Kate left Kings College London University with a law degree but wanted to go into business rather than the legal profession, joining IBM and staying with the company for 6 years.
A change of direction, from corporate life to the dynamic world of TV film production, rising quickly to become a respected freelance producer. It was Kate’s job to manage complex logistics and budgets in an industry that is fast moving and very demanding.
After several years at the top of her profession, working all over the world, Kate stopped working in film production when she and Rupert started a family. She has since become fully engaged in property.
As well as being a key partner in the planning and design of the projects, Kate runs the management and online marketing side of the business. Her legal background helps her to be on top of all compliance and contract processes. She is also systemising the business for remote lettings management.
Rupert’s background is creative and, following a degree in graphic design, he decided to launch into the world of film making. He forged a career to become a renowned film director with many awards to his name, in the areas of business, sport and adventure.
Rupert is used to working to deadlines and budgets, sometimes in very demanding conditions. As a notable example, spending 3 months at a remote base camp at 18,000ft, he directed and managed an international production team for a TV documentary series ‘Everest- Man Vs Mountain’, a British Army expedition to put the first Brit on Mount Everest via the deadly West Ridge.
Rupert’s expertise in directing teams transfers very well to property development and management. His dedication to a project and determination to make it successful helps to drive Clearstream’s growth.
As well as handling film, photography and brand media, Rupert coordinates the construction and project management, including procuring finance, budgeting and logistics. He is focused on quality and attention to detail, ensuring the build teams are fully engaged, on schedule and on budget.
Apart from Billy, the company mascot, Clearstream have assembled a solid, reliable team of specialised service providers in law, tax, planning, accountancy, mortgage brokerage and construction all of whom understand the property business.
Kate and Rupert are actively engaged in online marketing and networking and are members of several trade bodies. They are constantly educating themselves, including personal mentoring, to drive efficiencies and help realise their goals.