Meet the Star Students Team

Cara Khadaroo, MARLA, MNAEA

I have been the Managing Director here since 2001, and I still love every part of what I do! From lettings and sales to property refurbishments, no two days are ever the same. I really enjoy planning ahead and organising the team from our busy...

Saleem Khadaroo, MARLA

As one of the Directors, I’m passionate about driving success with a fantastic team and thrive on overseeing refurbishment projects that make a real difference for our clients.

I take pride in our dynamic approach in a constantly...

Chris Welch, MARLA

With 15 years of experience in both residential and corporate lettings, I am now proud to serve as Property Consultant and General Manager at Star, specialising in the student rental sector.

I enjoy working closely with both new and...

Louise Kilsby, ARLA

I have a background in construction and social housing, and having lived in the South West all my life, I made the move from the countryside to the city—and haven’t looked back since.

I enjoy tackling challenging situations and am...

Will Bennett, ARLA

I recently returned to the property industry after gaining extensive experience at LSL Property Services. In the ten years in between, I worked as an Operations Manager for a security and risk management company, honing strong organisational and...

Lili-Mai Stoakes

I have lived in Exeter all my life and am excited to explore new areas of my career as I continue to grow in the property industry. I am passionate about using my local knowledge and professional background to provide the best possible...

William Cockram, ARLA

Born and raised in Exeter, I have always had a keen interest in property. I am excited about the future of the local market, particularly with the growth of the university and Exeter’s development as a vibrant cultural city. My background in...

Tanya Carpenter-Sprague

I have lived and worked in Exeter all my life and have built a strong background in administration through a variety of roles. I joined Star Students in 2005 to manage the residential and student accounts and have been part of the team ever since!...

Rachael Gifford, ARLA

I really enjoy working as part of a close-knit, professional, and friendly team. I bring a wide range of experience to my role, having spent 30 years as a beauty therapist, as well as three years working in hospitality. Part of my role is to...

Zak Khadaroo

Having grown up around lettings and property management, entering the family business felt like a natural progression after completing college. I currently work in an administration role, building a strong foundation of knowledge to support my...

Libby White

I bring seven years of customer service experience and a passion for helping people have a positive experience. Whilst I’m new to the student lettings world, property has always been an interest of mine and I’m excited to learn and grow in the...

Sarah Elle

I bring over 20 years of experience in professional support roles. I recently transitioned from a 10-year career as police staff, where I specialised in officer recruitment and delivering community training events, alongside a strong background in...