Meet The Team

Alex’s experience in the Cambridge property market is pretty much unrivalled. Having started his career back when having a mobile phone was seen as being ahead of the curve, he has seen booms and busts and sold houses on almost every street in the City. Alex has run and been influential in the largest independent agencies in the City, meaning he is knowledgeable to a level that can only be described as annoyingly high.

We would describe Chris as a doer. It doesn’t matter what it is, he grabs hold of it, understands it and then gets it done (invariably much quicker than most and really quite well). He has immersed himself in all aspects of the market - buying, renovating, developing, selling and letting. Being very efficient meant that, despite having a decent sized property investment business, Chris had some spare time, so got a job too.

Steve has been working in agency for a long time. A very long time. And you don’t work in this industry for a long time without learning a thing or two. Thankfully, Steve has done just that during his previous senior roles for high-profile local agencies. His depth of experience meant we had no hesitation in bringing him as a Director of the business, so he will help lead and drive it forward. Steve will be instrumental in our continued growth, bringing with him enthusiasm, experience, and a poor taste in football team. When not at work, his two children do their utmost to dent his youthfulness. It’s not for us to say whether they are starting to succeed….

Beth joined the team as we heard she could bake, though she is also pretty good at being an estate agent. Beth is a qualified member of Property NAEA and has worked in residential sales for over 7 years, gaining valuable experience in the Cambridge property market. Her love of property has been passed down to her by growing up around builders and developers and having been ‘forced’ to watch Grand Designs (we all know it’s because she secretly loves Kevin McCloud).

Harvs, Harvo, Harvi five-0. These are just some of the names we call Harvey, whether he likes it or not (and we’re pretty sure he doesn’t). But what we do know is that you’ll like Harvey, everyone does. A calm head with an ability to cut to the chase when needed, he will provide our clients with support and guidance whether they are landlords, tenants, vendors, or buyers.

Ellyn gets things done. In an industry where progress and efficiency are so valuable, we’re delighted to have an expert in both of those areas as part of our team. Having started out managing a lettings portfolio for a major Cambridge College, Ellyn decided she had completed residential lettings and wanted another challenge. After starting out in sales administration, she worked her way up to senior negotiator, now with 12 years’ experience under her belt (even though she tells us she is still only 21).

Ashley is one of the most experienced sales managers in the city and brings with her unrivalled negotiation skills and in-depth knowledge of the Cambridge property market. She is responsible for every transaction running through our Perne Road office and closes better than Harvey Spector (if you know, you know). Thankfully, throw Ashley in at the deep end and she just keeps swimming. Nemo style. This is as true at work as it is outside, where she spends a lot of time in the pool and in the gym, when not donning her chauffeur's hat and driving her daughter around town. You’ll want Ashley on your side when selling your home. Everyone does.

ashley@grayandtoynbee.com 

Joanna found the bright sunshine of her hometown of Newcastle too much to bear, so she decided to move to London and pursue a career in TV production. Unfortunately, the presenter job at Homes Under The Hammer didn’t materialise (there is no shame in coming second to Dion Dublin), so the next best thing was to do property for real. Joanna has now worked in the Cambridge property market for 11 years and brings a breadth of knowledge to our team. Her role within the business is executive support, and given her experience, her influence will be felt across the business. A self-confessed Swifty, we’re confident she will Shake It Off and ensure no Bad Blood

 Angel joined us in 2024 and has been supporting our sales services in our Waterbeach office since the start. After 5 years as a Gunner in the Royal Artillery and then time working in the fitness industry, Angel wanted something exciting to do and property came calling. Friendly, calm and considered, she’ll provide a welcomed steady hand when needed. She is also PA to the Head of Sleep, Roxy, and when not selling houses she can be found fluffing her pillows.

As a Property Manager, Andrew looks after a portfolio of lettings properties, acting as the central point of contact between Landlords and Tenants. He is in charge of ensuring compliance with regulations and legislation and the smooth running of the tenancies, joining us from previous stints with two other independent agencies. When Andy isn’t managing a portfolio of properties, he tells us he opens the batting for his local cricket club (Howzzzaaaat!), and for some reason, he thinks it's Movember all year round.

Rachel is a fusspot. And, in this case, that works for us, as it makes her an excellent property manager. Rachel has been in the property industry for many years, already having worked in social, military, hospital, and private housing. Her depth of experience is invaluable to us as she will be responsible for legislative compliance across our letting’s portfolio, an area that is becoming increasingly complex, requiring a specialist focus. When not working, her little boy keeps her very busy, and you can often find her out running while listening to property legislation audiobooks.

ChatGPT, please write us a bio for Megan Kennedy….. OK, well, we can’t use that.
Megan has been working in property for many years now, with her experience being in facilities management and, most recently, senior positions in property sales. She will now be providing our lettings clients with well-rounded advice while keeping across the management of her portfolio, ensuring both tenants and landlords are well looked after. Not as well looked after as her two cockerpoos, though, which are well pampered by all accounts.

megank@grayandtoynbee.com 

This is Alice. We expect you are probably wondering who….. is Alice? Well, Alice is a Property Consultant with us at Gray & Toynbee and we’re incredibly lucky to have her. In her last role she worked as a Sales Executive for one of the most prestigious Developers in the country and as a result, brings a wealth of experience to our team. Alice has a deep understanding of the local area, not least because she is Cambridge born and bred and lives just outside the City with her family. If you buy or sell a property through us, you’ll probably speak to Alice at some stage.

Harry does shuttle runs and burpees every day before work – a throw back to his PE teaching days. Harry is always very smart, and we suspect he doesn’t get his kit from lost property. Harry completed teaching and now wants to complete estate agency. He began his agency career at a well-known local business and we were delighted when he approached G&T and wasted no time adding Harry to our sales team. He will be supporting buyers and sellers through the whole process where, no doubt, his well-honed patience will come in very handy.  

Lily brings youthful enthusiasm and much-needed technological expertise to our Waterbeach team (watch this space for a series of tic tac videos). A local Waterbeach’er, she knows the area like the back of her hand and will be working closely with our vendors and buyers, advising them every step of the way. Before embarking on estate agency, Lily studied Beauty at college, meaning you can now get a free manicure with every property purchased. 

lily@grayandtoynbee.com 

Roxy is more useful to us when she is asleep. Which is good, as she is often asleep. Occasionally she has a wander and can be seen being walked through Waterbeach thinking she owns the place. Best of luck to you if you tell her otherwise. 

email c/o angel@grayandtoynbee.com