What we do
We take enormous pride in providing a first-class service
With over 200 years’ of combined property experience, the Wilkins Vardy team takes enormous pride in providing a first-class service to all of our clients. Many members of our team have been with us for a long time and it’s their commitment to and passion for the job that leads to generations of repeat business, referrals, and recommendations.
We all live locally too, with an in-depth knowledge of the area which means we are perfectly placed to sell your home to prospective buyers from near and far.
Meet the Team

Dan Elliott
Managing Director
Dan started his career at Knight Frank in their country homes department and became a chartered surveyor in 2002. He then became a mortgage valuer for Countrywide Surveyors and later E Surv, before setting up Derbyshire Surveyors in 2008. Dan joined Wilkins Vardy in 2014 eventually replacing the then managing director Neil Hunt in 2015.

Paula Towndrow
Director and Company Secretary
Paula joined Wilkins Vardy in 1985 as office junior. She has worked her way through the ranks to her present position as a share holder and director. Paula offers over 34 years of knowledge in the Chesterfield estate agency field.

Mark Needham
Valuer
Mark Joined Wilkins Vardy in 1994, during his time with the company he has worked in all roles and worked his way up the ranks to his current position as senior valuer. Being a local lad, he offers a wealth of local knowledge and experience to assist our clients in all aspects of buying and selling property.

Krystyne Oxley
Sales Negotiator
Krystyne has a wealth of experience, having worked in the industry for Blundells, William H Brown, Reeds Rains, Saxton Mee and Haybrooks in both sales and lettings. With over 28 years of experience, Krystyne worked her way up from receptionist to Branch Manager and now as sales negotiator in our Chesterfield branch.

Heather Black
Pre-Marketing Admin Manager
Heather joined Wilkins Vardy in 1989, as office Junior and progressed up to typist dealing with all admin and brochures. Heather had a brief spell away in 1996, only to return in 2000 as sales negotiator in our Bolsover branch. In 2014 Heather moved to the Chesterfield branch, now managing the pre sales administration and marketing.

Will Flint
Marketing Executive
Will joined Wilkins Vardy in 2007, as a qualified energy assessor. He now produces energy performance certificates, floor plans, and is an accomplished photographer, having created the marketing details for thousands of properties. Before joining Wilkins Vardy, Will was a chief aircraft technician with the Royal Navy and semi professional footballer!

Tim Malia
Mortgage Adviser
Tim has worked in financial services for over twenty-two years, seventeen of these as a whole of market mortgage adviser, ten of which he has been lucky to share with Wilkins Vardy. He has a wealth of knowledge to help guide buyers through their purchase or remortgage needs and can provide as much hand holding as the client needs through what will be one of their biggest purchases.

Victoria Warden
Mortgage Adviser
Victoria has 20 years experience in financial services, specialising in the area of mortgage and protection advice since 2007. She enjoys helping our buyers and vendors to realise their home-ownership plans, assisting from decision in principle through to completion.

Charlotte Elliott
Sales Advisor
Charlotte helped set up Derbyshire Surveyors with husband Dan in 2008. She has since become an experienced property professional helping run the survey department, but also offering her knowledge on viewings and as a sales adviser.

Julian Wilks
Chartered Surveyor
Julian has over 32 years of experience, starting his career at Warwicks Surveyors in 1987, which later became General Accident and then E Surv and Barnwood Surveyors. After a short spell with Colleys (part of the Halifax Group), Julian moved to a private practice (CWH Surveyors) in 2013. Julian moved to Derbyshire Surveyors in 2015, and now runs the department.


Mandy Moulds
Derbyshire Surveyors Team
Mandy joined Wilkins Vardy in 1993, originally working in our Sheffield office, then moving to our Chesterfield premises. In 1995 she left to join Mark Jenkinson & Son to work in their surveying department where she stayed for 10 years. In 2011 she joined Derbyshire Surveyors and after a short break in 2021 has now returned. With a background in property, working for Architects, Surveyors, Conveyancing Solicitors and property development, her career has spanned over 30 years in this sector and she has a wealth of knowledge.


Jon Short2024-12-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wilkins Vardy provided the highest level of service at every stage, guiding through all aspects of the selling of the property. They were excellent at communicating both with us, and the purchasers. Bella Sichel2024-11-23Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very happy with them, good communication throughout the home buying process, would recommend Cath A2024-10-10Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I found Wilkins Vardy, extremely professional, supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. Dan was very approachable, knowledgeable and provided us with very good advice on several occasions during the sale. We trusted his opinion and could rely on him to suggest what was best for us in the circumstances. Stephanie was also extremely helpful - she was always available to speak to and was very friendly and understanding throughout. When we were having issues with the buyer and their solicitor, she was immediately on the phone for us, speaking to people, getting updates and sorting it out. I would definitely recommend Wilkins Vardy to others and don't think we could have had a better service. Thank you. Jacquie Moon2024-10-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A very professional and responsive service that gave excellent support through an unexpectedly prolonged sale with additional complications close to completion. Dan was incredibly supportive and knowledgeable on all aspects of the sale and the Team showed extreme patience and tolerance during a difficult period. sean keavey2024-06-03Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A really great service, always prepared to go the extra mile to keep the sale moving forward. Very professional with a personal touch. I would highly recommend. Maxine Watson2024-01-12Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Wilkins Vardy was seamless. They responded promptly and met all of our needs. I would definately recommend them. Cara Boden2023-10-24Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Throughout my sales process Dan and his team provided outstanding service which totally exceeded my expectations. From the initial valuation through to completion of the sale matters were handled professionally, competently and with an outstanding knowledge of the local market. The sales particulars were beautifully developed and they effectively marketed the property to attract appropriate potential buyers. Dan took personal responsibility for the sale of my property and did so with extraordinary patience and gave superb client care. At times the sales process faced some unpredictable and complex challenges however these were managed very effectively. Dan used his superb communication skills and emotional intelligence to steer us successfully through them. Over the years I have sold many properties across the Country but have never before experienced such attentive and excellent service as Dan and his team provided. It was so refreshing to have experienced such a brilliant “no hype” service. I totally recommend Dan and his Wilkins Vardy Team.