• Cassidy and Tate Professional Outfit With Great Property MarketingCassidy and Tate's help sell my St Albans property. I was very impressed with the marketing, the photos they took made me want to stay they made the property look that good! Siobhan was very helpful t... read more.
  • An excellent sale and purchaseAn excellent sale and purchase experience - completed in just 5.5 weeks! - and made all the better and less stressful by the outstanding service and support from Graham, Siobhan and the team at Cassid... read more.
  • Highly recommend. Professional and efficient.Stuart at Cassidy and Tate was extremely helpful when we were selling our house in St Albans. Very professional photographs were taken and sensible selling price was given. We sold our two bed house a... read more.
  • Annette and HannahAnnette and Hannah have recently become our new property managers, we have been with another company for 5 years. Cassidy&Tate are totally different, I cannot believe the prompt efficient service, not... read more.
  • Great teamworkDavid, Duncan and team were fantastic throughout. Felt like I was working with friends throughout who had my back, and enabled a quick sale through to completion in order to meet my purchase timelines... read more.
  • Sales, purchase and lettings- great service!It has taken me a long time to review. Cassidy and Tate are pros, all are experienced and work hard to sell your home and most importantly to manage the process. I’ve used Cassidy and Tate for a pur... read more.
  • Exceptional service from the team!Exceptional service from the team at Cassidy and Tate. They listened to what I wanted and delivered to the highest level. Excellent communication throughout, very knowledgeable about the market and I ... read more.
  • Very quick/smooth buying processGreat experience with Duncan at Cassidy and Tate. Very smooth buying process that was tied up in about 2 months from start to finish. Duncan really helped with communications between the vendor and I ... read more.
 

Our Team

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.

Stuart Cassidy

Stuart Cassidy

Managing Director - Land & New Homes

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

David Tate

Managing Director - Sales

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 Masters

Director - Wheathampstead

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

Kris Bartos

Sales Manager

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

Graham Coton

Graham Coton

Associate Director

Graham is well known in the St Albans property market having worked in the Three Counties area and City since the mid 90’s.

He passionately believes in demonstrating excellent and exemplary service levels to clients, in whatever price ranges they are buying or selling in – although he particularly specialises in the upper market sector.

As a long time professionally qualified member of the National Association of Estate Agents and with a very hands on approach combined with over 35 years’ agency experience, he is very keen to demonstrate that agents aren’t just employed to sell houses but appointed to oversee and proactively manage the whole moving process with calm efficiency and empathy- from the first meeting to handing the keys over. This ethos is what differentiates the Cassidy and Tate team from other agents in the area.

Away from the office he is a keen sea and freefall skydiver. With three daughters at University around the UK, he spends any free time either in the sky, under the water or on the M1!

Email: graham@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone 01727 832383

Gemma Stewart

Gemma Stewart

Lettings Associate

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

Stephen Malyon

Stephen Malyon

Head of Property Management

Stephen manages our growing portfolio of fully managed properties, treating each one as if it were his own while believing that every tenancy is a relationship built on trust.  His property management style is very hands-on and is often onsite inspecting issues first-hand.

Being born in St Albans, growing up in Fleetville and now living in the city centre, Stephen continues to witness the city grow and change.  His journey with property began in 2001, gaining much of his experience and industry qualifications with a former family-owned estate agency in St Albans.

When he is not our landlords’ personal property manager, Stephen enjoys most things St Albans and is always training for next year’s half marathon, digging over his allotment, or learning something new.

Email: stephen@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 228 428

Duncan Cohen

Duncan Cohen

Associate Director

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

Nick Doyle

Property Consultant

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

Jack Reeves

Jack Reeves

Land Consultant

Having graduated from Durham University, Jack then pursued a Masters in Real Estate from the University of Reading, Jack fine-tuned his planning and development acumen at Chartfield Homes leading their expansion into North-West London and the Home Counties. He now specialises in sourcing unconsented and consented development opportunities across SE England.

In his spare time he enjoys watching his beloved football team QPR at Loftus Road and making his way through a golf course with his friends.

Email: jack@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01727 832383

Amar Shingadia

Amar Shingadia

Mortgage Advisor

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

Caroline Lee

Caroline Lee

Sales & Administration

Caroline is also a local resident having moved from Harpenden to Wheathampstead 15 years ago. Her son is educated locally and a member of many clubs and societies. She is the back bone of the office with superb organisational skills and with her keen eye for detail Caroline ensures the smooth running of the office. On her days off she can be often found pottering around her allotment or helping out with local charities.

Email: wheathampstead@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone: 01582 831200

Jacqui Grant

Jacqui Grant

Sales & Lettings

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 Graham

Senior Land Manager

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 O’Brien

New Homes

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 Lees

Accountants Department

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

Siobhan Charteris

Siobhan Charteris

Sales Progressor

Siobhan has moved to Hertfordshire form Ireland 29 years ago and lives locally. She is married and has raised and educated her daughter in the area.

She has joined the team as our Sales Progressor, and prides herself in being by your side throughout the stressful and exciting time of buying or selling your home.

Siobhan is committed to support and help our clients in any way she can, to help shorten the period between offer and exchange by collating all of the sales relevant details and acting as both a point of contact for parties involved in the sale, and chases all of these people to get the job done. When not at work, she can be found enjoying a little retail therapy, entertaining, and spending quality time with her beloved family and friends.

Email: siobhan@cassidyandtate.co.uk

Phone 01727 228428