About
We are Life Property Group, a close-knit team committed to sourcing development and regeneration opportunities across Wales and the West of England in both the residential and commercial sectors.
Our experience of the regional property market combined with our land acquisition and property experience, enable us to offer a professional, comprehensive and efficient service for property development projects of all sizes.
Our Beliefs
As a company, we are guided by a firm belief in responsible and sustainable development. We take great pride in delivering projects of the highest quality, designed not only to stand the test of time but to contribute meaningfully to the communities they serve. Every aspect of our work is approached with care and consideration, from thoughtful planning and design to the careful selection of materials and construction methods. We are deeply committed to minimising our environmental impact, and to ensuring that each development reflects our values of integrity, sustainability, and long-term benefit for all. It’s about more than just building; it’s about creating lasting, positive change in the places we live.
Meet the Team
Daniel Madge - Managing Director
Daniel has actively been involved in property since 2007. After renovating several houses from the age of 22, property very quickly became a passion and is now a full-time career. He has excellent knowledge of the local property market with access to many other property professionals. Daniel loves to problem solve, deal with complex land deals to bring them through to fruition. His experience within the property sector came from building his own portfolio and he now has a large property rental portfolio which provides a strong yield.
Sam Hawking - Director
Sam has been involved with property for over 21 years, becoming a landlord for the first time in 1999. He qualified as a licensed conveyancer in 2003 before proceeding to work for a firm of London solicitors specialising in residential and commercial property. Sam then went on to establish Sam Hawking & CO Property Lawyers in 2006 with the ethos of providing the best service possible to property investors, developers and public looking to buy or sell a property. Today he employs 26 staff across 2 offices in the South Wales area. He is a director of the Society of Licensed Conveyancers and a Board Member of the Conveyancing Association and holds an extensive property portfolio both residential and commercial.
Andrew Crompton - Property Consultant
Andrew Crompton is a property consultant who has more than 30 years’ experience in the South Wales residential land market. He offers a broad range of development consultancy, with his experience incorporating Housing Association work, land & property acquisitions, being Persimmon Homes Wales Land Director and later the Managing Director of Charles Church Wales. He has purchased many significant strategic development sites and overseen an annual land budget in excess of £40 million.
Jonathan Taylor - Senior Quantity Surveyor
Jonathan has more than 35 years of continual experience working in the engineering and construction industry including roles as a senior quantity surveyor in large organisations such as Persimmon Homes. During this time, he has been involved in a wide variety of projects, both in type (building, M&E, utilities and civil) and value of between £50,000 to £20 million. He will be supporting the team with Commercial management of Life Property Group’s social and private housing projects from planning approval to completion.
Richard Phillips - Engineering Manager
Richard has over 25 years’ experience working as a consultant within the construction industry, in that time he has gained a wealth of experience in civil, structural and architectural design. For the past 15 years he has successfully run his own Architectural Design Practice specialising in residential design on a wide array of projects, from house extensions and refurbishments to commercial building projects and multiple unit new build developments working for the private sector and clients including Charter Housing, Dwr Cymru Welsh Water and Careers Wales.
Richard’s expertise provides invaluable support to the team progressing land acquisitions, overseeing planning and pre-construction design and during the detailed design and construction stage. He enjoys overcoming technical problems specifically working with building contractors to ensure delivery of our developments.
Nicola Gandy RTPI - Planning Director
Nicola brings over 20 years of experience in land use planning and development to Life Property Group. She has held senior public sector roles including Head of Planning Service at Pembrokeshire County Council and Director of Planning and Park Direction at Pembrokeshire Coast National Park Authority, where she led on strategic and operational planning, conservation and development management. Prior to this, she spent 12 years at Bridgend County Borough Council, progressing from Planning Assistant to Principal Planner and determining planning applications ranging from major housing schemes to waste and minerals developments. Nicola is a Chartered member of the Royal Town Planning Institute and holds an MSc in Planning, Practice and Research from Cardiff University. Her extensive knowledge of the planning system and proven record of delivering complex projects make her invaluable in guiding Life Property Group's developments through planning.
David Llewelyn Darkin RIBA - Operations Manager
David is a dedicated and experienced architect at Life Property Group. With a strong background in architecture and a passion for innovative design, David brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the team. He has been instrumental in driving forward various projects, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and creativity. David's commitment to excellence and his collaborative approach make him a valuable asset to the company. He is always eager to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of Life Property Group.
Abi King - Executive Assistant
Abi provides essential support to the Life Property Group team as Executive Assistant. She plays a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of the office, coordinating schedules and supporting the wider team with administrative and organisational matters. Her attention to detail and proactive approach help keep the business running efficiently, allowing the rest of the team to focus on delivering successful development projects.
Quality
Life Property Group is committed to quality in everything we do.