AN estate agent with more than 14 years of industry experience has returned to her Yorkshire roots to head Dacre, Son and Hartley’s Skipton office.

Julia Green has joined the the firm as office manager, lead a team of eight who deal with sales and lettings.

She has worked in the London area for a number of independent estate agents, as well a working in Dubai as a sales and leasing real estate agent.

Originally from Wharfedale, Julia said she had been keen to return to Yorkshire: “Having grown up locally I have always been very familiar with the Dacre's brand. When I decided to move back home, it was the obvious first choice.

"I am delighted to be back in Yorkshire after more than 20 years living in London. I particularly enjoy the face-to-face element of estate agency, and getting out and about to see a wide variety of properties and people.

"I am very much looking forward to growing the business, interacting with the local community and getting involved with many of the local sporting and charitable events in the Skipton and Yorkshire Dales area.”