At Red Brick, we have a wide range of experience covering the property management sector. We understand the importance of getting to know our client and the residents that live on the developments we manage.
Ian is the Managing Director of Red Brick Management. He founded the Company in 2009 with 25 years’ experience under his belt of working within the property sector since starting in commercial property at Hunting Gate Group and HG Construction in 1998 and founded his first Management Agency (Amber Management) in 2005. He has been a Member of the TPI (previously IRPM) since 2010, completed his AssocRICS in 2012 and holds a diploma in Management Accounting since 2014.
As well as acting MD, Ian acts a Freeholder to various developments, dealing with Leasehold Valuations and Lease Extensions, Dispute Resolution and overseeing Service Charge Accounting.
Ian is actively involved with the Building Safety Act 2022 and Fire Safety Act 2021.
After finishing university and working several years in estate agency, Lucie started her career within the property management industry in 2005 at Amber Management. Alongside Ian in 2009 she moved across to Red Brick. As acting Director and then Senior Property Manager within the Company, Lucie achieved her MTPI (previously IRPM) in 2012 and completed her AssocRICS in 2013.
Lucie moved from her role as Property Manager to New Business Manager in 2020 and now predominantly deals with the New Business Sector. She still however assists the Property Managers with the day-to-day management of their portfolios.
Mitchell joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2022 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company. This was a career change for Mitchell having previously worked in the hospitality sector since 2014. However, he was able to utilise his people skills in his role as an assistant.
In mid-2023 he was promoted to a Property Manager and at the beginning of 2025 he was promoted to Head of Property Management when the position became available. Mitchell now oversees the management and supports a team of 10 property and assistant property managers with all leasehold and freehold related matters, especially with regard to the latest Fire Safety Regulations across our managed leasehold developments.
Mitchell will be studying towards his ATPI qualifications.
Bradley joined the Red Brick team in mid-2023. Brad had previously worked as a search administrator for a property company dealing with planning applications and land searches, liaising with property vendors and purchasers, and so was able to bring this customer based experience with him and apply his knowledge within the role as an assistant.
In early 2025 Brad was promoted to a Property Manager due to the succussion of a fellow team member and now managers a varied portfolio across the Home Counties and West Country, sharing two Assistants
Ben joined the Red Brick team in early 2023. Ben had previously worked in the customer services sector since 2011, as so was able to bring this vast experience with him and apply his knowledge within the role as an assistant.
In February 2025, Ben was promoted to a Property Manager due to the succussion of a fellow team member and now managers a varied portfolio across the Home Counties, sharing two Assistants.
Lauren joined the Red Brick team as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2021. She had previously worked in the property management sector dealing with solicitor enquiries since 2019.
In 2022 Lauren was promoted to a Property Manager when a position became available, taking over her own established portfolio covering the Home Counties and managing an individual leasehold development of over 200 units.
Lauren is currently working towards her ATPI (Level 3) qualifications.
Jon joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2022 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company. This was a career change for Jon having formally worked in sales and retail since 2013. In early 2024, Jon was promoted to a Property Manager due to the retirement of one of our senior Property Managers.
He manages a varied portfolio with assistance from two Assistant Property Managers and is currently studying to obtain his ATPI (Level 2) qualification.
Simon joined the Red Brick team as an Assistant Property Manager in 2021. This was a career change for Simon who had previous works in sales and in 2022 was promoted to a Property Manager taking over his own established portfolio covering London and the Home Counties.
Simon works alongside two Assistants and is currently working towards his TPI qualifications.
Coming from the property sales sector of 12 years, Mel joined the Red Brick team as an Assistant Property Manager in 2018.
In 2021, Mel stepped up to become a Property Manager and took over an established portfolio of properties covering London and the Home Counties. Her portfolio consists of purpose-built development and freehold estates.
Mel works alongside 3 Assistants and is currently working towards her ATPI (Level 3) qualifications.
Sammie joined the Red Brick team as an Assistant Property Manager in 2018. This was a career change for Sammie and in 2021 was promoted to a Property Manager taking over her own established portfolio covering London and the Home Counties.
She manages a varied portfolio with assistance from two Assistant Property Managers and is currently working towards her ATPI (Level 3) qualifications.
Nicola was the newest team member to join Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in February 2025. Nicola has over 24 years experience in the London property industry having worked for several corporate letting agencies, and so was able to bring this experience with her and apply this knowledge within her role as an assistant.
Nicola assists a team of three Property Managers with their varied portfolios, alongside another Assistant.
Tom alongside Francesca joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2025 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company. Tom is also a newcomer to the property industry having previously worked in the retail and customer services industry, and therefore has been able to bring his customer based experience with and apply his knowledge and people skills within the role as an assistant
Tom assists a team of three Property Managers with their varied portfolios, alongside another two Assistants.
Francesca is one of our newest recruits who joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2025 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company. Francesca is a newcomer to the property industry having previously worked in the retail industry, but has shown great enthusiasm in her role as an assistant.
Fran assists a team of three Property Managers with their varied portfolios, alongside another Assistant.
Ellie alongside Danill joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2024 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company. Ellie is also a newcomer to the property industry having previously worked in the retail and customer services industry, and therefore has been able to bring her customer based experience with and apply her knowledge and people skills within the role as an assistant
Ellie assists a team of three Property Managers with their varied portfolios, alongside another two Assistants.
Danill joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in early 2024 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company, as one of our long-standing senior Property Manager had retired. Dan is a newcomer to the property industry having previously worked in the retail industry, but has shown great enthusiasm in his role as an assistant.
Dan assists a team of three Property Managers with their varied portfolios, alongside another Assistant
Lauren joined Red Brick as an Assistant Property Manager in late 2023 due to the promotion of Assistants to Property Managers within the Company. Lauren had previously worked within a lettings agency since 2018, and so was able to bring this experience with her and apply this knowledge within her role as an assistant.
Lauren is currently on maternity leave.
Jacob is the newest member to our accounts department. He is currently studying towards his AAT qualification. Jacob has come from an accounting background working as an assistant within a small accountancy firm and prior to that as a apprentice for North Herts Council, therefore has been able to bring across his knowledge and skills from this working environment.
Jacob works as an account’s assistant alongside Beverley, Susan and Sam assisting with purchase ledger, debt collection and credit control.
Samantha joined the accounts department in mid 2024. She has a Level 1 & 2 AAT qualification. Sam has come from the sales industry working as a team leader and manager, therefore has been able to bring across her knowledge and skills from this working environment.
Sam works as an account’s assistant alongside Beverley, Susan and Jacob assisting with purchase ledger, debt collection and credit control.
Susan has worked in the finance and accounts department of various companies for nearly 40 years. She joined the accounts team at Red Brick as an Accounts Assistant in late 2023, bringing across her wealth of knowledge.
Susan predominantly deals with the credit control department, invoicing service charge and ground rent demands, updating tenant balances, preparing cases for debt collection and daily bank reconciliations.
Beverley has worked in the finance and accounts department of various companies for nearly 40 years. She joined the accounts team at Red Brick as an Accounts Assistant in 2017 bringing with, her years experience.
Beverley predominantly deals with the purchase ledger department, paying suppliers, service providers and assisting with the day-to-payments and account preparation.
Maria has been working within the legal profession since 2000 and has worked for a number of firms within their legal departments in varying roles. She joined the Red Brick team in mid-2022 bringing with her these skills.
Maria’s main role with the Company is dealing with Conveyancing and Property Sales of the managed properties under our care and interacting daily with conveyancing firms and vendors, preparing the required documents for sale and transfer.