Kate Buckley, MRICS

Kate joined the team in November 2024 and specialises in lease extension and enfranchisement valuations and negotiations. She also undertakes valuations for Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, Shared Ownership, Help to Buy, Right to Buy and Right to Acquire purposes.

Growing up in Hong Kong, Kate returned to the UK to complete her education. She graduated in 2000 from the University of Portsmouth with an honours degree in Leisure Resource Management. She initially built a career in the hospitality sector before moving into marketing roles across a range of industries.

In 2018, Kate retrained undertaking a Master’s degree in Real Estate Management at the University of the West of England, which she completed in 2020. Since then, she has worked at Surveying firms in Worthing and Brighton, developing a specialism in lease extensions and enfranchisement.

In April 2026, Kate qualified as a Member of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors and is also a RICS Registered Valuer.

Outside of work, Kate enjoys walking her dog, researching her family history, spending time with friends and family, and exploring the Highlands of Scotland