Meet the Team
Kris Foster MRICS - Director
T: 01303 212020
M: 07717 307047
Email: kris.foster@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
I am the Director of Motis Estates which entails managing the business and also undertaking RICS Valuations for both Residential and Commercial Properties in the Kent area. I also run the Commercial Agency department and act on behalf of Client’s selling and letting Retail, Office and Industrial Properties in Folkestone and the surrounding areas. I also manage Motis Business Centre in Cheriton which consists of 28 offices including a Church and a Fitness studio.
What is your background?
I graduated with a 2:1 studying BSc (Hons) Real Estate Management from Oxford Brookes University in 2010. I then trained to be a Chartered Surveyor at a local firm and became qualified in 2013. I moved to Motis Ireland in 2017 and project managed the development of Motis Business Centre converting the 29,000 sq ft building into 28 serviced offices. We acquired H Wald and Co in November 2017 becoming a Director in May 2019. During this time, I also trained to become a RICS Registered Valuer and qualified in November 2019 with the ability to now undertake Tax Valuations for Inheritance, Capital Gains and Probate purposes.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
My intention for Motis Estates is to continue growing the business in 2023 and beyond and continue winning awards in customer service which we strive to excel in.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I enjoy watching and playing football including watching my son playing for a local team and going to watch West Ham United. I also enjoy gaming in my spare time with my son.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I ran the London Marathon when I was 19 and was one of the youngest runners in the field that year. I am also a keen gardener and spend a lot of time tending the garden in the Summer months.
Tom Robinson - Sales Manager
T: 01303 212020
M: 07918 553759
Email: tom.robinson@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
As the Sales Manager, I’m responsible for the day to day running of our residential sales team. A large part of my role includes visiting local residents to carry out market appraisals, managing the marketing of our properties and finalising sales.
What is your background?
When I left school, I initially went to work for my family business in the motor industry where I spent the best part of a decade. I grew up around my parents investing in property and it was something I always found myself interested in, so in 2018 I took my first step into estate agency with a larger corporate estate agency. During my career I have been fortunate to work in a number of towns across East Kent, in various roles ranging from established, high volume branches to the opening of new offices. Having previously worked for corporate estate agencies, I often found myself wanting to provide a level of service to our customers that simply wasn’t possible, working for Motis gives me the opportunity to do that.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
I aim to continue to grow our sales team, centred around high levels of service and a proven track record of achieving results for our clients. With Motis already having a strong reputation in Folkestone for Lettings and Commercial Property, I hope to mirror this in Sales.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
At weekends I’m often found at the beach or in the countryside with my wife, two daughters and our dog. In 2020 my wife and I upsized into a home that needed full renovation and I like to do as much of the work as possible myself when I have the time.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I’m an unfortunate supporter of Reading FC and often take the trip up to see them play – Rarely winning, but it’s always a good day out!
Meghan Jones - Lettings Manager
T: 01303 212025
Email: meghan.jones@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
Lettings Manager
What is your background?
I spent many years studying Dance and gained my Dance degree in 2017. After finishing University, I decided to make this a hobby and focus on finding a career in the property industry. I started in Holiday rentals as a Property Administrator and worked my way to a Property Manager. This is where I really found my love for the industry. A couple of years on and I was lucky enough to be offered the position of a Property Manager and Motis Estates. Here I have been able to learn and grow as a person and also study my ARLA qualification. I have now been promoted to Lettings Manager which has given me the opportunity to evolve even more and allows me to broaden my skills in property and management.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
To work efficiently and continue to grow the business.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I love to travel, spent time in the gym and meet up with friends and family.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I am a Black belt in Shotokan Karate.
Kim Roux - Senior Property Manager
T: 01303 2120205
Email: kim.roux@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
Senior Property Manager
What is your background?
After leaving school I joined an air charter company - twin engine for business men carrying out meetings around the country. Cloud seeding.
Got married. Many years later joined an Estate Agency in South Africa, then moved back to Zimbabwe and joined a bespoke Estate Agent working from their house.
In the year 2000 my husband, 3 children, 3 cats, and my mom packed our suitcases (including the cats of course) and walk out of our house and onto a plane bound for the UK. Leaving everything behind.
I started work in Ashford as a Chambermaid. After 2 weeks applied for the role as Lettings Negotiator to Roderick Baker of Fell Reynolds and was successful. I joined as the Sole Letting Agent with 45 properties. After 22 and half years I found it was time to start a new chapter in my life and was delighted to find this happy and very welcoming Team at Motis.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
To learn all that I can of the new systems, support my colleagues and help grow the portfolio.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
Gardening – lots of digging, flowers. Baking. Walking. Swimming. Travelling.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
My Uncle who lived with us in a thatched property and was at the time was a crocodile hunter in the Okavango used to keep a live crocodile under his bed. We used every now and then hear a gun shot at night when he would shot at the bats flying around his ceiling. This of course was on a farm.
Deanna Roderick - Lettings Negotiator and Property Manager
T: 01303 212020
Email: Deanna.roderick@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
Lettings Negotiator and Property Manager
What is your background?
My background was working along side border force ensuring that people coming in and out of the country were checked thoroughly. As well as checking their passports.
Knowing that working within this industry was something I was aiming to do, I started to get some experience within sales. By doing this I started to sell holiday makers tickets to go abroad. I found that I enjoyed the sales element of the job and i decided that it was time to progress and search for estate agency jobs.
Furthermore, Motis Estates gave me the opportunity to start my job within Estate Agency with no experience. Since joining the small, independent team I feel I have gained much experience not only within sales but property management too.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
My Objective is to help Motis grow and to help find people find their perfect home.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, by trying different cuisines at local restaurant’s. I also enjoy a shopping spree.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I have a rabbit called Dash, who is the most friendly and loving Mini Lop.
Holly Lofting - Lettings Negotiator
T: 01303 212020
Email: holly.lofting@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
I am a Lettings Negotiator
What is your background?
In 2019 I started working at Port Lympne hosting weddings and events.
In 2021 I studied my business NVQ at canterbury college.
I then went on to work as a Team Leader at Waitrose and partners for 2 and a half years.
Estate agency has always been something I have been interested in pursuing, although not having experience, I took on the great opportunity to work at Motis Estates. I can now focus on starting my new exciting career, alongside a friendly, welcoming team.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
My objectives are to work to the best of my ability, expand my knowledge and become the best estate agent I can be.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and eating out at nice restaurants.
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I used to play hockey for Folkestone Optimist team.
Chloe Peters - Trainee Accounts Technician
T: 01303 847744
Email: chloe.peters@motis-estates.com
What is your role at Motis Estates?
I am a Trainee Accounts Technician, supporting both Motis Estates and the Motis Ireland site in Dover.
What is your background?
My first full time job was working in a school office where I completed a Business Administration Apprenticeship. Growing up, I dreamed of being a primary school teacher but realised this wasn’t the career for me.
I decided I wanted to work in accounts and I started my role at Motis in 2019. I have been studying AAT and am hoping to quality this year.
What are your objectives for Motis over the next 12 months?
To continue to support the different companies within the group and continue to develop my role.
What do you enjoy doing outside of the office?
I love travelling and am always planning to fill my free time going somewhere different! I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, taking our dog to the beach and shopping trips!
What is one thing that might surprise people about you?
I’ve travelled to 21 different countries and plan to keep increasing this!
