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Meet the Team


Our team has an average of 10 years plus industry experience per person, so you can be confident you are receiving quality advice and that you are in safe hands. All recommendations and advice that we provide is built on years of local industry knowledge and supported by robust analysis of current market conditions. We will give you the facts and show you the data. We firmly believe a good decision is an informed decision.


We are also passionate about service, so much so that, the key metric we use to incentivise staff is what our clients say about us - our client feedback score. We care about what we do and we care about how we do it.

Mike Jones

Mike Jones
Managing Director

Mike is the founder and Managing Director of Aspire Residential. In Mike’s own words, “I set up Aspire because I wanted to provide a higher level of personalised service to clients. Our senior team deals with every aspect of the sales and lettings process from first meeting to closing the deal. You can be confident that you are in safe and experienced hands at every step of the transaction.” Away from work, Mike loves spending time playing sport & cooking.

Kia Howard

Kia Howard
Director (Aspire North)

Kia is a Director and Co-founder of Aspire Residential (North). With a background in family law, Kia has acquired years of experience in building and managing client relationships. She also has over a decade of property management experience and recognises the importance of reducing the pressure faced by landlords whilst protecting their assets. In addition, Kia recognises the importance of establishing quality working relationships with tenants and prides herself on providing excellent customer service to both landlords and tenants.

Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor
Director

Mike has been working in the property industry for the past 21 years and has loved every second of it. Mike has expertise in some of the UK's most challenging property markets including prime residential markets in London and Weybridge, Surrey. Mike has found his home in Worthing and at Aspire Residential in Goring. Living locally gives him both a professional and personal insight into the local market and he will be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. Mike prides himself on providing the highest level of customer care which is why he and Aspire Residential are the perfect fit. Outside of work, Mike likes to keep fit, being a member of a local gym, as well as playing and watching both football and rugby.

Sarah Mullen

Sarah Mullen
Senior Property Consultant

Sarah found her passion for the property industry in 2020 when she first started in Estate Agency. In Sarah’s own words “My favourite part about the job is helping people find their dream home. Being attentive to peoples needs and requirements as a property agent is paramount to being successful”. Sarah’s experience in the industry is something that our clients thrive off. Career driven, Sarah is always looking to progress & that is demonstrated in the development of her knowledge year on year. In her spare time, Sarah volunteers at the local Samaritans branch, a charity that is close to her heart. She may also be found spending time with her son enjoying swimming and eating at local independent cafes and restaurants.

Yanique

Yanique
Property Consultant

Yanique has discovered an enjoyment in dealing with all aspects of sales and letting since joining Aspire in April 2022. Having grown up locally, Yanique has vast knowledge of the amenities in the area and is able to advise clients based on their specific needs. In her spare time, Yanique enjoys cooking and spending time with her young daughter.

Jayne Champion

Jayne Champion
Property Consultant

Jayne has developed a love for the property industry having first started in 2023. Prior to her current role, Jayne worked in the NHS where she found her passion for care. In Jaynes own words ‘caring for people is a transferable skill that I bring to every aspect of my life. As a result, I absolutely understand the importance of finding the right home for purchasers, something that I feel I thrive at and really enjoy’. In my spare time, I enjoy live music, socialising and of course spending time with my family’.

Louise Sparks

Louise Sparks
Viewing assistant

Louise began her journey in property in 2023 and has excelled since. Louise’s bubbly and friendly personality always comes through when meeting clients, allowing them to feel at ease when we carry out appointments. In her downtime, Louise likes to travel and spend time with her family.

Lauren Trigwell

Lauren Trigwell
Property manager

Lauren came to Aspire following successfully running her own inventory business. Wanting to further her knowledge in the industry, Lauren entered the property industry in 2024. Since starting, Lauren has developed some close client relationships already and looks forward to progressing her knowledge in years to come. Lauren loves to spend time with her children outside of work but also loves the occasional night out.

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