Land & New Homes

REBEKAH MARSTON New Homes Sales Advisor

Rebekah is based at our Woodside Park Development in Wigton and is responsible for the sale of 79 properties which are currently under construction.She previously worked  in Vehicle and 4 x 4 sales at a local dealership and prior to this she sold property in sunny Fuerteventura, selling clients their dream home in the sun. Rebekah lives in Carlisle with her husband and two young children. She’s happiest when she’s spending time with her family, whether it’s in a caravan in the lakes or on a sunny beach on tropical shores. She also loves running and chilling with her friends. 

RACHEL RITSON Managing Director

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Rachel best describes her role as being the captain of the ship!  She makes sure the company is heading in the right direction, at the right speed and adjusting the coordinates as and when necessary.  Responsible for the strategy and direction of the company, day to day work involves ensuring our people, systems and brand are working cohesively and aligned with our culture and company values of passion, honesty, expertise, consideration and potential.  Her main priority is to ensure the whole team are engaged and enjoying their work… a happy team means happy customers.Prior to joining Grisdales, Rachel had her own business working for a number of local companies, providing accounts and management information and before moving to West Cumbria almost 25 years ago, Rachel worked for the international company Dupont.Rachel joined Grisdales over 20 years ago and as the business grew so did her responsibilities. Over the years her day to day became heavily estate agency orientated and by the end of 2014 Rachel was solely managing the business, before becoming full owner of the company in 2016.  Rachel is a member of the Association of Residential Lettings Agents and continues to develop her knowledge and skills with a number of qualifications in Business Management.  Having carried out the Women in Cumbria Taking The Lead programme, alongside a Level 4 qualification in Business Management, Rachel loves learning and has been a member of The Property Academy since 2013, this included being part of the highly esteemed Leadership Summit programme – Leadership SummitHaving three children, three step children, and two grandchildren with one on the way, Rachel has a busy home life and loves nothing more than family get togethers.  Keeping fit and healthy are also a passion with running and walking the fells, on the agenda most weekends… and of course there’s always time to chill out and relax with husband Neil!