Michael served 12 years in the armed forces before joining a renowned London estate agency – rising to the position of branch manager/ main board director after 6 years. Having weathered many recessions and enjoyed the challenges of residential agency in central London he chose to move to West Sussex (always his favourite county and where he was educated), and worked for a local firm before started Comyn and James together with Simon James. Michael is a qualified estate agent and a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents.

Simon has lived in the area since 1965 and is passionate about property and the area – His previous experience includes working for over 20 years in town and country Agency including 10 years as a branch director of a highly respected Independent Agency in Pulborough. Simon has extensive local knowledge of all types of property and has experience of both booms and recessions in the market place. Simon has been involved in raising money for charities by performing in comedy reviews and musicals and is a lifelong member of the Orion Players. When time permits he indulges his other passion-archaeology- for which he has a trowel and an honours degree from UCL.

Lucinda has over 20 years experience in property sales – her particular forte being close liaison with clients and potential buyers. Her previous professional experience has included posts with solicitors in the City of London, the retail trade, the Institute of Directors, an international executive search firm and school teaching assistant. This background is invaluable when it comes to assisting buyers and sellers – especially in stressful situations – where the key to success in invariably good communication. When time permits she helps with Labradors and their rescue.

Ebony, Molly & Tara are employed as general office dogsbodies with a nose for business. Both have a superb working knowledge of the best walks in the local area and are always on hand to meet and greet prospective vendors and buyers in the office.