Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, UK
Rada Yanakieva
Paddock Wood & Tonbridge
01892 357552 / 07707 140345
Rada@vcestates.co.uk
I bring a sharp analytical mindset to the ever-evolving world of property — combining precision, problem-solving and a love for data with the human side of estate agency: building trust, listening deeply, and guiding people through life-changing decisions.
Having managed teams across Scotland and worked in estate agency since 2020, I have discovered where my heart truly lies — in the Kent countryside, supporting buyers, sellers, investors, and landlords through meaningful moves, and celebrating the character of heritage homes and period architecture that define this beautiful Garden of England.
Now proudly serving Paddock Wood, Tonbridge & Royal Tunbridge Wells, I offer clients a highly personal and transparent approach to moving home. Whether it is your first step or your next chapter, I will be with you — from valuation to completion. I lead with care, clear communication, and a deep focus on listening, making sure that every step of your property journey is grounded in trust and integrity.
I believe in community, kindness, and clarity. And I’m here to ensure that your experience isn’t just smooth — it’s exceptional. Let’s begin your next move — together.
Paddock Wood & Tonbridge
Discover Paddock Wood & the Kent Countryside
Paddock Wood blends traditional English charm with modern development, set among orchards, woodlands, and open countryside. Known for its hop-growing heritage, it now thrives with independent shops, artisan cafés, pubs, and family businesses, fostering a strong community spirit. With direct rail links to London (under 1 hour), it’s ideal for commuters seeking rural living. The town offers excellent schools, local services, and sustainable housing developments.
Homes & Heritage: From Victorian cottages and Oast houses to modern builds and garden village projects. Nearby attractions include The Hop Farm, St Andrew’s Church, Bayham Abbey, and Penshurst Place.
Lifestyle: Surrounded by footpaths, vineyards, and nature trails, it’s perfect for families, retirees, and remote workers. A short drive takes you to Royal Tunbridge Wells and Tonbridge for history, culture, and riverside leisure.
Why choose Paddock Wood…. It’s a place of quality living, strong community values, and long-term satisfaction — where tradition meets progress.
Area properties
Testimonials
★★★★★ 5/5
“My husband and I recently viewed a property with Claire from VC Estates and were incredibly impressed. Claire was exceptionally knowledgeable about both the property and local area, answering all our questions with clarity and confidence. She took the time to really understand our needs, making the whole experience feel personal and professional. Her friendly and approachable manner instantly put us at ease, and it was clear that she genuinely cared about finding the right fit for us. We were so impressed with her expertise and service that we decided to market our own home with Claire. Highly recommended!”
Emily Trigg
★★★★★ 5/5
“Claire was brilliant from beginning to end. I’m in no doubt the sale/purchase wouldn’t have happened for some time yet without her unending creative responses to many challenges in a chain of 7 properties. She clearly knows the business well and has a great eye for how to present properties and to engage both sellers and buyers alike. She was calm, quick and clear throughout, can’t recommend highly enough. Also a lovely person to do business with :-)”
Ali Lambie
★★★★★ 5/5
“Cannot recommend Claire highly enough. Every piece of communication was clear, honest, timely and straightforward, and her photos are simply outstanding! Claire is a rare gem in the Estate agency world for her local knowledge, genuine warmth, and absolute honesty. Huge thanks Claire for all your help!”
Jessica Garner
★★★★★ 5/5
“Lucy from VC Estates arranged a viewing at a property in Eastbourne at very short notice and was very helpful, thorough and well informed – explaining the features of the property as well as issues relating to management and maintenance.”
Robert Davies
★★★★★ 5/5
“How refreshing to meet an estate agent who understands not only the huge financial step in buying a new home, but also the psychological implications. I have always failed to understand how estate agents can expect potential buyers to make an informal decision from a 30-minute time slot, which has always been my experience. David Foley is very different; he was extremely patient during my recent viewing and I never felt that I was under any pressure to fit into a required time frame, in fact, I had a good hour to wander around and ask any questions. Why can’t other agents be more like David?”
★★★★★ 5/5
“If we could give Britannia Beckwith 10 stars we would – they made the usually stressful house move an absolute pleasure. Right from being in touch with Louise and Emily through to us waving off Dave, Lee & Wes everything was professional and so helpful. Dave came to pack the day before the move but left us just enough overnight and, of course, enough for tea making next day. He was so careful and considerate that we had no breakages or damages. Our previous removers, unbeknown to us, had ruined our bedroom furniture and left it barely nailed together. Dave had to rebuild using new screws that he even provided and painstakingly rebuilt the furniture on arrival at our new house. Along with Lee & Wes they carefully placed all the boxes exactly where we needed them in the house to make unpacking easier. The team were faultless and just so helpful and friendly. We can’t recommend them highly enough..”
Dave
★★★★★ 5/5
“Outstanding service from the team at VC Estates. Efficient and supportive – I couldn’t have asked for more. Highly recommended”
David Thompson
★★★★★ 5/5
“Peter and I met David last year at a house viewing – the very start of our journey to our new home. Although we decided against that house, we were very impressed with his professional approach plus his rather wonderful sense of humour (a necessary ingredient – as we soon discovered – to survive the many challenges of buying and selling your home) and so, when it came to deciding which agent to use to put our house on the market, VC Estates was the obvious choice.”
Annie & Peter
★★★★★ 5/5
“The decision to choose David and Alison was completely the right one. They understand the wants and needs of their clients with empathy and determination.
They have proved that their experience and knowledge is tremendous and when combined with their genuine priority to excellent customer service they produce the results desired.”
James Martin
★★★★★ 5/5
“Excellent
Excellent, quick, friendly and a brilliant service from the team at Rohan’s. Can’t recommend them enough”
★★★★★ 5/5
“Easy and efficient communication.
Everything was communicated in an easy to understand way and within my required time frame. Thank you!”
★★★★★ 5/5
“House Purchase through Emily Foley
From our initial consultation to the completion of the transaction, Emily displayed an outstanding level of professionalism and attention to detail. She guided us through each step of the process, ensuring we understood all the legal aspects and requirements involved in the purchase. Emily was always prompt in responding to our inquiries and kept us informed about any developments, updates, or potential issues that arose during the process. This open line of communication gave us peace of mind and confidence in the progress of the purchase.
Thanks to Emily’s expertise and guidance, our first home-buying experience was a positive one. We are now settled into our dream home, and we truly feel indebted to their exceptional service. We wholeheartedly recommend Emily to anyone in need of expert assistance in the property conveyancing process. Her knowledge and dedication made her a true asset in the home-buying journey.”
Emily Foley
★★★★★ 5/5
“We purchased our first home through VC Estates. David was very thorough and helpful, nothing was too much trouble, he made us feel so at ease. We had some bad luck trying to buy previously but David was sure the bad luck wouldn’t continue for us. The whole buying process was very speedy with the help of the lovely Alison too. We can’t thank you both enough for helping us buy our perfect first home We will recommend VC Estates to everyone, thank you both so much😊”
Cara and Zack
★★★★★ 5/5
“Having not used the services of a solicitor for over 30 years, Nicole’s approach to client service was a breath of fresh air. I was unaware the modern solicitor provided such an approachable and friendly service while maintaining the utmost professionalism.”
★★★★★ 5/5
“Nicola provided a great and professional service throughout the whole process. They made buying our home painless, and everything was straightforward and explained well. A big thank you to SO Legal.”
★★★★★ 5/5
“I highly recommend Nicole, who handled our recent house sale. Communication was always excellent, and she acted quickly and efficiently to get the job done. If we could give more stars, we would! Thank you, SO Legal”
★★★★★ 5/5
“A wonderful experience from start to finish even in the most trying of circumstances, friendly, warm and caring and professional to the end, I couldn’t recommend them enough.”
Joseph Quigg
★★★★★ 5/5
“David and Alison and their team were amazing through every part of the house sale, they kept us informed every step of the way. As with all house sales or purchases certain issues arise unplanned, Alison and the girls in the office were very approachable to discuss issues and helped to resolve any we had. Both myself and my husband would highly recommend this company for anyone thinking of selling or purchasing, 100% for knowledge, support, negotiation and professionalism.”
Judy Kilduff
★★★★★ 5/5
“We recently experienced a very difficult move for all parties involved. This was made easier by David and Alison who worked as hard as possible to sort out the problems. Eventually we got there and are absolutely delighted. A very trustworthy and honest company, thankyou.”
Matthew Lambourne
★★★★★ 5/5
“A refreshingly different approach to buying a house: great local knowledge and a depth of useful and relevant experience. Alison and David removed a lot of the stress and hyperbole involved with buying a house and made the whole process a lot more enjoyable.
Genuinely helpful from first contact to completion and beyond. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
Jonathan Light
UK Pawpurrty Estates Limited Ltd trading as VC Estates, Registered in England and Wales Number 16619995. Registered Office: 44 Commercial Road, Paddock Wood TN12 6EL. This agent is a member of the Property Redress Scheme (PRS), should any complaints arise, please follow the complaints policy at the bottom of the website.
