Team Members
The Association of Local Landlords (Wessex) is managed by a volunteer committee of experienced local Landlords and Letting Agent representatives. The committee meets regularly to discuss future ALL Wessex meetings and any relevant Landlord or Local Authority matters arising.
ALL Wessex, is governed by the Association’s Constitution & Rules 25 May 2018.
The Committee’s role and responsibilities are explained here.
The biographies of ALL Wessex Committee members are presented below:

Steve Blick
Committee Rep
Steve works with his wife Karen to manage their letting portfolio in South Gloucestershire North Somerset and Gloucestershire. He has been a member of ALL Wessex and NRLA since 2001 and is a regular attendee at branch meetings. Steve is an engineer by trade and recently retired from full time work after 44 years working […]
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Peter Holmes
Committee Rep
Peter’s career was in the insurance industry where he worked as a surveyor inspecting commercial premises for underwriters. He is still doing this work part-time as a consultant at 70 years old. Peter’s work includes assessing liability risk, as such he now holds a Health & Safety Diploma and is a Chartered Member of the […]
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Karen Blick
Committee Rep
Karen is a qualified Project Manager by profession, Karen first started letting in South Gloucestershire in 1999 within the private rented sector and now manages properties in South Gloucestershire and North Somerset with her husband Steve. Karen has been a member of ALL Wessex and NRLA since 2001 and is a regular attendee at branch […]
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Rob Crawford
Chairman (Resigned)
Rob assumed the role of ALL Wessex Chairperson in May 2013. A former letting agent, he has a small portfolio of private residential and HMO’s properties based in South Gloucestershire.
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Martin Thomas
Committee Rep
A qualified accountant by profession, Martin first started letting to students in Bath in 1980. With a growing portfolio Martin now operates in partnership with his wife, son and daughter. Martin has been an active member of the local landlord association since the 90’s and is a Trustee of the ALL Wessex Committee.
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Estera Cwiklinska
Treasurer
Estera Cwiklinska joined the Committee as a volunteer for the position of Treasurer in 2015. Estera is a landlord and an established professional in the property agency business with extensive experience in residential lettings and holiday rentals. Estera is a qualified Accounting Technician and Trustee on the Committee.
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Dorian Hardacre
Committee Rep
Dorian has been a landlord in the student and professional sectors since 2000, with properties located mostly in the Bristol area. He lives in London and also works as an IT consultant. He has been a member of the NLA for 10 years and member of ALL Wessex since its inception. Dorian brings a wealth […]
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Ray Perry
Committee Rep
Ray has been a landlord in Bristol and London since 1995 so has extensive experience in the field. He joined the Association of Local Landlords (Wessex) in 2016. Born and educated in Eire, Ray has held a number of company executive positions in the engineering sector including secretary, director and managing director.
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