Meet The Ideal Country Property Team

We are a long standing, family-run business and we pride ourselves on providing a professional service. All our friendly staff members have personally experienced living in Spain and whether you speak Spanish, English, French or Dutch, a member of our team is always here to help!

To contact a member of our team directly, please use their email address listed on their profile below or call our office on: (+34) 952 491 728.

Sharon Cossons

Sharon Cossons

I'm from the UK but I'm also Spanish and after having travelled the world working in the casino industry for 15 years, Peter and I decided to settle in Alhaurín el Grande in 1999. My son, Max, was born in 2001 and my second child, Ideal Country Property, was started in 2007. Apart from overseeing the Ideal office, I manage to find time to take Pilates, Zumba and Step classes. I love spicy food (especially Thai) and am quite fond of a glass or two of cava!

Peter Cossons

Peter Cossons

Originally from Brighton in the UK, I left in 1989 to travel the world and have lived in the Bahamas (where I met my wife Sharon), British West Indies, Hungary, New Zealand and Russia before settling down in Spain in 1999. I have been with Ideal from the very beginning in 2007. My main role is in sales but I really do a bit of everything. I'm also Spanish and I love being in Spain and sampling all the different restaurants but I also love to travel and experience different cultures. My favourite pastime is relaxing at home with my family and a cold beer.

David Laver

David Laver

I’ve lived and worked in Spain for over 20 years, always in the beautiful Andalucian countryside. Selling property here means you meet people from all over the world who are looking to change their lives for the better. For me it’s all about being outside, enjoying the incredible views of mountains and the Guadalhorce valley; Obviously, the huge amount of sunshine helps! I love cooking with local produce which varies from season to season. With the sea so close we get amazing fresh fish and enormous prawns which my family & friends love when they visit. I also love playing paddle tennis, which is one of Spain’s fastest growing sports, and spending time on the beaches, which are only 20 minutes from my house in the countryside. Here you can enjoy the mix of real Spain with the local festivals, the wonderful local people, time in some of the best-known holiday destinations in Europe, and all this make where I work and live so special.

Christopher Russell Goodall

Christopher Russell Goodall

I joined Ideal in March 2008 (though it doesn't seem that long ago), just a year after the company was founded and I work in admin and IT. You will usually see me towards the rear of the office. I try and make sure that we have all the necessary paperwork when listing a property for sale. I'm from Nottingham (UK) originally but am also Spanish and have been living in Málaga province since 2001. I speak English and British Sign Language natively, Spanish and Welsh (though my Welsh is very rusty these days). I have a love of music, films, technology, reading, sci-fi, languages, pub quizzes, Cadbury’s chocolate, and I ocassionally play acoustic guitar.

Noelia Jiménez García

Noelia Jiménez García

I have been part of the Ideal team since 2016. Ever since I started here, I have felt I have grown both personally and professionally, surrounded by an exceptional team in this field. What I enjoy most about my work is the direct interaction with people and the satisfaction of helping them find their ideal property.

As an agent, I specialise in sales, rentals, valuations, and property acquisitions, always offering approachability, commitment, and professionalism.

I am Spanish, born in Coín, and a student of Economics at Málaga University. In 2011, thanks to an Erasmus scholarship, I had the opportunity to live in Liège, Belgium; an unforgettable experience that left me with wonderful memories and lifelong friendships. Later, in 2014, I embarked on a new adventure in Ireland as an au pair, living with a wonderful Irish family and their four adorable daughters.

I am passionate about travelling and making the most of every free moment to discover new places and hidden corners of the world. I love nature, animals, and the simple things in life. I truly value positive people and greatly enjoy meaningful conversations shared around a table with friends.

Emma Taggart

Emma Taggart

I am originally from Northern Ireland and have lived for more than 20 years in Spain, first in Tenerife and now in Málaga. I joined the Ideal team in 2019 as part of the administration department and “what I do have is a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career.” As a mother of three my personal life is also very busy and I try to spend as much time as possible outdoors with family and friends. I love to read, try new types of food and horse riding.

And Presenting our Independent Collaborating Agent:

Patricia Vatinel

I am of Swiss origin, born in La Chaux-de-Fonds, I arrived in Andalusia in 2004. It was a great adventure, especially without speaking a word of Spanish. First I attended Spanish classes, then for 8 years I had my own Estate Agency in Alhaurín de la Torre. I really like public relations and it is always a great pleasure to see a client happy after having acquired the house of their dreams. I speak French, English, Spanish and a little German. I really like nature, walking in the mountains, music and reading. I love to travel and I enjoy dedicating some of my free time to various humanitarian activities.