About JK Estate Agents and Valuers

The original JK herself! Joanne is the founding force behind JK Estate Agents and has been matching people to property long before Property News was even a thing. She’s got over 30 years of experience, a diary that runs like military ops, and a habit of being 20 minutes early to everything (even arranged callbacks).

She’s a proud Nanny of two darlings, a dog Mum, watches Christmas movies all year round and is firmly convinced that Marks & Spencer is the answer to most of life’s problems. Her drink of choice? A decaf coffee or a chai latte—because caffeine is optional, but class is not.

Known for her down to earth demeanour, encyclopaedic knowledge of the Ards Peninsula and hearty laugh, Joanne’s the one clients trust to tell it like it is—with honesty and clarity.
Fast-paced, full of heart, and fabulously festive—Joanne’s the hero who keeps JK Estate Agents running like clockwork.

Declan is our brochure wizard, viewing guru, and all-round sales superstar. Whether he’s showing off a property or sealing the deal, he brings a mix of confidence, charm and just the right amount of sass.

He’s also a dedicated dad to two lovely girls, and somehow balances work, viewings, brochures, bedtime stories and football scores without missing a beat. His warmth and straight-talking nature make people feel instantly at ease – whether you’re selling, buying or just popping in for advice.

At JK, he’s the guy who makes things happen (and keeps us all laughing while he does it).

The calm in our chaos and the spreadsheet queen behind the curtain, Lilian keeps our accounts (and us) in line. With a heart as warm as her welcome tray, she’s not only the one solving rental hiccups and balancing the books—she’s also the first to make you a cuppa and ask how your granny’s doing.

A natural listener, born comforter, and the kind of hostess who casually whips up flower arrangements that look like they belong in a glossy magazine, Lilian brings beauty and order to everything she touches. If there’s a pumpkin on the desk in October or fairy lights in the loo in December—you can thank Lilian.

She’s the gentle soul of JK, but don’t be fooled—behind that sweet smile is a woman who can chase late rent with the best of them.

A soft-hearted realist with a messy bun and a million tabs open as well as the second “K” in JK (Joanne’s daughter, but don’t hold that against her). Ellen is the creative spark behind JK’s personality-packed brochures, scroll-stopping social posts, and heart-led sales approach. She’s got a knack for turning ‘just another listing’ into a story people fall in love with, believes in honesty over hype, substance over sales fluff, and finding joy in the everyday details.

She runs on fountain Coke, impulse prayers, and whatever her children didn’t finish for lunch. A self-confessed people-loving introvert who’ll chat your ear off one day and hide in a hoodie the next, Ellen brings honesty, humour and a human touch to everything JK does.

Slightly chaotic, always heartfelt. Will cry over a sold sign and probably post about it - and if you’re lucky, she might even throw in a pep talk or a Pinterest board with your keys.