Meet The Team

Meet the Team

Richmond Office

Norman F Brown FRICS
Chartered Surveyor

Senior Partner

(01748) 822473
richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk

Norman founded the business in 1967 and is still the senior partner in the firm. He is a member of Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and has extensive experience in residential and commercial sales and lettings. Norman lives locally in Richmond and is a keen supporter of Darlington Mowden Park RUFC.

James F Brown MRICS BSc (Hons)
Chartered Surveyor

Branch Manager/Valuer

(01748) 822473 or (01969) 622194
richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk or
leyburn@normanfbrown.co.uk

James is Norman’s son and joined the business shortly after qualifying in 2000 and he is also a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. James is also an RICS registered valuer and manages the busy Leyburn and Richmond offices. James lives with his family locally in Richmond and is married to Belinda who also works for the company.

Karen Atkinson

Valuer/Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01748) 822473
richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk

Karen has over 20 years knowledge and experience having started in the property industry in 1997 as a sales negotiator. Another Richmond resident, Karen joined Norman F Brown in September 2014 and since then has put her vast knowledge of the market and area to excellent use by providing excellent advice and ongoing support to our clients.

Michelle Emptage

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01748) 822473 or (01969) 622194
richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk

Joined Norman F Brown in April 2015 from a customer services background. Michelle loves giving first class service to her clients and living locally also has excellent knowledge of Richmond and the surrounding villages.

Belinda Brown BSc (Hons)

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01748) 822473

richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk Belinda is another member of the Brown family, married to James. Belinda has an HND in estate management and a BSc (Hons) Estate Surveying from Nottingham Trent University. Belinda began her career in property in 1998 and completed a years placement in London. Belinda joined the family firm in 2001 with James and has consistently put her experience to good use with both the running of the business and with clients.

Hazel Moore
Secretary

(01748) 822473 or (01969) 622194

richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk

Hazel provides invaluable administration support to the Richmond office. Hazel has an excellent eye for accuracy and her attention to detail is second to none and makes sure the office runs smoothly from the background. Hazel also lives locally to Richmond and joined the company in 2009.

Leyburn Office

James F Brown MRICS BSc (Hons)
Chartered Surveyor

Branch Manager/Valuer

(01748) 822473 or (01969) 622194
richmond@normanfbrown.co.uk or
leyburn@normanfbrown.co.uk

James is Norman’s son and joined the business shortly after qualifying in 2000 and he is also a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. James is also an RICS registered valuer and manages the busy Leyburn and Richmond offices. James lives with his family locally in Richmond and is married to Belinda who also works for the company.

Janet Wilkinson

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01969) 622194
leyburn@normanfbrown.co.uk

It is fair to say that Janet is a talented all rounder has worked in our Leyburn office since 2009 and whilst is supposed to be part time, works her socks off to achieve our clients wishes. Janet also loves looking after her horse and is a keen squash player and gardener. Janet is also self employed as a gardener and also works a team of Spaniels during the shooting season.

Janet Atkinson

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01969) 622194
leyburn@normanfbrown.co.uk

Janet has had a long and successful career so far with Norman F Brown having joined in 1986. Janet has seen the property market evolve in many different ways and has been through the highs and lows of booms and recessions making her a go to person in Leyburn to provide excellent customer service and advice. Janet also attained the National Association of Estate Agents Technical Award in 2007 and now works four days a week.

Bedale Office

Simon Davies BSc (Hons) FNAEA

Branch Manager/Valuer

(01677) 422282
bedale@normanfbrown.co.uk

Started his career as a Lettings negotiator in 2002. Simon has a Bsc (Hons) Property studies degree from Sheffield Hallam University and is a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA). Simon has wide experience selling properties from £50,000 to £1,000,000 plus and has also completed the Guild of Property Professionals enhanced training scheme in Sales and Lettings. Simon played rugby for Harrogate RUFC, is a family man with two young children and joined Norman F brown in August 2017.

Anita Sygmuta

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01677) 422282
bedale@normanfbrown.co.uk

Anita has unrivalled professional knowledge in the Bedale area having started her career in 1994 as a Sales and Lettings negotiator. Anita lives locally in Aiskew with her family and has excellent knowledge of Bedale and the surrounding villages. Anita joined Norman F Brown in 2001 and loves being part of the team and takes the lead on the Lettings side of the business, as well as enjoying the cut and thrust of the sales world. Anita is also an Associate member of the Guild of Property Professionals and has also completed their Enhanced Lettings scheme.

Janet Harnett

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01677) 422282
bedale@normanfbrown.co.uk

Janet joined the company in September 2009 and is into her 9^th year in the property industry and has also completed The Guild of Property Professionals Enhanced Training Scheme. Janet gets involved in all areas of the business and her favorite things are negotiating sales and creating brochures. Janet lives locally to Bedale in a village just outside of Bedale and loves spending time with her busy family outside of the office.

Emma Harris

Sales and Lettings Negotiator

(01677) 422282
bedale@normanfbrown.co.uk

Emma joined the company in January 2016 having served in the armed forces for over 10 years. Emma is now an associate member of the Guild of Property Professionals and is working hard towards completing their Enhanced Training Scheme. Emma is very particular with a keen eye for detail and is a fast learner, enjoying both the sales and lettings side of the business. A resident of Aiskew, Emma loves her family time and spends most weekends watching her children play football.