Meet Our Team

Career

Trevor graduated from Harper Adams University in 1995 with an Honours degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management and then joined the Valuation Office for 12 months as a Capital Gains and Inheritance Tax Valuer. Trevor then joined a Leicester firm of Chartered Surveyors and undertook a broad spectrum of work prior to qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 1997. He became a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers in 1999 and received the Midland Counties prize for the highest examination results. Trevor then joined a national firm of Chartered Surveyors in Leicestershire as an Associate and pursued a specialism in planning and development related issues and the sale and acquisition of development land. With his co-director, Trevor set up Wells McFarlane Ltd in February 2004. In February 2009, Trevor was elected as President of The Midland Counties Agricultural Valuers Associaton.

Specialist Areas

• Planning Applications and advice
• Sales and acquisition of development and agricultural land
• Negotiation of Conditional Contracts and Option Agreements
• Probate and Transfer Valuations
• Farm building diversification schemes and change of use projects

Personal

Trevor is married to Emma and lives in Leicestershire with their three children. Trevor enjoys motorsport and country pursuits, and is hands on at home on his sheep farm, as well as a partner in his family arable farming business.

Career

Andrew graduated from Harper Adams University in 1995 with an Honours degree in Rural Enterprise and Land Management. On graduating, Andrew joined a rural practice firm of Chartered Surveyors in Cambridgeshire where he specialised in rural property matters. After qualifying as a Chartered Surveyor in 1997 and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers in 2000 Andrew became an Associate in the business, before returning to the midlands where Andrew joined a national firm of Chartered Surveyors as an Associate specialising in commercial property matters. With his co-director, Andrew set up Wells McFarlane Ltd in February 2004.

Specialist Areas

• Farm building diversification schemes and change of use projects
• Commercial property lettings and Lease negotiations
• Property management
• Telecommunications
• Valuation of commercial and rural property
• Sale and acquisitions of commercial property

Personal

Andrew is married to Simone and lives in Northamptonshire with their three daughters. Andrew enjoys watching all sports and has a passion for food and entertaining.

Career

Victoria graduated from Exeter University in 2004 with an Honours degree in Ancient History. On graduating, Victoria studied a Masters degree in Rural Estate Management at the Royal Agricultural College, Cirencester. In 2007 Victoria qualified as a Chartered Surveyor and a Fellow of the Central Association of Agricultural Valuers, working at a national firm of Chartered Surveyors in the East Midlands. In 2010 Victoria joined Wells McFarlane as a Senior Surveyor.

Specialist Areas

• Commercial property lettings and Lease negotiations
• Property Management
• Town and Country Planning
• Valuations of Commercial, Residential and Agricultural Properties

Personal

Victoria currently lives in Warwickshire and in her spare time enjoys Scuba Diving, Triathlon, Walking and Dog Agility with her Border Terrier Devon.

Career

Richard graduated from The University of Reading in 2008 with an honours degree in Surveying. Post graduating, Richard joined a Midlands based development firm specialising in residential and commercial development. Richard joined Wells McFarlane in 2009.

Specialist Areas

• Commercial landlord and tenant
• Commercial asset management
• Sales and acquisitions of investment property
• Sales and acquisitions of strategic land
• Valuation of commercial property

Personal

Richard is a keen sport enthusiast whose interests include skiing, golf, shooting and rugby can regularly be found supporting the Leicester Tigers or out and about on a golf course.

Career

After spending three years as a Secretary, Lindsey trained as a Croupier. After several years at a Leicester casino, she moved to Southern Africa where she spent five years, first as a Croupier, then as a PA at Sun City. Upon her return to England, Lindsey worked as PA to the owner of Leicester’s top Auction House, where she stayed for seventeen years. In June 2004 she joined Wells McFarlane as PA to Trevor Wells and Andrew McFarlane Holt.

Specialist Areas

• Liaising with Clients, Landlords, Tenants and Contractors
• Coordinating meetings
• Reception, administration and correspondence
• Diary management

Personal

Lindsey lives in Leicestershire and her interests include music, theatre, cinema, dining out and visiting country houses.

Personal

Sarah is married with two children and lives in Leicestershire.

Career

Abigail has recently completed her AAT level 2 certificate and level 3 diploma in accounting at South Leicestershire College, having already obtained grade B in AS level Accounts. This is her first full time position and she will be mainly carrying out accounting functions but will also give support in all areas to enhance her knowledge of the business. Abigail joined in March 2011.

Specialist Areas

• • Accountancy • Administration

Personal

Abigail lives locally in Lutterworth and her interests include socializing and spending time with friends, singing, and attending many music concerts.