Southern Land Team

Simon Boakes
Area Land Manager

Simon studied law and economics at Oxford Brookes University and qualified as a solicitor in 1993. After qualification he worked in the golf industry before turning to private practice in 1997. Simon joined Croudace in 2001 as an in-house solicitor, principally dealing with the legal aspects of site acquisitions. He has been the company's Legal Manager since 2003. In spring 2007, in addition to this role, Simon was appointed Land Manager with responsibility for the company's western region. Away from work, Simon is a keen dinghy sailor and is a member of Chichester Yacht Club. He also enjoys cycling and running. He has an undistinguished competitive record in all three sports.

To contact Simon by telephone dial 01883 335378 or send an email to simon.boakes@croudace.co.uk

Matt Armstrong
Senior Land Negotiator

Matt is a Senior Land Negotiator based in the Caterham office. He has been with Croudace since leaving university and has broad experience of the land market and the land buying process, having procured a number of sites for Croudace ranging from option agreements through to sites with planning. Matt operates primarily in Sussex, Surrey, Berkshire, Hampshire and Oxfordshire, and has a detailed knowledge of the land market, planning and land agents in these counties. Outside work, Matt is a keen rugby player for his local side in Battersea and enjoys a round of golf whenever time allows.

To contact Matt by telephone dial 01883 335344 or send an email to matt.armstrong@croudace.co.uk

Matthew Church
Land Negotiator

Matthew studied Engineering at University in the U.K. and Italy where he lived for several years. He initially undertook a career in I.T. but, after an experience developing real estate in Italy, he changed his career and undertook a Masters in Real Estate Management in 2004. He joined Croudace Homes that same year and says he hasn’t looked back. His area of operation is primarily Kent, East Sussex and Surrey. Matthew is a keen sportsman regularly playing 5 a-side football within the London Power League and was previously a semi-professional tennis player.

To contact Matt by telephone dial 01883 335346 or send an email to matthew.church@croudace.co.uk

Bassil Aslam
Land Negotiator

Bassil joined Croudace as a Land Negotiator in September 2009 after completing his BSc (Hons) degree in Planning and Property Development at Nottingham Trent University. He is currently undertaking his RICS training to become a Chartered Surveyor. Through Croudace, in Autumn 2010 he is flying to Nepal for the Habitat for Humanity Global Village Challenge to help construct a house using local, natural materials such as bamboo - and thereby provide a safe home for a family living in poverty . Outside of work, Bassil is a keen amateur boxer and through the V-inspired organisation helps coach young people who are involved in, or at risk from, antisocial behaviour in sports.

To contact Bassil by telephone dial 01883 335327 or send an email to bassil.aslam@croudace.co.uk

Meet the Southern Land Team

The southern land team work out of the Group headquarters in Caterham. This office is close to the M25 and M23 and provides a central location for the Group's activities throughout the south of England.