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At Colin Ellis your property matters to us and our friendly team will work hard on your behalf to deliver a personal, professional and honest service. We are passionate about delivering outstanding customer service and much of our business comes from repeat business, word of mouth recommendations and longstanding clients who trust us.

We are independent Estate Agents, Letting Agents and Chartered Surveyors and have been serving Scarborough, Filey and the East Coast since 1991. We pride ourselves on our local knowledge and believe there is no substitute for a local agent with over 30 years of experience living within the community. Portals or postcode generated valuations cannot replicate experience from a local agent that has experience of all market conditions.

For purchasers and vendors alike we will guide you through every step and will be on hand to support you throughout the process. Buying and selling can be a stressful time but our experienced team will be there to help guide you through until completion.

We are committed to offering the most comprehensive service and boast a number of departments to complement our Residential Sales and Lettings department including a Commercial Department and Land & New Homes.

As general practice Chartered Surveyors we are retained by a number of major banks, institutions, private individuals and companies who rely on our qualified expertise in property related matters ranging from Market Valuation Reports, HomeBuyer Surveys, Rent Reviews and Schedule of Conditions.

Having built the business up based on honesty and trust we are seen by many as the only choice, delivering consistent results through our high standards of customer service, hard work and commitment. Sometimes the proof is in the pudding as they say, Rightmove confirming that we are one of the busiest estate agents year on year.

The best endorsement of our abilities comes from the many personal referrals and recommendations we get from our satisfied clients.

Meet The Team

WAI KONG YAU

WAI KONG YAU
Company Director/ Chartered Surveyor

Having been at Colin Ellis for over 20 years, and a Chartered Surveyor for 17 years he has a wealth of experience and is entrusted by a number of commercial clients to advise and manage their property portfolio’s. He can also be found carrying out surveys and valuations for lending institutions and private individuals in the Scarborough and surrounding areas. In his spare time Kong is a keen motorsport and football fan but this has to find into his family life with two teenage children.

  01723 363565

  kongyau@colinellis.co.uk

James Kirk

James Kirk
Associate Director/ Sales Valuer

Has worked within the industry for over 10 years, James has previously enjoyed a successful role in one of the national estate agency franchises. He is passionate about property and truly believes that we should always strive to make sure our clients receive the best customer service, whether they are buying or selling with us. James has two young children and if he has any spare time then he enjoys travelling, technology or more recently trying out sailing.

  01723 363565

  jameskirk@colinellis.co.uk

Tracey Milburn

Tracey Milburn
Sales, Commercial and Lettings Negotiator

Has worked within the property industry since 2002, Tracey has gained a vast amount of knowledge throughout the course of her career. With estate agency being one of her passions its hard to pin Tracey down in one department! You will tend to find her in the lettings and commercial department but don’t be surprised if she’s dealing with your sale! She is extremely committed to providing the best customer satisfaction and loves dealing with all aspects of the business. In her private time Tracey spends many a day, come rain or shine tending to her gardens or you may see her out on her motorbike.

  01723 363565

  tracey@colinellis.co.uk

Tracey Yau

Tracey Yau
Office Administrator

Having worked for a Global company for 15 years as a Personal Assistant, Tracey was looking for her next challenge and estate agency was that move. Tracey tends to be front of house as she’s keen to ensure every client that walks through the door is dealt with in a professional manner. She is also in charge of all our social media channels and makes sure all our properties are marketed in the best possible way. In her own time she loves a good holiday and keeping fit.

  01723 363565

  traceyyau@colinellis.co.uk

Jackie Farrent

Jackie Farrent
Sales Negotiator/ Sales progressor

How many agents can say they’ve been selling properties in the local area since the late 80’s! Having spent over 25 years selling new build homes for the likes of Persimmon and Barret’s, Jackie joined the team in 2010 and slotted straight into the sales team with her no nonsense approach to sales progression. She has become the fountain of knowledge for some of the less experienced team and is always happy to pass on her experience. Jackie loves spending time in the garden, walking Toby and juggling time with her grandchildren.

  01723 363565

  jackie@colinellis.co.uk

 Natasha Vernon

Natasha Vernon

She is the youngest member of the team. After studying at Filey School and Scarborough sixth form college, Natasha went to Leeds Trinity University which she graduated from in 2021 with a degree in Forensic Psychology. Natasha has worked within the tourism industry since she was fourteen and allowed her to build her customer service skills over the last seven years. Natasha joined the team as a Business Administration apprentice and has grasped the opportunity with both hands and is learning a great deal from the rest of the team. You will no doubt see her around the office and also helping out in the lettings department. In her spare time she enjoys doing what young people do!

  01723 363565

  natasha@colinellis.co.uk

James Duncan

James Duncan
Sales valuer / trainee surveyor

After over 14 years with a national retailer in a customer service role and working up to a management position James decided he wanted a fresh start. With a keen interest in property he joined as a trainer sales valuer and has progressed quickly and is currently training to become a chartered surveyor. He is very client focused and will go that extra mile to ensure he delivers what he has promised. In his spare time he goes to the Gym, enjoys going for a walk and can sometimes be seen helping his sister with her business.

  01723 363565

  james@colinellis.co.uk

Nigel Pepper

Nigel Pepper
Viewing assistant / Property inspector

After retiring from over 25 years in the forces he agreed to help us out with property inspections and viewings on a casual basis and has now become a very trusted member of the team. He is there to allow prospective buyers and tenants view properties in a relaxed manner and allows the sales team to concentrate on their jobs. In his spare time you will find him in the Gym, swimming or paddle boarding in the sea or going to visit his increasing grandchildren.

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