Matthew Baldock LLB
Director
Your partner in property
Charles David Casson (CDC) is an independent estate and lettings agency in Chelmsford with a national franchise offering.
Our story
Since 2011, brothers Matt and Neil Baldock have developed Charles David Casson (CDC) to be a market leading sales and lettings agent in Chelmsford and have expanded to cover the whole of Essex with additional services in the commercial, auction, land & new homes as well as financial services and conveyancing.
We’ve also developed a specialism in letting and managing HMOs – houses of multiple occupancy and have built a reputation for passion and excellence in the property industry.
At CDC, we are 100% focused on the human side of estate agency. With a goal to make moving as stress free as possible, we have stripped the practice of estate agency back to basics, where people – as well as property – matter.
Our successful residential sales and lettings business was soon established as a blueprint formula and is today offered as a CDC Franchise and CDC Self Employed Property Partner opportunity.
Our values
We make our clients our number one priority and aim to provide exceptional customer service, every time. Using our team’s vast knowledge, experience and specialism, we help partners and customers reach their goals and achieve success. We are also continually learning, developing and improving, seeking opportunities and never standing still.
Our values are to care, to consult, to learn, to grow and to inspire. We’re ready to work with you to help you reach your goals.
Franchise or become a property partner
Are you looking to own your own property business, take control of your future and build a business that works alongside your personal life?
Our fully supported CDC Franchise or CDC Self Employed Property Partner opportunities can make this possible. Build your own business with the support of an established, professional brand. It’s a win-win.
Meet the team
Director
Matthew Baldock LLB
Matt is the older of the Baldock Brothers and has been an Estate Agent for over 20 years. Aside from a few years at university Matt has lived in Chelmsford his whole life and has three boys who he has forced to become Spurs fans. Matt’s love for our industry comes from helping his clients get to the next chapter of their lives and he takes great pride in being involved in people’s life stories, even for just a few months.
Matt is an advocate for mental health awareness at work and has a reputation in the Estate Agency world for being a strong promoter of a ‘people before numbers’ philosophy, meaning he is often asked to appear on webinars and podcasts to speak about his views.
Neil Baldock
Director
Director
Neil Baldock
Neil is our resident property investment, lettings and management expert here at Charles David Casson. Neil has been an Estate and Letting Agent for around 17 years now and also spent 6 years as a Police Officer with Essex Police. Neil has a specialism in the management of Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO’s) and is a great problem solver for both our clients and our team.
Neil has a 10 year old son called Michael who keeps him busy outside of work and can often be found on the bank of a river or lake fishing or walking our office dog Woolie.
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Jasmine Pittey
Head of Lettings and Property Management
Head of Lettings and Property Management
Jasmine Pittey
Jasmine has had just over 8 years experience within the property industry. Jasmine joined us back in September 2021 starting as a Portfolio Manager, being promoted to Senior and again to Head of Lettings and Property Management. Jasmine brings with her a bright and positive attitude. Jasmine is very hardworking, organised and energetic.
Outside of work Jasmine enjoys dog walks with her chihuahua (who also is the office dog) trips up to London with her boyfriend, friends and family. Jasmine loves go for dinner or anything food related.
Courtney Shipp
Senior Portfolio Manager
Senior Portfolio Manager
Courtney Shipp
Courtney has 7 years experience in the Property Industry, working as a negotiator and property lister at her previous company to now a Property Manager who recently was promoted to Senior Portfolio Manager at Charles David Casson.
Courtney finds great satisfaction in helping her clients with problematic tenancies and advising on the best course of action as well as supporting her colleagues with any queries they may have. Courtney prides herself in being an organised individual and loves using spreadsheets to keep track of property compliance!
In her spare time Courtney enjoys spending quality time with her daughter whether that be at the park, the farm or at home together.
Dawn Button
Portfolio Manager
Portfolio Manager
Dawn Button
Dawn has 7 years experience within the property industry as a Property Manager and enjoys helping others and achieving goals. Throughout her career Dawn has found she has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys setting her to-do list every morning focusing on the most urgent tasks first.
Outside of work Dawn likes to socialise with friends, going on walks with her dog Mia and enjoying quality family time.
Anjali Denning-Sen
Senior Portfolio Manager
Paul Davidson
Lettings Manager
Lettings Manager
Paul Davidson
Paul has been in the property industry since 2014, his first role being a trainee negotiator. He has worked his way up to becoming a Lettings Manager with CDC.
Paul and his family moved to the Chelmsford area in 2019 and it was always in his best interest to work closer to home and family. He finally made that jump in May of this year to join Charles David Casson in our Chelmsford Office and loves being a part of a family run independent agency.
Paul enjoys taking photos of properties and putting together descriptions to get properties ready to market. Away from the office he loves spending time with his three children and friends, and is a keen badminton and snooker player who also supports Portsmouth F.C.
Director
Matthew Baldock LLB
Matt is the older of the Baldock Brothers and has been an Estate Agent for over 20 years. Aside from a few years at university Matt has lived in Chelmsford his whole life and has three boys who he has forced to become Spurs fans. Matt’s love for our industry comes from helping his clients get to the next chapter of their lives and he takes great pride in being involved in people’s life stories, even for just a few months.
Matt is an advocate for mental health awareness at work and has a reputation in the Estate Agency world for being a strong promoter of a ‘people before numbers’ philosophy, meaning he is often asked to appear on webinars and podcasts to speak about his views.
Director
Neil Baldock
Neil is our resident property investment, lettings and management expert here at Charles David Casson. Neil has been an Estate and Letting Agent for around 17 years now and also spent 6 years as a Police Officer with Essex Police. Neil has a specialism in the management of Houses of Multiple Occupancy (HMO’s) and is a great problem solver for both our clients and our team.
Neil has a 10 year old son called Michael who keeps him busy outside of work and can often be found on the bank of a river or lake fishing or walking our office dog Woolie.
Head of Lettings and Property Management
Jasmine Pittey
Jasmine has had just over 8 years experience within the property industry. Jasmine joined us back in September 2021 starting as a Portfolio Manager, being promoted to Senior and again to Head of Lettings and Property Management. Jasmine brings with her a bright and positive attitude. Jasmine is very hardworking, organised and energetic.
Outside of work Jasmine enjoys dog walks with her chihuahua (who also is the office dog) trips up to London with her boyfriend, friends and family. Jasmine loves go for dinner or anything food related.
Senior Portfolio Manager
Courtney Shipp
Courtney has 7 years experience in the Property Industry, working as a negotiator and property lister at her previous company to now a Property Manager who recently was promoted to Senior Portfolio Manager at Charles David Casson.
Courtney finds great satisfaction in helping her clients with problematic tenancies and advising on the best course of action as well as supporting her colleagues with any queries they may have. Courtney prides herself in being an organised individual and loves using spreadsheets to keep track of property compliance!
In her spare time Courtney enjoys spending quality time with her daughter whether that be at the park, the farm or at home together.
Portfolio Manager
Dawn Button
Dawn has 7 years experience within the property industry as a Property Manager and enjoys helping others and achieving goals. Throughout her career Dawn has found she has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys setting her to-do list every morning focusing on the most urgent tasks first.
Outside of work Dawn likes to socialise with friends, going on walks with her dog Mia and enjoying quality family time.
Lettings Manager
Paul Davidson
Paul has been in the property industry since 2014, his first role being a trainee negotiator. He has worked his way up to becoming a Lettings Manager with CDC.
Paul and his family moved to the Chelmsford area in 2019 and it was always in his best interest to work closer to home and family. He finally made that jump in May of this year to join Charles David Casson in our Chelmsford Office and loves being a part of a family run independent agency.
Paul enjoys taking photos of properties and putting together descriptions to get properties ready to market. Away from the office he loves spending time with his three children and friends, and is a keen badminton and snooker player who also supports Portsmouth F.C.
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