In 1957 at the age of two, Paul moved to Purley with his parents and three siblings. His father, a keen developer, built many homes including their own residence in the area over the many decades which sparked Paul's keen interest in property.
In his early twenties after having purchased his first home in 1977 Paul decided it was time to sell, however as opposed to hiring a property conveyancer Paul went it alone, utilising the skills and knowledge he amassed through his father, carrying out all of the conveyancing and legal work himself, this gave Paul his first taste of selling property, subsequently he has never looked back since.
In the years following, Paul met a local estate agent named Joanne who later became his wife and partner at Shinerocks.
Together, Joanne, Paul and the excellent team, offer a wealth of experience and local knowledge of the property market, providing an unrivaled, personalised estate agency service.
Jo started her career in property by chance. Working on a temporary contract for an estate agent in the surveying department, where she was quickly offered a full time position.
Having bought and sold many properties herself, Jo built a clear and veracious understanding of the issues involved in the buying and selling process, not just from the actions involved but the complexities on a personal level.
By 1995, Paul and Jo opened ShineRocks, at a time when most estate agents were corporate entities, offering a standardised service with an emphasis on meeting targets. Paul and Jo wanted to offer their clients a personalised service with open, transparent advice based on years of experience in Purley and the surrounding areas.
Since its foundation, Shinerocks have continued to push their ethos, providing a service unlike any other.
Naza joined Shinerocks on 27th July 2024:-
Naza has always had an interest in property. At the age of 15 she took the lead in finding properties for her parents with a critical and decisive approach towards purchasing their new home. She then took the lead with doing viewings of her own home for potential buyers. She knew at that time that she'd be a great estate agent. Naza’s parents bought their current house through ShineRocks. She joined our team to do what she's best at, bringing what can only be described as unbridled enthusiasm. Naza just relishes the chance to meet new people and see beautiful homes. She's excited to help people to both sell and find their new dream home.
Jasmine joined Shinerocks on 14th September 2024:-
Having joined the team recently, Jasmine is quickly gaining a good understanding of the industry whilst showing eagerness to learn.
With a strong background in customer service and a genuine interest in property, Jasmine is destined to become a great estate agent.
Jasmine brings youth and enthusiasm to the team. Jasmine is both a brave and tenacious individual who approached ShineRocks directly in order to gain a position in the company. She is truly inspirational and proving to be a valuable asset.
Leon originally trained with a view to becoming a Crufts champion, following in the footsteps of his illustrious parents.
Leon quickly moved on and made the move to Shinerocks. Having been a valued member of the team for the past eight years, Leon has, as expected, stepped up to the plate. Estate agency is definitely in Leon’s blood, it was an obvious career path for him to take, combining his passion for homes & gardens and natural transferable skills. Leon is also very keen on keeping fit, regularly joining Jo for her yoga and stretching exercises.
Leon enjoys working at Shinerocks and is always the first to greet all our visitors with a welcome woof. This promotion to Temporary Operations Manager means assisting the Directors in all aspects of sales and the day to day running of the business.
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