Howell Edwards
BSc (Est Man) MRICS, FAAV, FLAA
Senior Chartered Surveyor

Howell joined Herbert R Thomas in 1970 and became a partner in the business in 1978. He qualified from The College of Estate Management, London with a BSc in Estate Management. Howell has extensive knowledge of Neath and the surrounding area. Howell deals with all the agricultural properties and enquiries, along with residential, lettings and industrial properties. He is a fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and a fellow of The Central Association Agricultural Valuer.

01639 639541
neath@hrt.uk.com 

Steffan Thomas
Office Manager

I first took the step into Estate Agency at the age of 14 whilst carrying out work experience. After studying in college at the age of 18 I was offered a full time position at the same Estate Agency where I carried out my work experience. My career has seen me working in various Branches for a Corporate firm as far North as Merthyr Tydfil and the surrounding valleys, as well as the West of Swansea to the Gower Peninsular. I have managed other offices for some local and corporate competitors.

01639 639541
steffanthomas@hrt.uk.com  

Lewis Hoyles
Rental Manager LLB (Hons) MARLA 

Lewis joined Herbert R Thomas in November 2017. He graduated from Swansea university with a degree in Law where he took a particular interest in Land Law and Conveyancing. He has worked in the property industry since 2012 working his way up from sales negotiator to his current position as Rentals Manager. He has a wealth of knowledge of lettings practice and procedure, is a qualified Rent Smart Wales agent and a Member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA). Lewis is committed to providing the best service for his clients and in particular making long lasting and good quality tenancies for the benefit of both landlord and tenant.

01639 639541
lewishoyles@hrt.uk.com  

Vicky Shaw
Residential Administrator

Vicky joined the company in October 2017 as our Rental Administrator. She has over 15 years’ experience within administration and customer service. Over those years she has gained a NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration, Level 1 in Customer Service and is Rent Smart Wales qualified. Vicky Prides herself on being organised and building rapport with customers and contractors, and enjoys speaking with tenants and landlords on a daily basis.

01639 639541
vickyshaw@hrt.uk.com 

Cara Jones
Residential Administrator

Cara joined the company in 2019 as our rental administrator, and is currently undertaking the role of residential administrator. Cara has previous experience within customer service and administration, has an NVQ Level 2 in Business Administration and is rent smart Wales qualified. Cara is a welsh speaker.

01639 639541
carajones@hrt.uk.com