MEET THE TEAM
Katie Griffin BSc (HONS) MRICS FNAEA MARLA
Director
Tel: 01364 652652 or 01626 852666
Katie is a qualified Chartered Surveyor and Past President of the National Association of Estate Agents Propertymark. Having worked for a global property consultancy in London and the Home Counties for over 10 years, Katie has extensive experience in all aspects of estate agency and lettings. Few people know the local market as well as Katie and her expert advice, grounded in reality, has provided invaluable for numerous happy clients.
Katie takes great satisfaction in getting top results and is constantly striving to find ways to improve the service that Sawdye’s offer.
She has successfully grown the business, which now comprises three offices and is the driving force behind Sawdye & Harris. Katie is passionate about customer service and is extremely hands on and takes an active role across all her offices to ensure standards are upheld. Katie has three children and lives locally giving her access to all three of her offices. Katie has sat on the main Propertymark board for several years and now sits on the Propertymark Qualifications Board. Katie also sits on the National Advisory Group of The Guild of Property Professionals as well as being a mentor for other agents.
Michelle Caunter - Negotiator
THE DARTMOOR OFFICE
Tel: 01364 652652
michelle@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
Michelle was thrilled to join Sawdye & Harris in January 2020 following a break in the property industry to have a baby. Michelle has been in the estate agency industry in the Teignbridge area for over 15 years and still enjoys the thrill of dealing with clients on both the sales and rentals side and helping them finding their new home. In her spare time, she enjoys socialising and spending time with her family.
Nicole Austin - Negotiator 
THE TEIGN VALLEY OFFICE
Tel: 01626 852666
Nicole joined the team in October 2018. She has experience in Sales & Management and thrives off providing excellent customer service. She always tries to go that extra mile and has a real passion for helping people find their dream property. In her spare time she is kept busy with her two children and enjoys travelling.
Sheila Hammett - Property Administrator
Sheila has recently joined our team as a property administrator. Having worked in her family business for many years, a change of career has beckoned. Sheila lives locally and has two children and enjoys spending her time walking on Dartmoor or relaxing on the beach. Sheila is a dog lover and has two bulldogs.
Naomi Wilson - Apprentice
THE DARTMOOR OFFICE
Tel: 01364 652652
naomi@sawdyeandharris.co.uk
Naomi joined Sawdye & Harris in 2023 as our sales and lettings trainee apprentice. Naomi lives locally and is enjoying working with the team learning about all things property.
Melanie Allday
MAP Accountants - www.mapaccountants.co.uk
Mel works very closely with us as our Accountant and Business Advisor. MAP Accountants offer us expert advice on all aspects of accountancy and taxation services, including bookkeeping, VAT, payroll, management accounts, annual accounts preparation, personal tax and business tax.
Victoria Maynard - Marketing and Administration 
Having joined the world of Estate Agency in 2006, Victoria has worked as a negotiator, valuer and sales manager before becoming a Business Manager for an independent agency in Leicestershire in 2017. She works with the team to assist with marketing, social media and administration. In her 'spare' time, she is a busy mum-of-four and enjoys cooking, walking and reading.