Who we are

David Newnes FRICS FNAEA FARLA - CEO
David is an industry veteran having started his career as a trainee surveyor in Kent in 1979. LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-newnes-6882945b/?originalSubdomain=uk

Matthew McCreath - Managing Director
Matthew is an estate agent through and through. His career started under the Your Move brand over 25 years ago and he has spent his entire estate agency career to date working with the Your Move & Reeds Rains brands. His journey started as a trainee negotiator in Nottingham back in the late 90’s and he has done all the job roles within agency you would expect along the way. The experience of so many varied job roles in so many different locations over two decades has given Matthew a very detailed understanding of what all the staff within NHM do and what good looks like, both from the teams and from the customer perspective.
In 2019 Matthew and David opened NHM, originally as a 39-office franchised business taking on Your Move and Reeds Rains branches from LSL where he was one of the Directors. In the years since NHM opened, he has continued to steer the business day to day operationally and is enjoying watching the company continue to grow, both organically as well as through acquisitions.
Out of work, Matt is very much a family man who treasures time with those around him. He is passionate about Formula 1 and he loves the odd game of golf although you might never know it watching him play.

Shaun Peart MNAEA - Commercial Director
National Home Move Land & New Homes
With over 30 years of experience in the New Homes sector, Shaun started his journey as an Estate Agent in London before becoming a key member of LSL’s Land & New Homes division over 15 years ago, taking the role of MD in 2014 before transitioning to LSL’s largest franchise, National Home Move, in 2025. During his time as MD at LSL, he played a key role in navigating through the various market fluctuations and challenges. Shaun’s industry knowledge, customer-centric approach and collaborative spirit have been instrumental in driving growth and success for a wide range of developer clients.
Shaun has specialised in the sale of Land, New Homes, Shared Ownership, Part Exchange and Assisted Move programmes together with Build to Rent. Shaun has amassed a deep knowledge of the sector and is well known and highly respected within the industry. Shaun is a member of the National Association of Estate Agents.
Beyond his professional life, his family is his priority. He actively supports his three children in their educational and career pursuits. On weekends, you’ll find him immersed in football— watching his beloved Manchester United, coaching his son’s team and helping him navigate his own football journey.

Andrew Molloy
Andrew is the Area Sales Director covering the North- West and West Midlands areas. Andrew is a property professional with 35 years in the industry from an LSL/Countrywide background.

Emma Stainthorpe
Emma is the Area Sales Director covering our North East, Humber, Yorkshire and Midlands areas. Emma held various positions including at LSL and specialises in dealing in new homes/investors and housing associations.

Mat Shenton
Mat is the Area Sales Director for the Southern region, utilising his 20+ years of experience in residential new homes sales, marketing and consultancy and has held previous senior roles within the residential new homes teams at JLL and Savills.