Brett Ray

Founder @ Survey Shack – Putting Property Condition Front & Centre, Right Where It Belongs | The UK’s Leading Home Inspection App | Geovation Accelerator Programme ’25

Richmond Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

About

I left school at 16 with a plan to trade derivatives then build something of my own. By 20 I was one of the youngest traders in London, learning to operate under pressure, think commercially, and back myself. At 18 I started buying property and later retrained as a surveyor, drawn to a profession where my output could start helping others. But I kept seeing the same problems: deals collapsing, frustrated sellers, and a lack of clarity for buyers. Rather than keep explaining the flaws, I set out to fix them. That is how Survey Shack began. We created a simple way for buyers and sellers to understand property condition earlier, more clearly and at low cost. It reduces risk, saves time and builds trust. We are changing the status quo. Our focus is tools that capture condition data at source and make decisions faster, clearer and fairer. Survey Shack is solving today’s problems while building towards a future where structured condition data becomes a normal part of every property transaction.

Experience

  • Co-Founder & CEO at Survey Shack
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    The first interactive, affordable, and informative self-survey app, guiding users through each step of the property survey process.

  • Director at Richmond Futures
    Apr 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 3 mos

    Richmond Futures is a client-focused and innovative surveying practice, with a specialism in building surveys and party wall matters. Our experienced team takes pride in providing accurate, reliable and jargon-free advice, ensuring that our clients are fully informed when making decisions about their property assets.

  • Partner at Westville Associates Limited
    Aug 2022 - Apr 2023 · 9 mos

    We are a multi-disciplinary surveying practice serving clients across London and the Home Counties. Whilst we specialise in building surveys and party wall work, we can also assist with a variety of other surveying services. Please get in touch for a free, no obligation consultation.

  • Property Investor / Residential surveyor at Richmond Futures
    Jul 2016 - Jul 2022 · 6 yrs 1 mo

    Surveying of residential properties with development potential, site appraisals and project management. Also responsible for Party Wall work and Homebuyer Reports.

  • Derivatives Trader at Trading fixed income derivatives
    Jan 2001 - Jun 2016 · 15 yrs 6 mos

    Previous career in financial markets.