Darren Somaiya (MARLA) - Director
Email: darren@portlandestateagents.co.uk
Clients are always our focus. I’ve been in estate agency for many years, the last 10 in this area. Ambition drove me to start Portland Estate Agents, and it also drives me to always want to get things right for our clients. I believe in being open and honest, and I pay a lot of attention to details in order to give each client a personal service. I still get excited over a deal, and that will never change. I enjoy going on holidays exploring new places and meeting new people, as well as spending time with family and friends.
Andrew Cumming (MARLA) - Senior Management
Email: andrew@portlandestateagents.co.uk
Unbelievably, I have been involved with property for almost 30 years and have seen many changes to the industry within this time. I'd always had an interest in buildings, sparked by many visits to country houses as a child so an industry where I get to see the best (and worst) that London has to offer seemed an obvious choice. I started my journey as a Junior Negotiator and have worked my way through corporate and independent agencies to a position of Management - I have enjoyed each role I've occupied immensely. My patience, diplomacy, and tenacity sit well in the industry, and I now relish the opportunities provided to pass my experience and advice to the team and to our clients. Outside work I enjoy a game of golf when I can, but my baby girl now rightly demands any free time that presents itself.
Henry Hudson - Sales Manager
Email: henry@portlandestateagents.co.uk
I started my estate agency career aged 17 back in my hometown in Northamptonshire before moving over to London and working my way up the ranks. Focused on providing my clients with great results is what has kept me in agency all these years. I take great pride in knowing that my approach and strategies deliver time and time again. I have been working in Willesden for 3 Years and love the hidden gems it has to offer. Outside of work I enjoy exploring the huge mix of bars and restaurants that London has to offer.
Paul Burlem - Senior Sales Consultant
Email: paul@portlandestateagents.co.uk
Having started in estate agency sales as a fresh-faced teenager, my passion and enthusiasm for all things property related hasn't waned. I find it very satisfying getting to know my clients and, as every property transaction is different, guiding them through each step of the process, to a successful conclusion. There are very few things that I haven't come across in my 30+ years in the industry, and I'm always happy to help and advise where I can. In my spare time, I can be found with my head in a book as I decided a couple of years ago to undertake an Open University degree.
Leha Rana - Sales Consultant
Email: leha@portlandestateagents.co.uk
I have been working in the property industry for over eight years now and am extremely passionate about helping people and ensuring that they have a hassle-free transaction whether they are looking to sell or purchase their first home. I have worked in both corporate and independent environments and have worked hard to ensure that all my clients’ needs have been met. I enjoy playing badminton, travelling, and reading during my free time.
Mohan Rach - Lettings Consultant
Email: mohan@portlandestateagents.co.uk
I have been an estate agent for a couple of years, working specifically in lettings for the majority. I have always had an interest in anything property related, and I strive to bring exceptional customer service to all clients. I am dedicated to helping people find their perfect home or achieve the best from their investments. My career started in my hometown Watford, but I soon branched out to northwest London, working for independent agencies which have always complemented my work style. In my spare time, I am always in the gym, but I enjoy reading or playing a game of snooker.
Dani Davey - Office/Property Manager
Email: dani@portlandestateagents.co.uk
I am a natural problem-solver and love helping people. I have worked in property for the past 11 years in various different roles, but property management has always been my calling. As a property manager I am constantly learning and having to adapt to ever increasing changes in legislation. It's a busy and pressured role but it keeps me on my toes and I can guarantee I will never be bored! Part of my role involves working in the background to keep things moving along smoothly for the office as a whole and I am a sort of 'central hub' for Portland Estate Agents, collating and organising information to help keep things ticking over efficiently and accurately. In my free time I'm an avid reader and cat-lover, and I also enjoy learning to cook new things and keeping my fitness in check at the gym.
Victoria Jenkins - Office & Property Administrator
Email: pm@portlandestateagents.co.uk
I am a very experienced administrator and have had many roles over the years that have helped me to hone my skills. Branching out into property has always been an aspiration of mine, ever since I studied property law at university, and my current role allows me to gain an amazing insight into the field. Being in the role of a property manager and office administrator in an estate agent allows me to explore an area I am very intrigued by and use the skills I have gained over the years in a very different way than I have before. Outside of work I am a very simple person and I enjoy spending my free time with my family and my dog.
Lameez Toefy - PA to Director
Email: lameez@portlandestateagents.co.uk
I have been a Personal Assistant for many years and I am constantly eager to increase my abilities within this role. I have worked in almost every industry to hone my skills in diversity and I have been able to increase my adaptability in both my work and personal career. My profound interest in law led me to pursue my Paralegal course which I’ve used in many roles to assist where needed. I’ve worked abroad teaching university students English as a second language, which has broadened my horizons in many aspects.
In my personal capacity, I enjoy a health and fitness lifestyle, working on self-development, dancing, listening to music while also enjoying sunsets along the coast.