After Graduating from Reading University in 1984 with a Degree in Land Management i gained a graduate placement with Berry Bros, Kettering before returning to Herbert R Thomas in 1987 where i was appointed an equity partner in 1988. I am a qualified Auctioneer (I am a Fellow of the Livesock Auctioneers Association) with over 30 years rostrum experience specialising in the sale by auctions, of property, chattels (Restructuring Businesses etc) and livestock (at Neath and Penderyn markets)In my capacity as a Chartered Surveyor and Agricultural Valuer, I have acted on behalf of the Welsh Government, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Persimmon Homes, Gelligaer & Merthyr Commoners Association, Rhymney, Bedwellty & Coed-Y-Mwth Commoners Association, HSBC Bank, Barclays Bank, Llantrisant Town Trust, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Welsh Health Legal Services and many other private clients.Positions Held: President of the CAAV, Past Chairman of the Wales group of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Past President of the South Wales & Monmouthshire Branch of Central Association of Agricultural Valuers. Past Examiner National level for Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.Specialties: Real Estate, Auctions, Agriculture land/machinery sales, Open market Sales and lettings, compulsory purchase and compensation, rent reviews and negotiations in telecom industry, renewable energy.Joint Single Expert/Expert Chartered Surveyor for Divorce and Property dispute purposes ,Development work.