Meet the Team

James has worked in sales, lettings and new homes for over 40 years, mainly in and around Islington, Highbury and the surrounding areas. He also has experience of property auctions, property development and investment, shared ownership, and block and property management. James’ family roots go back to James Neilson Estate Agents, established in 1889 (not by him personally as some may think but a relative with the same name!), so you could say agency is in his blood. As his family has included building surveyors, auctioneers, land agents and chartered architects, as well as estate agents, he didn’t stand a chance of a career outside of property. James is married to his long-suffering wife Dian and is the father of three boys, the eldest of whom just finished at Chelsea School of Art with a first and now at Christchurch starting a PG in teaching. James is a keen cyclist and has shared this love across many good causes by donating bicycles to charity auctions across Islington. James is proud to have supported several local charities, schools and other good causes over the years. James started his career in agency at the UK’s largest corporate agency in 1983, before joining Currell in Islington in 2000. James spent 19 years at Currell, running its flagship office in Upper Street and helping drive it to its position as one of Islington’s premier agents. During his time at Currell, James helped sell some of Islington’s most prestigious residential properties, including hundreds of the area’s fine Georgian and Victorian homes. James is a fellow of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) and a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA).

Graham is originally from Carlisle, and his passion for property was first shown when he became an avid fan of the Cumberland News property section when he was a young boy. He can still recall waiting for the newspaper every Friday, discarding the other sections and heading straight to the property section. Graham’s interest in property stems from his fascination with the architecture of different eras. He particularly loves the grand proportions, symmetrical rooms and curved windows of Georgian architecture, the high ceilings, large windows and beautiful cornicing of Victorian properties, and the wooden porches, inviting hallways and parquet flooring of the short-lived Edwardian era. Graham is delighted to see the surge in popularity of some of the designs from the Sixties and Seventies, such as the iconic brutalist design of the Barbican. When he is not working, he enjoys watching inspiring TV programmes such as Grand Designs, and witnessing new property masterpieces being built. Graham’s other hobbies and interests include taking his much-loved labradoodle Kiki out for long walks, hitting his local gym in East Dulwich, adding to his collection of trainers and shoes, reading, theatre and whenever possible going off seeking new countries and cultures. With Graham’s mother and father also involved in property, it was written in the stars that he too would have a career in the property world. He moved down to London after graduating from Sheffield Hallam University and embarked on an estate agency career in 2004. Graham has worked in some challenging markets over the years, yet still held a strong track record in gaining more market share through excellent customer service. Graham has worked in several locations since starting his career in estate agency in East Dulwich including Peckham Rye, Kennington, Clerkenwell and Islington. He has never looked back since and is proud to have been involved in some of the largest sales in the Islington area.

After fifteen years running his own business in Islington, Don joined Currell Clerkenwell office before moving to its flagship office in Islington, where he worked for five years. Don is a member of the Association of Residential Letting Agents (ARLA) Don was instrumental in raising the standards and business levels in the lettings departments of both the Clerkenwell and Islington offices and a number of awards, as well as helping forge a strong team ethic. Don brings great experience of the market and is enthusiastic about working for a new business brimming with energy and ideas. Don is a keen and competitive sportsman, playing golf to a good standard, hiking, cycling and boxing when he is not cooking an Italian meal for his friends and family.

Adam has over twenty seven years agency experience throughout Islington, Highbury and Bloomsbury. Having worked most recently as a Director with Savills in Upper St and prior to that, the large independent agent, Holden Matthews, he has brought to the market and sold some of the most impressive and expensive houses in the borough, achieving some outstanding prices for his vendors. Adam has seen the market change over time, giving a deeper understanding of what price a property can achieve. He’s able to offer you information about what local buyers are looking for, as well as share his knowledge with the team and potential buyers during viewings and finding a property that suits a buyer’s needs, possibly more acutely than a corporate agent who moves around a lot and is relatively new to the area.

Annabel has had nineteen years experience working for both corporate and independent agencies in St John’s Wood when she decided it was time for a change. When the opportunity arose to work for Neilson & Bauer she welcomed the chance to work for an independent agent who do things differently. She loves the challenge of matching the perfect property to the buyer and is relentless when it comes to getting the sale through. She prides herself on giving an excellent service to both sellers and buyers and is very personable with a good sense of humour. In her spare time, Annabel loves spending time with her friends and family and in particular her sister’s miniature Australian labradoole. She has started cycling since working in Islington and really enjoys going to a circuit class twice a week and going on holidays abroad when time allows.

Natasha has ten years experience working in sales, starting in East London then predominantly in South-West London before expanding her geographical portfolio back to north of the river. Her love of ‘The Ponds’ in Hamstead Heath, the independent shops along Camden Passage and the plethora of restaurants such as Frederick’s couldn’t keep her away. The chance to apply her skills in an independent environment was too good an offer to pass up and she is excited to dive straight into doing what she loves. Natasha prides herself on her honest and reliable approach to her job, working hard for both buyers and sellers alike to ensure a smooth and stress free experience. In her spare time Natasha relishes the chance to try a new restaurant, spend time with friends and family or go on a run.

Nathan was born and raised in North London. He first dipped his toes into the property world when doing work experience at his cousin’s estate agent in Clerkenwell in 2014. Since then, he has aided his parents in the management of their properties and property accounts, learning valuable information about the property market over the years. Nathan studied Economics at Reading University and Neuroscience at King’s College London, before getting into a variety of sales roles and working on The English Housing Survey for the National Centre for Social Research with the goal of working in the property market. Besides property, Nathan loves experiencing different cultures & cuisines, partaking in extensive travel to many different countries across the globe. He is an experienced snowboarder, scuba diver and Muay Thai practitioner, along with being a massive fan of MMA. As a lifelong Arsenal fan, he enjoys watching the games both from home and attending many games at Highbury & The Emirates each season, through the highs & the lows. He is also particularly into cars and his dream would be to one day own an Aston Martin.

Krissy brings 3 years of experience to the table and is very well versed in property management. Krissy is super hands on, incredibly well organised and always has a smile on her face. Krissy has previously lived and worked abroad where she embarked on a career in Marketing Krissy lives in North London and her family originates from Cyprus. In her free time, Krissy enjoys spending time with her family and friends, who she is very close to and also enjoys travelling, skiing, reading and is a huge foodie. Krissy is Intermediate Level in Tap Dancing and Grade 6 in Ballet.

Matian joined Neilson & Bauer in January 2023, bringing with him four years of agency experience across various asset classes, including both residential and commercial property. He holds a RICS-accredited degree in Real Estate from the University of Westminster in London. Dedicated to delivering first-class service, Matian takes pride in ensuring that every client transaction is as smooth and stress-free as possible. His passion for the built environment drives his ongoing interest in learning about different real estate sectors. Outside of work, Matian enjoys walks around his local park, Hampstead Heath, and is an avid football fan.

We are super pet-friendly. So much so, that we have our own resident labradoodle, Kiki. Admittedly, she’s not the best on providing information on market trends, but she does have excellent knowledge of the local parks and green spaces. She loves to be stroked, so please drop in to say hello – you’ll be guaranteed a friendly welcome and a wagging tail!