Introducing the Hills Team
Passionate about what we do. Here to serve the people of Salford and Greater Manchester and dedicated to helping you find your perfect home. Meet the multi-award winning team of property professionals at Hills.
Our story
Hills began with our managing director, Martin. Having worked in the property industry all of his professional career, Martin became frustrated with the bureaucracy he saw day in, day out. The systems were slow and lacked innovation. The simple business of selling houses was made long-winded and inflexible.
His solution? Start his own agency – Hills – from the ground up. In 2012, Martin embarked on this new adventure. Working with, and collaborating with some of the best, most respected property professionals in the business, the agency and the team has grown, year by year.
Our values
Our culture
We always put customer service at the front and centre of everything we do. That means there’s no cutting corners, no being passed from pillar to post. We foster a family atmosphere, with respect for the clients we serve at the heart of our work.
We’re a consistent and reliable team. A group of like-minded, experienced professionals who work well together. We value communication above all else: we promise to always keep you in the loop so you feel confident every step of the way.
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Meet the team
Managing Director
Martin Hill MNAEA
A fully licenced professional, Martin has spent his entire working life in the world of property. It’s safe to say he’s found his calling! He brings his years of expertise to all aspects of property sales and lettings. When he’s not working, Martin can be found on the golf courses around Manchester and the North West.
Swinton Director
Chris Robinson MNAEA
Chris brings an immense wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Having worked at all levels of estate agency, his dedication and exceptional negotiating skills have earned him a solid reputation for achieving outstanding results. In his spare time, Chris enjoys getting outdoors with his dog and young daughter.
Lettings Director
Tony Singh-Raudh
A true industry expert with almost 20 years’ experience, Tony has managed portfolios of over 200 properties and has in-depth knowledge of the legislative requirements involved in letting and property management. When he isn’t working, Tony is a family man and a keen music lover who loves running and camping.
Eccles Director
Charlotte Coleby
Working in the property industry for over 10 years Charlotte has a huge amount of knowledge and experience. An expert at understanding what buyers are looking for, she is determined to make your experience with us as stress-free as possible. In her spare time Charlotte enjoys spending time with her young family, running and is our social media marketing expert.
Salford Director
Hollie Satterthwaite
Hollie is one of our most experienced members of the team. Coming from a career in banking, Hollie brings a wealth of customer service experience and local knowledge. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, Hollie thrives in the busy Eccles & Salford office. Hollie enjoys spending time with her dog, Lenny, a French bulldog, and shopping.
Senior Marketing Advisor
Sarah McGarity
Sarah lives in the local area and is one of the most experienced members of the team. With over 10 years customer service experience and a degree in Social Sciences, Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the Marketing Managers role. Sarah consistently applies a proactive approach to her role and always understands and respects her clients individual circumstances. In her spare time she is kept busy by her children and their activity schedules, however does enjoy an evening at the theatre followed by dinner and drinks.
Senior Marketing Advisor
Ryan Evans MNAEA
Ryan is a conscientious professional and fully qualified member of the NAEA. As one of our trusted Marketing Managers, Ryan draws on years of estate agency experience, helping clients make informed decisions.
Combined with his background in Psychology, as a University of Salford graduate – he provides a valuable insight on how to best market properties.
In his spare time, Ryan travels across the country visiting family and friends, and enjoys travelling when he can
Marketing Advisor
Olivia Lee
Olivia is an integral part of our lettings team who always puts her landlords and tenants at the centre of everything she does. Taking pride in her pro-active approach Olivia offers all of her clients the re-assurance that any questions or issues are dealt with swiftly and professionally. Olivia say “I love to build a lasting relationship with my clients and always strive to exceed clients expectations”. In her spare time Olivia loves to go to socialize with her friends, go on holiday, to the gym and is a keen runner.
Managing Director
Martin Hill MNAEA
A fully licenced professional, Martin has spent his entire working life in the world of property. It’s safe to say he’s found his calling! He brings his years of expertise to all aspects of property sales and lettings. When he’s not working, Martin can be found on the golf courses around Manchester and the North West.
Swinton Director
Chris Robinson MNAEA
Chris brings an immense wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Having worked at all levels of estate agency, his dedication and exceptional negotiating skills have earned him a solid reputation for achieving outstanding results. In his spare time, Chris enjoys getting outdoors with his dog and young daughter.
Lettings Director
Tony Singh-Raudh
A true industry expert with almost 20 years’ experience, Tony has managed portfolios of over 200 properties and has in-depth knowledge of the legislative requirements involved in letting and property management. When he isn’t working, Tony is a family man and a keen music lover who loves running and camping.
Eccles Director
Charlotte Coleby
Working in the property industry for over 10 years Charlotte has a huge amount of knowledge and experience. An expert at understanding what buyers are looking for, she is determined to make your experience with us as stress-free as possible. In her spare time Charlotte enjoys spending time with her young family, running and is our social media marketing expert.
Salford Director
Hollie Satterthwaite
Hollie is one of our most experienced members of the team. Coming from a career in banking, Hollie brings a wealth of customer service experience and local knowledge. Known for her friendly and approachable nature, Hollie thrives in the busy Eccles & Salford office. Hollie enjoys spending time with her dog, Lenny, a French bulldog, and shopping.
Senior Marketing Advisor
Sarah McGarity
Sarah lives in the local area and is one of the most experienced members of the team. With over 10 years customer service experience and a degree in Social Sciences, Sarah brings a wealth of experience to the Marketing Managers role. Sarah consistently applies a proactive approach to her role and always understands and respects her clients individual circumstances. In her spare time she is kept busy by her children and their activity schedules, however does enjoy an evening at the theatre followed by dinner and drinks.
Senior Marketing Advisor
Ryan Evans MNAEA
Ryan is a conscientious professional and fully qualified member of the NAEA. As one of our trusted Marketing Managers, Ryan draws on years of estate agency experience, helping clients make informed decisions.
Combined with his background in Psychology, as a University of Salford graduate – he provides a valuable insight on how to best market properties.
In his spare time, Ryan travels across the country visiting family and friends, and enjoys travelling when he can
Marketing Advisor
Olivia Lee
Olivia is an integral part of our lettings team who always puts her landlords and tenants at the centre of everything she does. Taking pride in her pro-active approach Olivia offers all of her clients the re-assurance that any questions or issues are dealt with swiftly and professionally. Olivia say “I love to build a lasting relationship with my clients and always strive to exceed clients expectations”. In her spare time Olivia loves to go to socialize with her friends, go on holiday, to the gym and is a keen runner.
Marketing Advisor
John Arnold
John brings many years of sales, marketing and customer service experience to the team. His focus is always on achieving a great result for his clients. Outside of work John is a keen sports fan, though its more about supporting than participating these days!
Sales Manager
Taylor Norris
Taylor is a positive and enthusiastic property sales professional who always strives to ensure that she and the Swinton team provide nothing less than first class service at all times. Particularly adept at handling even the most challenging sales, Taylor is a friendly and approachable person who has excellent knowledge of the areas that we cover. Outside of work, Taylor enjoys socialising with friends, eating out and spending time with her son.
Marketing Advisor
Kirsty Jones
Winning the award for rising star in 2021 and the award for consultant of the year 2022, Kirsty offers a professional, can-do approach to property valuations and sales. Kirsty takes tremendous pride in her work and always goes above and beyond for her clients to ensure they have the best opportunity to achieve the best price for their homes when marketing with Hills. In her spare time you will find Kirsty at the gym and loves to travel and explore new places.
Property Consultant, Sales Support
Rebecca Nicholson
As a homeowner herself, Rebecca understands the sale process and is always willing to assist and provide the most stress-free process as possible. Being organised is her forte. Rebecca has developed in her role and is excited to progress and learn new skills within Hills. In her free time, Rebecca enjoys volunteering for GirlGuiding and spending time making her house a home with her partner.
Sales Manager
Holly Bulka
Holly is an integral part of the Eccles team and assists clients with the start of their home selling journey. With great listening skills and excellent local knowledge, Holly takes her time to understand what her clients are searching for, and works hard to find them their dream home. In her spare time her passion is horses and loves to spend time out riding.
Property Consultant
Michael Hilton
Michael is a key member of the sales team and a seasoned negotiator who always looks to exceed his clients expectations. Michael enjoys helping people find their dream home and the daily challenges the job brings. A keen sportsman, Michael is an accomplished runner and enjoys following Bolton football club.
Property Consultant
Jack Ashton
Having grown up living locally, Jack knows Swinton and the surrounding areas as well as anyone. An enthusiastic member of the sales team, Jack is always keen to help our buyers & sellers to achieve their home moving goals. Out of work Jack enjoys socialising with friends and following Salford Red Devils rugby club.
Property Consultant
Elliot Shaw
Elliot loves the fast paced environment of property sales and enjoys helping buyers find the right home for them, whilst always looking to achieve the best possible price for his clients. In his spare time Elliot is a keen music fan, supporting local artists in Manchester and hometown of Stoke. Elliot enjoys hiking and has a big passion for wildlife conservation volunteering.
Property Consultant
Chris McCarthy
Chris is an experienced and professional estate agent. Coming from a customer serviced based background he understands that being successful in the property industry is about putting his clients at the centre of everything he does. Chris says ” I love meeting different buyers and sellers and helping them with their personal property journey and being part of that moment”. In his spare time Chris learnt new skills during covid becoming a professional barber, has previously worked on a farm and likes nothing better than walking the fells of the lake district in his spare time.
Administrator
Elanor Curly
Elanor is a friendly and approachable member of the team who has great local knowledge and is our social media expert. In her free time she enjoys going out with friends and going on long walks with my dog, Olive, and family. Elanor likes to read, shop and work out.
Administrator and Viewing Representative
Chloe Shepherd
Our trainee estate agent at the Swinton office, Chloe’s role covers everything from setting up property details and creating floorplans, to registering potential buyers and conducting viewings. Out of work Chloe enjoys traveling and going to the gym. Speak to Chloe for true service with a smile!
Property Manager
Rebecca Matthews
Rebecca is a highly organised and efficient property manager who comes with a wealth of experience and a keen understanding of the lettings market. A true professional, Rebecca is an important member of the team who consistently ensures clients homes are maintained to the highest standards for all tenants. In her spare time Rebecca loves to travel and experience new cultures.
Property Manager
Isabella Singh-Raudh
A likable and engaging individual, Isa is a confident property manager who works tirelessly to ensure her portfolio of clients homes are maintained to the highest standards. A competent communicator Isa understands that this is crucial to ensure both landlords and tenants get the very best service throughout. In her spare time Isa loves to travel and spend time with her friends and family.
Maintenance Manager
Chaneece Reeves
As maintenance manager Chaneece’s role is to help keep all properties in good condition and ensuring tenants are happy in their home. Chaneece enjoys listening to music, travelling to different cities, and spending time with my family. Chaneece plays semi-professional football for a well-known Manchester team.
Inspection Officer
Paula Picicurov
Paula works alongside our maintenance team to ensure all of our rented homes are maintained to a high standard throughout. With years of experience, exceptional attention to detail and a can-do-attitude, Paula is responsible for property inspections and liaising between tenants and landlords. In her spare time Paula spends time with her young family and enjoys reading.
Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Kirsty Murray
Kirsty has over 10 years’ experience within the financial services industry, starting her career at a high street bank. Kirsty is passionate about helping her clients reach their home ownership goals whilst providing excellent customer service. In her spare time Kirsty enjoys long walks with her dachshund Pablo, travelling and socialising with friends.
Mortgage & Protection Advisor
Maciek (Maj) Starczewski
Maj has been in the financial services industry since 1997 having over 23 years’ experience as a mortgage adviser, 16 of which were spent with one of the largest corporate networks in the UK.
Maj prides himself on delivering expert professional mortgage advice to all clients along with advising on their protection needs. He is able to advise on a range of areas including mortgage purchase, remortgage, right to buy, new homes and buy to let which allows him to follow the clients journey right through to completion.
When he’s not working (which is not very often) he enjoys watching football as well as spending my time with his family and 3 children.
Chartered Financial Planner, Independent Financial Adviser
Paul Whitehead APFS
Since leaving University in 1997, Paul has devoted his working life to helping individuals and families reach their financial goals. He holds the Chartered Financial Planner award, the “gold standard” of professionalism through the Chartered Insurance Institute. He is an expert in pensions and investments in addition to Inheritance Tax Planning.
Outside of work, Paul loves spending time with his family and is a season-card holder at Oldham Athletic and enjoys playing and watching live music. Paul also likes walking and has completed the “Big Three” UK walks.
Viewing Representative
Amelia Glass
One of the newest members of the team, Amelia is currently strudying Law at university and assists with viewings. A confident and organised individual, Amelia is a valuable member of the team whos excellent communication skills and positive attitude ensures our clients get the best possible service whether they are looking to buy or sell.
