About Us
Northwood Incorporating Bassets - About Us
Northwood Incorporating Bassets is an award-winning and family-run Estate agent covering Salisbury, Amesbury, Andover, Fordingbridge and the surrounding areas.
The team boast a wealth of experience and knowledge from the Directors and owners Stuart and Maryam Calvert, down throughout the entire Lettings Team.
Customer Service has always been at the heart of everything we do – an ethos that has helped Northwood Incorporating Bassets quickly grow to be the #1 Lettings Specialist in the Area. We pride ourselves on our reputation of being fair, honest and completely transparent in everything we do. Our customers (landlords, tenants and contractors in particular) seem to appreciate this difference – helping us to grow through recommendations and repeat business. This strong foundation continues to allow the company to go from strength to strength.
Meet the Team
Bassets is committed to providing our customers with expert knowledge and professionalism at all times. To ensure this is happening, we recruit team members based on their passion for providing exceptional customer service, communication skills and their knowledge of the local area.
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New Business, Marketing & Pre-Tenancy Team
Nathan Pearce - Director
Nathan has nearly 30 years’ experience in residential sales, since he joined us in 2018 Nathan has focused on new business and implementing new procedures and processes. As an experience landlord himself he is very well placed to offer advice and support to our clients whilst speaking from a professional context as well as personal experience. Having spent 10 years as a Director of Savills in Salisbury he is well known locally and can ensure the very best outcome is achieved for our clients when; selling or letting a property. Outside of the office Nathan enjoys attending the gym and cycling.
Luke Russell - Branch Manager
Luke joined Northwood-Bassets in November 2017 as an Administrator, and over the years, he has grown with the company. Gaining both experience and knowledge on his way to becoming Branch Manager. He has a keen interest in property, in particular architect and interior design. Luke also has vast local knowledge, having always lived within Salisbury & its surrounds. Within work, he strives to be efficient and comprehensive with the aim of getting the best result for all involved. Outside of the office, Luke enjoys going to the gym, attending gigs & festival and watching sport with friends.
Pari Shamspour - Assistant Manager
Pari joined Northwood- Bassets at the start of 2019 as a Property Manager and has since gained a deeper knowledge & passion for all aspects of the property industry. By drawing upon her vast experience in management and customer service, Pari strives to provide a first rate and personable service to landlords and tenants. Outside of work, Pari enjoys live music, theatre and spending time with family & friends.”
Archie Blackler - Negotiator
Archie joined Northwood-Bassets in August 2022 as a Trainee and has since excelled in his role becoming Negotiator, providing a first rate & personable service. Since leaving school, Archie has always had a passion for Property and loves the idea of working in a small, friendly environment. In Archie’s spare time, he enjoys socialising, spending time with family and listening to a variety of music.
Ben Saunders - Trainee Negotiator
Ben joined Northwood-Bassets in January 2024 having previously worked within the Construction Industry. He has a keen interest in property, particularly Architecture. Aspiring to one day become a Property Developer with his Portfolio. Ben hopes to build his knowledge and connections in this role, to become an invaluable asset to the team. Outside of work Ben enjoys football, trying new foods & following his friends band around the country
Valentina Milos - Accounts &Administrator
Valentina has been with Bassets since 2017 when she started as a Lettings Administrator. She then progressed to Accounts Administrator and has been integrated into Northwood-Bassets team since 2021. Ever since she has been looking after the landlords financials, including rent payments and maintenance deductions, bills for the void period and rent arrears. And also registering the deposits for each property. Valentina comes from a customer service background, where she accrued worldwide experience. In her spare time Valentina enjoys spending time with her family, going on walks and visiting the local farm.
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Property Management, Maintenance & Post Tenancy Team
Ginny Otton - Property Manager
Ginny has recently joined the property management team at Northwood-Bassets. She comes to us with a wealth of knowledge in customer service. She thrives on building a repour with both landlords and tenants to ensure both parties are satisfied with the service we are providing. Her main roles are carrying out management inspection and dealing with any maintenance issues. In her own time, Ginny enjoys socialising with friends and family.
Sarah Neary- Property Manager
Sarah joined Northwood-Bassets at the start of 2024, recently moving back to the UK with her family from New Zealand. Before Northwood-Bassets, Sarah was involved in a family-run Property Maintenance business alongside her husband, and previously held senior roles within design production. Sarah prides herself on her attention to detail and customer service to support both landlords and tenants. Outside of work Sarah loves to spend time with her family & friends, going to the cinema, watching theatre and live music.
Harriet South - Part Time Property Manager
Harriet joined Northwood-Bassets in 2019 as a Lettings Negotiator after many customer service roles. She learnt the ins and outs of lettings and viewings. After maternity leave, she returned and became a Property Manager and thoroughly enjoys meeting new people on a daily basis within her property inspections. Harriet loves to dance, going for walks on the beach and spending time with her friends and family
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Directors & Owners of Bassets Lettings & Sales
Stuart Calvert - Director
Stuart has been the Director of the successful Northwood Southampton branch for over ten years. He is also very experienced is sales and lettings and has managed various job roles in the industry.
Stuart oversees the busy Southampton Branch along with other aspects of running the various branches and businesses. Northwood Southampton, Northwood Salisbury & Pure Estate Agents in West End, Southampton
Maryam Calvert, Dip RLM - Director
"I love leaving work knowing I have happy landlords and vendors knowing their property investment is in safe hands, I pride myself on my team giving exceptional customer service and being friendly and approachable.” Maryam has worked for Northwood since 2005, helping to run and grow a successful office in Southampton she has a wealth of knowledge in letting and has achieved a Level 4 Diploma in Residential lettings and management.
Maryam currently oversees the Northwood office in Salisbury along with other aspects of running the various branches and business. Northwood Southampton, Northwood Salisbury & Pure Estate Agents in West End, Southampton
Testimonials
Customer service is at the heart of everything that Bassets does. We are pleased to show some of the most recent comments received from our happy clients
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Awards
Bassets has been recognised locally, regionally and nationally for customer service, marketing, commitment to the community and all round business excellence across both the estate agency industry and wider business environment.
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As an independent and family run business, we take our social responsibilities very seriously; we always look to give back as much as possible to the communities in which we work.
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