Tortoise Property

Chris Plummer - Relationship Manager

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Chris Plummer joined Tortoise in January 2015. Chris' role as our relationship manager ensures that constant communication is made between all our buyers and vendors. Chris has extensive knowledge of the sale and purchasing process, having worked within both the mortgage and residential sales industries. Having previously worked for a large national e-conveyancing business,being a partner within an online estate agency and also being a qualified and practising mortgage broker, Chris is well rounded and experienced in the complete cycle of property sales. Chris and his family are local Hampton residents having settled in Peterborough a decade ago.

Michael Matthews - Managing Director

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Mike Matthews started Tortoise in 2007 after a career in the financial services industry that began in 1992. This background has given him both experience and qualifications in lettings and property management, financial planning, mortgages and investments through working in various roles with Countrywide and Haarts. With this career and his 14 years of being a landlord and holder of a portfolio of local properties in the Peterborough area, he is able to give expert, balanced, practical and relevant advice and service to clients, whether buying, selling or looking for a property. Mike and his partner have strong family ties in Peterborough going back generations and still continue to live locally as Hampton residents with their daughter.

Michael Skinner - Property Manager

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Michael Skinner initially joined Tortoise in 2011 as an independent maintenance contractor, having worked for the UK Drainage Network, My Fine Home and Direct Property Maintenance before moving into the office as a full time employee of the business. His background in property maintenance and renovation as a qualified plumber and plasterer, along with being a landlord himself, gives him the relevant and practical knowledge to help clients get the best from their property investment , and crucially, a specialist understanding of the choices and expectations that clients will have. Michael now assists the team with all aspects of running the business on a day-to-day basis. Michael and his wife came to Peterborough in 2008 having seen the opportunity that Peterborough and Hampton offers in regards to housing, community and employment.

Helen Bliszczak - Property Manager

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Helen Bliszczak joined Tortoise in 2009. Helen is one of the first points of contact for prospective tenants via telephone or email, and along with the rest of the team, also conducts accompanied viewings with people looking for properties to rent. Helen coordinates the fundamental administration of the office, from liaising with outside agencies for referencing and insurance policies, to completing opening and closing inventories and organising the payment of fees and rent. This integral role requires an expert knowledge in a vast array of subjects, and a great appreciation of organising the administration around you and your time, which Helen undoubtedly provides. Helen and her family again have strong family ties in Peterborough and moved to the Hampton area over a dozen years ago, being one of the initial first few hundred residents.

Donovan Bell - Online Services Manager

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Donovan Bell joined Tortoise in 2014 having worked in the technology sector for 10 years and in the digital sector for the last 5 years. During this time Donovan worked with a number of prestigious clients and companies, including the BBC, Grand Designs and Ideal Home Show as a dedicated account manager, the experience and knowledge of which he has now brought to Tortoise to further our online presence, thus putting your property at the forefront of the market place. As a digital and technology expert, Donovan is responsible for the management of all the technical development and design aspects of Tortoise, leading the redevelopment of our brand new website and managing the way your property is displayed to the property market across multiple channels, and crucially, social media. Donovan and his family moved to the Peterborough area back in 2003 and subsequently moved to the Hampton area recently with his wife and daughter due to the attraction of the lakes, parks, amenities, schooling and opportunities available.