July 2026, Acquisition International | 17 This is a remarkable service led by Angela Barbaro-Robins, a seasoned expert who brings over a decade of experience in effectively managing strategic direction and growth across diverse sectors. Angela has held a number of roles over the course of her professional career, spanning accounting, management, consultancy, investment, and real estate. Having built her career upon a sturdy Blue Chip foundation, Angela stands as an entrepreneurial leader with a sustained record of success in both the B2B and B2C marketplaces. She boasts expertise in strategic planning and leadership, operational management and control, people management, business process improvement, financial planning, and business coaching. In 2013, Angela established Robins Estates Property Consultants. A trusted partner in the local real estate market, Robins Estates Property Consultants draws on a wealth of experience handling properties in the Nottinghamshire area. In addition to managing rentals and sales, including new developments, the agency also specialises in sourcing investment properties within Nottingham. Now, Angela steers the By Design Nottinghamshire team with a focus on personalised attention and efficient communication at every stage of the moving process. She leverages her invaluable experience across sectors to deploy a results-driven strategy, enabling her team to reach the most appropriate buyer markets and deliver a seamless selling process to clients. For over a decade, Angela has made significant contributions to the local real estate market through her work with By Design and Robins Estates Property Consultants. She has demonstrated to the entirety of Nottinghamshire that homeowners needn’t choose between local expertise and national reach, instead offering her community the very best of both worlds. For her exceptional work in this field, leading her team at By Design Nottinghamshire from strength to strength, Angela Barbaro-Robins has been named the Midlands’s Real Estate Business Leader of the Year 2026. Contact Details Contact: Angela Barbaro-Robins Company: By Design Homes Web Address: www.bydesignhomes.com Email: Angela.Barbaro-Robins@bydesignhomes.com Telephone: 0115 899 0744 Real Estate Business Leader of the Year 2026 (Midlands): Angela Barbaro-Robins Home to the legendary Sherwood Forest, Nottinghamshire offers an inviting blend of urban adventure and rural serenity. It is the ideal location for families and individuals seeking to lead balanced and fulfilling lifestyles, with strong transport links, brilliant schools, and a vibrant community spirit. Furthermore, the area is known for its affordable housing, with a variety of homes that suit every perspective and budget. Showcasing this exceptional location is By Design Nottinghamshire, catering directly to clients whose homes deserve the attention of a national audience. The agency offers homeowners a unique, “best of both worlds” proposition build around their specific needs: combining the reach of a powerful international marketing effort with the individual attention they need. With By Design, homeowners benefit from national exposure and connectivity, without losing the personal touch provided by a local agency. Taking a sophisticated approach to digital property marketing, its agents leverage technology and work together to actively target buyers from across the country and beyond. This is highly advantageous in premium markets, where the geographical mobility and search criteria of purchasers is significantly wider. Operated by a team of local experts, By Design Nottinghamshire ensures that its clients receive the care of an independent business. It pairs its nationally connected market with a personal, dedicated and deeply invested work ethos, delivering exceptional results and building longstanding relationships with clients throughout the region. One client shared: “Angela was absolutely outstanding from start to finish. This was truly a bespoke service and miles ahead of any high street agent I’ve used before. Angela and her team went above and beyond at every stage; always proactive, incredibly professional, and genuinely invested in getting the best result for my property. The sale was handled smoothly and efficiently, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her.” While another reported: “We could not recommend Angela BarbaroRobins more highly if you are looking to sell your home or property. You can expect outstanding communication and a creative approach in all aspects of the sales process. Nothing ever seemed too much and the response to questions was always well considered. For anyone that has ever sold a property, it is unusual to receive this level of attention and personal care. To conclude, this experience has been like a breath of fresh air.” By Design is a national independent estate agency renowned for uniting local expertise with a nationwide perspective. The company operates an extensive network of agencies across the country, leveraging the unrivalled capabilities of leading independent estate agents to provide a premium property marketing experience. At the helm of By Design Nottinghamshire is Managing Director Angela Barbaro-Robins, a distinguished property professional who has been named in the Influential Businesswoman Awards 2026. “Better Results, By Design.”
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