Estate Agents in Four Oaks

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.

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 love my choice of career in estate agency, which is driven by a longstanding passion for property. Helping people navigate one of life’s biggest milestones, buying or selling a home, is something I truly enjoy. For me, it’s all about providing support, guidance and peace of mind to make the process as smooth and stress-free as possible.

I take pride in really listening to my clients, understanding their individual needs and offering honest, practical advice so they feel confident and informed every step of the way. Whether it’s handing over the keys to excited first-time buyers or helping someone sell up and move on to their next chapter, it’s one of the most rewarding parts of my job.

Outside of work, I love spending quality time with my family, especially my little nephew and catching up with friends over a good meal.

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.