Land & New Homes Team

Stuart entered the property scene in 2001, joining one of the UK’s largest estate agencies. After nearly a decade of hard work and rising to Partner level, Stuart realised it was time to take his career to the next level. In 2011, he co-founded Cassidy & Tate with his business partner, David Tate, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his career.

After almost 19 years of experience in Marshalswick, selling local homes and building strong relationships with clients, Stuart shifted his focus in 2020 to launch the Land Department within Cassidy & Tate. This is where Stuart truly came into his own, quickly becoming one of the leading Land Directors in the area. He now deals with a range of new homes sites and off-market land sales, helping both buyers and developers navigate the complexities of land transactions.

Stuart is known for his deep expertise, his exceptional client service, and his ability to make deals happen. Whether it’s land or property, his dedication to delivering results sets him apart in the local market.

Outside of work, Stuart enjoys life to the fullest with his wife Frances and their two young children (aged 3 and 4). When he has some free time, you’ll likely find him on the golf course, perfecting his swing.

Email: stuart@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 832383

Laura started her career in land and development in 2015 and has worked for one of the market leading retirement specialists for the majority of that time acquiring land across the East of England, predominantly focusing on the home counties.

Having grown up in Rickmansworth where she still resides, she has a thorough local knowledge of Hertfordshire and the surrounding areas.

Email: laura@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 832383

A trusted and influential voice within the St Albans housing market with 25 years of experience and expertise in helping people move. Nick also brings a vast knowledge of land and new homes being involved in numerous landmark new homes developments in the location.

Nick was educated locally and lives near Beaumont school where he is on the parents committee, actively raising funds for the school where both his sons are educated.

Nick also coaches youth football and is a keen cyclist having hung up his own boots to keep fit

Email: land@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 832383

Roger Freedman brings over 40 years of all-round development land expertise to the practice, having enjoyed a long career at a senior level with a number of housebuilders including major plc’s such as Bellway and Bovis Homes.

His experience includes all aspects of technical, financial and planning, both in the purchasing and selling of development land.

Additionally, he has successfully project managed the obtaining of planning permissions on many occasions where the local authority fought hard to refuse.

Roger is married with two children and enjoys digital and film photography.

Email: land@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 832383

Helena has been working in the St Albans property market for over 15 years; there isn’t a school catchment, Ofsted rating or parking condition she could not tell you about. 

Helena prides herself on being honest and determined in providing first class, personal service to our clients from registration right through to completion to ensure strong client relations throughout the process; Thus advising the right path for each individual.  She loves nothing more than seeing first time buyers return to buy family homes and forever homes.  

Helena resides in St Albans and when not practicing Pilates she can mostly be found walking her dog in Verulamium or enjoying time with her four grand-children. 

Email: helena@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 228428

Lily recently graduated from Leeds Beckett University with a degree in Real Estate and Property Management and has joined the Cassidy & Tate team as a Land Assistant. During her time at university, she built a solid understanding of the property industry, with modules covering valuation, property management, and development. This academic experience has provided her with the skills and knowledge to begin her career in land and development, and she is eager to apply what she has learned in a practical setting.

Completing her degree in Leeds allowed Lily to experience first-hand how a major UK city continues to grow and adapt through new investment and regeneration. This gave her valuable insight into different parts of the UK property market, from residential development to commercial schemes, and helped her develop a clear interest in the role land plays in bringing forward opportunities for future growth

As a Land Assistant, Lily is looking forward to gaining hands-on experience, supporting the team across all stages of the development process, and developing her knowledge of the planning system. She will be working alongside the team, learning from her experience in land and development, and contributing to the team’s continued success.

Email: lily@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 832383