Meet the team
Michael J Moore FNAEA, MARLA - Executive Partner
Starting as a trainee chartered surveyor in 1979 Michael joined the highly respected firm of V. Stanley Walker & Son in 1981 and was then head-hunted by Ackroyd Dent & Co. to open their Headingley office in 1993. Michael and his wife bought the business a year later and following an expansion programme over the next few years sold the business to one of the building societies at the start of the last major recession in 1990. Michael became an Area Manager and then District Manager for the building society and after completing his contract left to buy the practice of David Moor Estate Agents & Surveyors in Headingley in 1993. With his wife Julie working alongside him, they developed David Moor's in Headingley (there are no trading links to David Moor's in Harehills or Morley) into the well respected and professional agency they are proud to operate today.
As a progressive agent Michael was the first in Leeds to have a website in the late 1980's and one of the first independent estate agents to operate a fully networked computer system (remember the old Amstrad's?). Now with 30 years' experience as an agent in Leeds, a past President of the Leeds Estate Agents Association, a long standing Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and a Member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents, Michael has spent the last 18 years building a highly motivated team who take pride in providing a first class estate agency service to both the sales and rental market.
Julie Moore - Equity Partner
Julie and Michael have been married for over 25 years with Julie supporting Michael's drive and enthusiasm for estate agency. As an equity partner Julie's day to day involvement has been in the administrative side of the business working behind the scenes, particularly looking after Michael's typing and resource management. in the past Julie worked for the DoE for some years, later moving into accountancy practices. Having an eye for detail, her involvement in David Moor Estate Agents has ensured the business processes set up by Michael function smoothly, leaving Michael and the rest of the team to focus on developing the sales and lettings business. Michael and Julie live in Horsforth and have two children, Hayley and Peter.
Debbie Quirk MNAEA - Senior Negotiator/Associate Partner
Michael and Julie regard Debbie as one of the most dynamic negotiators in Leeds; if there's a deal to be done Debbie can usually pull it together! Having worked previously for a number of high profile estate agencies in Leeds, Debbie now has over 18 years of agency experience and works closely with Michael, almost as his PA, leaving Michael to concentrate on valuations and business development. The team reports daily to Debbie with progress on all ongoing sales, feedback and results from the websites, along with all potential opportunities for a sale to be brought together. With the sales team providing a high level of customer service and the ability to undertake dozens of viewings 7 days a week, David Moor Estate Agents usually has a constant flow of offers to deal with from potential buyers and Debbie and her assistant negotiator are kept very busy developing these offers into sales. This can be time consuming and demanding, but being office-based Debbie has the time and focus (and patience!) to produce results that clients are delighted with. Unlike many agents, once a deal is in the hands of the lawyers Debbie doesn't leave it alone; every day finds her on the phone checking progress, chasing surveyors and ensuring all parties know what's going on right through to legal completion.
Michael Davies BA (Hons) - Rentals Manager/Associate Partner
Heading up the rentals side of the business is our Associate Partner, Michael Davies. Michael also has nearly 20 years experience in the property industry, both in social and private housing, and possesses a wealth of experience that ensures we are able to advise clients on all aspects of the residential lettings market; accurate and reliable advice on rental valuations, property marketing, refurbishment, repairs and improvements, debt collection as well as the ultimate court action and recovery of possession. Michael's team now manages nearly 600 properties in north and west Leeds, along with various portfolios for clients, with a focus not only on short term income maximisation but the best medium and long term client investment strategies.
Angie Wright BA (Hons), MNAEA - Senior Rentals Negotiator
Reporting directly to Michael Davies, Angie heads up the day-to-day operation of the rentals team - leaving Michael Davies and Michael Moore to focus on valuations & business generation, dealing with major repairs & refurbishments and, inevitably, chasing the odd rent arrear that occurs! Supported by Rebecca, Judy, Hayley, Shani, and Aleksandra, Angie looks after all aspects of new lettings. Her role involves undertaking valuations and viewings, finding new tenants, setting up tenancies, negotiating lease renewals and rent reviews. Her dedication and commitment to providing a high standard of customer service are second to none and she is regarded as a real asset to the partnership.
Rob Quirk, MNAEA - Valuer & Co-ordinator
Rob is responsible for property valuations and listings, whether family homes, converted flats or investment properties, particularly HMO's of which he has exceptional sales experience over the last few years. From initial valuation to listing on the market, taking photographs, preparing floor plans, marketing brochures and adverts, and carrying out viewings with prospective buyers, Rob is proactive in all aspects of residential sales. Working closely with Michael Moore on the valuation front, his role sees him also working alongside Debbie, Dan and the rest of the sales team, as he is diligent, enthusiastic and committed to keeping David Moor's at the top of the performance tables. Rob's experience has seen him list properties from one bedroom back to back terrace houses through to multi-million pound small-holdings on the fringe of Leeds, with successfully completed sales across all price ranges.
Dan Quirk BA (Hons), MNAEA - Sales Negotiator & Co-ordinator
Responsible for assisting Debbie with all sales negotiations, encouraging and booking viewings in both properties for sale and those to let, ensuring viewings are undertaken effectively 7 days a week, mailshots prepared and issued, feedback obtained and reported to clients, etc. Dan also undertakes viewings as required to ensure all our clients receive an excellent service 7 days a week. One of the most important roles Dan undertakes is to track sales that are sold, subject to contract, making sure that surveys are carried out expediently, reports obtained without delay and ensuring paperwork moves between the solicitors so that sales proceed to completion as soon as possible.
Hayley Moore BA (Hons) - Property Maintenance Co-ordinator (Inspections & Planned Maintenance)
All rented property needs to be maintained both for the comfort of existing tenants and to ensure it remains attractive to new tenants when there is a change of tenancy. Hayley's primary objective is to make sure each of our 600 managed properties are inspected periodically (usually every quarter), checking that the property is both wind and water tight and looking for signs of any disrepair, that if not dealt with promptly may turn into something more significant (and expensive). Where repairs are carried out Hayley will assist her colleagues by checking the work has been completed satisfactorily and that contractors have cleaned up and left the property neat and tidy. Hayley also looks at areas of possible improvement to the properties, both to make the property more appealing and to safeguard or improve the rental value. Clients don't have to act on her suggestions but it certainly assists landlords in developing a solid, pre-planned, approach to good long term property investment. Hayley is in now studying for her qualifications in Property Management through the National Association of Estate Agents and expects to be qualified by spring 2012.
Gemma Hornsby BSc (Hons) - Co-ordinator & Bookkeeper
With her background in banking, Gemma has a dual role within David Moor Estate Agents, which possibly makes it one of the most demanding and versatile roles in our business. Working alongside the sales team Gemma handles enquiries and books appointments, provides superb client feedback to the high standards we set ourselves (this sets David Moor Estate Agents apart from our competitors) and arranges newspaper and internet advertising to create a good first impression for all our advertised properties. Her dual roles sees her assisting with the bookkeeping for the whole of our business, and in particular Gemma provides support to the rentals department in processing the hundreds of rental payments that come through our accounts every week.
Judy Palmer - Rentals Reception Co-ordinator
Judy has one of the most important roles in any estate agency as she is the first person many tenants and landlords speak with when they come into contact with David Moor Estate Agents. With a background of having worked in the property industry for two very well established Property Management companies for some years and living locally, Judy brings her wealth of experience and knowledge to the focal point of our business in Headingley. Clients and tenants will love her professional and pragmatic approach, maintaining our desire to offer an unrivalled service.
Rebecca Wilson - Rentals Negotiator
Rebecca is a highly focused, diligent and experienced member of our team. Her primary responsibility is to ensure that every letting opportunity is seized upon, from the customer’s initial enquiry through to negotiating with Landlords and setting up tenancies. Rebecca is also responsible for arranging and undertaking viewings, obtaining and providing important feedback to clients/landlords from prospective tenants, and ensuring a high standard of customer service is maintained at all times. Rebecca is also studying with the National Association of Estate Agents for her formal qualifications in Property Management. She expects to complete her studies by spring 2012.
Shani Woodham - Bookkeeper/Accountant
For most of our rental clients probably the most important member of our team, is Shani. As our bookkeeper, Shani ensures that all collected rents are transferred to our clients' bank accounts regularly and on time, and that all authorised expenditure is accounted for and itemised for tax purposes. Shani's diligence and accuracy tracks '000's of clients money every week - to the penny! With a P.A. background Shani also adds an additional element to our management service; with her commitment to excellent customer service, whether the client has one property or over 40, all our clients find her very pleasant and personable to deal with. The systems and software we have provided Shani with also enable clients to see their own property accounts over the web and track dates for receipts, transfers to their bank and even when the next inspection or tenancy renewal is due! For overseas landlords this level of service is proving invaluable.
Aleksandra Koscianska - Property Maintenance Co-ordinator
With a property management background, Aleksandra controls the maintenance demands of our ever growing property management portfolio. With just 600 properties in management there are always new repairs and improvements to be undertaken and Aleksandra has an excellent ability to efficiently co-ordinate these repairs & improvements to provide landlords and tenants with a high level of customer service and satisfaction; ensuring they are kept informed at each stage of the repair or improvement process, and ensuring costs are controlled and contained! Her role also sees her liaising closely with our landlord clients to ensure appropriate authorisation is sought for each and every repair and that the overall value of the work and the property are maintained.
Julie Brady - Negotiator
Working full time Thursday to Monday this negotiators role is one of the most important in an effective and efficient estate agency in the 21st century. Weekends today are just as important as weekdays, with one of our busiest and most productive days being Saturday. Buyers and sellers are often not working themselves and have time to house-hunt. Julie’s role involves encouraging and booking viewings and valuations, ensuring viewings are undertaken effectively, and dealing with offers to make sure a high level of discretion and professionalism is maintained at all times. Julie’s experience in estate agency enables her to provide a first class estate agency customer service 7 days a week – something many of our competitors fail to achieve!