About Acres

Nigel Deekes established Acres Estate Agents in 1992 with his then two partners as a progressive, independent agency focused on service, and results.

Nigel’s career in Estate Agency started in 1984 when he joined a local company following an interest in agency which had been present for many years.

Nigel is a Fellow of the National Association Of Estate Agents and member of ARLA, the lettings professional body, additionally he is also a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor.

As the senior Partner of Acres he is actively involved in all aspects of Estate Agency running our busy, highly successful Four Oaks Office with a long standing, dedicated team providing expert advice on all aspects of buying, selling and land transactions, as well as taking responsibly for the running of the Acres offices.

Nigel is actively involved in his private time with various Leukaemia charities, as both a trustee, and an active patients advocate, helping with fund raising and attending conferences to raise awareness and dealing with the pharmaceutical companies.

A keen squash player for many years, Nigel is married to Jayne, also his business partner, and has two children that also are within the Acres team, making Acres a true family run agency.

Jayne commenced her Estate Agency career at the age of 18, joining a local independent Estate Agency where she progressed her career within over the next 12 years, gaining an in depth knowledge of all aspects of Agency.

After starting a family with Nigel, Acres other partner, Jayne returned to the property profession within the surveying field, working for a local independent RICS surveying practice.

As a partner of Acres Estate Agents, Jayne is based at the Four Oaks office, dealing with transactions for both vendors and purchasers.

Sharron is a local lady that has lived and worked in Sutton Coldfield for over 25 years.

Joining Acres in April 2000 Sharron manages our very busy Sutton Coldfield office covering the greater Sutton Area. Over the years Sharron and her long established team soon created a buzz around the area rapidly establishing the office as the market leader.

Accordingly, Sharron has since helped hundreds of happy clients both sell and buy in the Sutton Coldfield, Wylde Green, Boldmere and Walmley areas.

Over the past 20 years Sharron has gained an expert knowledge of the area, its prices and the wants and desires of her clients. Indeed Sharron has sold multiple times for some clients and deals in all types of property ranging from small one bedroom apartments to large executive properties, together with many new build developments. She understands that her clients are selling their biggest asset, or perhaps a much loved family home and so ensures that you are very confident in her ability to secure the best price, from a proceedable buyer.

Sharron is a qualified member of the National association of Estate Agents M.N.A.E.A and qualified D.E.A. enabling her to carry out your energy performance certificate.

In her spare time Sharron very much enjoys family time and socialising with extended family. She also enjoys weekly yoga and Pilates classes.

From a young age Chris has always been focused on a career within estate agency & lettings. Chris took decision when joining to work for a local letting agency to gain an in-depth wider knowledge of property.

Working away purposely from the family business initially to gain wider experience, Chris several years later joined Acres, moving to property sales, where he has found his forte. Based at Acres Great Barr office working along side his sister Katie, this has created a focused team that really has worked so well. A family business, and family run office Chris’s focus is upon service, sales and results proven by the strength of the very busy Great Barr office.

A keen squash and footballer Chris lives locally and enjoys additionally spending time with family and friends.

Liz joined Acres in 2007. Over the following 16 years or so Liz has been based exclusively at our Four Oaks office and deals with all aspects of the sales process for both vendors and purchasers from providing expert market appraisals and knowledge through to her dynamic sales ability to achieve the best possible price for our clients.

Liz subsequently oversees the Four Oaks team as Office Manager to ensure sales progress as quickly and smoothly as possible.

A local lady living and working within the Four Oaks area, Liz has comprehensive breadth of knowledge and experience.

Additionally, Elizabeth is a qualified Domestic Energy Assessor.

In her spare time, Liz enjoys being with her family and friends as well as walking her beloved Labrador in Sutton Park.

Chris was destined to go into estate agency, with both his parents having worked in the industry for the majority of their working life, Chris inherited an urge to sell properties. From working at his family run estate agency part time during school holidays and weekends, Chris then worked in finance until joining his family run estate agents in 2011. In the 10 years spent selling properties in Wolverhampton and enjoying much success in Wolverhampton and had appeared in 40 episodes of BBC’s Homes Under the Hammer on properties he had resold.

Chris decided to leave the Midlands for a sunnier climate in Dubai and spent 2 years as a real estate broker selling apartments, villas and mansions to buyers from all over the globe.

When returning to the UK, Chris joined a corporate estate agents in Lichfield. With an experience of a local run family estate agents/UK corporate estate agents/International real estate brokerage Chris is able to use his knowledge and help to guide any of his clients during the sales or purchase process.

In Chris’ spare time he enjoys socialising with friends and family as well as a keen gym goer.

I joined Acres some 10 years ago. During this time I have been both Accounts Manager for the business and assistant to Nigel & Jayne in the smooth running of the business.

My main role is to ensure the smooth running of our accounts department, supporting the offices and lettings department with management payments etc.

I am CIMA qualified and have worked in many other fields. However, I have to say I love the variety my current role offers, whilst also allowing me to stay very involved in the accounting, which I have always enjoyed.

Out of work I am a keen fundraiser for MNDA having helped raise well in excess of £10,000 in recent years with the help of family, friends and the support of Acres.

Lisa has worked in the Accountancy and Finance industry for over twenty years within multiple, well-established Companies. She holds her certificate in Mortgage Advice and Practice (CeMAP) 1,2 and 3 and a BA Hons degree in Accountancy and Business Law.

Lisa has experience in this role since January 2018 and has gained valuable experience, providing support from the initial application and throughout the mortgage term. She prides herself on offering a first-class service to all clients, ensuring their financial needs are taken care of.

Claire has over 20 years’ experience in Estate Agency and has been a loyal member of the Acres team since April 2019, working at the Sutton Coldfield Branch.

Initially, joining Acres as a sales progressor, Claire has recently joined Acres Financial Services and is enjoying supporting Lisa & Ryan with their ongoing mortgage cases, whilst also studying part time to become a mortgage advisor herself.

Claire has a passion for animals (especially dogs) and in her spare time enjoys doing anything involving arts and crafts!!

I started with Acres back in 2009, working in the Sutton Coldfield sales office as an Administrator. After a couple of years the opportunity arose to step into the role of Head Office administrator and PA to the Partner.

My day to day roll gives the chance to oversee all aspects of the Acres business from staffing, logistics and utilities, as well as assisting Nigel Deekes, Acres senior partner with many other key aspects.

Katrina Deekes commenced her career within estate agency upon completion of her Law and Business studies course.

Having worked initially for a corporate agency within the Lettings market, incorporating all aspects of the lettings field Katie subsequently found her true calling within estate agency, being sales.

Katie joined Acres, her family’s independently owned and run business in 2019. Katie is based at our busy Walmley office dealing with all aspects of the sales and buying process, helping both vendors and purchasers with their property move.

Katie enjoys keeping healthy and fit in her own time and loves spending time with friends and family.

Having working in agency since leaving college I have gained a great deal of experience both in sales, marketing, and placing property on the market.

During my time with Acres I have established some fantastic relationships with fellow colleagues, as well as purchasers and vendors alike. As someone who enjoys building rapport with each and every person that walks through our door, you’ll often find me sat at the front of our Walmley branch with a smile and an offer of a hot or cold drink!

I enjoy all things sport, especially football, and regularly take part in varying activities throughout the week with friends and family.

I joined Acres over 20 years ago. This means that the many happy clients that return to us time and again are warmly welcomed back by an established, well experienced team.

I pride myself on being a positive, outgoing person that goes the extra step to ensure I provide my clients with both a first class service and always aim to achieve a sale for my sellers both at the best possible price add to the best buyer. I love meeting both buyers, and seller and so offering a very personal approach.

Out of work I like to swim, and enjoy regular Yoga classes both of which keep me fit, and help clear the mind after a busy day.

My role as sale progressor means that I progress sales through to completion, dealing with solicitors and clients mortgage arrangements to ensure the milestones that need to be reached happen quickly to ensure our clients sales and purchases move along as swiftly and smoothly as possible.

I have worked within the property industry in both Sales, Lettings and finance throughout my working life, it has been said that I have a wonderful work ethic and a very helpful nature.

Based at our busy Walmley office within a great team, I love my role, helping people getting into their dream home, and the variety it brings.

I like to keep fit and regularly go the gym.

Linda joined Acres from its inception in 1992, leaving for a time when her family was moved" down south", she returned to the fold following the shortest interview in Acres history, given her renowned professionalism and personal service.

Linda has a wealth of experience and understanding of the market in Four Oaks. You will often meet Linda either on a viewing or in the office whilst discussing how the sale of your home is progressing.

I joined Acres around 15 years ago (taking a break from time to time to have a family) , and love my job, the people I work with and dealing with the general public. As a bright, bubbly, outgoing person the contact I have with clients is key.

As an Administrator, a large part of my role is to ensure client's sales details, advert and sales confirmation is right. Working in a very busy office with a great team means the days fly by.

Over the past 30 years I have working for both a multinational agency for many years, associated businesses and of course Acres independent estate agents. I love the approach that Acres being a proactive independent brings to both their marketing, and family feel within the company.

My role as contract liaison person means I speak to my buyers, sellers, and solicitors on a daily basis helping clients achieve their dream move, whilst helping smooth the path, where needed.

On a personal note I have been married for 26 years with a grown up family, I enjoy reading, socialising of course and meeting new people which is where this role is perfect for me.

Always having had a keen interest in property, Clare successfully applied to join the Acres team in 2020 and quickly became an indispensable member of the team. Clare spends her days accompanying viewings and advising potential buyers of suitable properties within the Four Oaks area.

Living locally, Clare has extensive knowledge of the area, which she is keen to pass on.

She is happily married with her 2 boys and enjoys walking her dog in Sutton Park.

After working in the NHS for over 20 years Fiona decided it was time for a change. She has always been interested in property and the opportunity to help people find their new home was too good to pass up.

You will likely meet Fiona on viewings or helping in the office.

Living locally with her husband and two teenage children she has a wealth of local knowledge.

Natalie started her career in property working for a busy West Midlands Auction House at the age of 19. Developing her skills and experience in Commercial Agency and then within the Residential Auction department. She joined Acres in 2019 looking to kick start her career in Residential sales.

Natalie joined the Great Barr office as an administrator helping with the progress of the sales along side her team.

In her spare time she loves to be with family and friends, spending most of her time with her beautiful daughter Sophia. I've loved the years that I've worked in residential estate agency and auctions. Joining Acres following several years within a property auction department, I was so pleased to be back in frontline, client facing estate agency once more. Working with the team at Great Barr has been great fun and very rewarding. We are deeply committed to our clients moves, providing a first class service, reflected by positive reviews and thank you cards and gifts we receive.

My role as administrator means that I have to have an outstanding eye for attention to detail. I thoroughly enjoy meeting clients in the office to discuss their move, or property requirements. We are an enthusiastic team that has moved the service and sales reach of the office on significantly, I have no doubt with the team we have here now the office will to grow and prosper rapidly with us helps many hundreds of people achieve their dream move.

Charlotte joined Acres many years ago, working at our Great Barr office as a weekend receptionist/viewing person.

During Charlotte's time with Acres she has built up a great rapport with clients, both buyers and sellers enjoying the day to day dealings and assisting many people to find their dream home.

I joined Acres in 2021 after seeking a career change, having joined on a part time basis, I quickly realised that this role is perfect for me.

I now work full time in the Great Barr office in, which I can be a part of their successful team.

In my spare time away from the office I love to spend valuable time with my family, nights out with my friends and visiting my hometown in Newcastle.

I joined Acres in 2019 and quickly realised that working as a viewer was the perfect role for me.

I love meeting all of our potential buyers and showing them around the wide range of houses that we have to offer.

In my spare time I spend time with my family and friends.

I joined Acres in 2017 as a full-time administrator at the Kingstanding branch which I thoroughly enjoyed, I then moved to the Sutton Coldfield branch and soon progressed to become sales negotiator.

On returning to work after my maternity leave in 2023, I moved to the busy Great Barr office, here I conduct viewings, deal with enquiries and negotiate offers. I really enjoy going out and meeting new people on viewings and visiting some lovely properties.

In my spare time, I enjoy days out with my husband and two young children and going out for nice food and drinks with friends.

Emma has joined the Acres team as a part time administrator in 2021 and enjoys her job very much.

In her role, Emma types up new instructions, uploads details and advertising to web portals, arranges for sale boards to be placed at properties and books property viewings.

In her spare time, Emma is a Mom of three lovely children and enjoys reading and all things Harry Potter.

Donna is a very enthusiastic member of our Administration team. She is a central member of staff, answering calls, arranging viewings and valuations as well as all aspects of administration.

In her spare time Donna is a successful Gymnastics coach and has been for many years, she has a real flare for teaching especially, preschool age. Due to her gymnastics, she is very fit and does numerous keep fit and exercise classes. Donna is a very family orientated lady with two lovely teenage children.

Katie joins Acres with many years of administrative, secretarial and customer-facing experience across a number of sectors including retail, accountancy and the construction industry.

“My work ethic and organisational, administrative skills sit well in this role, as I am passionate about customer service and have a creative eye for detail. I love speaking to our clients and building a rapport with them, trying to ensure that whether they are selling or buying with us (or both), we deliver the best possible service.

When I am not wearing my work hat, I am a busy mother of two teenagers and try my best to lead a simple healthy lifestyle, walking and running lots. I have completed several marathons and done fund-raising for a number of local charities.”

I started my career in conveyancing at a local solicitor’s firm, where I developed skills and experience in property law. I felt this would give me a great advantage within the Estate Agency world hence joining Acres and not looking back!

I joined Acres in 2022 looking to further my property career in residential sales as I feel I work well with people and I enjoy meeting new people and helping clients find their dream home.

With my previous role, I worked within conveyancing which allows me to assist my Vendors with a smooth, easy transaction throughout conveyancing and to completion.

On my days off I enjoy spending time with my friends and family going on walks or shopping in Merry Hill.

Steve has over 23 years of experience in all aspects of estate agency, with roles varying from market appraiser, negotiator, sales progressor & branch manager.

Steve joined the team at Acres as sales progressor & his primary role is to care for all property sales for the Sutton Coldfield & Great Barr offices, making sure they proceed to completion, being there as a reassuring & caring voice to our customers throughout the sale process. Steve also supports the branch managers by carrying out market appraisals & visiting potential new clients.

Steve is a "cat dad" of three lovely little balls of fluff called Harry, Hermione & Ron, while in his spare time he is a loyal supporter of Liverpool Football Club, having seen the Mighty Reds lift the European Cup in 2005 - but please don't hold that against him!