Andrew Thomas
BSc (Land Man) MRICS, FAAV, FLAA
Director

Andrew is a Chartered Surveyor having graduated from Reading University in 1984 with a degree in Land Management. He joined Herbert R Thomas in 1987 following a graduate placement with Berry Bros, Kettering and was appointed an equity partner in 1988. Andrew is a fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (of which he is the current Chairman of the CAAV Wales group) and has 26 years post qualification experience in the Welsh property market.

Andrew is a qualified Auctioneer (he is a Fellow of the Livestock Auctioneers Association) with over 30 years rostrum experience. He specialises in the sale by auction of property, chattels and livestock (at Cowbridge, Neath and Penderyn markets). In his capacity as a Chartered Surveyor Andrew has recently acted on behalf of the Welsh Development Agency, Vale of Glamorgan Council, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, Persimmon Homes, Gelligaer & Merthyr Commoners Association, Rhymney, Bedwellty & Coed-Y-Mwth Commoners Association, Lloyds Bank, Llantrisant Town Trust, Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council, Welsh Health Legal Services and numerous private clients. Andrew is the grandson of Herbert R Thomas the founder of the business and enjoys a rich family history of local property knowledge and expertise.

01446 776386
andrewthomas@hrt.uk.com 

W.Philip Thomas
Dip (Est Man) MRICS, FAAV
Director

Philip is a Chartered Surveyor having graduated from The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester in 1988 and joined Hebert R Thomas in 2000 and was appointed an equity partner in 2002. He is a past President of Central Association of Agricultural Valuers for South Wales & Monmouthshire and has recently retired from the Secretary to the Glamorgan Grassland Society role, after 17 years. Philip is a Committee Member of the Country Land Owners Association (Wales) and has recently been appointed as Chairman of Glamorgan, Monmouth  & Brecon Branch of the CLA. Philip is involved in all aspects of property work and has over 20 years experience in the surveying sector. Philip is an auctioneer and heads our Property Auction Department. Philip has acted on behalf of Cofton, Llanmoor Homes, West Glamorgan Commoners Association, Walters UK Ltd,Celtic Energy, Lloyds TSB, Barclays Bank, Macob, HSBC, Coedarhydyglyn Estate, Peacocks, Cuddy Group and numerous private clients. Philip was brought up on a family farm and educated at Christ College, Brecon and has lived in the Cowbridge Area for in excess of 45 years and stood as a governor for Llanfair Primary School for eight years. Philip is also a former Chairman of Maendy Young Farmers Club.

01446 776370
philipthomas@hrt.com 

Robert Calcaterra
FNAEA
Director

Robert joined Herbert R Thomas in 1983 and was appointed an equity partner in 1990.  Robert is a fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents and is responsible for the smooth running of the residential department and carries out residential valuations and viewings. Robert was educated in Christ College, Brecon and has lived in Cowbridge for the last 30 years and has a wealth of knowledge of the local area.

01446 772911
robertcalcaterra@hrt.uk.com 

Gavin Rees
MNAEA
Director

Gavin joined Herbert R Thomas in early 2004 and became an equity partner in 2008. Raised on a working dairy farm in Pembrokeshire, Gavin stated his estate agency 1998 with a leading independent agency in the County. He then moved to Cardiff and managed branches for a nation corporate agency for a couple of years prior to starting with Herbert R. Thomas. Gavin is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents and is responsible for the smooth running of the residential sales departments. During his time with the company Gavin has worked in each of our offices and having sold properties from St. Davids to Welsh Newton Common, it has given him an unrivalled knowledge of the whole South Wales property market

07834 621157
gavinrees@hrt.uk.com 

James Mordecai
Bsc (Hons), MRICS
Director

James joined Herbert R Thomas in 2007 as a Commercial Surveyor. A former pupil of Cowbridge Comprehensive School, he graduated from The Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester with a honors degree in Property Agency and Marketing and qualified as a Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in June 2010. James was appointed Partner in 2014. James heads up the Commercial Department and is involved in all aspects of commercial agency which includes acquisitions and disposals of Industrial, Retail and Office property together with Development land. James is a RICS Registered Valuer and is active on Principality Building Society, HSBC and Handelsbanken valuation panels.

01446 776385
jamesmordecai@hrt.uk.com 

Anna Cheney
BA (Hons), MTP, MRTPI
Town & Country Planning

Anna deals with all aspects of town and country planning at the practice. With over 12 years experience gained from both the private and public sectors she understands the system from a policy and commercial perspective allowing her to provide up to date pragmatic and realistic advice. Her experience covers both the English and Welsh planning systems through a range of individual landowners seeking permission for a single dwelling to large bluechip organisations progressing office schemes in excess of 500,000 sq ft. Anna is a chartered member of the RTPI and provides a full range of planning services in all development sectors.

01446 772911
annacheney@hrt.uk.com 

Alison Ginn
BSc MRICS FAAV
Consultant

Alison has been with Herbert R Thomas since 1995 and deals with a wide range of professional work including valuations for all purposes, expert reports, compulsory purchase and property compensation. Alison specialises in Part 1 claims in connection with Highway Road Schemes.

01446 772911
alisonginn@hrt.uk.com 

Elliott Rees
BSc (Land Man) MRICS, FAAV
Chartered Surveyor

Elliott joined Herbert R Thomas in 2020 as a Rural Chartered Surveyor. He was brought up on a local family sheep farm and is a former pupil of Cowbridge Comprehensive School. Elliott graduated from Harper Adams University with a BSc (Hons) Rural Enterprise and Land Management degree and qualified as a Member of The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors in 2019. Elliott is part of the Agricultural department and is responsible for land agency, rural estate management and property sales, as well as auctioneering at Penderyn livestock market. Before joining Herbert R Thomas, Elliott spent three years working as a land agent for a local firm. Elliott is currently a member of Maendy Young Farmers and is currently the treasurer for the club.

01446 776395
elliottrees@hrt.uk.com 

Sharon Potts
BA (Hons)
Finance Manager

Sharon joined Herbert R Thomas in January 2016 and provides financial support to all three branches of Herbert R Thomas. In 2013 she gained her B.A.(Hons) in Business Studies, having previously worked as an Office Manager and in Payroll for a number of years. Sharon is constantly looking at ways to move the business forward by improving and streamlining our financial systems thereby making the business more efficient.

01446 776375
sharonpotts@hrt.uk.com 

Rachel Blakemore
BA (Hons)
Finance & HR Administrator

Rachel joined Herbert R Thomas in September 2010. Rachel deals with all aspects of our Livestock Markets, ranging from paperwork, tagging rules, to being hands on - weighing the sheep at the markets. Rachel was brought up on a hill sheep farm which has given her significant knowledge of the livestock and agricultural sector and was involved with Llantrisant Young Farmers Club for many years.
Since joining the finance team, Rachel's role includes the day to day running of the Clients Account, as well as assisting the Finance Manager in the smooth running of all three branches.

01446 776371
rachelblakemore@hrt.uk.com 

Sarah Dando
PA to Andrew Thomas / PR & Social Media

Sarah joined Herbert R Thomas in July 2014 as PA to Andrew Thomas. She has a wealth of administration and secretarial experience working for varying businesses. Sarah is extremely organised and is dedicated to her role in the Cowbridge office.

01446 776379
sarahdando@hrt.uk.com 

Charlotte Vaughan
PA to the Property Directors

Charlotte graduated from Cardiff University with 2:1 in criminology in 2009 and joined Herbert R Thomas in November 2013 as PA to Robert Calcaterra with previous experience of working locally as a rental negotiator. Charlotte is office based, highly organised and enjoys working as part of a successful sales team.

01446 772911
charlottevaughan@hrt.uk.com 

Sebastian Southwood
Sales Negotiator & Valuer

Sebastian joined Herbert R Thomas in July 2015. He has previous experience in the Country and Executive Homes market covering primarily North Cardiff and Vale he is now an integral part of the Cowbridge residential sales team.

01446 772911
sebastiansouthwood@hrt.uk.com 

Linda Blackall
Office Co-Ordinator

Linda joined Herbert R Thomas in March 2014 as our Receptionist at our Cowbridge Office. Having previously worked in Retail Management for many years, and owning her own business, Linda will transfer her experience in delivering excellent customer service to this role.

01446 772911
lindablackall@hrt.uk.com 

Sian Taylor
MARLA
Associate Director
Residential Rental Manager

Sian joined Herbert R Thomas to develop and expand our rental department in 2005. Sian prides herself on offering a high level of service and commitment to both prospective tenants and landlords. Her knowledge of the area is extensive as she was brought up in the nearby village of Penllyn and was educated at Cowbridge Comprehensive School.

01446 776374
siantaylor@hrt.uk.com 

Angharad Rees
Sales Negotiator

Angharad joined Herbert R Thomas in July 2022 as a sales negotiator. Angharad has come from previous experience in property covering sales and valuing and looks forward to expanding her knowledge of the surrounding area.

07738 421576
AngharadRees@hrt.uk.com