At Cassidy and Tate it is our belief that an estate agent is only as good as its people. From across our branches in Hertfordshire and London we can tap into more than 50 years of experience in the property business, much of it gained working from the biggest names in estate agency. Thus we can confidently provide specialist advice in all aspects of Residential, Commercial, New Home and Land sales. Please select any member of staff below to get some more background information and their contact details.

Our Team
- Stuart CassidyManaging Director - Land & New Homes
- David TateManaging Director - Sales
- Nick MastersDirector - Wheathampstead
- Kris BartosSales Manager
- Gemma StewartLettings Associate
- Duncan CohenAssociate Director
- Nick DoyleProperty Consultant
- Amar ShingadiaMortgage Advisor
- Jacqui GrantSales & Lettings
- Laura GrahamSenior Land Manager
- Helena O’BrienNew Homes
- Frances LeesAccountants Department

Stuart Cassidy
Born and bred in St. Albans, Stuart started his career with one of the largest Estate Agents in the UK. Completing almost 10 years service there, he successfully worked his way up the ladder and achieved Partner status before launching his own business. He has established himself as one of the area’s premier Estate Agents primarily through his attention to detail in providing an unparalleled level of customer service and efficient sales ability. He would welcome the opportunity to take care of your sales and /or letting requirements. Stuart still resides in the city of St. Albans and enjoys all the local amenities
Email: stuart@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 228428

David Tate
After graduating from Buckinghamshire University, David started his career working for a large national Estate Agency in St Albans and then an independent Estate Agent. David has built up an outstanding knowledge of all aspects of the Sales and Lettings industry within St Albans. With high levels of expertise, he has earned an enviable and dynamic reputation alongside a successful proven track record. David is truly local, having attended primary and secondary schools in St. Albans. He is well travelled, enjoys many sporting activities and has been involved with notable charity events.
Email: david@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 228428

Nick Masters
Nick has lived in Harpenden and latterly Wheathampstead for over 30 years. He went to Roundwood Park school and has been in the property industry since completing his education in 1994. He started as a junior negotiator in Hemel Hempstead and worked there for three years before moving to Harpenden in 1997. In 2003 he set up his own business in Wheathampstead and has gone from strength to strength offering high levels of customer service. Many vendors have come back to Nick time and again over the years. He has a vast depth of knowledge and experience covering both residential sales and lettings.
Email: nick@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01582 831200

Kris Bartos
Having gained a degree in 1987 Kris joined a highly successful Independent Estate Agency in Buckinghamshire. After a number of years managing ‘High End’ offices around The Chalfonts area Kris moved to St Albans where he spent nearly 10 years before setting up his own business. Having sold the business Kris was delighted to be back in St Albans which he considers to be a vibrant, charming and interesting city, which is a wonderful place to work in. With over 30 years experience his knowledge and understanding of the property market is invaluable when dealing with delicate negotiations and looking after what is usually someones greatest asset. Outside of work Kris enjoys spending time with his family, walking along The Downs, travelling, and supporting his football club which will remain anonymous!
Email: kris@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 832383

Gemma Stewart
Having worked in the lettings business for over 9 years, Gemma has obtained an immense knowledge within this industry. In 2008 Gemma joined a St. Albans based estate agents as a senior lettings negotiator, where after 2 years, Gemma’s zeal, diligence and comprehension, consolidated with exceptional results, gained her the position of Lettings Manager within the Harpenden Branch. Gemma prides herself on providing an efficient and high level of customer service to both Landlords and Tenants. Born & educated in St. Albans, Gemma later moved to Harpenden with her family. She now resides in Markyate, where when not working, she can be found caring for her 2 year old daughter.
Email: gemmas@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 228428

Duncan Cohen
A highly credentialed member of the sales team, Duncan offers his clients a winning combination of professionalism and local knowledge.
Having proven to be an adept negotiator with a genuine enthusiasm for the industry, he is well placed for the versatile St. Albans property market. Duncan believes “Every sale benefits from the discipline of pro-active marketing from the earliest stages”
Raised and Educated in Harpenden, Duncan can be found most evenings keeping active in his local gym.
Email: duncan@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 228428

Nick Doyle
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

Amar Shingadia
Amar became fully qualified to give advice and recommendations on Mortgages and Protection in 2005. Now with over 10 years of experience in the industry Amar has decided to return to the City where it all started for him. His love for St Albans has brought him back and he is also now looking to settle in the city with his wife and two young children. After working through the booming market years in St Albans and in London during the recession, Amar has gained exceptional experience and lender knowledge due to the diversity of clients he has helped over the years. He has excellent knowledge of buy to let and residential mortgages as well as remortgages. He has a customer-centric approach which has helped him to establish a loyal client base. Appointments are available in branch however Amar is happy to do home visits on request.
Email: amar@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 832383

Jacqui Grant
Jacqui moved to Wheathampstead in 1988 and got married at St.Helens Church. She has two children that were educated locally and has a vast network of friends. Having moved three times within the village Jacqui is well qualified to answer any questions on the local schools and facilities. Indeed she is a keen tennis player and is a member of the local club.
Email: wheathampstead@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01582 831200

Laura Graham
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

Helena O’Brien
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

Frances Lees
Frances has over 30 years experience in the bookkeeping business which started in a small local company 26 years ago. Frances started with C & T in 2012 and has become a fundamental instrument within the company working between the office and home. She was born in London and raised in Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield where she now resides with her husband, pet cat and five chickens! Frances has one daughter who lives close by. When not applying her bookkeeping skills Frances can be found in the garden, and has a keen interest in genealogy.
Email: francis@cassidyandtate.co.uk
Phone: 01727 228428