Meet the Team

Michael Sibley
Partner & Personal Agent

Leighton Buzzard isn’t just a market I work in; it’s my home. I spent my childhood growing up around the Planets Estate on the Vandyke side of town, before moving with my family to Plantation Road back in 2005.

My local roots here run deep, I went to Beaudesert Lower School, Brooklands Middle School, and finished my education at Vandyke Upper School. Today, while my wider family still resides right here in town, my wife Gemma and I live just down the road in the village of Stewkley, accompanied by our Cavapoo, Baxter.

My property career began in Milton Keynes back in 2014, where I learned the ropes in a fast-paced environment, but my goal was always to bring that expertise back to my hometown. In 2019, I did exactly that. Over the years, I have successfully navigated local property sales through some of the most turbulent markets in recent history, from the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic and the post-Covid boom to shifting mortgage rates and numerous changes of government.

Throughout my career, I have sold properties of every shape and size across the LU7 area. My experience ranges from standard terraced and semi-detached family homes all the way up to million-pound executive properties, unique barn conversions, and historic listed buildings. I know that every home requires a bespoke approach, and I know exactly how to position each unique property to attract the right buyer.

As a Partner at Urban & Rural, I’ve transitioned to a personal agent model because I believe local homeowners deserve absolute consistency. When you instruct me, you get my 13 years of industry experience and deep-rooted local knowledge directly. You deal with me from the initial valuation right through to moving day, backed by professional social media presentation and 24/7 direct availability on my personal mobile. For me, it’s about providing a premium, transparent service to the community I’ve been proud to be a part of for over 35 years.