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A beauty parade or a rogues gallery, we know not but here is your chance to get to know a little bit about the people and personalities that make up maloco + associates.
As an Investor in People practice our staff are trained so that they can discharge their duties in a way that best serves our clients. As has been said elsewhere within these pages it's something we feel passionate about. Yet behind each efficient ( and friendly ) façade lurk some dark secrets
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First record bought: Metal Guru – T Rex First Memory: drenching my grandfather with ice cold water from a garden hose and running in panic as he screamed in shock! Favourite Dessert: Ice cream ( it's an Italian thing! ) Most flavours but not mint! Childhood dream job: architect or author Favourite childhood TV programme: The Man from UNCLE Last Holiday destination: Italy ( I'm so predictable!) When did you last laugh:" I laugh every day. In a busy office having a sense of humour is vital and most importantly being able to laugh at oneself helps keep you sane and grounded. I also saw Craig Hill recently at the Carnegie Hall and he was very funny although I couldn't tell you a single thing he said now as it was mainly interaction with the audience." Principle Tasks: providing a vision, drive and support to an exceptional staff, domestic conveyancing on behalf of clients, devising and directing marketing and PR initiatives. |
![]() Jim Graham - Associate |
First record bought: Olivers Army – Elvis Costello First Memory: 5th Birthday Favourite Dessert: Sahara – sorry dessert – apple pie and custard Childhood dream job: Footballer Favourite childhood TV programme: Last Holiday destination: Spain When did you last laugh: Watching Blackadder repeats Principle Tasks: Overseeing Wills + Executry case load, preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, winding up estates, tax matters. Support and mentoring of dept. assistant, Alison Stevens. |
![]() Joyce McLeod - Senior Property Manager |
First record bought: Right Stuff – New Kids on the Block First Memory: Dancing in Panto Favourite Dessert: Sticky toffee pudding and ice cream Childhood dream job: Vet or a lady who lunches! Favourite childhood TV programme: Rainbow Last Holiday destination: My first Christmas away from home in Canada. Finally a white Christmas!! When did you last laugh: My daughter makes me laugh every day Principle Tasks: property valuation, devising effective and tailored marketing solutions for clients, overseeing office systems and protocols. |
![]() Lori Stirling - Property Manager |
First record bought: Blondie - Call me First Memory: riding my first pony at the age of 4 Favourite Dessert: anything that tastes good enough to make it worthwhile consuming a few extra calories! Childhood dream job: vet Favourite childhood TV programme: Follyfoot , goes without saying! still horse mad! Last Holiday destination: short break in a very special cottage just outside Aviemore When did you last laugh: my son makes me laugh every day (usually unintentionally!) Principle Tasks: property valuation, devising effective and tailored marketing solutions for clients. |
![]() Jill Dalglish - Senior Negotiator |
First record bought: Bay City Rollers First Memory: My 4th birthday party Favourite Dessert: Cheese Childhood dream job: Something to do with traveling ( fulfilled this as I worked on cruise liners and in Australia and Greece for a few years ) Favourite childhood TV programme: Starsky & Hutch ( with a big bag of Cheesey Wotsits for company!) Last Holiday destination: Algarve When did you last laugh: I laugh everyday Principle Tasks: Negotiating best possible price for clients. Administering all aspects of sales once listed through to receipt of acceptable offer including regular contact with clients. Mentoring and support of remaining Negotiators. |
![]() Laura Anderson - Negotiator |
First record bought: Cher's Greatest Hits First Memory: Cutting my own hair aged 4 Favourite Dessert: Cheesecake Childhood dream job: Fireman! Favourite childhood TV programme: Fraggle Rock Last Holiday destination: Dominican Republic When did you last laugh: I laugh all the time and in the face of adversity Principle Tasks: Negotiating best possible price for clients. Administering all aspects of sales once listed through to receipt of acceptable offer including regular contact with clients. |
![]() Elaine Chalmers - Negotiator |
First record bought: The Grease album First Memory: Family holiday in Whitley Bay Favourite Dessert: Apple pie and ice cream Childhood dream job: Teacher Favourite childhood TV programme: Playschool Last Holiday destination: Days here and there, ie Safari Park and caravan at Thurston Manor (Booked for Disney World Florida Setember '08. When did you last laugh: My daughter telling her school teacher she would not be in the following day as she would be too tired as she was going to a show in Edinburgh and would be late in bed! Principle Tasks: Negotiating best possible price for clients. Administering all aspects of sales once listed through to receipt of acceptable offer including regular contact with clients. |
![]() Jonathan Keating - Property Manager |
First record bought: One Step Beyond by Madness First Memory: Primary school sports day (I won the sack race!) Favourite Dessert: Banana Longboat Childhood dream job: Estate Agent...OK "Professional Footballer!" Favourite childhood TV programme: Dempsey & Makepeace (Eighties classic filmed in my old street!) Last Holiday destination: Mexico When did you last laugh: Everyday...I get paid to be nosy and talkative!!! Brilliant! Principle Tasks: property valuation, devising effective and tailored marketing solutions for clients. |
Aileen McFarlan - Valuer |
First record bought: I Don't Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats First Memory: I think it is my little brother (a strapping 34 year old now) throwing up on me. I think my mum may have been trying to introduce me to my new sibling... Favourite Dessert: Pavlova. Eton Mess. Anything with meringue and cream. Childhood dream job: Archaeologist, until I realised I would have to dig up dead people. Favourite childhood TV programme: The Double Deckers. I so wanted to live on a bus. Last Holiday destination: A sneaky weekend eating tapas in Barcelona. When did you last laugh: Decluttering my flat ready to go on the market and going through old photos. Principle Tasks: property valuation, devising effective and tailored marketing solutions for clients. |
Laura Davies - Sales Administrator and Trainee Negotiator |
First record bought: Take That First Memory: Cutting my hair just before we were going to visit family! Favourite Dessert: Apple Pie with Cream Childhood dream job: To work with animals or on the checkouts in a supermarket!!? Favourite childhood TV programme: i loved to watch Dumbo! Last Holiday destination:Driving round france for 2 weeks in the summer. When did you last laugh: I always laugh. Principle Tasks: to assist in all aspects of the administration of clients sales; dealing with telephone enquiries, callers to the office, arranging viewing appointments, preparing Pre Sale Valuation packs for valuers. Laura is currently studying for her SVQ in Estate Agency and is training to be a negotiator. |
![]() Jim Graham - Associate |
First record bought: Olivers Army – Elvis Costello First Memory: 5th Birthday Favourite Dessert: Sahara – sorry dessert – apple pie and custard Childhood dream job: Footballer Favourite childhood TV programme: Last Holiday destination: Spain When did you last laugh: Watching Blackadder repeats Principle Tasks: Overseeing Wills + Executry case load, preparation of Wills, Powers of Attorney, winding up estates, tax matters. Support and mentoring of dept. assistant, Alison Stevens. |
![]() Joyce McLeod - Senior Property Manager |
First record bought: Right Stuff – New Kids on the Block First Memory: Dancing in Panto Favourite Dessert: Sticky toffee pudding and ice cream Childhood dream job: Vet or a lady who lunches! Favourite childhood TV programme: Rainbow Last Holiday destination: Travelling around Canada with a group of friends When did you last laugh: 5 minutes ago! Principle Tasks: property valuation, devising effective and tailored marketing solutions for clients, overseeing office systems and protocols. |
![]() Linda Craig |
First record bought: The Who First Memory: Flying to Hong Kong age 4 and being quite ill Favourite Dessert: Baked Alasaka Childhood dream job: Explorer Favourite childhood TV programme: Watch with Mother Last Holiday destination: Nerja When did you last laugh: I laugh every day with my lovely daughter Principle Tasks: All administrative duites |
Mhairi Cochrane - Negotiator |
First record bought: White Feathers, Kajagoogoo First Memory: Going fishing with my uncle Favourite Dessert: Strawberry Pavlova Childhood dream job: Teacher Favourite childhood TV programme: Pipkins Last Holiday destination: Wales When did you last laugh: Lst night watching a DVD Principle Tasks: Negotiating best possible price for clients. Administrating all aspects of sales once listed through to receipt of acceptable offer including regular contact with clients. |