Nick started his career in 1967 as an articled pupil to J. Pearce Pope & Sons in Gloucester before moving to Lincolnshire and then Wiltshire in 1973 where he was involved in a variety of professional work as well as auctioneer at Chippenham Market.

He joined Bagshaws in 1980, became a partner in 1986 and has managed the Ashbourne office since 1988.

An experienced auctioneer with a wide knowledge of professional matters, he now also advises on the sale and valuation of a broad range of rural properties across Derbyshire and Staffordshire.