As a highly experienced property professional with over 40 years under his belt, Paul is our most knowledgeable and accomplished member of the Staniford Grays team. His career started when he undertook several weeks work experience whilst still at school. Being a keen rugby player at the time and being coached and then duly hired by a property specialist who proclaimed Paul would make the ‘perfect Estate Agent’ provided the ideal opening to a steady wage and permanent employment! The added bonus being that he could simultaneously enjoy both his passions for rugby and selling houses! More recently, relishing his new consultancy role has allowed Paul more freedom of not being so ‘hands on’, so that he can offer his wisdom and wealth of experience as well as the opportunity to give back and support and nurture the next generation within the business. Paul credits his first boss and rugby coach together with his late father and Economics lecturer as his role models…. ‘In life you meet people who help shape your life or help to create the opportunity for you to reach your potential’. Over time, Paul has seen thousands of properties; but one stands out. The property was in very poor condition yet the owner had a collection of 12 classic cars in ‘mint condition’ tucked away in an outbuilding…Depending on your view point, property isn’t always of highest importance! Away from work, Paul enjoys spending time with his family; being a doting Grandfather and husband and is a keen explorer who loves to travel and holiday as well as dine out with good company. Having grown up in the Far East, Paul appreciates the importance of travel and experiencing different places and cultures saying ‘it broadens your horizons and shapes who you are and is a huge educational and spiritual opportunity’.