Meet the Team

Lee started his career in property at 18 years old working for an independent estate agent in Highams Park, Chingford. He later moved to a large corporate agency and worked his way up to Branch Manager and quickly progressed to Area Manager. Lee has lived and worked locally all his life and knows Woodford and Buckhurst Hill inside out. In 2009 he joined forces with Richard to open Abode and quickly became the go to agents in the area. Lee is both a member of the National Association of Estate Agents and the Association of Residential Letting Agents. When he is not working, he can be found mountain biking, at the gym or doing a spot of yoga.

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Richard was born in Poole, Dorset and moved to Loughton in his younger years and has since lived in the local area most of his life. His estate agency career started in Loughton in 1987 and within three years he had progressed to the position of Manager and managed the Woolwich Loughton office for ten years. In 2000 he took a position in Woodford Green where he first met and worked with Lee. In 2009 they opened the Abode, Woodford Green office and have been working together ever since. Having worked in both corporate and independent estate agencies since 1987 Richard is one of the most experienced local agents in the industry. Richard is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents. When he is not working, he enjoys taking part in triathlons, surfing and family time in Devon and Cornwall.

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Tracy started her career in the Lettings Industry in 2009 and has been working as a Property Manager since. Tracy has lived in both Loughton and Buckhurst Hill most of her life so her local knowledge is second to none. Working in both corporate and independent environments over the years Tracy embraces her role and enjoys the day to day assistance to both Landlord and Tenant, always going the extra mile. In her spare time Tracy enjoys keeping fit at the local gym in Loughton and spending quality time with her two daughters.

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Vicky started her career in Estate Agency in 1996 working for a large corporate firm as a Trainee Negotiator. She progressed over the years and became the Branch Manager in Woodford Green. After having her children, she returned as an Appraisal Manager and helped with every aspect of the business, helping people successfully achieve their goal of moving house. Now working with Abode as a Property Consultant she enjoys working with a very experienced team that thrives on providing excellent customer service. In her spare time, she enjoys keeping fit and completed the London Marathon 2025 for charity.  She equally enjoys socialising and spending quality time with her family.

Jess joined Abode in April of 2025. She comes from a family of estate agents who have been in the property business since the 1970’s and is the daughter of the Managing Director Lee. Prior to joining the family business Jess worked at Chigwell Golf Course for a number of years, working her way up from a part time waitress to representing the golf course and managing corporate clients.  She brings an energy to the office whilst also having fantastic organizational skills. In her spare time she loves to travel and has a passion for horses and regularly competes in show jumping events and competitions.

Reg specialises in client liaison and general meet and greets.