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Meet the Shinerocks Team!
November, 2024

Meet the Shinerocks Team!

At Shinerocks Estate Agents, we pride ourselves on our strong team dynamic and unique personalities that make every day in the Purley, Croydon, and Surrey property world exciting.

With a collective focus on client satisfaction, seamless property transactions, and a healthy dose of camaraderie, we approach each day with dedication mixed with a splash of humour.

Whether it’s closing complex deals, offering expert local advice, or sharing a laugh over coffee (or dog treats in Leon’s case), the Shinerocks team brings passion, energy, and personality to the table.

And now, we’re excited for you to meet the people behind our success and discover what really makes us tick!

Paul Shinerock - Managing Director & Partner

Paul Shinerock or ‘Shiners’ to his friends, is more than just the leader at Shinerocks Estate Agents; he’s the driving force behind the firm’s long-standing reputation for excellence. With a career that feels like it’s been “forever,” Paul’s passion for the property industry has never wavered. He thrives on the thrill of closing deals and navigating the ever-changing market with a mix of determination and wit.

A typical day for Paul can range from tackling the mundane to riding a wave of exciting highs - it’s all part of the job. Over the years, he’s not only made his mark in property but also raised significant funds for charity alongside friends. When asked what sets him apart, Paul’s answer is simple: he knows ‘everything’ (mainly property-related) and is always there for his team.

Outside the office, Paul’s interests reflect a love for life’s finer things - cooking, savouring great wine, and working on his golf game (a journey of 60 years and counting). A former fashion industry agent and designer, he muses about what life could have been like if he “ran the world” - a world, notably, with no mobile phones for kids or dishwashing machines!

Paul dreams of the sunny mountains of Spain, where he already owns a beautiful home. If given the chance, he’d sit down for a dinner chat with Nostradamus - provided there’s a translator on hand to decode the cryptic prophecies of course! Quirky, wise, and always up for a challenge, Paul is truly the heart of Shinerocks Estate Agents.

With a mix of expertise, charm, and a touch of humour, Paul leads Shinerocks with passion and purpose every step of the way.

Joanne Shinerock - Managing Director & Partner

Joanne, affectionately known as “Jo” (other nicknames, if they exist, are kept under wraps), has been an integral part of Shinerocks since 1995. She stumbled into the property industry through temping, but quickly found her passion and made it her own. Jo’s role covers, in her own words, “anything and everything,” which she handles with the expertise that only decades of experience and a perfectly calm nature can bring.

Meeting people is Jo’s favourite part of the job, and her typical day involves managing countless tasks, often behind the scenes. With her dressage riding talent, she brings a touch of grace and discipline to even the busiest days.

Outside work, Jo’s dream home would be located “somewhere magical,” and she would love to have dinner with A.A. Milne for a chat about the timeless charm of Winnie-the-Pooh. She’s a fan of black tea, loves both cats and dogs, but strongly opposes pineapple on pizza!

With a blend of wisdom and wit, Jo keeps the Shinerocks engine running smoothly.

Naza Samuel - Sales Negotiator

Naza joined Shinerocks on 27th July 2024, bringing confidence, persuasion, and a passion for property to the team. Her love for the industry began at just 15 when she took the lead in helping her parents find and purchase their new home, impressing everyone with her critical eye and decisive nature. She even managed the viewings for her family’s own home sale – proof that she was destined for this role.

Interestingly, Naza’s parents bought their current home through Shinerocks, making her decision to join the team feel like a natural fit. She thrives on the energy of the property world, loves meeting new people, and jumps at the chance to help clients buy and sell dream homes.

Her morning commute may start with some reluctance, but once she’s in the office, Naza embraces the hustle, kicking things off with an avocado coffee! She’s proud of her professional milestones, including earning the Guild Sales Associate membership and securing her first instruction. Naza’s skill set includes persuasive communication, a natural flair for sales, and a genuine connection with clients.

Outside the office, she enjoys exploring sky bars, salsa dancing, and living life at full throttle (where the speed cameras can’t catch her). Naza’s drive, expertise, and boundless energy ensure that every deal gets the attention it deserves.

Jasmine Oddy - Trainee Sales Negotiator

Jasmine joined Shinerocks on 14th September 2024 and went full-time in October. Her boldness and enthusiasm for the industry stood out immediately – she even approached Shinerocks directly to secure her position! With a background in customer service and a keen interest in property, Jasmine is already making waves and proving to be a valuable asset.

Her favourite part of the job? Listening to Paul’s “interesting” phone conversations that bring laughter and lessons in equal measure!

A typical day for Jasmine involves navigating the challenges of Purley Cross traffic, grabbing her essential iced caramel latte, and immersing herself in viewings, valuations, and the endless energy of the office.

She’s proud of the client praise she’s already received, with one person even commenting that they couldn’t tell she was a trainee. Jasmine’s eagerness to learn and fearless attitude are helping her develop into an exceptional estate agent.

Outside work, Jasmine dreams of living in a pink townhouse in Primrose Hill. A former child model prospect, she often wonders what might have been. And while she’s firmly against pineapple on pizza, sweetcorn is an entirely different story.

With her youth, tenacity, and refreshing outlook, Jasmine is ready to make her mark on the property world, one iced caramel latte at a time!

Leon - O-paw-ations Manager

Leon may be Shinerocks’ fluffiest member, but his contributions are far from trivial. With nearly nine years under his belt as Operations Manager, Leon is a steadying presence and a natural leader. Born to be in the property industry (in his own words), Leon’s daily responsibilities revolve around “Meet, Greet & Eat,” which he executes flawlessly. Visitors to the office should bring bacon or chicken-flavoured snacks as he prefers these flavours over any others!

Leon’s ability to keep the team calm and grounded is one of his greatest skills, and he’s well-known for his eye-catching stares that some might even call hypnotic. Just try looking into those big brown eyes without feeling the love!

In his free time, Leon enjoys eating, walking, and “lots of sniffing and licking.” If he weren’t in property, he might have followed in his very successful parents’ pawsteps as a Crufts Champion.

Like Paul, Leon dreams of living in Spain, where he could enjoy warm weather, and mountain walks all year round. Leon’s loyalty, warmth, and fluffy charm make him an irreplaceable member of the Shinerocks team.

Get in Touch With Us!

Whether you’re buying, selling, or simply exploring your options, Paul, Jo, Naza, Jasmine, and Leon are all eager to help. With years of experience and a genuine passion for property, we’re committed to making your home moving journey smooth, successful, and enjoyable.

Call us today on 020 8660 2010 or email enquiries@shinerocks.co.uk to discuss your property needs in Purley, Croydon, and Surrey. We’ll work together to find your dream home or secure the best deal for your property.

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Recent Testimonials

Dear Paul and the ShineRocks team, Thank you! We are delighted that we successfully completed on the sale of The Garth, 12 Welcomes Road on Friday, and we wanted to take this opportunity to thank you, Claire and the team for all your excellent work on our behalf. We really appreciated your proactivity, frankness, responsiveness and good...

Mr & Mrs F

Very professional, responsive and delivered on promises to the tee

Mr G

Worked hard to find possible buyers. Very professional and friendly staff. Drove the completion by liaising with all parties when things threatened to go pear-shaped. Very satisfied customer

Mrs H-W

Having tried a couple estate agents to sell our house, with no result, we tried ShineRocks. Paul Shinerock was realistic in his valuation, which others had not been and we had a number of viewings. A Christmas present was accepting a very good offer. Unfortunately, the buyer dragged his heels and then at the point of exchange decided to...

Mr P

A great service offered by both Paul and Claire. Sometimes the best thing an agent can do is to convince you to accept an offer and to encourage you to pay more to get the house of your dreams. Had Paul not convinced me to accept the offer on mine I would not have moved. Claire moved heaven and earth to enable me to purchase a property through...

Mr & Mrs W

Very helpful, pleasure to work with, and they offer a great service

Mr L

My house purchase was very complicated, ShineRocks handled it very professionally

Mr H

Claire was our estate agent and she was incredibly professional, always available and kept us completely up to date. A pleasure to buy and sell with

Mrs P

Exceptionally professional and helpful and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend ShineRocks

Mr P

Excellent service over a period of several months. Always at hand to offer advice and their expertise. Highly Recommend Shinerocks and thank you for all your help

Mr A

I was very pleased with the service - professional yet caring

Mrs L

Very professional and excellent service in a complicated situation which resulted in a positive result. We have purchased 2 homes from Paul in the last 14 years. Claire is remarkable and kept us fully up to speed

Mr P

Very friendly. After a slow start we got on very well and achieved our objective. Particular thanks to Claire

Dr L

Hi Caire, Can you say a massive 'thank you' to Paul for coming to see me. He really gave me some things to think about that had just not crossed my mind. Swapping the bathroom and middle bedroom and adding a bathroom to the main bed room made so much sense, I've got Alan coming over on Saturday to cost it up! I'll definitely...

D

We have recently purchased a property through shinerocks and can honestly say the service we received from Claire was exceptional. She kept us updated regularly and liaised tirelessly between solicitors, vendors and the other agents in what became a difficult and frustrating chain. She was both professional and personable, and we always felt...

M & C

Claire, You're an absolute star! Thank you so much.

Mr and Mrs W

I would just like to take this opportunity to thank you for your assistance and facilitation of the purchase of our property, and I would relish the opportunity to work with you again in future endeavours.

CT

Just want to say a big thank you for all your help and support.  I know you were not our estate agent but we really felt supported and coached through the whole process and I can't thank you enough. 

M, J &A

Paul, Claire and all the team at ShineRocks have always acted with the utmost professionalism and in my experience have been the best estate agency I have ever encountered.  

Mr D

Dear Claire, Thank you so much for making our dream home come true.  Invitation to the house warming is guaranteed! Much Love

R & N

Hi the ShineRocks Team Would like to say thank you for a great service in completing on our house.  We are totally blessed, we feel so lucky.  Your team with friendly voices were very proactive in updating us.  Paul you have a good team around and to say the least, you have some charm. You are a very nice bunch of people to...

L M

We would like to also comment upon the superb level of professionalism shown by the staff at ShineRocks. Having been to other block bookings we must say that this one was handled to so well. Additionally the advice given regarding parking was most helpful. We will certainly keep an eye out for other properties marketed by you. Kindest...

Mr and Mrs H

Dear Paul How very happy I am to be the lucky chap that has been given the privilege to buy and live in the elegant property. Thank you again for the excellent service provided by ShineRocks. Yours sincerely 

Mr R

Thanks for all your attention - I am impressed with your service and will recommend you to friends. Kind regards 

Mrs A

Dear Paul This is amazing! Thank you and your team very much. Whatever happens now, I know that you all did a fantastic job in achieving this - its unbelievable. Many thanks Kindest regards 

Mrs D

Terrific news. Thank you Paul. With all thanks for your support and help during this process. All best wishes 

Mr H

Thank you so much for all your help with our house move. We appreciate the hard work you put in to finally get us to an exchange date. Your calm approach and sense of humour throughout really helped. Thanks again, 

Mr and Mrs G

Thank you so much for all your work on selling our home. It is much appreciated. Best wishes 

Mr and Mrs R

Thanks again for everything that you have done to get our new home. God bless you. 

Mr and Mrs P

Dear Claire and the 'team' at ShineRocks for all of your help and patience with our purchase.  Best wishes

K and L

Dear Mr Shinerock, thank you so very much for valued advice last Saturday; your remarks and suggestions have certainly got us thinking of the best way to turn! Best wishes

V and K

Dear Paul We are at last beginning to see some order in our new home and have time to catch breath. The move was challenging to say the least as we were downsizing dramatically and had too much to fit in prior to having an extension to create two more rooms and allow us to convert an existing one into a utility room. We would like to take...

G and S S

Good morning Claire, I have been meaning to e mail you since Monday just to say thank you! Mum and I are extremely grateful for all the time you have given us and we really do value your advice and guidance.  We have been in contact with a lot of agents, in fact probably all of the main estate agents around the area and ShineRocks...

S and M

Dear Paul, Well, we got there in the end! Although it was long, complicated and at times, a very stressful journey, we appreciate the help of you and all your team in finally getting us over the finishing line. Best regards

B

Thank you for everything you've done. I couldn't have got through this without you. Putting up with every difficult situation in such a kind way. Thank you so much. 

Mrs P

Paul, Claire and all the team at ShineRocks have always acted with the utmost professionalism and in my experience have been the best estate agency I have ever encountered.

Mr H