After obtaining a first class Land Management degree specialising in Planning & Development from Reading University in 1991, Richard spent four years with Ideal Homes, during which time he qualified as a Chartered Surveyor.

Prior to joining Sunley in 2002 he spent over six years in the Prowting Group, becoming the Land & Planning Director at Prowting Homes West in Swindon, with whom he helped to establish a new region. He has experience of acquiring a whole range of residential development sites including land for brownfield redevelopment and for high value waterside apartments.

When not battling against the vagaries of the land market, Richard enjoys most forms of keeping fit and despite originating from Bristol has a keen interest in both football and cricket.