Meet the team
An experienced estate agent with over 35 years in the industry. Derek has recently semi-retired leaving the day to day running of the business to Anne-Marie and his two daughters Joanne and Christine. He loves watching sport especially horse racing and is an annual member at Cartmel Racecourse.
Derek Thomas
Managing Director
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Anne-Marie had a short spell learning mortgage’s after leaving university. With her understanding of mortgages, Derek suggested she should come and work with him within estate agency. In 2007 they opened Alastair Saville. Anne-Marie regularly attends her local church, loves travel but most of all enjoys days out with the younger members of her family.
Anne-Marie Thomas
BA(Hons) MNAEA Director
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Joanne joined her fathers business in 2016 bringing with her a wealth of knowledge within the financial sector after working in the industry for 17 years. Outside of work, Joanne loves spending time with her family.
Joanne Thomas-O’Brien
Branch Manager / Valuer
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With over 10 years of experience in estate agency, Christine has flourished in the sector since graduating from University. A key component of the Alastair Saville team, she has a breadth of knowledge spanning the entire portfolio of the business, from sales negotiation to property management within lettings. Outside of work, Christine loves nothing more than spending time with family and friends or making a racket on the tennis court.
Christine Bunclark
Sales Negotiator
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Kate has been an estate agent since leaving college. Having worked for a corporate agent for years, it was time for a change and now thrives as part of the Alastair Saville team with the customer being her priority. Kate works closely with Joanne bringing houses to the market and with Anne-Marie on the sales progression side. Outside of work, Kate loves spending time with her family and is always with her son at various sports clubs which take up her weekends and evenings!
Kate Hynd
Marketing Advisor
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With over 16 years experience in lettings and compliance, Emma ensures the business remains customer-focused and fit for the future. Emma is always here to reassure landlords that their property is in safe hands. During her time in the property industry, Emma has experience in working within corporate, franchised and independent lettings and holds NFOPP lettings qualifications.
Emma Gardner
Lettings Negotiator
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Having 16 years experience in the housing market, Sylvia has been a constant in supporting the Alastair Saville team. Sylvia works mainly on Sundays ensuring current and potential clients have access to our business services 7 days a week, this is unrivalled locally. Sylvia puts high emphasis on creating a warm and friendly customer service to allow all clients to feel fully at ease when allowing us to take control of their housing experience.
Sylvia Smallbone
Sales Negotiator
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Andrea has worked within the lettings industry for 11 years in both negotiation and property management roles and holds her level 3 Technical Award in Residential Lettings and property management, she is also a qualified member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents. Andrea likes to pride herself on working honestly and with integrity. In her spare time, she loves to walk her two dogs Stanley and Sage and is partial to a cold water dip.
Andrea Swan
Lettings Negotiator
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Judith is a customer service professional who previously worked in aviation as a Flight Attendant and progressed onto managing Airport VIP Lounges. She always ensures the customer is made ‘top priority!’.
After the airlines she moved onto New Homes
Sales working in both the north and the south of the United Kingdom. She recently joined Alistair Saville and ensures a premium service is offered to all of our customers.
Outside of work Judith loves spending time with friends and family.
Judith Richards
Viewer
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At Alastair Saville, our roots run deep in the heart of Aintree, a community we’re proud to serve and be a part of. Known for its rich heritage and the world-famous racecourse, Aintree is more than just a location—it’s a place we call home.
Our team lives locally and shares a genuine connection with the area’s people and places. We believe this local insight and passion make all the difference, enabling us to offer not just expert property services but also a personal, community-focused approach. Together, we’re building a brighter future for Aintree and beyond.