Who we are

Tony Criss

With over 60 years experience in the property business, Tony will be familiar to those in the property industry locally. He has successfully built up his own property portfolio and has been instrumental in a number of development projects such as Hard Days Night Hotel, Liverpool.

Interests include travelling, sport, reading, dining and wine, (and being a granddad).

Allan Pelan MRICS

A Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years experience.  Allan is a director of a long established property company and has a background in the construction industry which gives him a uniquely practical and hands on approach to business.  He deals with a wide variety of clients and properties and is able to provide a full range of professional advice.

Interests include reading, history, politics and gym.

Alex Heptonstall

Alex joined Core in 2021 with a BSc Hons degree in Property Management and Investment from Salford University, after spending 13 years working as a business analyst at Barclays Bank. He has a broad range of experience across all aspects of surveying and commercial property nationwide, ranging from conducting valuations of land and letting small retail units through to the sale of multi-occupied business parks and the asset management of large scale office developments and shopping centres

Interests Include: following all types of sport (BWFC fan) , fishing, mountain biking , reading and hiking

Jayne Hawthorne

Jayne joined Core in 2008 with a BA (Hons) in History from Lancaster University. The residential department specialises in portfolio management but also values smaller clients.  Jayne is conversant with multitasking and her perceptive approach to property matters ensures the smooth running of the department.

Interests include a love of reading, cooking and fell-walking including attempting to complete walking the 214 Wainwright fells with her young daughter.  

Julie Thomas

Management Accounts. Julie has considerable experience in property management issues and is responsible for operation of the client accounts. She also has experience of providing secretarial and accountancy support to a major client.

Interests include travelling, reading, walking and gym.

Jasmine Preston

Jasmine started her career as an apprentice aged 17 and has gained experience in all areas of property management and residential lettings. She is passionate about working to meet the needs of both clients and tenants and enjoys being the first point of contact in the office. She always has a friendly face to greet visitors.

Interests include attending church with her two small children, going to the gym and anything girly related!

Michael Fay

 Michael is a recent graduate from The University of Salford with a BSc (Hons) in Real Estate Surveying (Asset Management) and is now a graduate Commercial Property Manager. He manages commercial portfolios, engages with clients and oversees the day-to-day operations of commercial properties, delivering reliable and effective results.

Interests include going to the match (EFC fan), going to the gym, reading, and travelling.

Jo Cross

 Jo joined CPM November 2023 with over 30 years experience in customer service within the Telecoms Industry, both residential and major business clients focusing on developing improvements to the overall service of the sectors and implementing changes where necessary. Now at CPM Jo works within the residential department ensuring properties comply with all housing laws and regulations. She ensures the efficiency and safety is evaluated by regularly reviewing plans to improve and progress internal policies. Along with the other members of the team she provides a service to both tenants and landlords to ensure the maintenance of the properties are held to a high standard.

Interests include walking, pilates, gym and relaxing with a good book or arts and crafts.

Georgina Davies

I have been working within the property sector for the last 6 years and have gained a great deal of experience with client accounting and property management.
In my personal life I like to bake when I get the chance, I love all things nerdy, anime/manga related, true crime and I am absolutely obsessed with my cat, he is my life and I would be empty without him.

Peter Smith

 Peter joined the team at Core in 2025 following an eight-year period in social housing. He has an Asset Management background and a broad range of knowledge from working with various surveyors and contractors to help undertake a multitude of complex repair issues in various property archetypes. His primary focus is on property maintenance and estate management issues and as such works closely with clients, contractors, and tenants to ensure all properties are secure and repair free.

Interest include sport (particularly football and anything Liverpool related) reading and going to the gym.