🪧 A new name above the door in Wyndham, a third office in Moreton Bay, a retail chief who brought her whole team

In this week’s edition of Movers +Shakers…

Sachin Khera named principal of Century 21 Wyndham

Sachin Khera spent more than seven years building ELEET Wyndham City, and he says joining Century 21 isn't about starting again. He has been named principal of Century 21 Wyndham, the brand's newly opened office serving Truganina, Tarneit, Point Cook and the wider Wyndham area. RateMyAgent's 2026 Agent of the Year for Truganina, Sachin has more than 1,000 transactions behind him and brings an established sales team and property management business with him. More here

Clinton Viertel and Dianne Clarke expand to third Belle Property office

Clinton Viertel and Dianne Clarke now have three Belle Property offices in Moreton Bay. The Newport and Redcliffe principals have opened in North Lakes, bringing the brand back to the suburb and taking in Griffin, Mango Hill and Murrumba Downs. Clinton says three offices give them a stronger presence across the region, and Belle Property Head of Queensland David Holmes calls the move a natural progression. More here

Julie Ryan joins RWC Collective as head of retail

Julie Ryan hasn't moved alone – her entire team has come with her to RWC Collective, where she is the new head of retail. After more than 40 years in Ray White corporate and agency roles, Julie will build out the agency's large format retail offering across Queensland. Her approach is research-driven and tenant-led: "Securing the tenant first removes much of the risk in developing property," she says. More here

Helene Shephard joins Century 21 Josie Smith and Co

Ipswich agent Helene Shephard has joined Century 21 Josie Smith and Co, and co-agent John Wilson has made the move with her. Helene has worked in real estate since 2007, and Century 21 Queensland State Director Andrew Simich calls her a multi award-winning agent. Principal Josie Smith says she and Helene have each advocated for community and client service for many years, and can now do it together. More here

Simon Lord joins Jellis Craig Mornington Peninsula

Mount Martha, Rye and Sorrento have a new senior auctioneer. Simon Lord has joined Jellis Craig Mornington Peninsula as senior auctioneer and senior sales consultant, bringing 40 years of real estate experience to its three offices. The agency says Simon connects local properties with an established network of Melbourne buyers. It's a personal move too: after decades of holidays there with his family, the Peninsula is now his permanent home. More here

From pulling beers to calling auctions – Lachlan Walker's people-first approach to real estate

Lachlan Walker learnt the value of a good conversation working at a local pub, and some of the familiar faces from those days are now his clients. More than seven years into real estate, the auctioneer has moved to Barry Plant Whitehorse as a sales consultant, working across Whitehorse and surrounding suburbs, particularly Blackburn. He has also sold for two particularly important clients, his parents: six bidders and a result well above their expectations. More here

Simon Freemantle celebrates 25 years building PRD Wagga Wagga

Ask Simon Freemantle what has carried PRD Wagga Wagga through 25 years, and his answer is people. He bought into the business in 2001 and has been at the helm through the GFC, a pandemic and a growing compliance workload. Now he's looking to what comes next: several key team members have been brought in as shareholders, laying the groundwork for the next generation to take an ownership stake. More here

Ray White unveils four new PM initiatives at PMC 2026

Ray White Group Head of Property Management Zac Snelling challenged more than 500 delegates at PMC 2026 on the Gold Coast to move off "auto-pilot" and lead with deliberate intent. He unveiled four group-wide rollouts: a purpose-built PM AI platform, the "Water Levels" Profit Project, an advisory program to help investors with upcoming Capital Gains Tax valuation deadlines, and leadership roundtables across every major metro market from December. More here

Property industry raises over $1 million for homelessness charity

In its second year, the property industry's A Night Without Home has raised more than $1 million for A Home for All Foundation. More than 400 people across 57 teams donated, fundraised or gave up the comforts of home for a night through October, supporting people facing homelessness or housing insecurity as a result of domestic and family violence. Metricon Homes topped the leaderboard with almost $60,000. More here

Inverell agent trades inspections for dance floor

Ray White Rural Inverell sales agent Tyler Berkley has signed up for the Cancer Council's Stars of Inverell 2027 – on the promise that knowing how to dance wasn't a requirement. Paired with ballroom dancer Krystal Siemon, he's aiming to raise $10,000 for cancer research and support services, a cause that's personal after cancer affected family members and close family friends. The gala is at Inverell Town Hall on 20 March 2027. More here

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