It’s time to meet the experts — our team of London property professionals who are committed to giving you the best possible service.
Samuel Bikhit
Chairman
Martin Bikhit
Managing Director
Shafait Hussain
Finance & Operations Director
Sarah Bikhit
Senior Lettings Negotiator
Oliver Ingles
Senior Sales Negotiator
Matt Staton
Head of Lettings
Matthew Moore
Property Manager
Fareeha Ahmed
Marylebone Office Administrator
Joe Le Beau
Sales Manager
Katy Williams
Head of Block Management
Harry Isaacs
Property Consultant
John Harris
Senior Sales Negotiator
Amy Savill
Lettings Consultant
Paula Orlowska
Property Manager
Charlotte Legge-Beale
Sales Manager
Lauren Hope
Kings Cross Office Coordinator
Lucy Gadsby
Sales Negotiator
Bryony Myers
Office Coordinator
Samuel Bikhit
The founder of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co, Sam has grown a business that is recognised as one of the leading players in the Central London market. At the heart of this growth: honesty, integrity and a remarkable network of contacts. Today Sam heads up the company's international property desk advising private Middle Eastern clients on the sale and acquisition of residential property and investment opportunities. He has been a Fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents since 1991, is a member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents and is actively involved with various charitable organisations.
Martin joined his father at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 1997 and became Managing Director in 2008. He runs the Hyde Park and Bayswater office and is responsible for the company's residential investment and development division. His passion for central London living makes him a regularly quoted expert in the national press. He is a former secretary of the central London branch of the National Association of Estate Agents and is a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents. He has responsibility for the day-to-day running of the business, is an active part of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co's sales team and is responsible for the company's residential development and investment clients.
As a member of an Association of chartered certified accountants (ACCA), Certified accounting technician (CAT) and BSC (Hons) in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes University, Shafait brought his impressive skills to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2011. His climb from Financial Controller to Finance & Operations director has been swift and highlights the passion and attention to detail he brings to the role. Not only he is the Head of Finance, but he also oversees our Block Management, Lettings, Client Services and Admin teams with HR completing his portfolio of responsibilities. His calm demeanour, ever-present smile and a sparkling sense of humour makes him a popular member of the team and a valued member of the board.
Sarah has been with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co since the beginning of 2013. Starting in the rentals team, she worked her way up to Lettings Manager in 2016, where she particularly enjoyed advising landlords on property layouts, renovation ideas and ways to maximize their rental income.When Kay & Co joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices in 2018, the company required someone with a deep knowledge of the core company values to help assist with this exciting change. It was vital that both existing and prospective clients understood just how beneficial this change would be for them. It was with little surprise that, with her combined prior experience, Sarah became the Marketing Manager to oversee the PR and marketing functions across both print and digital platforms for the company.After two years, and with the transitional period to Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co complete, Sarah returned to the Lettings team where she continues to assist tenants in finding their new homes.
Oliver has worked in residential sales for 8 years within the London and Hertfordshire market, working on behalf of private clients and property developers. He was part of the team who sold the first property in the UK with the crypto currency, Bitcoin and has sold many properties via virtual reality and video. He has a proactive approach and a proven track record for thinking outside the box when required. In his spare time, Oliver enjoys playing football and tennis and updating his social media @oliver.ingles
Matt joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2020 with the responsibility of heading up and leading the Lettings department across its London network of offices. Having previously worked across London as an Associate Director for a well-known estate agency and running one of their flagship offices, Matt brings a wealth of Charlotte has developed a very strong presence in the area and is a trusted adviser to both domestic and international clients.
Matthew joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2020 as Prime Property Manager.During his career, Matt has manged the cycle of multiple high-end property portfolios, consisting of over 1301+ properties for three of the Top Estate Agent Firms in London. Matt has gained the ability to rapidly build relationships with internal and external stakeholders, whilst remaining professional and commercial. During his career,Matt has developed exceptional multi-tasking, scheduling, delegating, managing, planning and organisational skills, whilst developing and building new client and contractor relationships.
Fareeha is a MA graduate in Global Political Economy and has previously worked in financial services in Central London. Not only does Fareeha speak over 5 different languages, but has also worked in international, multilateral development financial institutions in the Middle East and provided support in many development projects and initiatives internationally. Having experienced the international property industry, Fareeha wanted to explore the world of high-end real estate in London, so in December 2020, she joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay and Co as the new Office Coordinator for the Marylebone Branch.
Joe joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2011 as a Sales Negotiator and was promoted to Sales Manager of our Hyde Park & Bayswater branch in June 2015. He is a Member of The National Association of Estate Agents and has over 10 years' experience in residential property, both in the UK and the UAE. Joe's pragmatic approach and intricate knowledge of the W2 postcode allow him to expertly advise our clients on their Prime Central London property affairs. Prior to joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co, Joe was based in Dubai, selling the most exclusive apartments at the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa.
Katy has been working in Property Management since 2008 and gained her MIRPM and AssocRICS qualification in 2012. She has experience with new builds and high end developments. Katy joined the team here at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2019 as the new Head of Block Management. Katy's role is to oversee all aspects of the block management and ensure that all team members are delivering a high level of service to clients. Her positive, calm attitude leaves clients feeling confident in her ability to manage their assets.
Born and raised in Marylebone, Harry joined the Berkshire Hathaway team in 2020, originally for work experience. Harry’s extensive knowledge of the area and obvious passion for property resulted in him landing a full-time role as a Property Consultant. His main responsibilities include matching our portfolio of properties to our extensive database of buyers, conducting viewings, and maintaining strong client relationships. When he isn’t hard at work, Harry enjoys walks with his dog in Hyde Park and meeting new people.
Originally from the West County, John joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2019as a senior Sales Negotiator in the Hyde Park office. With him, he brings ten years of prime central London sales, lettings and buying experience. John loves the variety his role brings and enjoys viewing some of the most remarkable properties in London.
Originally from Dublin, Ireland, Amy studied History of Art at the University of Leeds. She then moved to Miami and the Cayman Islands where she worked in a sales role for an publishing company. After 2 years, Amy decided to return to London and, in 2020, joined the Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co Lettings team. Her personable approach and dedication to her Lettings role has already led to much success and she has a very promising career ahead
Paula has recently been promoted to a Property Manager position.She has worked for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co for over 2 years and was promoted to Property Coordinator in 2020. Paula proved that she could manage her portfolio with minimal supervision, which resulted in landing her most recent title. She has also recently passed her IRPM foundation exam and is currently working towards membership status. Paula has been experience to the Lettings Team. He is also a fully qualified member of The National Association of Estate Agents.
Charlotte joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in 2014, shortly after graduating University. Her career began in the Client Services department where she excelled in building relationships and she was soon asked to join the Sales team. In 2018 the King's Cross office opened and Charlotte was promoted to the position of Sales and LettingsManager there. With focus and determination, in only a short space of time, an invaluable member of our block management team and we are very pleased to see her progressing further within the company.
Lauren graduated from Brighton University, where she received a BSc (hons) in Psychology. As well as regularly volunteering with local charities, Lauren participated in numerous extracurricular activities, such as netball. After moving back home to Essex, she found a great interest in real estate and decided to pursue a career in this profession. In 2019, she joined Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co as the Office Coordinator at the King’s Cross branch and helps ensure the smooth running of the office.
Lucy joined our rapidly growing Sales Department in Kings Cross following a very successful first year. Having recently left her Duty Manager position, she felt her skill set was best suited in a sales environment. From a young age, Lucy has always had an interest in real estate following in her mother's footsteps and she hopes that Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co is the start to a very successful career in estate agency.
Raised in West Sussex, Bryony moved to London in 2015 to complete her university degree at Rose Bruford in American Theatre Arts, partially living abroad in America for 5 months while studying. After completing her degree, Bryony gained experience in the high end events sector, media and IT solutions industries before joining Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Kay & Co in March 2021. With Australian/British nationality and family roots in Cornwall, she hopes to bring fun and creativity to her role as Office Coordinator in our Hyde Park Branch.