Meet the team

Nick started his career as an estate agent in Bracknell after leaving school back in 1990. After taking over ownership of Duncan Yeardley in 2012, he has been ambitiously working hard to develop the business. He lives locally with Charlotte, who also works for DY, and their two children who are pupils at Ranelagh.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
To be able to fly with endless energy and distance.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An estate agent! Weird I know. At an earlier age I also remember wanting to be a car mechanic.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Hitting the trails and getting lost in Swinley Forest on my mountain bike.

Top of my bucket list is…
To explore more of the British Isles in our motorhome named ‘Elvis’.

My worst fashion mistake…
Still must be a multi-coloured Gucci shell suit. Why I ever thought they would make a piece of clothing like this!

The thing I like best about my job is…
Supporting our fabulous team by giving them the best tools and helping them thrive and develop their skills.

Helen is Nick’s sister and she successfully set up and established our Lettings Department back in 2013. Having spent much of her career prior to DY working in marketing, Helen now heads up our Marketing & Operations department. This suits her organisational skills and keen eye for detail perfectly! She loves taking long walks with her Labrador Finn and when time permits, travelling and visiting new places around the globe.

Top of my bucket list is…
To travel round Europe in a camper van.

My guilty pleasure…
Ben & Jerry’s cookie dough ice cream – I’ve got a very sweet tooth, for my sins.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
Less shy.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
To find a cure for cancer and dementia.

On Sunday morning, you can usually find me…
Up bright and early for a dog walk, come rain or shine!

You might be surprised to know that…
One of my earliest qualifications as a teenager was as a Clarks trained shoe fitter. All those back to school shoe

Tom attended Garth Hill school in Bracknell and still lives locally with his wife Heather and young children, Isla and Arthur. His calm and friendly nature makes him an ideal person to help guide clients through the moving process and his dedication, combined with an excellent knowledge of the local area and market, means he has a great ability to spot changing trends.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
The harder you work, the luckier you are.

My favourite word in the English language is…
Potato.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Being invisible.

One of my funniest memories is…
Hiding a walkie talkie in my mums hand bag, my brother and I then sat in the car when she went into a shop and started shouting with a little voice “help, this women has stolen me”. Everyone in the shop was looking round, including my mum wondering where the noise was coming from. We then started on the fart noises etc and got louder and louder. It was getting awkward for everyone by this point and the shop keeper was getting angry. My mum finally realised what was going on and left the shop and all her shopping. We thought we were going to get told off, but she was in hysterics with us.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Trying to convince my two little ones its still bedtime, even if it isn’t.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
My grandad Bob.

Hannah started her career in estate agency at the age of 19 working in Maidenhead and has more than 20 years’ experience in all aspects of Lettings. Outside of work she likes to keep active, is a keen traveller and loves spending time with family and friends.

What do you like best about your job?
Building relationships with clients and helping staff develop their careers.

What might someone be surprised to know about you?
I am half Italian hence the hair and height.

Guilty pleasures?
Shopping and eating chocolate!

My worst fashion mistake was…
A Rebook tracksuit and matching trainers!

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Sarah Jessica Parker.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
In bed with my cats Koki & Kiki.

Ian started his career back in 1988 as a land buyer with the house builder Charles Church. Covering the south east of England he has gained an invaluable knowledge in the acquisition and planning process, boasting a proven track record for successfully developing numerous sites and then working with the builder to bring the new homes to market. Outside of work, Ian is an avid cricket fan who enjoys following England’s up and downs!

Worst fashion mistake…
Pretty much my entire wardrobe during the eighties.

First car…
VW Polo, with the widest wheels that would fit on it.

Favourite film…
To Kill a Mockingbird.

Favourite food…
Chicken in white wine and cream sauce.

Favourite holiday destination…
Sicily, Italy.

The person you would most like to invite to dinner…
Leonardo da Vinci.

Judy has lived in Bracknell all her life and resides near South Hill Park with her family, which includes two dogs and two cats. She is great with people and has a real talent for spotting the right home for her clients. Outside of work she is always on the go – busy socialising and looking after her children and grandchildren.

First car?
Mini Clubman estate. On my first lesson I drove it into the garage door with my dad’s car parked inside!

Favourite film?
Grease. I have lost count how many times I’ve watched it.

The person you would most like to invite to dinner?
Strangely Chris Evans, the presenters of Sunday Brunch and Karl Pilkington.

Favourite holiday destination?
The Maldives.

First music you bought?
Meatloaf album.

Favourite food?
It would be easier to list my least favourite

Jessica started her career in estate agency at the age of 17, working in Reading, London and Bracknell and has experience in all aspects of Lettings. Away from work she loves spending time with her boyfriend, family and friends and in particular shopping… lots of shopping!

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given…
Well its more of a quote! “She believed she could so she did”.

My favourite word in the English language…
Well let’s keep this professional, shall we say ‘sleep’.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Snuggled up with my furbaby Tinks!

My guilty pleasures are…
Sour cream Pringles and ketchup YUM.

The thing I like best about my job is…
Building relationships with new people!

Keith has proudly been an estate agent all his working life and therefore boasts an impressive knowledge of the industry and the local housing market. Having benefited from working in varying markets, he is well placed to provide expert advice to clients wishing to move home. Away from work Keith enjoys spending time with his family, running and when time permits, a round of golf.

My favourite word in the English language is…
Perpendicular.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a… 
Pilot.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me… 
On the beach walking or running.

You might be surprised to know that…
I appeared on an episode of Homes Under The Hammer.

The thing I like best about my job is… 
The people I work with.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is… 
Jamie Redknapp.

Callum followed his Dad into estate agency and has always had a passion for selling property. He started with work experience and went straight into the industry after leaving school, building on his experience in the local area over the last eight years. Away from the office he enjoys watching and playing football with friends.

The thing I like best about my job is…
Having clients come back to me from a previous move and seeing the change in their lives, whether it be they’ve had a child and are now upsizing or the kids have flown the nest and they need to downsize.

Top of my bucket list is…
To go on a safari in South Africa.

My guilty pleasure is…
Escape rooms.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Mind reading.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
James Bond.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Harry Potter.

Lee is a born and bred local chap. He studied at Easthampstead Park and went on to successfully gain a Diploma in Sport with distinction. A big Liverpool FC fan and a fully qualified F.A. football coach, Lee lives in Crown Wood with his partner Becky and their daughter Amelia.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A professional football coach. I was lucky enough to fulfil this and spent 12 years coaching football to kids and adults locally and in America and Norway.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
In the kitchen cooking breakfast for the family. My speciality is eggs, I’ve been told I make a cracking omelette.

My worst fashion mistake was…
Wearing ¾ length trousers on a lads holiday, I thought I looked cool at the time but now I look back and realise that I definitely wasn’t.

My guilty pleasures are…
Lawn care (I find getting great stripes in the grass is very satisfying), dance music and fitness.

You might be surprised to know that…
I used to be a regional champion at javelin. I won a gold medal representing Thames Valley whilst I was in the Air Training Core.

The thing I like best about my job is…
That we get to help people find their dream home, I find it very rewarding when you see the look on people’s faces once they’ve found the right property.

Lucy has enjoyed a successful career in estate agency for over ten years’, with the majority of this working in the local market. Another team member living in Bracknell she has an excellent knowledge of the market and a real ability to see the potential in a property. Outside of work Lucy enjoys spending time with her family.

When I was younger, I wanted to be… 
A Forensic Scientist.

Top of my bucket list is…
To see The Alhambra in Granada, Spain.

My worst fashion mistake was…
Err born and raised in 1980s Bracknell, so so many: undercut permed hair, puffball skirts, stonewash jeans bought from Bracknell Market to name but a few.

You might be surprised to know that… 
I have a degree in Politics and International Studies.

The thing I like best about my job is…
Our lovely clients!

Adele has worked within a sales environment for many years and was a Branch Manager for a corporate estate agency prior to joining Duncan Yeardley, which has given her an excellent understanding of the property sales process and helping people move. She has lived locally for most of her life, apart from three years spent living and working in Munich, Germany. Adele’s son, Oskar arrived in 2019 and certainly keeps his parents busy outside of work, when they enjoy days out and travel.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is to tackle the tough jobs first and the easy jobs last, that way you will get through the things you have to do a lot quicker!

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A vet – until I found out that it wasn’t all about fluffy cuddles!

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Up at 6am with my two year old supported by a large cup of coffee!

You might be surprised to know that…
I was once handcuffed and searched as a suspected threat to the royal family. You will be pleased to know that I was later released without charge after accidentally getting caught in the middle of a PETA campaign against the royals for using Canadian bears fur in the traditional guard hats.

The thing I like best about my job…
Are the people, whether that’s helping someone find their dream home, enabling their onward move or just offering some good advice that is well received and helps.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
My late father.

Mandy spent over 30 years working in the travel agency business, which gave her the opportunity to travel around the world, collecting fond memories along the way. Mandy prides herself on her friendly and attentive approach to sales and customer service, making her the perfect fit for Duncan Yeardley! In her spare time she is a voluntary support worker for Youthline, based in Bracknell, and also likes to watch football, eat cheese and travel.

My favourite word in the English language is…
Quintessential.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Teleportation.

One of my funniest memories is…
Once when a bit tipsy, I gate crashed past the audition queue of Britain’s Got Talent. I got to the holding room at the side of the stage. My friend then brought to my attention I had no talent, so we both legged it hysterically out the building!

My worst fashion mistake…
Was on several occasions leaving the ladies toilet with my dress tucked in the back of my knickers!

My guilty pleasures…
Are watching back to back, 90 Day Fiancé and Married at First Sight.

You might be surprised to know that…
I am actually quite shy.

Gina has worked in the property industry for over 20 years and started her career as a trainee estate agent in Bracknell. She spent five years in Australia from age 11 when her parents emigrated and still has family out there, so feels very lucky to have had that experience. When she’s not at work she is Mum to Joseph and on the rare days she’s not in taxi mode she can often be found in a park or at the beach.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
That your own happiness is a reflection of your day-to-day, the things you’re doing, and most important, how you are doing them. Create your own environment. Put yourself in a place that will help you grow, not suppress your growth. Surround yourself with people who love and understand, or at least make the effort to understand you and if it is not working, change it!

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
An infant school teacher.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Walking along the seafront with a coffee.

My guilty pleasure…
Is watching WWE.

You might be surprised to know…
That I went to the WWE Hall of Fame & Westlemania 25 in Texas and met several wrestlers in the WWE.

The thing I like best about my job is…
Helping people get moved, the process can hit bumps on the legal journey, I love helping find solutions for any party I can to ensure that all move into their new homes. I will help anyone I can even if they are not our clients to achieve the sales and purchases for all within our chains.

Keely has lived and worked in Bracknell for 30 years, giving her a great knowledge of the area and what the community has to offer. Friendly and personable, she is always happy to go the extra mile to help a client. When not at work or doing the school run she enjoys the wonderful local parks and attractions that can be found within Bracknell Forest.

The thing I like best about my job is…
The wonderful team I work with. I love that coming to work is like spending time with my best friends which helps us be awesome at our jobs!

My worst fashion mistake…
Was my teenage years during the 90’s wearing tartan trousers!

The best piece of advice I have been given is…
To enjoy every moment and try and see the beauty in everything.

Top of my bucket list…
Is taking my family to Disney World Florida.

My guilty pleasures are…
Binge watching a good series whilst eating crisps and dips!

My favourite word in the English language is…
Maharaja. I have never been able to drop it into a sentence but I love the way it sounds when you speak and you never know, one day I might meet a great King and be able to use it!

Tegan joined Duncan Yeardley after a couple of years working for a specialist mortgage lender. Outside of work she frequently plays hockey, keeps up with the Formula 1 and travels when she can.

You might be surprised to know that…
I am a massive adrenaline junkie.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
David Attenborough or Brian Cox, I can’t decide between the two.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A fast jet pilot – sadly I’m not tall enough!

Top of my bucket list is…
Skydiving over Fox Glacier in New Zealand.

You might be surprised to know that…
I have dual citizenship with Australia.

One of my funniest memories is…
Getting stuck in my jeans after a bottomless brunch and having to ask my friend to help – she just laughed and took a photo!

Pamela lives in Bracknell after following her family to the area in 2015. She joined the company as an integral part of our lettings team and has since been promoted to Office Manager. Pamela has a hands-on role that helps ensure the smooth day-to-day running of our office, where her organisational skills are put to very good use.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
If you need to cry, cry!

My favourite word in the English language is…
Sparkle.

When I was younger, I wanted to be an…
Air Hostess – but I hate flying!

Top of my bucket list is…
A month long visit to the Caribbean.

My guilty pleasures are…
Wine & cheese platters.

You might be surprised to know that…
I paddled in the Queens Pond in Buckingham Palace.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Russell Howard (and his mum Ninette too!).

Jan has lived in the local area with her family for many years and loves spending quality time with friends and family. She has worked in Property Management for over 10 years and thoroughly enjoys it.

My favourite word in the English language is…
Fabulous

When I was younger, I wanted to be a…
A vet, but quickly realised that not all animals are cute and cuddly.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
In the garden with a coffee, especially on a sunny Autumn morning.

My guilty pleasures are…
A good glass of red wine whilst watching a Scandi Noir series.

The thing I like best about my job is…
That each day brings a new exciting challenge and I always strive to make a difference.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Bradley Walsh, he would be such fun.

Liz has worked in property management for over five years now for corporate to family-run businesses. She particularly enjoys the problem-solving aspects of the job and providing great service to our clients. Outside of work Liz enjoys spending time with family and friends and doing anything that allows her to be creative, from hair and makeup to cooking, painting and drawing.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift. That is why it is called the present.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Burrito’d in my duvet watching a good series. As on the 7th day he rested!

You might be surprised to know that…
I am a closet nerd, I play video games, watch anime and geek out on things like Marvel and star wars.

My guilty pleasures are…
Terry’s chocolate orange.

The thing I like best about my job is…
Providing great customer service and building strong relationships with my landlords and tenants.

My worst fashion mistake was…
Although there have been many, one that stands out was wanting to look like sporty spice in the tracksuit with the crop top but being a child with puppy fat it didn’t quite have the same effect.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
You reap what you sow.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
To read minds.

When I was younger, I wanted to be a…
Barrister.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Asleep.

My worst fashion mistake was…
A headband.

My guilty pleasure…
A spoon full of Nutella with hazelnuts mixed in.

Another family member working in the business. Charlotte looks after the accounts side of Duncan Yeardley. All those years watching Countdown paid off! She used to fly around the world as long haul cabin crew for Virgin Atlantic but life is now very different, looking after two children, two cats and a dog!

When I was younger I wanted to be…
An Airline Pilot.

On Sunday Mornings, you can find me…
Either in bed with a cup of tea or upcycling some furniture.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
My sister in Australia.

My guilty pleasures are…
Cheesy popcorn and TUC biscuits, which I cannot buy or I will eat a whole packet.

Top of my bucket list is…
Travel of any kind – Australia, Southern Italy, Mexico, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand. Give me a plane ticket anywhere and I’ll go!

My worst fashion mistake was…
A shell suit and green mascara. I was a teenager in the 90’s so there are too many to remember (although scarily some are coming back into fashion!).

The best thing about my job is…
The people, the ones I work with and the ones I meet along the way.

Chantelle moved over to the UK from Cape Town, South Africa with her husband and daughter. She previously worked in Property Management and has many years of Admin and Management experience. When not at work, Chantelle and her family love to go camping, for walks. On less sunny days, you’ll find her curled up on the couch with a good book or a movie and always a cup of tea in hand or baking something in the kitchen.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A baker. I love to bake and even better when I am baking something with chocolate.

Worst fashion mistake was…
My bob haircut when I was 10 and the awful 90’s clothes that went with it. What was I thinking?

My guilty pleasures…
80’s music and boy bands from the 90’s. It always puts me in a good mood and gets me ready to dance.

One of my funniest memories is…
We were away camping in Tsitsikamma Nature Reserve in South Africa. I was sitting alongside the ocean by my caravan enjoying my morning tea and a rusk (a South African sort of morning biscuit). I had left the box of rusks sitting open on the table and a baboon came down off the side of the mountain, snuck in behind me and stole my box of rusks. He ran back up the mountain and sat and ate the whole box while looking at me. So I told him very loudly that they don’t taste very nice without tea.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
That if someone hasn’t earned the right to give an opinion about you then don’t let their opinion bother you.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Wrapped up in my gown eating French toast and bacon with my family.

Adele worked for a local solicitor before joining Duncan Yeardley. She helps with a variety of administrative tasks to ensure that the office and our sales transactions run smoothly. Another local Bracknell resident, Adele lives with her husband and son in Birch Hill.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
To trust your own instincts.

My favourite word in the English language is…
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
To heal.

My guilty pleasures are…
Ferrero rocher, I love chocolate with hazelnuts in, and a cold bottle of budweiser on a sunny day.

You might be surprised to know that…
I have stroked a white Lion and a Bengal Tiger, it was an amazing experience.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
James Corden, he always seems so happy and is very funny.

Will joined the team back in June following his graduation in Marketing down at Bournemouth University. Will now loves to spend his time both playing and watching football, as well as keeping active in the gym and hanging out with friends!

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
That the only way to do great work, is to love what you do.

If I were a superhero, my superpower would be…
Invisibility.

When I was younger, I wanted to be…
A footballer.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
Most definitely in bed.

Top of my bucket list is…
To travel the world!

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
Gareth Southgate.

Alison has lived in Bracknell since the age of two and in Crown Wood for over 30 years. With her local knowledge and
following a long career in marketing, she is ideally suited for meeting people and helping them to find their perfect
home. Outside of work she likes spending time with her lovely family and holidays in the sun.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
To be happy, have fun as life is too short, do everything you want as you deserve it, by my lovely Mum. Who is still around at the age of 95!

When I was younger I wanted to…
Work with Monkeys.

On Sunday mornings, you can usually find me…
At home thinking about what I want to get up too.

You will be surprised to know…
I was once a good gymnast!

The best thing about my job is…
All the people I meet and helping find their perfect home but over and about that the people I work with.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with…
Would be David Cassidy when he and I were young.

The best piece of advice I’ve ever been given is…
You only live once as far as we know, make the most of this life the best way we can.

If I were a superhero, my superhero power would be…
To get my daughters to tidy up after themselves just like Mary Poppins could by clicking her fingers!

My worst fashion mistake was…
Dungarees, paisley shirt, and black wallabies! If you’re around my age, you’ll know!

You might be surprised to know…
That I am a Reiki Master.

The thing I like best about my job is…
It sounds cliche, but I love it when you see the look on someone’s face when they realise, they have found their dream home.

The person I’d most like to go for a drink with is…
My Nan and Grandpa. Both passed when I was younger. I would love to sit down and have a cup of tea and chat with them, listening to stories of their lives growing up in India and how they met.