Bognor Regis Estate Agents – Clarkes Estates

Meet the Team

Meet the Estate Agents behind Clarkes Estates

Paul Clarke

Paul Clarke

OWNER / DIRECTOR

Born: August 1971 – Virgo 

In the Industry: Since Feb 2000

At Clarkes Estates: Since May 2005

Fun Fact: Climbed Europe’s highest mountain, Mt Blanc from the Italian side. Made it to 400m of the summit before being overcome with hypoxia. He then dropped his camera into a crevasse and lost most of the photos.

Likes to: Sail yachts in warm and sunny places. Occasionally, he even leaves harbour. 

Listens to: Audible. He loves Harry Potter .. 10 Points to Gryffindor.

Alan Gearing

DIRECTOR

Born: No Clue

In the Industry: Since time began

At Clarkes Estates: Since 2005

Fun Fact: He’s a self-confessed F1 and car fanatic. Loves to go on a road trip and the only question is which car to take.

Likes: Is a lifelong Chelsea supporter who doesn’t like to miss a match and if he has a hazy IPA in his hand whilst watching… all the better!

Goals: Has personally been involved in six successful business start ups and always has his eye out for further opportunities.

Favourite Food: Enjoys a good BBQ with friends and family but you won’t have to fight him for the wine, he’ll have a hazy IPA every time.

Paula Clarke

Paula Clarke

DIRECTOR

Born: May 1971 – Taurus

In the Industry: Since May 2005

At Clarkes Estates: Since Jan 2006

Fun Fact: Likes to sail in the Mediterranean but completed her Day Skipper sailing course in Force 8 winds in the Solent making the Mediterranean even more inviting

Likes to: Paula’s love for being creative knows no bounds – from whipping up delicious meals to crafting candles that smell amazing and everything in between – that’s her happy place. She’s always ready for a catch up with friends over coffee or dinner and Spain holds a special place in her heart. Her Spanish might be a work in progress but for now ‘’Hola, Mas Sangria, Por Favor’’ serves her well.

Nigel Fitzsimmons

SALES MANAGER

Born: March 1975, Pisces

In the Industry: since 2016

Joined Clarkes: April 2025

Fun Facts: Nigel has run marathons in both London and Barcelona, and outside of work he is commonly found in the gym, throwing weights around in time with a rock band. Yes, you guessed it, he is almost Teetotal too!

Likes to: Visit the theatre and rock along with the musicals – we suspect that secretly, his gym playlist is actually a musical medley – Let It Snow, Let It Snow, the Cold Never Bothered Me Anyway! Oh my, he really is a hard nut.

Favorite food: The spicier the better – Bring it on!

Megan Knight
LETTINGS MANAGER

Born: June 1995, Cancer

In the Industry: since Jan 2024

Joined Clarkes: January 2024

Fun Facts: Climbed mount Snowdon and back down all before 6am

Likes to: Totally obsessed with getting her daily step count in (with no exceptions!) you can find her in the gym or out walking, especially when the sun is shining. Enjoys a white wine, occasionally with her favourite Chinese takeaway.

Favorite drink: Addicted to coffee, or a long island iced tea when celebrating with Friends.

Viola Bala
LETTINGS MANAGER

Born: July 1987, Cancer

In the Industry: Since October 2010

At Clarkes Estates: Since Feb 2025

Fun Fact: Viola may be less than 5ft tall, but make no mistake, she is a Pocket Rocket that is full of energy and smiles. Not only that, but Viola is also the glot-est of Polyglots. She is fluent in English, Polish and Russian, and takes a pretty good stab at Romain, Bulgarian and Kurdish. We think she secretly wants to learn Dothraki and Klingon, but just won’t admit it.

Likes to: When she isn’t chasing her daughter around the house (usually with a dustpan or a mop) Viola likes to read, and regularly throws caution to the wind with spontaneous trips to into the countryside and nature. (We’ll say Tree-Hugger – but only very quietly).

Ashley Wilson

BLOCK MANAGEMENT PROPERTY MANAGER

Born: August 1996

In the Industry: since 2016

Joined Clarkes: Since March 2024

Fun Facts: Obsessed with football (Blue is the Colour!) and Only Fools & Horses!

Likes to:  Watch football and golf and enjoys spending time with family and friends.

Next Goal: He says he isn’t adventurous but wants to fly the World’s ultimate zipwire in Las Vegas.

Matt Horney

SALES NEGOTIATOR

Born: September 2004

In the Industry: Since March 2025

At Clarkes Estates: Since March 2025

Fun Fact: In normal daily life, Matt loves to thrash the opposition and play football, but for more exciting times he is likely to be found planning or going on a road trip with his pals. He has an ambition to zip line across the Grand Canyon. Wow – What a road trip that will be. We think he must be a bit crazy.

Likes to: Watch documentaries. He has a particular interest in the Who-Dun-It-Crime, and Why-The-Plane-Crashed varieties. We suspect that he is secretly training for How-to-Wear-a-Parachute and What-To-Do-When-The-Zip-Line-Has-Been-Sabotaged. He can then be the sole survivor of his very own Who-Dun-It-Not-Me-I-Am-The-Hero,

Tracey Gibbons
LETTINGS PROPERTY MANAGER

Born: 1975, Leo

In the Industry: Since May 1999

At Clarkes Estates: Since May 2025

Fun Fact: Singing ‘’I believe I can fly’’ somewhere in between screams of terror and pure joy she soared like a superhero on the longest zipline over water in the Caribbean.

Likes to: Tracey loves a cruising holiday — Anywhere will do as long as it’s hot and there’s a Strawberry Daiquiri involved! Her latest trip took her up the Californian coast, with a quick stop in Las Vegas (she says she’s not a gambler… but we have our doubts!). When she’s not exploring the world, Tracey enjoys dining out with friends, cross-stitch and reading.

Charlotte Ware

Charlotte Ware

MORTGAGE BROKER

Born: At a very early age

In the Industry: Since a teenager

Fun Fact: Won young broker of the year award while still wet behind the ears.

Life: Loves wine and Tennis, preferably at the same time whilst watching as her drinking skills are better than her tennis.

Debra King

Viewing Guide

Born: January 19** (She’ll never tell!)

Joined Clarkes: March 2023

Fun Facts: Went to Chicago on a 6-month contract, fell in love with the U.S and lived there for 24 years.

Likes to: Travel, garden, partial to a glass or two of Rose wine and enjoys watching the series “Sex in the City” over and over again!

Sheila Cox

Viewing Guide

Born: In July once upon a time, Cancer

Joined Clarkes: February 2024

Fun Facts: Lived in the French mountains for many years and is now fluent in speaking Goat & Sheep.

Likes to: Walk her dogs on the beach, and play bowles and enjoys a wine and brandy or two after. Shes loves gardening and brings a constant stream of plants to the office.,

Linda Murray

ADMINISTRATOR

Born: Nov 1969, Scorpio

Joined Clarkes: April 2025

Fun Fact: Loves making cocktails and even has her own Espresso Martini Menu at the ready…We’re on our way to your house Linda.

Likes to: Enjoys going to the theatre and live comedy shows and loves spending time with her girlfriends going to Abba Tribute events. She’ll be the one with the dance moves!

Favourite Food: Complete all round food lover especially if it comes with a cocktail.

Listens To: ‘Take That’ and having been to see them in concert a few times, is a self-confessed Gary Barlow fan.

Next Goal:  To explore more of Asia, and we suspect the FOOD it has to offer.

Can we help you?

If you’d like to find out more about selling, renting or buying a property (or anything in-between), do not hesitate to contact us!

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