Annapolis Property Services was born from a Personal Need to a Local Standard.
Annapolis Property Services (APS) was born in 2003 out of a simple realization: property owners deserve better.
When founders Peter and Nicola (Nicky) Cook relocated from the UK to Annapolis, they planned to stay for just a few years before heading to Australia. As they prepared to move again, they searched for a property manager they could trust with their most significant asset. They couldn’t find a partner who met their standards for care and communication—so they decided to change their plans, stay in Annapolis, and build that partner themselves.
Growth Fueled by Trust
What began as a goal to manage 30 homes from their basement office quickly evolved. Local owners—many living out of state or overseas—recognized the value of Pete and Nicky’s specialized, “owner-first” approach.
- 2003: Founded with a focus on high-touch service for absentee owners.
- 2008: Moved into our first professional office space.
- 2011: Hit a major milestone of 250 homes under management.
- 2018: Celebrated 500 homes as our team and reputation expanded.
- 2025: Reached 650 homes, continuing our legacy of excellence in Annapolis.
A Specialized Team Approach
We believe that no single person can be an expert in everything. That’s why APS utilizes a team-based model, allowing our specialists to focus on what they do best while providing our clients with 24/7 coverage.
Our success is driven by the dedication of our long-standing leadership team:
- Sanford Collins (Operations Director): Leading our maintenance and finance teams since 2015.
- Marco Rodrigues (Sales Director): Heading leasing and business development since 2013.
- Brendan Giardini (Senior Property Manager): Providing expert oversight since 2011.
- Ben Derrick (Portfolio Manager): Ensuring property integrity since 2013.
Today, Pete and Nicky still call Annapolis home, and the APS team remains committed to the same mission that started it all: treating every property as if it were our own.
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