Daniel O’Brien heads up Aucoot having taken the reins of the company in May 2024. As a property professional with over two decades of experience, Daniel’s career has seen him expertly negotiate sales in every corner of London, and engage his passion for well-designed homes of all styles and ages.  

Prior to Aucoot, Daniel worked for Hamptons for over 17 years, during which time he was promoted to Regional Sales Director, overseeing the agency’s north, south, and east London offices. In 2020 he was also appointed Head of Urban Spaces, where he oversaw a period of rapid commercial expansion. He has been the recipient of The Sunday Times Estate Agent of the Year award twice.

Over the course of his career, Daniel has seen first-hand the transformative and uplifting effect a home can have on its owners, and at Aucoot he works tirelessly to ensure both buyers and sellers alike receive service that matches the quality of the homes we represent.

Instagram. @dan.obrien

Dario is excited to bring over a decade of experience to his role as Head of Home Sales at Aucoot. Prior to joining the team, he headed up a department in Islington and Hackney for a well-known agency and oversaw a cluster of offices at one of north London’s largest independent family-run agencies.

With an enthusiasm for well-designed spaces, he has cultivated a large social media community showcasing some of London’s most inspiring homes. Having personally renovated several homes with the help of close friends who are architects and interior designers, Dario is well-equipped to guide clients through every facet of their journey, marrying his experience in property sales with an intimate understanding of design.

Having grown up in the capital, Dario has deep roots across north and east London, from the charming neighbourhood of Muswell Hill to the vibrant streets of Hackney and everywhere in between.

Charlie began his career working in editorial roles at Monocle magazine and for Phaidon Press before joining The Modern House in 2016. During his six years at the company, Charlie built and led the editorial and brand team, overseeing all creative content and brand initiatives for both The Modern House and its sister agency, Inigo. While he was in post, the company was referred to as a ‘cultural touchstone’ (Elle Deco) with content described as ‘a source of fascination, inspiration and fantasy’ (The Guardian).

In his consultancy role, Charlie sets the vision for all aspects of the Aucoot brand, from strategic planning to creative direction. He is particularly focused on ensuring that considered storytelling is at the heart of our communications.

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Akua is a Property Consultant at Aucoot. As a UK-registered architect, Akua brings to her role a wealth of experience working on projects of varying scales for a host of practices, including Gort Scott, Allford Hall Monaghan Morris, HUT Architecture and Scott Brownrigg. Highlights of her architectural career include large-scale housing projects, commercial retrofits and private residential design. 

Akua is also one of the co-founders of Black Females In Architecture (BFA), a global network and enterprise established to increase the visibility of black and black mixed-heritage women working in the built environment sector. BFA offers support through the provision of a valued community where its members benefit from shared knowledge, guidance, access to job opportunities and wider connections to other design professionals.

Akua’s interests extend to home renovations, interior design, and a deep appreciation for the arts and modern culture.

Instagram @akuaadanso