Agent Q&A: Ian Godfrey, Godfrey & Barr

Who are you?
Ian Godfrey, Founding Partner, Godfrey & Barr (020 8458 9119)

How long have you been in the area?
We’ve been in Hampstead Garden Suburb for 20 years, and we recently opened a new office in Mill Hill.

How would you describe your area in three words?
Bucks the trend!

Describe your working day…
Twice a week I powerwalk first thing. I arrive at the office at 8.30am and leave around 6pm, and spend my time generating new business, on valuation work and showing clients properties. I spend two weeks a month in our Hampstead Garden Suburb office and a week in the Mill Hill office.

Which are your favourite cafes and restaurants?
For lunch I like Din Café (816 Finchley Road NW11). For dinner, Scalini, (1 Walton Street SW3) and The Boxwood Cafe (Wilton Place SW1).

Where do you go for a drink?
I prefer having a drink with a nice meal – I’m not really a social drinker. At the end of the day I go home to my wife and family or head out to dinner. Occasionally we’ll have staff drinks at the Bull & Bush (NW3).

Which are your favourite shops?
I love Knightsbridge for shopping and The Apple Store at Brent Cross – I’m a big Mac fan!

Tell us something about your business we might not know…
We’re one of the few agencies that use Macs, not PCs, as we’re very design-orientated. All our property particulars and promotional photographs are produced in-house.

Tell us something about the area we might not know…
Hampstead Garden Suburb is a conservation area. Its charm and character have helped to maintain house prices even in the current economic climate.