Team

David Burchell

Managing Director

dave@lanesmk.co.uk

David & Louise Burchell joined the company in 2005 and are both second generation property developers with experienced backgrounds in building (McCann Homes Ltd), operations (Leisure Connection PLC), marketing, customer service and the local market. As local landlords themselves they have used their own personal knowledge and experiences to ensure Lanes delivers an unrivalled service as MILTON KEYNES PREMIER ESTATE AGENT, and across their managed rental portfolio have consistently acheived over 99% rental collection year on year! Continued investment in thier staff, technology and new ideas have improved the Lanes brand as the continue to strive to offer a professional, honest & helpful service!

Simon Francis

Operations Director

simon@lanesmk.co.uk

Simon, who boasts over four years of experience in managing the UK and European operations for a fortune 500 company joined the team in 2010.  Experience in managing projects and developing efficient operational systems will help deliver the results Lanes expect with his innovative solutions and challenging the norm in order to maintain our exceptionally high customer service levels as we continue to grow.

Craig Astley

Sales Manager

craig@lanesmk.co.uk

Craig is a veteran estate agent and our 'boomerang' empolyee having first joined the company in 1997 as a sales negotiator upto 2002. After running his own sucessful MK estate agents he missed the buzz of working with a bigger team and rejoined in 2015. Craig  has worked in the local housing market for over twenty years and runs the sales division within Lanes. Personal service and expert local knowledge ensures he sees the sales through from valuation to completion dealing personally with both vendor and buyer to help make moving home as easy as possible. 

Mandi Walsingham

Lettings Manager

mandi@lanesmk.co.uk

Mandi is our lettings manager and is the companies longest serving team member having joined the company in 2003 and is is in charge of overseeing what other members of staff are doing out in the front office and is often found working late into the evenings.
When not at work Mandi also enjoys long walks or cuddling up on the sofa with Molly (her new miniature schnauzer) & watching TV dramas.

Anne Smith

Accounts Manager

anne@lanesmk.co.uk

Anne is our expert accounts manager and has worked for Lanes since 2006. Any money queries and she is the lady to speak to! Anne has worked tiresly to ensure clients rents atre recieved on time, ensuring we follow our accounts legislation and assist the front and back office team to deliver an honest and professional service.
Anne likes to try new activities and currently is taking part in a hula-hoop class with her friends when not spending time with her husband and two children.

Laura Hughes

New Business Advisor

laura@lanesmk.co.uk

Laura has been with Lanes since 2011 and progressed from negotiator to new business advisor. If you’re looking to rent your property out then Laura is the lady to speak to!
In her free time, she is involved in looking after her ponies and takes part in equestrian competitions. 

Debbie Lewis

Negotiator

debbie@lanesmk.co.uk

Debbie is our most experienced sales and lettings negotiator and have been involved with property for over 35 years. Debbie joined the company in 2012 and has enjoyed several roles including move out co-ordinator, lettings negotiator and has recently moved across into the sales division to support Craig.
When ot at work Debbie loves travelling to different countries with my gorgeous husband sampling different ways of life and also enjoys socialising with family and friends.

Joanna Bufton

Negotiator

joanna@lanesmk.co.uk

Joanna joined the team in 2016 and after her initial role as move out clerk joined the front office in 2017 as a lettings negotiator. 

Joanna plays competitive badminton in both the Herts Ladies and mixed leagues and is very competitive in all aspects of her life.

When Joanna is not on the badminton court, you will find her socialising with both family and friends.

Amber Corby

Receptionist

Amber@lanesmk.co.uk

Amber joined the team in 2015 and works on the front desk of Lanes Sales & Rentals and is usually one of the first voices you hear on the telephone. She is learning her way through the industry and recently passed her driving test is now expanding her knowledge of the portfolio of homes we manage.
Amber has her own experiences as a tenant having recently moved into her own place and in her free time she enjoys watching TV series. Amber and her boyfriend are planning multiple holidays together and wants to be wildly cultured.