Rayleigh office

Michael is a graduate of Reading University.  He became a Partner of Whirledge & Nott in 1996.  He farms in Colchester, where he and his wife also manage to combine their twin passions of diversification and conservation in one location.  He is a former Chairman of the Essex Agricultural Society and President of the Essex Agricultural Valuers.  He would be ready at short notice to put his rugby coaching experience to good use in the England set-up.

Kate is a chartered town planner, chartered surveyor and registered agricultural valuer.  Kate joined Whirledge & Nott in 1997 and became a Director in 2014.  She provides general practice advice, specialising in planning and rural matters.  She is the past President of the Essex Agricultural Valuers Association.

David is a graduate of the University of Plymouth and the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester.  He joined Whirledge & Nott in 2000 and became a Director in 2014.  He provides general practice advice and heads up the Valuation and Renewables teams.  He lives in Chelmsford with his wife and two children.

Anthony graduated from Seale Hayne in 2005 and heads up the Commercial team.  He joined Whirledge & Nott in 2005 and became a Director in 2017.  He lives near Chelmsford with his wife and family on a sheep and arable farm.

Matt graduated from Anglia Ruskin University in 2006 having studied part-time whilst completing the Weston Homes Management Trainee scheme.  He has over 20 years’ experience working for developers and house builders and spent 6 years as Development Executive for Crest Nicholson. 

He joined the Development Team at Whirledge & Nott in 2018 and joined the Board of Directors in 2023. 

He lives in rural north Essex where he built his family home and lives with his wife and two children.  He is a very keen sailor having represented his country at numerous World and European championships.

Freddie graduated with a Rural Enterprise and Land Management degree from Harper Adams University and joined Whirledge & Nott in 2015.  In 2016 he qualified as MRICS and FAAV.  He was appointed associate director in 2021. 

He enjoys the diversity and challenges of general practice.  Growing up on a farm combined with his professional expertise means Freddie is ideally placed to offer sound property advice and services to those within the rural sector and beyond. He is also the Essex representative to The Central Association for Agricultural Valuers (CAAV).

Freddie lives in North Essex with his wife and two sons.

Millie attended Reading University and joined Whirledge & Nott in 2015.  She was appointed associate director in 2021.  She helped to set up the Habitat Database, has managed a significant national infrastructure project and her rural background is invaluable when advising clients.

Millie heads up the commercial management team and is responsible for running and administering industrial estates and multi occupied rural estates. 

She lives near Cambridge and enjoys walks on the farm with her family and dog.

Martin graduated at Reading University with first class honours where he specialised in planning and development.  He has over 30 years’ experience in the property industry working both as residential developer and agent. 

He joined forces with Whirledge & Nott in October 2010 to head up the Development Agency department.  He lives in Leigh-on-Sea with his wife and one of their three children.  Martin and his wife are also foster parents.

Prior to joining Whirledge & Nott in 2017, Caroline practiced as a commercial property solicitor. Caroline now manages Whirledge & Nott and has a seat on the main board. Her role is to focus on maintaining quality to the benefit of our clients and to oversee the continuing growth of the firm.

Caroline was formerly a partner at Tolhurst Fisher solicitors. Her property background and extensive legal knowledge make her perfectly placed for the role.

She lives with her husband and two children in Colchester

Jess graduated from Harper Adams University in 2014 where she was awarded First Class Honours for her dissertation. She joined Whirledge & Nott upon graduation and qualified as both a RICS Chartered Rural Surveyor and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV) in 2016.

After gaining experience across a broad range of rural professional disciplines and returning from maternity leave, Jess developed a specialist focus on planning in 2020. She continues to provide valuation and diversification advice, giving clients the benefit of a well-rounded understanding of rural property and business matters. In recognition of her expertise and contribution to the firm, Jess was promoted to Associate Director in 2022.

Jess specialises in planning and development matters in rural areas, including farmyard conversions and redevelopment schemes, residential development, agricultural buildings and infrastructure, equestrian facilities, and a wide range of diversification projects. Her practical, commercially focused approach helps clients unlock opportunities while navigating the complexities of the planning system.

Since 2019, Jess has also served as an examiner for the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV), supporting the development of future professionals and helping to uphold standards within the industry.

Outside of work, Jess enjoys spending time with her daughter at Pony Club events and taking on the occasional long-distance running challenge.

Scholar and former head of school, Rhega-Mai is a graduate of the Universities of St Andrews, Maastricht, and College of Estate Management.  She joined Whirledge & Nott in 2017 and completed her MSc in Real Estate at UCEM and Assessment of Professional Competence.  

Rhega is involved in most areas of general practice, but specialises in development and renewables. Rhega leads our graduate training programme and mentors our graduates through the APC, with great success.

Rhega is a member of the Essex Ladies in Business.

Grace graduated from Harper Adams with a first-class honours in rural enterprise and land management.  She joined Whirledge & Nott in October 2021 and qualified in October 2022.

Grace enjoys a wide range of general rural practice, including diversification planning, environmental grants and infrastructure.  Grace was awarded the Talbot Ponsonby Prize by the Central Association for Agricultural Valuers for achieving the highest national score in her CAAV exams and is a member of the BASIS Environmental Advisers Register.

In recognition of her exceptional professional development, she was promoted to Associate Director and head of the rural team in 2026.

In her free time, Grace enjoys travelling around the world and playing tennis.

James graduated from the University of Reading having completed the MSc Real Estate course in 2020. He joined Whirledge & Nott in 2021 and qualified in November 2023. 

James specialises in commercial property agency, acting for both landlords and tenants on commercial lease negotiations, the management of commercial property portfolios and is a registered valuer.

In September 2026 James was promoted to Associate Director and head of the commercial agency team.

In his free time James enjoys fly fishing, watching premiership rugby and being in the countryside. 

Albert joined Whirledge & Nott in 2023, moving across from residential agency to commercial agency. 

Albert is from a family farm just south of Colchester and is heavily involved in young farmers. Formally being the chairman of Ongar Young Farmers, he is now standing as Vice County Chairman for Essex Young Farmers moving onto the County Chairman position in 2027.

Albert has a passion for cars, water skiing and skiing.

Amanda joined Whirledge and Nott in 2019 as Financial Controller. She is a part qualified CIMA accountant with over 30 years of experience in the private sector.  Amanda lives in Battlesbridge and has two grown up sons.

Claire joined Whirledge & Nott in 2020. Her 30 years’ experience in accounts is invaluable for her role of administering our clients’ residential and commercial property portfolios and making sure their rents are paid on time. 

Claire lives in Rayleigh and has two grown up daughters. She is the founder of a successful local hockey club which she plays and manages.

Harriet graduated from the Royal Agricultural University with a first-class Honours Degree in Real Estate in July 2023.  She joined Whirledge & Nott in September 2023 and qualified in October 2025.

Harriet lives in north Essex with her family. She enjoys playing tennis and walks with her dog on the farm.

Pippa joined W&N in 2024 as a Graduate Apprentice having graduated from the University of Southampton with a BSc (Hons) in Politics and International Relations. She has since completed a Master’s degree in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University.

Pippa is involved in a broad range of general practice work and is currently working towards qualification as a Chartered Surveyor in 2027.

Rachel is a graduate of the University of Exeter, where she achieved a First Class BA (Hons) in Geography.  During her time at university, she wrote for both the university newspaper and magazine and was a member of the online editorial team, covering a variety of topics, including international sports and music events.  Music is one of Rachel’s greatest passions, and she enjoys attending music festivals and concerts.

Before joining Whirledge & Nott in 2025, Rachel worked as a Graduate Transport Planner in Cambridge.  During her time there, she gained valuable insights into the transport planning process, which will serve as a strong foundation for her development as a Chartered Town Planner.

Edward joined Whirledge & Nott in 2024 as an administrative assistant, but his natural talent for figures and finance soon became evident, leading to his promotion as an accounts apprentice.  He passed his Level 2 AAT exams in 2026 and is working towards his Level 3.

Edward is passionate about football and during his education, he worked with his local football club as ground staff.  He supported the head groundsman and his team by undertaking general maintenance tasks, interacting with fans, and promoting the club’s image. 

Annette joined Whirledge & Nott in 2002.  Her 35 plus years’ experience in a secretarial role is a fantastic asset in assisting the professionals and helping the smooth running of the office.

Annette lives in Paglesham and has two grown-up children.  She is actively involved in equine pursuits. 

Ollie joined Whirledge & Nott from school as an apprentice in 2026 to qualify as a chartered surveyor.  Ollie is a keen sportsman and plays rugby and cricket.  Ollie lives on the family farm just outside Chelmsford and has a passion for rural living.