meet the team
Kent Office: 01634 294 994 London Office: 0207 127 0629
meet the team
Our staff are very experienced and undertake regular continual professional development to ensure we are completely up to date and able to provide you with the best possible advice. Michael Parkes Surveyors is also a firm regulated by the RICS which means you can rest assured that all client monies are protected and held strictly in accordance with the code. Further, the RICS accreditation assures you of high professional standards of care. We have a great network of professional contacts including solicitors, in house valuers, contractors, engineers, professional bodies, in house Town Planner etc which means we can ensure we provide you with well rounded advice and experience. We already manage properties in Kent and across the South East and are experienced in working in Blackheath, East London, and the Isle of Dogs. We also write various articles which you can find under “Latest News” on our website to keep you well informed.
Denise Ford
Managing Director
An experienced General Practice Surveyor, Registered Valuer and Law of Property Act Receiver, Denise is Managing Director and owner of Michael Parkes Surveyors Limited, a wide ranging firm of Chartered Surveyors, established over 25 years ago. Denise has solid experience managing all levels of multiple projects including budgeting and administration.
A core of the work that Denise is involved in has always been the evaluation of existing property and its ability to earn an income as an asset, and continual acquisition work for a variety of clients on all genre of property. Her career started in Law of Property Receivership, examining property in debt and establishing a financially successful exit for lenders, coupled with Agency and Acquisition work. She is experienced in Commercial, Residential and Leisure property.
Matt Murrell
Senior Surveyor
Matt is a MRICS Chartered Surveyor, CCIM, and RICS Registered Valuer with over ten years of commercial real estate experience spanning valuation, asset management, portfolio management, agency, and consultancy across both the UK and US markets.
Prior to joining Michael Parkes, Matt held senior roles advising a wide range of clients — from institutional investors to private landlords — on the acquisition, disposal, and management of commercial property. His transactional and valuation experience covers office, retail, and industrial assets, and he brings a strong international perspective to the team, having operated across major US cities as well as the London and South East markets.
At Michael Parkes, Matt works across the firm’s valuation, commercial agency, and property management services, providing clients with well-rounded, commercially focused advice underpinned by his dual UK and US professional qualifications.
Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans
Head of Property Management
As Head of Property Management, Lee-Anne brings nearly 18 years of experience within the Property Management industry. She began her career in a Lettings Team as an Administrator for a small firm of Chartered Surveyors before progressing into a Property Manager role with one of the largest corporate agencies in the UK.
Lee-Anne joined the Property Management Team at Michael Parkes in July 2025 and has since taken on the position of Head of Property Management. With her sharp eye for detail and zero tolerance approach to disorder, she excels at transforming underperforming assets into smooth, well run, and successful operations. Her calm and composed manner when working under pressure makes her an invaluable member of the Michael Parkes team.
Richard Wade
Chartered Surveyor & Registered Valuer
Richard was educated at London Guildhall University and London South Bank University and spent nineteen years working for HSBC in commercial and corporate banking in the West Country and London before moving into property valuation and qualifying as a chartered surveyor with Clark Wilson in Hither Green in 2007.
He specialises in valuations, both current and retrospective, for lending, investment, legal proceedings, probate, asset management and accounting purposes. He has been instructed by a variety of clients including private individuals, companies, banks and lawyers, and has experience of expert witness work including the production of court-compliant reports.
Richard also has professional interests in South Africa and is also accredited with the South African Council for the Property Valuers’ Profession.
Pui Sze Li
Property Finance Assistant
Carrie joined the firm in May 2022, to assist with property finances. She is the person who will sort out any issues.
Carrie is very experienced in dealing swiftly with variety of customers needs, having worked over 20 years in high end International Hotels in Hong Kong.
Antoaneta Heller
Assistant Property Manager
As an Assistant Property Manager, I bring extensive experience in property sales and lettings, with international expertise gained across Portugal, Brazil, Fiji, Italy, Bulgaria, and the UK. My broad industry knowledge and global perspective help me deliver exceptional service and support to our clients.
Samira Bagdat
Assistant Property Manager
My career in real estate began with a three year apprenticeship, where I developed a strong foundation in lettings, property management, and client communication.
In my current role as an Assistant Property Manager, I coordinate maintenance across our managed portfolio, working closely with contractors and carrying out regular site inspections.
With a keen eye for detail and well honed project management skills, I ensure all works are delivered efficiently, professionally, and to a consistently high standard.
Eva Lai
Property Finance Assistant
Eva is a Financial Administrator with an accounting focus and strong payroll experience in large-scale organisations across Hong Kong and Macao.
She supports day-to-day accounting operations, including financial reporting, reconciliations, and ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulations.
Detail-oriented and reliable, she is committed to maintaining accuracy and efficiency in financial operations.
Eleanor Voutt
Apprentice Valuation Surveyor
Eleanor is an Apprentice Valuation Surveyor who joined the company in 2025. At 19 years old, Eleanor brings a strong foundation of hands on experience gained from working on building sites, where exposure to real world construction environments helped develop a practical understanding of how properties are built, maintained, and assessed.
In the valuation team, Eleanor is building knowledge in property inspection, client connections, and the analytical processes that underpin accurate and reliable valuations. As well as this, she also dabbles in the property management side and agency side of the business. She is also currently at University, studying to become a registered member of the RICS.
Eleanor is focused on expanding her knowledge of the valuation industry and developing the technical and professional skills needed to progress within the surveying profession.