Hilary Breeze (MARLA)
Partner

Hilary studied Economics and History at Durham University and then joined HBPM in 1996 from Knight Frank in London. She became a partner in 2000 and worked full time until 2006 when she had time off to have her two children. Hilary currently divides her working time between the office and home. Hilary is an individual member of ARLA. As well as having a Diploma in Property Valuation and Law from City Business School, Hilary passed the
ARLA II Advanced Legal exam with distinction, scoring the highest marks in the country.

Diane Hopkins (MARLA)
Partner

Diane started work at HBPM in 1993 as Helen's assistant and then became responsible for property management. In 2008 she became a Partner alongside Helen and Hilary Breeze. Diane is now responsible for running the office on a day to day basis.

Diane is an individual member of ARLA. Diane passed
ARLA I with distinction and ARLA II with high merit.

Lynn Thomas (MARLA)
Negotiator

Lynn joined Helen Breeze Property Management in 2000 from Zimbabwe, where she worked for Estate Agents, Hagen & Hill in Mutare.

Lynn is responsible for following up property enquiries for properties to rent. She has an in depth understanding of the local market and is excellent at developing relationships with applicants looking to rent. With the support of the admin staff, she ensures all documentation is completed before the beginning of the tenancy including completed reference forms, signed tenancy agreement as well as PAT tests and Gas Safety Certificates.

Lynn is an individual member of ARLA. She passed ARLA I and ARLA II exams with high merit.

Emma Le Breton
Financial Administrator

Emma joined in 2006 as a lettings administrator, supporting the negotiators. Her involvement with tenancy move-ins includes liaising with the referencing agency and drawing up tenancy agreements. She also deals with the accounts, which incorporates receipting tenants' rents, processing Landlords' statements and paying contractors on a weekly basis.

Emma passed ARLA I with merit.

Hilary Darque
Maintenance Co-ordinator

Hilary started work at HBPM in 2006. Hilary is usually the first point of contact for tenants for maintenance problems. Much of her time is spent coordinating between tenants, landlords and contractors. When not in the office, Hilary is visiting properties or checking-out after tenants have left.

Hilary passed the ARLA I exam with merit.

Julie Heyworth
Negotiator

Julie joined HBPM in 2003. She works as a part time negotiator. She also manages to find the time to carry out property visits and help with check-out procedures at the end of a tenancy.

Julie passed the ARLA I exam.

Katy Leyshon
Administrator

Katy joined HBPM at the start of 2011. She assists with the administration in the office including inputting reference forms on the referencing agency's website, organising landlord gas safety certificates and boiler services and uploading the properties onto the websites. She also assists with check-outs at the end of tenancies. Katy has completed the first stage of the Residential and Property Management Technical Award.