BSc (Hons) MRICS

Ben Taylor

Ben joined SPACE in August 2018 and has almost 20 years experience in the property industry, having previously headed up the retail team for a leading regional practice in the East Midlands, primarily involved with the acquisition and disposal of retail and roadside property, development and investments.  He also has client side experience working as a development manager for Sladen Estates.  Ben is married to Ann, also a chartered surveyor, who have two young children.

Interests:

Most sports, watching my kids learning them, eating out, live comedy and holidays in the sun.

Favourite Sport:

The 2018 World Cup has renewed my love for football.

My Teams:

Derby County

Books:

John Le Carre, A spy who came in from the cold.

Favourite Place:

Koh Samui

Music:

I love music and have an eclectic library, too many to mention, however if Oasis get back together, I’ll move heaven and earth to see them live.

Film:

Saving Private Ryan and The Hangover.

Luxury Item:

Porsche 911-993 Targa… but until I can afford one, grabbing a couple of hours at the weekend for the road bike is a real luxury and very rare.

Did you know:

Whilst driving through a small village in Derby, Brian Clough flagged me down and asked me to drive him to the shops… it was only a short drive, but a true honour – legend.