Ben Temple

Experience

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  Richard Ellis

  Sept 1989 - Jul 1992

  Graduate Trainee Surveyor

  As a graduate trainee I started in the valuation department learning about receivership and valuation work. On the training scheme I spent time in the rating, agency and rent review teams before qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor, and being offered a position specialising in rent reviews.

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  Hill Samuel Investment Management (HSIM)

  Aug 1992 - Jun 1996

  Assistant Property Investment Surveyor

  After initially joining the Property Management team at HSIM, I transferred to be assistant property investment surveyor on the TSB Group pension fund, which involved sourcing and advising on Commercial Property Investments for the fund.

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  Specsavers

  Jun 1996 - Jan 1999

  Group Estate Manager

  As Group Estates Manager I managed the retail property portfolio for all the UK stores. I also started the acquisition of retail stores in The Netherlands.

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  Temples London

  Feb 1999 - Aug 2013

  Director

  We are the virtual London letting specialists with regular market updates via social mediaWe do have an office and we are real people but we have made a decision to invest in people, training and digital media NOT lots of high street offices. We have done high street offices but Digital Media is better for our clients. We offer the following:•Specialist letting agent –100% focused on finding a good tenant quickly•Market knowledge –advice on rapidly changing market conditions in the area, backed up by 13 years experience•Accompanied viewings – at all times including evenings and weekends•Realistic valuation – price based on facts, not what we think you might want to hear•Presentation – advice on tried and tested methods of presenting your property and attracting tenants•Approved & Regulated – members of NALS and member of and audited by RICS•Online presence – properties updated daily on many online property portals •Quality tenants – fully referenced tenants together with honest advice (if we feel they won’t be right for your property we will tell you!)•Legal advice –guidance on the ever-increasing complexity of the Housing Acts with impartial advice•Dedicated property management team•In-house property maintenance team – Temples Maintenance helps reduce costs to landlords and importantly ensures full control at all times•Approved & price-competitive contractors – no need to worry about checking your plumber’s indemnity insurance or being overcharged for a simple job•Transparent costs – no hidden fees or inflated prices •Property visits –you will receive a detailed report with pictures so you can relax knowing the tenants are taking care of your property•Project management –invaluable experience of managing major refurbishment projectsWe can also help with or have a partner that deals with •Commercial Lettings and Management•Residential investment advice, property sourcing and finance•Specialist landlord and tenant insurance•Sales•Mortgages Show less

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  TEMPLES LONDON LIMITED

  Jan 2012 - now

  Consultant and Project Management

  • Director

    Jan 2014 - now

  • Director at Temples London

    Jan 2012 - now
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  @propertymaestro

  Sept 2013 - Dec 2014

  Director

  Property search and residential property refurbishments chartered surveyors specialising in advising clients on the purchase and refurbishment of residential property across London. Working with Gordon and co on lettings and management.

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  Temple Field Property

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2018

  Director

  Temple Field Property (www.templefieldproperty.com) provides investment acquisition services to global private investors seeking residential investments in Central and Greater London. Investments include single properties; block acquisitions and development opportunities. It's predecessor company, Temples London has made in excess of 150 acquisitions in the past 15 years. We provide sourcing; acquisition; project management and ongoing asset management services.

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  REGENT LETTING AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT LIMITED

  Dec 2015 - Jul 2022

  Regent Lettings are an acquisitive Lettings and Property Management business. The vision for this business is to be London’s most profitable, well-regarded residential lettings and management company; this is being achieved organically but also by purchasing other Lettings and Property Management businesses.We want to be THE letting and property management agent of choice for landlords and tenants (as well as anyone in the sector). We will do this by creating an entrepreneurial culture, that is open and honest in delivering a reliable, caring and highly efficient service to landlords and tenants, helped by technology and excellent communications. Show less

  • Non Executive Director and Consultant

    Sept 2019 - Jul 2022

  • Senior Executive Director

    Dec 2015 - Sept 2019
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  Regent Property

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2019

  COO
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  Rocket Property Management Ltd

  Jul 2022 - now

  Director

  For Landlords by Landlords. Rocket Property Management is your London partner for residential property.As landlords ourselves, we were fed up with impersonal and ineffective advice and service from property agents.We set up Rocket to provide acquisition, refurbishment, lettings and property management, portfolio advice and sales services alongside impartial advice that helps to maximise value for all parties in the property ecosystem.