About Flaxman Estates
Meet the Owners
FAMILY RUN BUSINESS
Flaxman Estates is a real family run business, started in 2004 by husband-and-wife team Julie and Neil Flaxman, when they moved to the Costa del Sol.
Julie explains, “We were drawn to the Coast by the sunshine, ocean, dramatic mountains and the healthy outdoor lifestyle. The Costa del Sol is a very special place and we take great pleasure in helping others find their Spanish dream home.”
“When you contact Flaxman Estates, you are guaranteed a high quality, completely transparent and honest service. We’ll listen to you and won’t waste your time showing you properties in areas that you hate and would not work for you and your family. We’ll hold your hand throughout the entire buying or selling process, because we’ve been in your shoes and we know exactly how you feel. In fact, we won’t stop until we’ve found the ideal location and the right property for you.”
Today, Flaxman Estates also counts son Richard and Cheri Kennedy as part of the team.
Julie is the Founder and Managing Director of Flaxman Estates. As of 2022, she has over 18 years of experience in Real Estate on the Costa Del Sol.
During this time, she has gained experience in all aspects of real estate, ranging from Administration, Rental Property Management, Sales & Marketing and, ultimately, business management in creating and optimising her business success.
Julie established Flaxman Estates in 2012, along with her husband Neil, due to her own buying experience in Spain. She aimed to provide an honest Real Estate service dedicated to fulfilling the needs of her clients as a one stop shop for all their buying & selling needs.
We are dedicated to ensuring the buying process through to completion is made as easy and stress free as possible, guiding our clients throughout. We provide an after sales service where clients feel able to return for advice and guidance and are not abandoned after their purchase.
Julie originates from Yorkshire and is very proud of her honest, no nonsense approach, which has her clients (both buyers and vendors) best interests at heart and cuts through the red tape, making the buying and selling experience in Spain as stress free as possible. She is proud to say she has not miss sold once, she has a very warm, friendly & knowledgeable approach which puts clients at ease, and trust and respect are quickly established.
As a team, we have led the way with our supportive approach, providing constant communication throughout the process, and helping hundreds of buyers find their dream home on the Costa del Sol. We have the strong market knowledge and embrace technology to further develop sales and marketing methods, which is a vital ingredient in our success.
Flaxman Estates have developed a loyal following of delighted clients, which has grown a strong organic referral basis.
In 2020, Julie & Neil welcomed their son Richard into the family business to develop & safeguard the future of the business. The Flaxman’s are a passionate team of Real Estate professionals.
Julie has many talents, including experience in upholstery, interior design, and hospitality. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends and enjoys an active social life. She loves to travel and try new dining experiences, as she shares a real passion as a foodie with her husband, Neil.
Neil is the Operations Manager at Flaxman Estates & has spent twelve years within the Real Estate industry, gaining experience in Administration, IT, Property Sales, Marketing &Business Management.
He played a key role in the business set up initially and has worked continuously in striving to achieve optimum results via superior marketing & market knowledge. He believes inembracing new technology to be the way forward.
The focus has been on delivering a smoothly run office operation. To ensure that clients are consistently rewarded with an energetic, strategic approach with the ability to listen and respond to all client’s circumstances and goals.
He possesses a calm demeanour and is an attentive listener, which makes for a very empathetic way with people, which always puts them at ease.
Neil is passionate about developing the business whilst understanding the importance of knowledge & consistently striving to progress Flaxman Estates SL with honesty and integrity.
As a former chef, he enjoys creating feasts for friends and family. He appreciates any great food experience, so travelling the world cruising with Julie whenever the opportunity arises stimulates him. He is a true family man and is very loyal to those he cares for. Neil has a wide range of interests, including keeping fit and enjoying clean living and a healthy lifestyle.
Richard, Julie & Neil’s son, joined Flaxman Estates in 2020 as part of the sales team. Julie has personally trained him to continue her professional standards & business ethics into the future.
His results to date testify to his training and aptitude for selling, a job he cares passionately about as he delivers his client’s dreams.
He brings to the business his multi-lingual skill set of 3 languages, speaking English, Spanish & German, which gives an obvious advantage to our clients and vendors. He has an aptitude for technology which proves invaluable in driving the business forward by assisting Neil, who looks after the technical side of the company.
He has an excellent knowledge of the area and is most likeable and easy to get on with. Clients can relax and be themselves with him, which helps them build trust in his knowledge and experience. He will listen and advise if required and is very quick to change tack and adapt if a client needs change through their search.
Richard enjoys a wide range of interests in his spare time. He is an ex Golf professional who has taught many people throughout his golfing career. He enjoys many sports and likes travelling to his favourite band music events. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, and in true family, tradition enjoys the culinary side of life.
Cheri is our Customer Coordinator; she has worked with Flaxman Estates for over four years.
As a new client to Flaxman Estates, whether contact is made by telephone, email or face to face in the office, Cheri is the first person you will be greeted by with a warm welcome.
Her cheerful and outgoing personality is apparent immediately, which from all client’s previous feedback, genuinely puts people at ease.
Cheri will listen to your needs and requirements in full detail to get a clear picture of what you are looking for in your property search. She will find out what is important to you and will work with you for as long as it takes, to find the right property to suit your needs.
This can be a short or long process depending on each person’s timescales. She will continue to keep in contact with you on a regular basis to get a feel of what you like and don’t like.. It happens that plans and criteria sometimes change which is natural and Cheri will adapt and change course to fit your new requirements happily and with understanding.
From the point when you are ready to visit Spain and view properties, Cheri will arrange the appointments in order to view all suitable properties.
From the time spent liaising between all parties during this process, a friendly and professional relationship is built on trust that is gained through a fun but practical and dedicated approach to achieving your goals of finding your dream home in Spain, which Julie or Richard will then look after your viewings with care patience and professionalism.