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formed MR&A as a limited liability partnership
in 2001 to enable us to concentrate on developing
relationships that make business a pleasure.
We believe that this
approach ensures the best results for all. Jon and
Peter began working together in 1986 so know most
of each other’s idiosyncrasies. Forming a partnership
with their wives introduced a new dynamic –
“I wouldn’t go back, but don’t tell
the wife” said Peter in an unguarded moment!
This is what we
do but if you want to know who we really are follow
each link!
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Peter
Riches BSc FRICS |
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has been a Chartered Surveyor for more than
20 years having graduated in 1981. His career
commenced in the Property Investment Department
at Royal London, before moving to private practice
in Colchester in 1986. Since that time he has
advised on all aspects of commercial property
but has specialised in Landlord & Tenant
matters, Business Rates and valuation.
In 1990
Peter was appointed to advise the Crown Estate
Commissioners in respect of their ownership
of tidal land throughout East Anglia, a post
he continues to hold following a competitive
re-tender in 2001.
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Jon
Ablewhite MRICS |
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and educated in Colchester, Jon has worked in
the town all his life. He joined Fenn Wright
in 1983, then went to Whybrow Property &
Financial Services who were bought out by Halifax
Estate Agencies in 1989. He was part of the
management team which bought the business in
1992, forming Whybrow Riches & Dodds, and
left that firm in 2001 to form the present partnership.
Jon’s
background is in the sale and letting of commercial
property, however he also undertakes professional
work such as valuations and rent reviews, and
manages property for some of his clients.
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Samantha
Morley |
| Samantha
brings legal experience to the partnership.
She has worked in the legal field since 1983
in London and Colchester. She has trained as
a legal executive and was assistant to the senior
partner of one of Colchester’s oldest
firms. Her particular experience is in the field
of land for development of residential property.
More recently she assisted the Principal Assistant
County Solicitor at Suffolk County Council,
concentrating on environment and transport matters.
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Teresa
Ablewhite |
| Teresa
specialises in IT systems and databases, subjects
on which she has been a tutor for some time.
Her ability to administer systems will be of
particular benefit to our property management
clients in providing concise and accurate information
in the form they require.
Property agency is reliant on marketing and
modern technology is playing an increasingly
significant role. Teresa’s IT skills will
ensure that Morley Riches & Ablewhite use
new technology in the most relevant way for
our clients’ benefit.
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Carol
Geddes |
| “Carol
deals with the “non-surveying” aspects
of our managed properties. This includes rent
accounting, managing service charge funds, arranging
payments to both contractors and clients and
making sure regular building services are provided.
She is the first point of contact for landlords
and tenants. Carol manages our property management
database including records for The Crown Estate.” |
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