Meet The Team
There’s a reason customers come to us and a reason they stay with us, too: our people. Our people are our business. We put it down to our straightforward, friendly approach.
There’s a reason customers come to us and a reason they stay with us, too: our people. Our people are our business. We put it down to our straightforward, friendly approach.
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Director
Matthew graduated from the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester, and has experience working within the professional rural sector throughout South and West Wales since 1995. Matthew joined Rees Richards & Partners in 2001, and was appointed equity partner in 2009. He is a Chartered Surveyor, and RICS Registered Valuer. Matthew specialises in compensation negotiations with private and corporate clients, and is responsible for the professional services contracts on behalf of national corporate clients. He is the firm’s Quality Manager & Internal Auditor for ISO 9001 Quality Management System.

Director
Dylan, a farmer’s son, joined Rees Richards and Partners as an assistant surveyor in 2003 having graduated from The University of Wales Aberystwyth. Initially working within the Professional Services Department, he obtained Chartered status in 2006 having studied Real Estate at Reading University.
He became partner at Rees Richards in 2009 and now heads the Valuation team at Rees Richards and Blyth, undertaking commercial, residential and agricultural property valuations on behalf of some of the U.K’s leading lenders together with provision of consultancy in the acquisition, letting and disposal of property throughout the U.K. whilst also acting as an Expert Witness in dispute resolution cases on behalf of the courts. He is a RICS Registered Valuer.

Director
Originally from Swansea, David studied Business at Bath University and the University of Virginia in the USA before completing a Master’s Degree in Real Estate at the University of the West of England in Bristol. He is a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors.
David has extensive experience advising private and corporate clients, developers, investors, landlords and occupiers across South Wales.
His work encompasses commercial property agency, development, investment and acquisitions, together with strategic property advice designed to help clients maximise the potential of their property assets.
David has a particular strength in identifying development and investment opportunities and understanding the commercial potential of property and land. He takes a strategic but practical approach, working closely with clients from the initial appraisal of an opportunity through to negotiation and completion.
Alongside his property career, David is a Commercial Non-Executive Director of Swansea R.F.C., providing him with valuable experience at board level and further insight into commercial strategy, governance and business development.
As a Partner at Rees Richards and Blyth, David combines his professional expertise with detailed knowledge of the South Wales market to provide clear, commercially focused advice. His approach is built around understanding each client’s wider objectives and delivering practical solutions that create genuine value.

Director
Christine grew up on her family’s dairy farm in Carmarthenshire and developed a strong connection with agriculture and rural property from an early age. She graduated from the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester, in 2012 with First Class Honours in Rural Land Management.
Christine qualified as a Chartered Surveyor in October 2014 and, in November 2014, successfully completed the Agricultural Valuers examinations to become a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers (CAAV). She is also a RICS Registered Valuer.
Following 5 years working in Oxford, Christine joined Rees Richards & Partners in January 2017. She was appointed a Director in 2025 and now heads the firm’s Estate and Asset Management department, providing specialist advice and management services to a broad range of private and professional clients.

Associate Director
Rhys, a fluent Welsh speaker from a farming background, attended Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin in Carmarthen before graduating from The Royal Agricultural University, Cirencester, with a degree in Rural Land Management in 2018.
Rhys joined Rees Richards & Partners in autumn 2018 as an Assistant Surveyor. He gained his chartered status in 2022 and is a RICS Registered Valuer. He is also a Professional Member of the National Association of Estate Agents (MNAEA).
Rhys heads up the Residential and Rural Agency Department, specialising in the sale of farms, agricultural land, smallholdings, country properties, and residential homes. He also undertakes a range of professional valuation work, including RICS Red Book Valuations and Probate Valuations.
Outside of work, Rhys enjoys helping on the family farm and is an active member and club official of his local Young Farmers Club. He is also the Vice-Chair of the West Wales Land, Property & Construction Club.

Office Manager
Gayle joined Rees Richards & Partners in 2017 as Office Manager after 13 years as Practice Manager in a prominent accountancy firm in Swansea. Gayle’s role as Office Manager is very diverse and supports the effective running of this professional practice. Since joining us Gayle has completed levels 3 & 4 with the Institute of Leadership & Management, Level 4 with the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management and Level 5 with the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

Consultant
Roger is a Fellow of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with 45 years’ experience in the South Wales commercial property market.
Throughout his career, Roger has advised private clients, property owners, investors, developers and occupiers across a broad range of commercial property matters. His experience encompasses commercial agency, development, acquisitions, investment and strategic property advice, with a particular strength in providing practical, commercially focused guidance based on an extensive understanding of the local market.
Roger has also acted as a Local Property Authority Receiver for a number of major financial institutions, providing valuable experience in complex property situations, asset management and specialist property matters.
Alongside his surveying career, Roger was a Board Member of Swansea Building Society, where he completed his tenure as Deputy Chairman. This experience provided him with a strong understanding of corporate governance, finance and the wider commercial considerations that influence property and investment decisions.
As a Consultant to Rees Richards and Blyth, Roger brings an exceptional depth of experience and knowledge to the business. His long-standing relationships across South Wales, combined with his straightforward and commercially minded approach, enable him to provide clients with trusted advice and a clear focus on achieving the best possible outcome.

Consultant
Keith Richards joined Rees Richards & Partners is the 1950’s. He followed in the footsteps of his father Eddie Richards, from whom the firm takes part of its name. Throughout the wholesale changes that have taken place in the commercial property market since taking up his post, he has ensured that Rees Richards continues to innovate and provide their clients with services that will meet their business and property needs.

Consultant
Martyn Jenkins trained as an auctioneer and valuer with a leading west Wales firm of agricultural valuers, later becoming a partner. After 30 years with that firm, he joined Rees Richards & Partners as a partner in 1997. He is a fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers.

Senior Surveyor
Rhys, a fluent Welsh speaker, joined Rees Richards & Partners in August 2007. He has a degree in Agriculture from the University of Wales Aberystwyth and obtained Chartered status with the RICS in 2013, he is also an RICS Registered Valuer. Rhys’ work includes undertaking a range of professional instructions such as Valuation, Compulsory Purchase & Compensation, Property Sales, Agricultural Landlord & Tenant matters, auctioneering, Telecom mast negotiations, and claim negotiations against utilities on behalf of private clients.
In his spare time Rhys assists his parents in the running of their family run beef and sheep farm and enjoys rugby and football

Senior Surveyor – Commercial
Ceri heads the commercial agency team at Rees Richards and Blyth, advising landlords, landowners, occupiers, investors and developers across South and South West Wales.
Originally from Swansea, Ceri has more than 20 years’ experience within the property industry, with a career spanning residential and commercial sales and lettings. She joined the business in 2022 and has developed a strong reputation for her local market knowledge, proactive approach and ability to build long-standing relationships with clients and occupiers.
Prior to joining the business, Ceri headed the New Homes division of Coastal Housing Group and held senior agency and sales positions with organisations including Clee Tompkinson Francis, SA1 Sales & Lettings and Barratt Homes.
Ceri specialises in commercial agency, with experience across retail, leisure, office, industrial and development property. She works closely with clients throughout the marketing and negotiation process, combining detailed knowledge of the local market with a practical and hands-on approach.
At Rees Richards and Blyth, Ceri is focused on delivering effective marketing campaigns, securing the right occupiers and achieving successful transactions, while ensuring clients receive clear, honest and commercially minded advice throughout.

Assistant Surveyor
Adina joined Rees Richards in April 2024 as assistant surveyor after working as architect and property and business valuer since 2005 in Bucharest and graduated “Ion Mincu” Architecture Institute in Bucharest in 1999. Adina is also a Domestic Energy Assessor registered with Elmhurst and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects and assists in a wide range of professional work including valuations, building condition and survey, project management, residential retrofit.

Assistant Surveyor
Courtney joined Rees Richards in August 2024 as an assistant surveyor having recently graduated from Harper Adams University, Shropshire with a honours degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management. She will assist our Professional Services and Estate Management team based in our Carmarthen office and is currently working towards obtaining her qualifications and becoming a RICS chartered surveyor.

Assistant Surveyor
Ebony joined Rees Richards & Partners in August 2025 as an Assistant Surveyor, having graduated from Liverpool John Moores University with a First-Class Honours degree in Real Estate.
She is currently working towards her APC to achieve RICS Chartered Surveyor status. In her role, Ebony assists with a wide range of professional work, including RICS Red Book valuations and agency across the residential, rural and commercial property sectors, as well as contributing to the firm’s social media platforms. With a strong rural background, she continues to help on her family farm and with their holiday lets. Ebony has also competed internationally in mounted games, maintaining her involvement in equestrian pursuits alongside her professional career.

Assistant Surveyor
Tom, a fluent Welsh speaker, joined the firm in October 2024 having gained a degree in Sports Analysis and Performance. Having grown up on a beef and sheep farm on the outskirts of Llandeilo, he has retained a strong interest and knowledge of rural affairs and continues to assist with daily duties on the family farm when he can. Tom is currently completing a Master’s degree in Rural Estate and Land Management at Harper Adams University whilst working towards becoming a RICS Chartered Surveyor.
In his role, Tom assists with a wide range of professional work, including RICS Red Book valuations, the sale of agricultural and residential properties, claim negotiations on behalf of private clients, and Agricultural Landlord & Tenant matters. An accomplished rugby player, Tom has also played in the WRU Premiership League.

Assistant Surveyor
Elan, a Welsh speaking dairy farmer’s daughter from Carmarthenshire, joined Rees Richards in June 2024, to assist our Professional Services and Estate Management team. She is currently working towards obtaining her qualifications and becoming a RICS chartered surveyor.

Assistant Surveyor
Rhys, a farmer’s son, joined Rees Richards & Partners in August 2025. Having grown up on a dairy, sheep and arable farm on the outskirts of Bridgend, he retains a strong interest and knowledge of rural affairs, assisting when he can with daily duties on the family farm. In October 2025, Rhys commenced a Degree Apprenticeship in Real Estate at the University of South Wales and is currently working towards becoming an RICS Chartered Surveyor. In his spare time, Rhys plays rugby for Pencoed RFC.

Assistant Surveyor
Tomos joined Rees Richards & Blyth in July 2026 after completing his A Levels at Ysgol Gyfun Gymraeg Bro Myrddin. A fluent Welsh speaker from a farming family, he has a longstanding interest in agriculture and rural affairs. Outside of work, Tomos is an active member of his local Young Farmers Club and is preparing for his first senior rugby season with Ammanford RFC.

Assistant Surveyor
Iwan joined Rees Richards & Blyth in June 2026 after completing his A-levels. Having grown up on a sheep farm near Myddfai, he has a strong interest in agricultural land and property. In his spare time he enjoys competing with his local YFC and helping on the family farm alongside his father.

Valuation & Agency Coordinator
Tracy joined Rees Richards in 1993 as a Trainee Administration Assistant in the Accounts Department and is now the firm’s longest-serving member of staff.
Throughout her long career with the business, Tracy has gained experience across all departments and developed an exceptional understanding of the firm’s day-to-day operations. Her extensive knowledge and reliability have earned her the nickname “The Oracle”.
Tracy currently provides administrative support to the Valuation and Agency Departments, assisting with sales, lettings and auctions, as well as supporting compliance processes and client communications. She also assists with the management of a large portfolio of privately rented properties, liaising with tenants and contractors and supporting the firm in meeting statutory requirements.
Tracy is registered with Rent Smart Wales and is an Associate of Propertymark.

Residential Agency Assistant
Molly joined Rees Richards & Partners in April 2026 as a Property Administrator. Raised on a smallholding near Llansadwrn with sheep, cattle and horses, she has a lifelong connection to the countryside and farming. Molly holds a Level 3 Diploma in Agriculture and has four years experience working on dairy farms. Now living on a sheep and cattle farm, she brings valuable rural knowledge to the team and enjoys supporting clients throughout their property journey.

Accounts & Administration Assistant
Kristian brings extensive administrative experience spanning multiple sectors to his role at Rees Richards & Partners. With over a decade dedicated to the healthcare industry, he has developed strong organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills that ensure smooth operations and exceptional client service. Kristian’s professionalism and attention to detail make him a valued member of the team, committed to supporting both colleagues and clients with efficiency and care.


















