Meet our New Associates!
Jul/02/2025
Wed 26 March 2025
McCartneys are pleased to announce that the Partnership has appointed the following staff as Associates of the firm:
Gemma Ruffinato – Senior Lettings Manager – Kidderminster Office
Rachel Watkins – Estate Agent – Brecon Office
Ellie Hopkins – Land Agent – Brecon & Hay Rural
Dom Sumner – ICT Manager – Ludlow Market
Lloyd Humphreys – Auctioneer – Brecon & Knighton Markets
Tom Pritchard – Auctioneer – Kington & Brecon Markets
Josh Balsdon – Land Agent – Worcester Market
McCartneys are pleased to announce the promotion of several new Associates. These highly talented professionals bring diverse expertise and a passion for excellence to McCartneys, enhancing the firm’s commitment to delivering exceptional services and solutions to its clients.

“We are thrilled to welcome the promotion of 6 new Associates; recognising the talent and dedication of all those that have been promoted” said Simon Edwards, Chairman of McCartneys. “Their skills, energy, and experience will be invaluable as we continue to grow and expand our capabilities. At McCartneys, we are always looking for top-tier talent to ensure we provide the best service possible to our clients, and we are confident that the promotion of these new Associates will help us further strengthen our position in the market.”
The new associates include Gemma Ruffinato (Senior Lettings Manager), Rachel Watkins (Estate Agents), Ellie Hopkins (Land Agent), Dom Sumner (ICT Manager), Lloyd Humphreys (Auctioneer), Tom Pritchard ( Auctioneer) and Josh Balsdon (Land Agent) . We congratulate the new Associates on their promotion.
McCartneys LLP is an independent firm of Auctioneers, Estate Agents, Chartered Surveyors and Valuers in the Marches, Mid Wales and West Midlands, with thirteen Property Offices and five Livestock Markets covering five counties.
McCartneys provides diverse services, including estate agency, property management, fine art auctions, rural professional services, and planning and development. Our expert team offers tailored solutions to meet your specific needs, ensuring exceptional service across all our departments.
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