30+ years in the property sector.
Nook was born out of frustrations and challenges.
Nook Lettings was founded by Nick Brake and Bryony Spooner because of mutual frustrations they faced in the property sector - Bryony self-managed her own portfolio and Nick used a letting agent for 15 years. They have extensive experience in HMO’s, student lets and back to brick renovations and conversions.
“We strongly believe that the sector needs an overhaul. Landlords that are currently paying for management are not receiving the service or value they deserve. On the other hand, self-managing landlords need to protect themselves from huge compliance changes in the sector as well as reclaim lost hours spent dealing with maintenance, chasing rents and arranging viewings.”
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![Small kitchen with white walls, wooden countertops, window with green trees outside, and white appliances including a refrigerator, oven, and dishwasher.]()
Longfield Road, Bristol, BS7
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![Living room with large window and balcony, featuring a gray sofa with a green pillow, a round coffee table, a TV on a stand, and pink curtains.]()
Broad Weir, Horizon Broad Weir, BS1
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![A living room with beige sofa, black and white chairs, a wooden table, and two large windows with curtains. There is a potted plant on the black desk and framed pictures on the wall.]()
St. Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1
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![A row of attached houses with a mix of beige, red, and blue colors, situated on a residential street. Several parked cars and vans line the street, and the sky is partly cloudy with a few scattered clouds.]()
Mina Road, Bristol, BS2
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![A bedroom with a bed, blue curtains, a desk with a blue chair, a modern wooden dresser, and framed artwork on the wall.]()
Arthur Street, Gloucester, GL1
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![A hotel or bedroom with a bed, teal pillows, green ottoman, blue curtains, a small clothing rack, artwork, a plant, and a bay window.]()
Belgrave Road, Gloucester, GL1
Meet the team
Nick Brake
Director and Co-Founder
nick@nooklettings.com
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Nick co-founded Nook to bring a more strategic, investment-led approach to lettings.
With over 15 years in the Bristol property market, he has built and grown a portfolio across the South West — from smaller refurbishments through to large-scale HMO developments. His experience spans acquisition, finance, licensing and long-term asset performance.
At Nook, Nick works closely with landlords on portfolio strategy, investment decisions and business development — helping clients take a longer-term view and get the most from their properties.
Bryony Spooner
Director and Co-Founder
bryony@nooklettings.com
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Bryony co-founded Nook to create a lettings service that genuinely works for landlords — clear, well-run and built on real experience.
Before Nook, she spent 20 years in PR and communications, leading campaigns for global music artists and brands. She later moved into property, building and managing her own portfolio after relocating to Bristol in 2010.
At Nook, Bryony focuses on the bigger picture — shaping how the business feels, how it communicates, and how clients experience the service. Having been a hands-on landlord herself, she understands the pressure and time involved, and is focused on making sure Nook takes that weight off properly.
Harley Jones
Head of Lettings
harley@nooklettings.com
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Harley leads the lettings side of Nook and is often the first point of contact for landlords.
With over 10 years’ experience across the Bristol market, including roles at CJ Hole, Alexander May and Bristol Residential Lettings, she brings a strong understanding of both the practical and people side of lettings.
At Nook, Harley focuses on getting properties let properly — from pricing and positioning through to tenant selection and communication. She works closely with landlords to make sure everything is handled clearly and proactively from the outset.
As a tenant herself, she also brings a valuable perspective on what good looks like from both sides, shaping how Nook approaches every tenancy.
Emma Loveland
Property Manager
propertymanager@nooklettings.com
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Emma runs the day-to-day management of Nook’s properties, making sure everything is handled properly once a tenancy is in place.
With over 15 years’ experience in property management, including senior roles at Sarah Kenny Residential Lettings, Zest Property Services and Digs Student Lettings, she has managed large portfolios and led teams across both student and professional markets.
At Nook, Emma is responsible for the ongoing running of properties — maintenance, compliance, tenant issues and landlord communication — ensuring things are dealt with quickly, consistently and without unnecessary stress.
Her approach is calm, organised and solutions-focused, giving landlords and tenants confidence that everything is being looked after as it should be.
