Meet the Team

Sylvia joined Edwin Thompson’s Carlisle office in 2001, initially as secretarial/admin support, followed by a period of time with the Forestry Department implementing systems and procedures for FSC before moving on to Property Management.  A diverse and challenging role, Sylvia participates in the day to day management of a number of Clients’ Commercial Property Portfolios.  This includes the management of service charge accounts, budgets/forecasting and reconciliations and handling repairs and maintenance issues.  Her role in the company also includes property insurance renewal and recovery, liaising with clients, tenants and contractors and involves working closely with the accounts department and preparing information for reporting to Clients, Pensions Funds and Banks. In her spare time Sylvia enjoys BTCC race meetings, walking and spending time with her three beautiful grandchildren.

Tom is a Chartered Surveyor, Fellow of the Association of Agricultural Valuers, and a RICS Registered Valuer undertaking all aspect of rural work and estate management at the Carlisle office. Whilst dealing with the full gamut of rural practice, Tom’s key skills are in relation to: Agricultural Landlord and Tenant disputes under both the Agricultural Holdings Act and Agricultural Tenancies Act; Valuation of rural property assets for specialist purposes including secured lending and taxation; Negotiation of access rights over land, particularly in relation to private parties, and utility companies; Management of rural estates and property, developing good Landlord and Tenant relationships whilst ensuring the successful economic performance of the assets; Growing up with his grandfather a tenant farmer and his father a resident land agent, Tom has enjoyed the opportunity to see the coin from both sides. He is passionate about the countryside and the myriad of diverse issues and activities encompassed within. Tom relishes the opportunity to gain new perspective and further his understanding of the rural world and in so doing, assist clients with their own ambitions. After a childhood in the countryside, and following a passion for sailing, Tom worked around the world, successfully passing his RYA Offshore Yachtmaster in 2006. This was followed by a degree in Architecture. After a few years working and driven by a love of food, Tom trained as a butcher! He decided to further his interest and knowledge of the disciplines associated with rural business, identifying the opportunity to undertake an MSc in Rural Estate Management. In 2011 he studied at the Royal Agricultural College Cirencester where he successfully completed his MSc achieving the highest grade of distinction. Tom’s distinction capped off a year which also saw him become the winner of the John Clegg Forestry Prize and runner up in the Savills / Saffery Champness Tax Prize. As a relatively new arrival to Cumbria, he is enjoying exploring the beautiful landscape with his wife Anna and their dog Pipit.

Tracy joined Edwin Thompson in 2013 to work as Neal Thompson’s PA which is a very varied and interesting role.  Tracy had previously worked for Silvery Tweed Cereals as an Office Manager for 8 years and prior to that, spent many years working in the legal profession and therefore brought with her a wealth of administrative experience.  Tracy, who is originally from London, moved to Berwick in 2001 and absolutely adores the beautiful Northumberland countryside and the quieter pace of life.  Outside of work Tracy enjoys cycling and swimming and is hoping to take part in one of the Way of the Roses Challenges and a triathlon in the not too distant future.  When Tracy is not cycling she is often to be found driving her daughter, who is a keen rugby player, around the north of England to attend a variety of rugby matches.