changes to the services to improve the overall running of the service charge account.

Outside of work Victoria is a keen runner, an avid theatre-goer and likes to travel.

Charlotte joined Curchod & Co in 2021 as a part of the Commercial and Property Management team, contributing to the company’s growth.

She has extensive experience in customer service and problem-solving, having worked in Europe for several years and gaining a thorough understanding of overseas investment and property management.

Her specialty is managing large client portfolios that include a variety of AST Residential and Commercial sites throughout the Southeast and London regions, including Rent Regulated Tenancies. She has notable achievements in handling a large family portfolio, ensuring properties are improved and maintained to a high standard while retaining tenants during the process.

Charlotte is dedicated to improving her knowledge and skills within the property management industry to ensure exceptional service is provided. She previously worked in AST Residential Property Management, managing a team in the Kingston and Richmond Boroughs.

Charlotte is a member of ARLA and is currently pursuing her Assoc RICS qualification.

In her free time, Charlotte enjoys staying active, dining out, traveling, and theatre.

Susie, who previously worked as a secretary at DHP Building Design Consultants, joined Curchod & Co in December 2019 as a secretary/administrator.

She provides support services to the building surveying, property management, valuation, and agency departments and her role  has evolved into supporting the Commercial & AST Property Management Department as their Administrator.

In her free time, Susie enjoys spending time with friends and family, eating good food, and indulging in fine wine and spa days!

Alexandra re-joined the Curchod & Co team as Head of Block Management in August 2022. With over seven years of experience in the block management industry Alex has worked with high-net worth clients managing a range of prime portfolios across Surrey and London.

Her experience includes dealing with listed buildings, complex tower blocks, and has an extensive knowledge of statutory compliance, legislative and RMC governance.

Alex is a Member of the IRPM and an Associate of the RICS, and brings a wealth of professional qualifications and experience to the Curchod & Co team.

Cheryl began working at Curchod & Co in January 2021 as a Residential Block Property Manager and brings over 10 years of experience in property management, including portfolio management for the British Heart Foundation.

She has played a crucial role in expanding the Residential Block Management Department, utilising her strong communication skills to effectively solve problems.

Cheryl is currently working towards her MIRPM qualification. Her specialty is developing positive relationships with clients and contractors to ensure smooth operations and high-quality service. Notable achievements include managing a large corporate client’s portfolio and successfully resolving new build issues promptly.

In her free time, Cheryl enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, and walking her dog Buddy.

With over 12 years of experience in the property industry, Claire joined Curchod & Co in March 2019 as a member of the Residential Block Management Team, having previously held similar roles.

To further develop her skills and knowledge within the department, and in order to improve the service provided to our clients, Claire is currently studying for her IRPM qualification. Her responsibilities include providing administrative and property management support to the team and expanding the portfolio.

Belinda is a property administrator who supports the residential block managers and handles daily management tasks and inquiries.

Belinda has worked at Curchod & Co LLP for many years and has extensive experience and a diverse set of skills.

Sharen joined Curchod & Co in 2016 and leads the firm’s accounts team, where she is responsible for both client and business accounts.

With a broad, primarily property-based accounting background, Sharen has experience in both corporate and small business environments. Her extensive knowledge and experience in Service Charge accounts has been instrumental in the growth of the property management department.

In her free time, Sharen is an avid learner of Spanish and a regular gym-goer. She is also a dedicated supporter of the Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and can often be found at the stadium for home games.

Helen joined Curchod & Co’s accounts team in 2018 having graduated with an Honours Degree in Finance and Accounting, quickly become a valued and very capable member.

Her experience and knowledge allows her to bring a modern approach to the accounting process.

Alice joined Curchod and Co in 2022 as an Accounts Assistant, this is her first role in accountancy, where she is building upon the knowledge she has gained while studying for her AAT accounting qualifications.

Alice is currently studying toward AAT Level 4.

Away from work, Alice likes spending time cooking, baking and taking long walks with her friends.