Meet The Team

We are a qualified team of industry experts who challenge convention and strive for perfection.

Our team is friendly, reliable and passionate about property. We take an astute approach to the property market and manage spaces to impeccable standards.

About us
  • Nathan Ezair

    Founder / Director

    Nathan has worked in property for two decades and has played an active role in Manchester’s city centre regeneration developing several, successful multi-million pound schemes, always with a hands-on approach to every part of the process. His knowledge of all aspects of property investment and development is exceptional and extensive and always delivered with passion and commitment.

  • Paul Dobbs

    Chief Operating Officer AssocRICS, FARLA

    Paul joined the company in 2017 after working for two successful property agencies, and oversees all operations of the business. With over 20 years’ experience within the property sector and qualified to ARLA Propertymark Level 4 (the highest level endorsed by ARLA) our clients can rest assured that their assets are in very capable hands.

  • Debbie Taaffe

    Finance Director MAAT

    Debbie has worked for Northern Group since incorporation. A qualified accountant with sound financial acumen and a wide skill set required for processing accounts for multiple companies including resident and overseas.

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    Egor Popovschi

    Head of Property Management & Lettings MARLA

    Egor is experienced in both residential and commercial property matters. He has worked within the property industry since 2014, originally involved in student accommodation and HMOs before joining our company. He holds the Technical Award in Residential Letting and Property Management (ARLA Propertymark) with the intention to obtain further qualifications.

  • Alex Brown

    Marketing Manager

    Alex achieved a first-class bachelor’s degree in advertising, branding and marketing back in 2014 and has been working in marketing for the past decade. With over 6-years of experience in the property sector, Alex worked within the PBSA and BTR space before joining our company to work on our marketing initiatives.

  • Stacey Sellars

    Finance Manager

    Stacey joined the company in 2015 as an accounts assistant. With 14 years accounts experience and qualified to AAT Level 3 she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge. Stacey now oversees a team managing the day-to-day company finances along with preparing end of years accounts.

  • Caitlin Smith

    Property Accounts Manager MAAT

    Caitlin began her apprenticeship with the company in 2016. During this time, she completed her AAT and impressed us so much so with her capabilities that she was promoted to her current role. Caitlin is responsible for overseeing all property accounts using her meticulous eye for numbers.

  • Matthew Cotton

    HR & Payroll Manager

    Matthew has over 25 years of experience working within the property sector. Previously, he worked for a successful Sales & Lettings agency for 20 years, overseeing the day-to-day running of the business across all departments. Later, he moved into Mergers & Acquisitions for a large national company. His role was to oversee the acquisition of Sales & Lettings agencies to ensure a smooth transition into the company's regional brands.

  • Emily Utratny

    Lettings Manager MARLA

    Emily is responsible for ensuring our properties are let with minimal voids and ensuring our clients receive a great letting service. Being ARLA qualified and achieving a Masters in Real Estate and Development enables her to have the best understanding of our clients’ needs. Emily is also responsible for growing our portfolio of managed properties and as a landlord herself, she knows exactly what a landlord wants!

  • Aria Ford

    Department Manager - Property Manager

    Aria started working at Northern Group in 2020 with no prior property experience but hit the ground running as a Residential Property Manager before being promoted to Block and Estates Manager in 2022. After two years of successfully managing the larger buildings within the portfolio, Aria was promoted to Department Manager in 2024 and is in the process of completing her IRPM qualification.

  • Adam Burne

    Projects and Compliance Manager . MARLA

    With previous experience in the property industry including surveying and construction, Adam joined Northern Group in 2023 as a Property Manager for our Ice Plant development and a number of commercial units. He achieved a MARLA qualification and after two years of successfully managing his portfolio, Adam was promoted to Projects and Compliance Manager and will oversee all renovation works and compliance across the board.

  • Phillip Aldridge

    Property Asset Manager

    After a career in Fine Dining, Phil made the move to the property sector in 2020 and has a range of experience in commercial property, from leisure units to large multi-use buildings. With an interest in historic buildings, regeneration and ‘place making, Phil joins Northern Group to oversee the commercial and block management department. 

  • Chris Woodhead

    Property Maintenance Manager

  • Libby Wheeler

    Content Designer

  • Rachel Montgomery

    Marketing Executive

  • Antony Newbold

    Commercial & Block Manager

  • Abdi Abdilahi

    Property Services Planner

  • Feruz Fesshaie

    Facilities Coordinator

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    Tom Crabb

    Property Manager MARLA

  • Irene Balazs

    Property Manager

  • Holly Whitehouse

    Property Manager

  • Kieran Forster

    Property Manager

  • Andrew Murphy

    Property Manager

  • Chloe-Ann Lightfoot

    Lettings Negotiator

  • Caitlin Pritchard

    Lettings Negotiator

  • Daniel Appleton

    Receptionist and Property Administrator

  • Olivia Ramsay

    Property Viewing Agent

  • Leigh Williams

    Property Accounts Administrator

  • Amanda Carnegie

    Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Leanna Lambert

    Accounts Assistant

  • Ella Callow

    Property Accounts Assistant

  • Christian Nyarko

    Estate Cleaner

  • Afua Wirekova

    Estate Cleaner

  • Sharon Cunday

    Estate Cleaner