Our team

The fostering of long standing client relationships is at the heart of everything we do, our guiding ethos at all times is offering the best advice to our clients.

Our team in Bury St Edmunds

Our team
The youngest member of our board of directors, Lewis’ career started in the legal sector, reading Law at university, and establishing a good client base before joining David Burr and realising his passion for selling country homes. Having made a name for himself as a leading agent in the Bury St Edmunds market, Lewis represents clients in town and the outlying villages with an emphasis on always delivering exceptional advice and service. He takes a keen interest in the development of the business and his rare time away from the office is often spent sampling fine wine, travelling and enjoying countryside pursuits.

Lewis Wingate LLB (Hons)

Director

Bio

The youngest member of our board of directors, Lewis’ career started in the legal sector, reading Law at university, and establishing a good client base before joining David Burr and realising his passion for selling country homes. Having made a name for himself as a leading agent in the Bury St Edmunds market, Lewis represents clients in town and the outlying villages with an emphasis on always delivering exceptional advice and service. He takes a keen interest in the development of the business and his rare time away from the office is often spent sampling fine wine, travelling and enjoying countryside pursuits. Read Less

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Christina joined David Burr in April 2016 and is a highly valued member of the team due to her connections, friendly nature and rapport based approach. Christina proudly shows our properties on a regular basis and is known for her local knowledge, having lived in Bury St Edmunds for much of her life. In her spare time, Christina has a love of travelling, is a keen golfer and is a past lady’s captain of Bury St Edmunds golf club.

Christina Davies

Viewing Assistant

Bio

Christina joined David Burr in April 2016 and is a highly valued member of the team due to her connections, friendly nature and rapport based approach. Christina proudly shows our properties on a regular basis and is known for her local knowledge, having lived in Bury St Edmunds for much of her life. In her spare time, Christina has a love of travelling, is a keen golfer and is a past lady’s captain of Bury St Edmunds golf club. Read Less

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The longest serving member of the David Burr team, Steven joined the company in 1998 having been headhunted from a successful local corporate firm. Steven considers himself very fortunate to have worked for most of his career alongside the company founder David Burr. He is particularly pleased that the traditional values centred around best practice that were so important to David in those early years are still very much evident throughout the company today. When not overseeing the group’s performance he enjoys travel, spending time with his family and running the odd marathon.

Steven Ray

Director

Bio

The longest serving member of the David Burr team, Steven joined the company in 1998 having been headhunted from a successful local corporate firm. Steven considers himself very fortunate to have worked for most of his career alongside the company founder David Burr. He is particularly pleased that the traditional values centred around best practice that were so important to David in those early years are still very much evident throughout the company today. When not overseeing the group’s performance he enjoys travel, spending time with his family and running the odd marathon. Read Less

Our team in Castle Hedingham

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Tim joined the company in 2002, originally working from the Long Melford office, he has been based in Castle Hedingham since 2003 and is responsible for the running of the business and all other related matters. He has built an enviable reputation for exceptional client care, quality service, and an unrivalled knowledge of the local area. In his spare time, he is regularly out in East Anglia, and further afield, pursuing his passion for country sports.

Tim Rutter CPEA

Director

Bio

Tim joined the company in 2002, originally working from the Long Melford office, he has been based in Castle Hedingham since 2003 and is responsible for the running of the business and all other related matters. He has built an enviable reputation for exceptional client care, quality service, and an unrivalled knowledge of the local area. In his spare time, he is regularly out in East Anglia, and further afield, pursuing his passion for country sports. Read Less

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Sophie is our newest member to the Castle Hedingham team. She has come to us from a career in international customer service, and most recently as a secretary for a local property development company, so is perfectly placed here at David Burr. Sophie has great French and Italian language abilities, so is a friendly voice for our European clients looking to relocate. Outside work she enjoys relaxing with friends and family.

Sophie Hilder

Sales Secretary

Bio

Sophie is our newest member to the Castle Hedingham team. She has come to us from a career in international customer service, and most recently as a secretary for a local property development company, so is perfectly placed here at David Burr. Sophie has great French and Italian language abilities, so is a friendly voice for our European clients looking to relocate. Outside work she enjoys relaxing with friends and family. Read Less

Our team in Clare

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One of David Burr's company directors, Nick is the office principal for Clare and is responsible for two further branches. A member of NAEA Nick has been with the company since 2003 having moved back to the area from Canary Wharf, Nick now lives in the Suffolk countryside with his wife and daughter spending the majority of his free time walking his Cocker Spaniel Woody as well as cycling and running.

Nick Mills CPEA

Director

Bio

One of David Burr's company directors, Nick is the office principal for Clare and is responsible for two further branches. A member of NAEA Nick has been with the company since 2003 having moved back to the area from Canary Wharf, Nick now lives in the Suffolk countryside with his wife and daughter spending the majority of his free time walking his Cocker Spaniel Woody as well as cycling and running. Read Less

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In his younger years Matthew trained as a Quantity Surveyor although after careful consideration made the decision to pursue a career in Residential property. Having worked within the property sector for over a decade Matthew has experience in both Cambridge City Centre, wider Cambridgeshire and predominantly Suffolk markets having been with David Burr since 2014. Matthew has lived in Suffolk all his life and now resides on the Suffolk/Cambs border; in his spare time Matthew coaches junior football locally and the rest of his time is spent enjoying family life.

Matthew Graham MNAEA

Manager

Bio

In his younger years Matthew trained as a Quantity Surveyor although after careful consideration made the decision to pursue a career in Residential property. Having worked within the property sector for over a decade Matthew has experience in both Cambridge City Centre, wider Cambridgeshire and predominantly Suffolk markets having been with David Burr since 2014. Matthew has lived in Suffolk all his life and now resides on the Suffolk/Cambs border; in his spare time Matthew coaches junior football locally and the rest of his time is spent enjoying family life. Read Less

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Tracey joined the team in early 2021 having previously worked in agency in Cambridge for over ten years. Tracey’s calm and friendly demeanour consistently reassures clients and she has become an important and very highly regarded member of the team. Living locally to Clare Tracey is a proud and busy Mum who enjoys cooking especially roast AND mash potatoes with her roast.

Tracey Chapman

Sales Secretary

Bio

Tracey joined the team in early 2021 having previously worked in agency in Cambridge for over ten years. Tracey’s calm and friendly demeanour consistently reassures clients and she has become an important and very highly regarded member of the team. Living locally to Clare Tracey is a proud and busy Mum who enjoys cooking especially roast AND mash potatoes with her roast. Read Less

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Gareth is the newest member of our team in the Clare office, assuming responsibility for much of the initial engagement with clients and buyers alike. Gareth made the move into property after a fifteen-year career in advertising and marketing which took him around the world, residing in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Montana and New Zealand. The draw of Suffolk has now lured Gareth back to his roots. When he is not at work you’ll often find him outdoors, pursuing his passion for the countryside.

Gareth Gold

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

Bio

Gareth is the newest member of our team in the Clare office, assuming responsibility for much of the initial engagement with clients and buyers alike. Gareth made the move into property after a fifteen-year career in advertising and marketing which took him around the world, residing in London, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, Montana and New Zealand. The draw of Suffolk has now lured Gareth back to his roots. When he is not at work you’ll often find him outdoors, pursuing his passion for the countryside. Read Less

Our team in Leavenheath

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One of David Burr’s company directors, Jack is the office principal for the Leavenheath office. A Branch Manager and member of the NAEA at the age of 23, Jack has been with the company since 2010 since obtaining his BA (Hons) in Contemporary History. With over a decade of experience valuing individual village and country homes, Jack is a familiar face within the locality and well regarded for his work with listed buildings, development opportunities and the conversion of agricultural buildings with many retained clients operating on the Suffolk/Essex border and Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Suffolk born and bred, Jack resides in Long Melford with his wife and twin daughters with his spare time spent running, reading and trying to moderate his temperament on the 5 a side football pitch.

Jack Thornley BA (Hons) MNAEA

Director

Bio

One of David Burr’s company directors, Jack is the office principal for the Leavenheath office. A Branch Manager and member of the NAEA at the age of 23, Jack has been with the company since 2010 since obtaining his BA (Hons) in Contemporary History. With over a decade of experience valuing individual village and country homes, Jack is a familiar face within the locality and well regarded for his work with listed buildings, development opportunities and the conversion of agricultural buildings with many retained clients operating on the Suffolk/Essex border and Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Suffolk born and bred, Jack resides in Long Melford with his wife and twin daughters with his spare time spent running, reading and trying to moderate his temperament on the 5 a side football pitch. Read Less

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Julian has spent his working life in a customer-facing environments incorporating sales and training roles. After leaving the insurance industry he has worked within estate agency for the last 19 years, managing the Hadleigh office for a large nationwide agency and as Branch Manager at David Burr for the last five years. He prides himself on providing excellent customer service and going the extra mile for his clients, providing a calming influence for clients, purchasers, tenants and colleagues alike. One of life’s pragmatic, reasonable characters, Julian is regularly commended on his integrity, breadth of knowledge and experience in overseeing the day to day running of all aspects of estate agency.

Having surmised that the role of the Estate Agent is somewhat maligned, Julian takes great joy in being able to change people’s perception from time to time. His diligence and hard working ethos have proved invaluable to the team.

Julian Chung

Branch Manager

Bio

Julian has spent his working life in a customer-facing environments incorporating sales and training roles. After leaving the insurance industry he has worked within estate agency for the last 19 years, managing the Hadleigh office for a large nationwide agency and as Branch Manager at David Burr for the last five years. He prides himself on providing excellent customer service and going the extra mile for his clients, providing a calming influence for clients, purchasers, tenants and colleagues alike. One of life’s pragmatic, reasonable characters, Julian is regularly commended on his integrity, breadth of knowledge and experience in overseeing the day to day running of all aspects of estate agency.

Having surmised that the role of the Estate Agent is somewhat maligned, Julian takes great joy in being able to change people’s perception from time to time. His diligence and hard working ethos have proved invaluable to the team. Read Less

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Martina brings 15 years of estate agency experience to the team, very well regarded within the region for her tenacity, passion and ceaseless levels of motivation to extract the most productivity possible from a days work. An early morning starter, Martina keeps an organised schedule for the team and with the phone regularly glued to her ear, is one of the David Burr group’s most prolific viewing generators. Highly self-motivated with a determined passion for the industry, clients are in safe hands with one of the company’s most consistently strong operators.

The level of drive and commitment shown on a daily basis is in part due to Martina’s time as co-owner of a jewellery shop in Colchester which she ran alongside her husband. With three grown up children and Milo the golden retriever, Martina can be found enjoying long walks with her family and dog, swimming, travelling, upcycling old furniture and enjoying the occasional trip to London for a show and a meal.

A positive, upbeat team member who lives live to the fullest glass.

Martina Reilly

Assistant Manager

Bio

Martina brings 15 years of estate agency experience to the team, very well regarded within the region for her tenacity, passion and ceaseless levels of motivation to extract the most productivity possible from a days work. An early morning starter, Martina keeps an organised schedule for the team and with the phone regularly glued to her ear, is one of the David Burr group’s most prolific viewing generators. Highly self-motivated with a determined passion for the industry, clients are in safe hands with one of the company’s most consistently strong operators.

The level of drive and commitment shown on a daily basis is in part due to Martina’s time as co-owner of a jewellery shop in Colchester which she ran alongside her husband. With three grown up children and Milo the golden retriever, Martina can be found enjoying long walks with her family and dog, swimming, travelling, upcycling old furniture and enjoying the occasional trip to London for a show and a meal.

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Emma is flourishing in her role within the team, always looking for efficiencies and improvements to day-to-day operations with a keen eye for detail. Expanding on experience in both the legal and construction sectors, Emma is a highly valued team member who is always looking to improve her abilities and develop new skills.

With a diverse range of hobbies and interests including as a dancer for 15 years with performances across multiple London stages and Disney Land Paris. Retaining a keen interest in cars and car shows, travelling and spending time with her family, Emma is also a dedicated proponent of a cup of tea first thing in the morning and before bed!

Emma Hillman

Sales Secretary

Bio

Emma is flourishing in her role within the team, always looking for efficiencies and improvements to day-to-day operations with a keen eye for detail. Expanding on experience in both the legal and construction sectors, Emma is a highly valued team member who is always looking to improve her abilities and develop new skills.

With a diverse range of hobbies and interests including as a dancer for 15 years with performances across multiple London stages and Disney Land Paris. Retaining a keen interest in cars and car shows, travelling and spending time with her family, Emma is also a dedicated proponent of a cup of tea first thing in the morning and before bed! Read Less

Our Lettings team

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Rachel joined David Burr in 2013 having worked for 18 years in commercial management in the West End of London. Overseeing the Letting & Management department, Rachel has extensive knowledge in all aspect of the business. Outside of the office Rachel has a huge passion for music and can often be found practising her DJ skills in her garden party room.

Rachel Suff MARLA

Director

Bio

Rachel joined David Burr in 2013 having worked for 18 years in commercial management in the West End of London. Overseeing the Letting & Management department, Rachel has extensive knowledge in all aspect of the business. Outside of the office Rachel has a huge passion for music and can often be found practising her DJ skills in her garden party room.
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Julie joined David Burr in January 2018 and has experience in residential lettings having worked in the sector in various markets including Cambridgeshire and Lancashire. Julie enjoys helping landlords and tenants enjoy successful tenancies and spends her spare time walking, reading and working on the family allotment.

Julie Olver

Lettings Administrator

Bio

Julie joined David Burr in January 2018 and has experience in residential lettings having worked in the sector in various markets including Cambridgeshire and Lancashire. Julie enjoys helping landlords and tenants enjoy successful tenancies and spends her spare time walking, reading and working on the family allotment. Read Less

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Zoe joined David Burr on a new career path having spent the last six years supporting children with additional needs within the education system. She brings with her excellent organisational skills and the passion for helping others. In Zoe’s spare time she enjoys walking her dog, reading, baking, visiting new places of interest and spending time with family and friends.

Zoe Brown

Lettings Administrator

Bio

Zoe joined David Burr on a new career path having spent the last six years supporting children with additional needs within the education system. She brings with her excellent organisational skills and the passion for helping others. In Zoe’s spare time she enjoys walking her dog, reading, baking, visiting new places of interest and spending time with family and friends. Read Less

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With an eye for detail which is paramount Candace’s expertise lies in inventories, schedule of condition, check outs and property inspections.

Candace has two children and a cockapoo called Rosie and a love for theatre and eating out.

Candace Boulton

Lettings Administrator

Bio

With an eye for detail which is paramount Candace’s expertise lies in inventories, schedule of condition, check outs and property inspections.

Candace has two children and a cockapoo called Rosie and a love for theatre and eating out. Read Less

Our team in Long Melford

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Henry was made a company director in 2021 and has extensive experience in residential sales and lettings having worked in the sector for over 8 years in various markets including central London, the city, Essex and Suffolk. He obtained a first class degree having read Law at the University of Sussex and continues to take a keen interest in the legal aspect of selling and letting property. Away from the office, he enjoys playing tennis, piano, guitar and spending time in the countryside.

Henry Perrins LLB (Hons)

Director

Bio

Henry was made a company director in 2021 and has extensive experience in residential sales and lettings having worked in the sector for over 8 years in various markets including central London, the city, Essex and Suffolk. He obtained a first class degree having read Law at the University of Sussex and continues to take a keen interest in the legal aspect of selling and letting property. Away from the office, he enjoys playing tennis, piano, guitar and spending time in the countryside. Read Less

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Joshua has experienced a broad range of market conditions having aided clients move across Suffolk and north Essex for over 10 years. Joshua joined our team at David Burr in 2014 and can offer professional advice on all aspects of your move; being a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Having grown up in a local village and now residing in the market town of Sudbury his knowledge of the area and enthusiasm for property is unparalleled. In Joshua's spare time he enjoys playing rugby, cricket, kayaking, socialising with friends and renovating houses.

Joshua Donaldson MNAEA

Sales Director

Bio

Joshua has experienced a broad range of market conditions having aided clients move across Suffolk and north Essex for over 10 years. Joshua joined our team at David Burr in 2014 and can offer professional advice on all aspects of your move; being a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. Having grown up in a local village and now residing in the market town of Sudbury his knowledge of the area and enthusiasm for property is unparalleled. In Joshua's spare time he enjoys playing rugby, cricket, kayaking, socialising with friends and renovating houses. Read Less

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Camilla joined David Burr to take on a new career path having spent the previous 4 years selling tailormade holidays. Her passion to deliver a superior level of customer care is evident, and she particularly enjoys building a rapport with clients while seeing their transaction through from viewing stage to completion. Having bought and sold a number of properties of her own locally, she understands how important it is to have a proactive agent at the end of the phone line. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, a particular favourite is Florida, cooking pizzas in her pizza oven, running and a good night out at the theatre.

Camilla Packard

Sales & Lettings Negotiator

Bio

Camilla joined David Burr to take on a new career path having spent the previous 4 years selling tailormade holidays. Her passion to deliver a superior level of customer care is evident, and she particularly enjoys building a rapport with clients while seeing their transaction through from viewing stage to completion. Having bought and sold a number of properties of her own locally, she understands how important it is to have a proactive agent at the end of the phone line. In her free time, she enjoys travelling, a particular favourite is Florida, cooking pizzas in her pizza oven, running and a good night out at the theatre. Read Less

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Rebecca joined David Burr after relocating to Suffolk from London. With a background in the travel industry, she has developed a wealth of experience in administration and is now transferring her expertise into the property sector. Rebecca is a keen traveller and amongst others has visited Vietnam, Cambodia, China & New Zealand, learning about many cultures but is now appreciating being closer to home where she enjoys playing the piano, dancing and learning new circus skills.

Rebecca Hughes

Sales Secretary

Bio

Rebecca joined David Burr after relocating to Suffolk from London. With a background in the travel industry, she has developed a wealth of experience in administration and is now transferring her expertise into the property sector. Rebecca is a keen traveller and amongst others has visited Vietnam, Cambodia, China & New Zealand, learning about many cultures but is now appreciating being closer to home where she enjoys playing the piano, dancing and learning new circus skills. Read Less

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Louise was born in London but her parents were weekenders in Suffolk from when she was a very little girl. She lived and worked in Greece for six years where she was Sales Director for the leading developer on the beautiful island of Corfu. Property is her obsession and she has developed several properties herself. When not walking her cockerpoo around Cavendish she can be found on Rightmove planning her next project!

Louise Hynd

Viewing Assistant

Bio

Louise was born in London but her parents were weekenders in Suffolk from when she was a very little girl. She lived and worked in Greece for six years where she was Sales Director for the leading developer on the beautiful island of Corfu. Property is her obsession and she has developed several properties herself. When not walking her cockerpoo around Cavendish she can be found on Rightmove planning her next project! Read Less

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The longest serving member of the David Burr team, Steven joined the company in 1998 having been headhunted from a successful local corporate firm. Steven considers himself very fortunate to have worked for most of his career alongside the company founder David Burr. He is particularly pleased that the traditional values centred around best practice that were so important to David in those early years are still very much evident throughout the company today. When not overseeing the group’s performance he enjoys travel, spending time with his family and running the odd marathon.

Steven Ray

Director

Bio

The longest serving member of the David Burr team, Steven joined the company in 1998 having been headhunted from a successful local corporate firm. Steven considers himself very fortunate to have worked for most of his career alongside the company founder David Burr. He is particularly pleased that the traditional values centred around best practice that were so important to David in those early years are still very much evident throughout the company today. When not overseeing the group’s performance he enjoys travel, spending time with his family and running the odd marathon. Read Less

Our team in Newmarket

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One of David Burr's company directors, Nick is the office principal for Clare and is responsible for two further branches. A member of NAEA Nick has been with the company since 2003 having moved back to the area from Canary Wharf, Nick now lives in the Suffolk countryside with his wife and daughter spending the majority of his free time walking his Cocker Spaniel Woody as well as cycling and running.

Nick Mills CPEA

Director

Bio

One of David Burr's company directors, Nick is the office principal for Clare and is responsible for two further branches. A member of NAEA Nick has been with the company since 2003 having moved back to the area from Canary Wharf, Nick now lives in the Suffolk countryside with his wife and daughter spending the majority of his free time walking his Cocker Spaniel Woody as well as cycling and running. Read Less

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You'll often find Ollie glued to the phone in our office. He's at the forefront for arranging our property viewings, as well as carrying out a lot of them too. He holds himself to a high standard, one that he joined the company with and fortunately, the company share throughout. When not at work, you'll very likely find him on the golf course.

Ollie Trent

Sales & Lettings Negotiator

Bio

You'll often find Ollie glued to the phone in our office. He's at the forefront for arranging our property viewings, as well as carrying out a lot of them too. He holds himself to a high standard, one that he joined the company with and fortunately, the company share throughout. When not at work, you'll very likely find him on the golf course. Read Less

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Rose boasts a property background that started in London and after deciding on a lifestyle change, brought herself to the bright-lights of Newmarket. Having worked in both sales and lettings, she’s the perfect addition to the team offering experience, knowledge and a proactive approach. When not being a devoted mother and wife, Rose likes to swim and you can often find her in one of the towns coffee shops.

Rose Colletta-Wright

Sales & Lettings Negotiator

Bio

Rose boasts a property background that started in London and after deciding on a lifestyle change, brought herself to the bright-lights of Newmarket. Having worked in both sales and lettings, she’s the perfect addition to the team offering experience, knowledge and a proactive approach. When not being a devoted mother and wife, Rose likes to swim and you can often find her in one of the towns coffee shops. Read Less

Our team in Woolpit

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Following a successful career in the city, Gavin’s interest in property saw him follow a logical step away from the financial markets in 2004 to quickly establishing an understanding and reputation for providing sound and professional advice to clients in the property market. A family relocation to Suffolk coincided with Gavin joining David Burr offering buyers and sellers a wealth of property knowledge and assistance gained over many years in their search for aspirational homes. When not in the office, Gavin enjoys sailing and fly fishing often accompanied by the family Springer Spaniel, Chester.

Gavin Surtees

Branch Manager

Bio

Following a successful career in the city, Gavin’s interest in property saw him follow a logical step away from the financial markets in 2004 to quickly establishing an understanding and reputation for providing sound and professional advice to clients in the property market. A family relocation to Suffolk coincided with Gavin joining David Burr offering buyers and sellers a wealth of property knowledge and assistance gained over many years in their search for aspirational homes. When not in the office, Gavin enjoys sailing and fly fishing often accompanied by the family Springer Spaniel, Chester. Read Less

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Carl is one of David Burr’s longest serving employees and has enjoyed helping clients move with us for over 12 years and can offer professional advice on all aspects of your move. He started in estate agency over 20 years ago on the outskirts of London and decided on a move to Suffolk to raise his family prior to joining our company. Away from the office Carl enjoys travelling with his family and learning about different cultures, reading, listening to music, learning Spanish and walks along Suffolk’s beautiful coastline.

Carl Gardiner

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

Bio


Carl is one of David Burr’s longest serving employees and has enjoyed helping clients move with us for over 12 years and can offer professional advice on all aspects of your move. He started in estate agency over 20 years ago on the outskirts of London and decided on a move to Suffolk to raise his family prior to joining our company. Away from the office Carl enjoys travelling with his family and learning about different cultures, reading, listening to music, learning Spanish and walks along Suffolk’s beautiful coastline. Read Less

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Jo joined David Burr in November 2016 but has been involved in property for over 25 years and has wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of selling and buying a home. She has a keen eye for detail and nothing escapes her notice! In her free time Jo enjoys socialising with friends with a G & T or two, pottering in the garden, walking her faithful chocolate Labrador Dukie and helping backstage with her local am dram group and has even been known to tread the boards once or twice!

Jo Beresford

Sales Secretary

Bio

Jo joined David Burr in November 2016 but has been involved in property for over 25 years and has wealth of experience and knowledge in all aspects of selling and buying a home. She has a keen eye for detail and nothing escapes her notice! In her free time Jo enjoys socialising with friends with a G & T or two, pottering in the garden, walking her faithful chocolate Labrador Dukie and helping backstage with her local am dram group and has even been known to tread the boards once or twice! Read Less

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