Team

Nick Kalms, CEO

Having been in the property industry for the last 28 years, buying, selling and advising on mainly complex deceased estate matters, I was frustrated by the process and personally felt that I could do something meaningful to help the industry and so Probate.Auction was born. A simple direct route of disposal that assists not only the professionals within the industry but most importantly the families of the deceased.

In 2014 I successfully launched a business to bring empty homes back into use by rewarding the public who report those houses to us. I have spent the last 10+ years unlocking complex property and deceased estate matters and now bring more empty homes back into use than any other private entity in the UK.

Russell Taylor, Managing Director & Auctioneer

I have 20+ years experience in the Auction world having been a director at two of the largest auction houses in the UK, namely Savills and Auction House London. I went on to set up my own Auction House in 2021 but jumped at the chance to merge and create a bespoke Auction House with Nick given his vast experience in the Probate, and Empty Homes sector.

Together we have identified issues with property disposal and I was determined to use my experience to benefit the industry as a whole.

Danielle Smith, Head of Operations

I deal with all elements before and after the auction, to support both the buyer and seller and make sure contracts are signed, deposits are in, coordinating details, viewings and everything else in between. Having entered the auction world 4 years ago, I have now gained all the experience necessary to handle any problem we may come across.

Daniel Marsden, Head of Partnerships

Having worked in business development for more than 10 years and having led teams throughout my career in and around the property and legal industries, I was well placed to engage in this new chapter with Probate.Auction & Resi.Auction. Engaging with existing and future clients, utilising data for the company and client’s advantage is paramount to my success but most importantly it’s the relationships that I nurture that drives me the most.

Isaac Segalov, Associate Director

Having worked in auctions since 2019, I understand the need for consistency and delivery. I specialise in forming and maintaining long standing relationships and delivering on accountability. I have successfully been involved in over 1000 property transactions and use my experience of property to benefit my clients. I believe that success stems from hard work and I have always gone the extra mile for my clients and will always continue to do so.

Saida Abasheikh, Probate & Property Manager

Having worked in probate and property for the last seven years liaising directly with clients and solicitors I joined P.A & R.A. Being part of this exciting business fulfils a need to create a transparent and honest route of sale that can only be of benefit to the industry.

When the opportunity presented itself to join this team, the decision was easy, a new exciting company assisting the sector and creating instant change within the auction world.

Christie Potts, Auction Administrator

Alongside Danielle, we work as a team to make sure the sellers and buyers have a positive client journey and to make sure the t’s are crossed and the i’s are dotted.

Marcella Robinson, Finance Director

I’m a qualified accountant, having worked in industry for the last 30 years, supporting existing and new business, I make sure that everything runs correctly and is fully compliant.

Harriet Finlay, Finance Assistant

I work under Marcella and support Probate.Auction's business finance activities, currently training for full qualification.

Katie Goodwin, Researcher

I provide Research to support all sides of the business and also assist with PR and Social media engagement. I'm excited to see the growth within the business.

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    Who we work with:

    Probate.Auction: Executors, Administrators, Solicitors and the Family and Beneficiaries of the Deceased.

    Resi.Auction: Asset Managers, LPA Receivers, Local Authorities, Solicitors, Landlords, Charities, Surveyors and Private Individuals.