About Earnshaw Kay Estates

Max Earnshaw

Managing Director & Head Valuer

Max has a Degree in Estate Management and has been involved in the business from its inception. He has a broad and in-depth local knowledge which he applies every day when he gives valuations and advice.

Oliver Bailey

Sales Manager & Valuer

Oliver started working for Earnshaw Kay in 2010 before he left college having enjoyed his time on work experience. With a BA (Hons) degree in Business & Management and having gained experience in Holmfirth, Oliver went on to be Valuer in the Mirfield office, and returned to Holmfirth in 2018 as Sales Manager.

Having moved house himself a couple of times in recent years, Oliver fully understands the complications which can arise with buying and selling, and uses his experiences to assist in making the process as straightforward and hassle free for his clients.

A big Huddersfield Town fan, Oliver also enjoys playing golf, 5-a-side football as well as a pint at the local pub!

Lisa Parson

Head of Rentals Department

Lisa is our longest serving member of staff, having worked across all departments within Earnshaw Kay. She has finally found her calling managing the rental department within the Holmfirth Office, overseeing all day to day activities and accounts within the department. Lisa has a passion for providing tenants and landlords with both a professional and friendly service.

Having three young children that manage to take up most of Lisa’s free time, she is known to be partial to a glass of wine occasionally and loves to socialise with friends when mum’s taxi isn’t on call!

Jessica Smith

Rentals Negotiator & Marketing Executive

Jessica joined Earnshaw Kay as an apprentice in 2016. She currently manages work alongside studying marketing at Kirklees College. Initially finding her feet within Sales, Jessica has quickly progressed and now is a permanent fixture within the rentals team.

Being the most tech-savvy of all the Holmfirth staff Jessica also manages all our social media accounts such as Facebook and Twitter. Having recently passed her driving test you will often see Jessica out and about in her beloved Fiat 500 trying to negotiate the Holme Valley’s narrow and winding roads.

Annabel Thornton

Sales Negotiator & Conveyancing Co-ordinator

Annabel joined the Earnshaw Kay team in February 2016 with her expertise in customer service and attention to detail, having a BA (hons) degree in Hospitality Management plus 14 years in Retail Management.

Raised in the Holme Valley, Annabel holds a great knowledge of the area and it’s community spirit, always happy to offer advice to people interested in moving to the Last of the Summer Wine region. Her ‘nothing is too much trouble’ approach to helping out vendors, buyers, and general enquiries has created a very personal and individual service on offer from the EK office. A social butterfly with very little room left in the diary, Annabel thrives off her busy life juggling work, running her husband’s business and entertaining both her son Jack & cocker spaniel Toby!

Tanya Palmer

Sales Negotiator

Tanya has lived and worked in the Holme Valley for nearly 20 years which has been a perfect environment in which to bring up her four children.

She has moved house five times over the course of her married life and understands the stresses that can be associated with buying and selling properties. Educated at Warwick and Manchester Universities, Tanya has extensive experience in offering excellent customer service, most recently as director of her own business in the creative industry. In her spare time, Tanya loves to walk in the beautiful surrounding countryside with her Yorkshire Terrier Teddy when she’s not sampling the delights of tea and cake in the local cafes.

Andy Kay

Managing Director

Andy established the business over 15 years ago and opened the Huddersfield office over 12 years ago. He has an in-depth knowledge of the local property market and every aspect of the lettings industry.

Amanda Leonard

Assistant Manager

Amanda has worked as an estate agent for over 12 years and has been with Earnshaw Kay for 10 of those. Over that time she has built up a wealth of experience in every aspect of the property rental industry. She strives to ensure first class customer service is provided to all landlords and tenants and has built up excellent relationships with landlords old and new.

Most of Amanda’s spare time is spent looking after her young family but she also loves cooking, watching films and looking after all of their animals. She also enjoys seeing her friends and other family members when time allows.

Jo Shufflebotham

Lettings Administrator

Whilst Jo has only been with Earnshaw Kay since March 2017, she has quickly established herself in her role as lettings administrator. Jo's primary role is overseeing all the applications for properties, but being part of a small team she is involved in many other aspects of the business from carrying out viewings & property inspections to arranging repairs and ensuring properties are compliant with gas safety regulations.

Jo has four children so a lot of her spare time is spent driving them to dance competitions, cricket and rugby. She also enjoys keeping fit and goes running on a regular basis, walking in the countryside and reading books.