
John
Director
John Murphy is a seasoned expert in the London rental market, possessing over 26 years of experience in high-end residential leasing and property management. He has a deep understanding of the London real estate market and its development trends. As the Director of SJW Property Management, John leads the team to continuously improve service standards, providing clients with professional and efficient property management services.
In 2004, John founded the real estate leasing company City Docklands. Under his leadership, the company has grown steadily, managing over 1,000 properties in London and achieving an average vacancy period of only 4 days. In 2018, John partnered with SJW to establish a professional property management department, providing overseas landlords with more localized, practical, and efficient property management support.
As a long-term ARLA member, John consistently adheres to high industry standards. Furthermore, he has been a London landlord himself since 2003. Over two decades of hands-on experience have enabled him to understand the market not only from a professional manager's perspective but also from the landlord's point of view, gaining insights into the actual needs and market changes in property holding, leasing, and management.
John's passion for the real estate industry and his strong emphasis on client relationships have shaped his professional yet approachable and pragmatic service style. Under his leadership, the SJW Property Management team is committed to providing landlords with efficient, secure, and hassle-free management services, allowing clients to own and manage their UK properties with greater ease, even when they are overseas.
