Award Winning Sales & Lettings Agents Burton & Derby

Kleo Shorthose, Property Manager, joined the team in 2022. Kleo brings with her a high level of customer service experience , and 2 years lettings and property management experience. This allows her to provide the best level of assistance to both landlords and tenants on a day-to-day basis.

Day to day Kleo liaises with tenants, landlords and contractors to resolve any maintenance and utility issues. You will also find her carrying out inspections and dealing with any queries and admin tasks from current tenants and landlords. Managing properties for the landlords allows them to be stress free and build a trusting relationship with herself.

In her spare time outside of work Kleo enjoys going to the gym, spending time with her family and spending her weekends with her friends’ sipping cocktails and partying.

We are pleased to welcome Shahzaib Kasir as our Property Apprentice. For the coming year, he will be part of our team while completing his Chartered Surveyor, Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship (Real Estate) BSc (Hons).

Shahzaib has already acquired a year of industry experience working with Sure Surveyors, our affiliate company. Shahzaib possesses excellent customer service abilities and a genuine enthusiasm for the property sector. His responsibilities include handling initial inquiries, conducting property viewings and negotiations, as well as assisting in the preparation of inspection reports. In his personal time,

Shahzaib enjoys playing football and golf with friends. He has a passion for cooking and often experiments with new recipes, much to the delight of his family. Shahzaib is dedicated to his degree and spends much of his time learning and developing his skills.

The team welcomed Ashley Taylor-Howe in 2022, who has a lot of expertise and experience in the property industry from her 9 years working for a well-known online Estate agency and other national agencies.

Ashley has a real passion for the property market in general and is a qualified Associate RICS surveyor and Registered Valuer. With her qualifications, Ashley can offer a customised sourcing service and a wealth of knowledge with a knack for valuations and a wide range of experience behind her, she likes being active and is a great versatile player.

Ashley enjoys establishing long term relationships and helping clients expand and grow their investment portfolios.

Millie Hardwick, a Lettings Negotiator, became part of the team in 2024. With a couple of years of experience already under her belt in the lettings sector, Millie contributes thrives in the property sector, loving nothing more than helping successfully match tenants with landlords and their properties.

Known for her exemplary organisational skills, her daily responsibilities include responding to initial queries, matching tenants with suitable properties, managing property viewings, and handling negotiations.

Outside of work, Millie cherishes spending quality time with her friends and family.

Yvonne Fryatt, our Lettings Administrator, joined the team in 2024 having spent much of her career in education. Yvonne brings with her exceptional organisational skills and a keen eye for detail. Yvonne’s exceptionally kind and friendly persona and never-ending willingness to help others makes her perfect for her role.

Yvonne is responsible for all our tenant referencing, helping tenants move into their new homes and guiding our landlords through the tenancy setup. Yvonne also manages our Inspections and is responsible for liaising with tenants and our Inspection Clerk.

Outside of work, Yvonne spends her time with family and friends, something she cherishes, Yvonne loves to cook and is always bringing in treats for the team.

With over 25 years of experience in Estate Agency, Lindsey has helped thousands of individuals and families find their dream homes. Her expertise extends throughout the East Midlands and includes working in diverse markets. Lindsey's professional and candid approach puts all her clients at ease while tailoring her services to meet their unique needs. Despite spending most of her days on the road, Lindsey is always available to ensure a seamless sale or purchase.

During her free time, Lindsey enjoys going on walks with her dog and spending quality time with friends and family. She also enjoys watching compelling dramas on television, and the coffee pot is always brewing.

Meet Mahtab Akram, our dedicated Property Clerk. Born and bred in Burton upon Trent, Mahtab boasts an extensive understanding of both Burton and Derby.

With more than five years of expertise in property inspection, resolving tenant issues, and providing invaluable recommendations to landlords, Mahtab enables property owners to optimize their investments.

When Mahtab isn't hard at work, you'll frequently find him teeing off on the golf course or enjoying quality time with friends.

Meet Lola Hardy, Business Development Executive, Lola recently joined our team, bringing with her over 3 years of invaluable experience in sales and customer relationships.

In her role as a Business Development Executive, Lola not only solves problems but also nurtures long-lasting connections. Her commitment extends beyond the traditional boundaries of sales, embodying a comprehensive approach to client engagement. Lola's expertise lies in the art of client acquisition and retention, making her an indispensable asset to our team.

Outside of work, Lola loves cooking and enjoys spending time with her partner and friends and some retail therapy.

Andrew Sharpe, Sales & Lettings Director. Andrew has been part of the team since early 2016. His love for property has enabled him to develop a unique approach to marketing and advertising.

With over 15 years of experience, his ability to build strong relationships with sellers and buyers alike is apparent in the service that he delivers daily.

Growing the team in both Sales and Lettings, he has motivated the team (usually with the use of gifs!) to deliver high standards in all aspects of the business, leading to winning the best letting agent award 2020/2021.

When Andrew isn’t working, you will find him on his spin bike drinking flat whites or finding the next adventure for him and his family.

Meet Jessie Mayes, our Head of Lettings. Although she is a recent addition to our team, Jessie has amassed over a decade of experience in the property industry. Her love for property started when she was a teenager and used to accompany her father while he renovated and added properties to their portfolio. Since then, Jessie has remained deeply involved in the field and has developed an impressive skill set that allows her to build and maintain strong relationships with our clients.
Jessie's commitment to excellence is evident from her completion of the ARLA in 2020, and she continues to expand her knowledge of the ever-changing property industry. When she's not working hard to provide top-notch service to our clients, Jessie loves spending time with her puppy, going for long walks, practicing hot pod yoga, indulging in some retail therapy, and, of course, enjoying a well-deserved beer!