Mark Firman Educated at the school of 'hard knocks' in residential estate agency since the mid 1980's. Later involved in land and new homes sales and marketing with a major agency and plc house-builder. Specialised solely in land and property development since 1996 with Avenue.

Nick Groves Started in the property industry in 1976, selling houses in Berkshire. Since 1994 has specialised in the sale and acquisition of land for clients. He has, he says, 'bought and sold more sites than you can shake a stick at........'