For us, real estate is about people. It´s about people making life-changing decisions.

Daniel Cartwright
Founding Partner
Daniel has over twenty-five years in the real estate sector, formerly in the south of England and for the past twenty years here in the Algarve, before co-founding Quintas & Casas. Daniel has been involved in many successful refurbishment projects, which makes him uniquely well-placed in his role as a Property Appraisal Specialist, bringing a keen eye to development and refurbishment opportunities, as well as industry know-how. Daniel’s approach is warm and personable, demonstrating real empathy for client’s needs, whilst understanding the best strategy for selling a property.

Keith Gray
Partner
Keith has over 30 years worldwide award-winning experience in architectural and interior design, and over the last 10 years has been successfully transforming projects for private owners and commercial property speculators both in UK, the Middle East and in Portugal.
Keith is available to help sellers maximize the appeal of their properties, to assist buyers in recognising and creating their dream home in the Algarve, and to work with investors seeking a realistic financial return. Having purchased and transformed two family homes in the central Algarve, Keith has the experience and network to ensure that clients both enjoy and profit from realising stunning homes in the region.
With a deep-rooted passion for Design, and a love of everything that the Algarve has to offer home-owners, Keith is always happy to informally discuss and review a property’s potential.

Iryna Mykytsei
Property Executive
Iryna is driven and enthusiastic, with an innate ability to manage her time and efforts effectively; both confident and highly organized, Iryna is committed to meeting all client objectives and aspires to 100% customer service at all times!
Educated in Ukraine, Iryna received a specialist degree in English Language and Literature in Precarpathian National University in 2016
Iryna is fluent in several languages including English, Portuguese and Russian which will help her to communicate with all our customers, listening to their needs and taking care of any and all required documentation.

Martin Brett
Property Consultant
Martin moved to the Algarve from the UK in 1980. Since then, he has been involved in multiple building and development projects, including renovations, new-builds, wooden-houses and light-weight steel homes.
Having lived near Loulé for many years he is very familiar with the construction techniques and property values in the beautiful countryside regions of the Algarve.
Martin joins the team with his local expertise and knowledge to assist with both viewing and listing properties, giving our clients the very best opportunity to have us value and sell your home.
Martin has a very easy-going nature and is always happy to share a coffee and give you his authentic and honest opinion on any questions you may have.

Alan Jeyes CA
Sales Consultant
Alan has lived in the Algarve since 2016 working as a property consultant, following an impressive career as a Chartered Accountant for multi-national companies, and subsequently as a fiscal advisor to expatriates in Portugal.
Aside from his direct efforts to secure the right property option for our clients Alan has particular expertise in the legal and fiscal aspects of vacation rentals of property in Portugal. Alan can advise clients on all aspects of property purchase and will analyse their priorities, and put forward a range of options to meet as closely as possible the given criteria.
Having sourced, purchased and renovated his own family home in the Algarve, Alan brings experience and enthusiasm for Algarve property, as well as the golf, tennis and sailing that is on offer.

Marcia Madeira
Office Manager
Marcia has been working in the Algarve real estate environment since 2000, and has an excellent knowledge of the processes and requirements for selling or buying your home.
Speaking Portuguese and English, and qualified in Business Management & Administration, she is a key part of our team, great at 'problem-solving' and ensuring that our clients are happy and informed at all times.

Marilla Wylie
Sales Consultant
Marilla moved to the Algarve permanently in 2018 having been a regular visitor to the area for several years and has over thirty years of experience in the Real Estate sector. Having chosen to make the area of São Brás de Alportel her home she is passionate about the area and feels that her love of property will forever run through her veins. Through her own experience she has a good understanding of working with local architects, engineers and builders.
Marilla is a keen cyclist and has covered over 3,500 kilometres exploring the area: towns, villages and the beauty of the Serra do Caldeirão. She also loves to kite-surf and used to race cars at club level when she lived in England. Marilla has a very enthusiastic and personable approach and her priority at all times is to work closely with her clients to understand their needs.

Nélia Ferreira
Office Manager | Sales Consultant
Nélia was born in France and moved to Portugal at the age of 11. She graduated in administration and discovered her passion for real estate at an early age. Over the years, she has trained in various areas of real estate to meet all her clients' needs. She has worked in various areas of the Algarve, such as Quarteira, Vilamoura and Loulé, but it was in São Brás de Alportel that she discovered her favourite area.
São Brás de Alportel retains its original essence, customs and traditions, and also represents the traditional Algarve with its renovated farmhouses, traditional chimneys, Santa Catarina tiles, and a huge diversity of cultures from all over the world. Every day we have the privilege of meeting new people who bring us life experiences and knowledge, and who tell us about magical places that we could only discover by doing this job.
With over 20 years of experience in the real estate sector, Nélia can accompany you from start to finish in your property purchase or sale process. Fluent in Portuguese, French and English, language is no barrier.
Come and meet Nélia and Marilla at our office in São Brás de Alportel. They can help you with whatever you need, or just have a coffee and share adventures.

Rachel Canales
Currency Specialist at GC Partners
Rachel is our specialist in foreign exchange and part of the GC Partners Portugal team. With a thorough understanding of the property buying process, coupled with her knowledge of the currency markets, exchange rates and volatility, Rachel along with her colleague Joe Cooke, will help you to understand when to move your money and provide a variety of currency options designed and tailored to suit your exact requirements.
Click HERE to find out how they can take care of all your currency needs.

Ana Rita Nunes
In-house Insurance Agent
Ana Rita has been working in insurance for over 20 years, throughout Portugal and particularly in the Algarve. She lives in the beautiful hillside town of Sao Bras de Alportel, where she been most of her life.
Her industry knowledge, fluent Portuguese and English, and her professional and friendly approach makes her an invaluable part of the Q&C Team. Representing one of Portugal’s leading insurance Groups, Ana Rita will listen to your needs, present options and offer very competitive packages, whether it be healthcare, life insurance, home and contents, car insurance and even your pets!! Please feel free to contact the office to arrange an informal chat with Ana Rita at any time.

