Justin Lawrence

About Justin Lawrence

I’ve been in the property industry for 30 plus years so you could say it’s in my blood, especially as my father had built two houses of his own while I was in my teens. I learned early on to see the potential in houses and flats, even when they looked a bit run down.

What makes a great estate agent is having a strong interest and passion for property but also a love of the whole process, from valuing a house to finding a buyer and completing the sale. Encouraging buyers to see the possibilities of a property, even if they initially didn’t think much of it, is always a buzz and I still love watching “George Clark’s Amazing Spaces” and “Location Location Location”!

In this industry understanding people is also essential, as you’re going on a journey with your clients. You must remember how it was for you when you were renting, or when you bought your first property, so you can empathise with people going through the process themselves.

If I could choose to nose around two celebrities’ houses – I would go with David Beckham and David Attenborough. I’d love to see David Beckham’s country pad in the Cotswolds and check out his collection of football memorabilia. With the other David, I’d like to see what wonderful things he’s amassed from his adventures.

My life isn’t all about property (believe it or not!). My wife and I have managed to travel the world in recent years, due to our passion for sport. We’ve competed in marathons in the USA, Japan, Germany and France, as well as Ironman across Europe. Our children have picked up the sport bug by playing football for Prestbury Phantoms, water polo for Cheltenham and rugby for the Old Pats.

When I do have some downtime, I love to head up to Dunkerton’s as there’s always something going on there and of course I enjoy a cider and a burger from “Woozy Pig” van.

Language: English