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AFL Star Mark Bickley leads Magain, Chris Nicholl steps up at Raine & Horne, Matt Payne joins Ray White upper North Shore

Also... Dekker family takes helm at Ray White Port Macquarie, Louise Mitchell joins BresicWhitney, and Tamara & Oliver Rodgers lead Harcourts Hope Island.

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Shannan Dekker, Peter Perry, Francine Setchell, Matt Payne

2025 is well and truly underway and we have a monster edition of Movers + Shakers to start the year!

Former AFL star Mark Bickley has kicked off a new role as General Manager of the SA agency Magain and is looking to grow the brand’s presence.

Ray White upper North Shore has begun the new year on the front foot, with Matt Payne moving to the leading office.

Former Commercial CEO, Chris Nicholl is stepping up at Raine & Horne after being named Group CEO.

Strap yourselves in and get ready for all the big industry changes for another year!

Like always we have all the changes that happened this week in the industry in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

The Agency

This week’s big moves

Angus Raine and Chris Nichol

“The overwhelming support from the Commercial network nationwide has been humbling. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together and excited to bring this momentum to the entire Raine & Horne group as we head into 2025 and beyond.”

CHRIS NICHOLL

Chris Nicholl takes top job at Raine & Horne.

The real estate veteran steps up from Commercial CEO to Group CEO overseeing 370 offices across Australia and international markets. More here.

Mark Bickley

“As someone who values teamwork, integrity, and striving for excellence, I see a natural alignment with Magain’s client-first approach and long-standing reputation in South Australia.”

MARK BICKLEY

Mark Bickley switches teams to lead Magain.

The former Adelaide Crows AFL premiership captain takes charge as General Manager of the iconic SA agency with 14 offices. More here.

Besser & Co

Family firms, Fresh frontiers and Familiar faces

This week we put the spotlight on some exciting family partnerships, agencies expanding into new areas, and some seasoned agents returning to their roots. We've rounded them up for you here…

Subritzky brothers expand Ray White footprint.
David and Arthur Subritzky have acquired a stake in Ray White Epsom while maintaining their Ellerslie business, strengthening their presence across Auckland. More here.

Francine Setchell thrives at @realty.
The Gold Coast agent has sold over 200 properties and increased earnings by 60% since joining in 2019 thanks to the agency's high commission structure and tech support. More here.

Marko Maric joins Pulse Property Agents.
The successful Cronulla and Caringbah agent joins the group to strengthen the agency's presence in Sutherland Shire. More here.

Todd and Danielle Utley land at The Agency WA.
The veteran duo with 20 years experience join a growing northern suburbs team that's welcomed nine new agents this quarter. More here.

Matt Payne moves to Ray White Upper North Shore.
The Killara specialist brings local expertise and a decade of premium results to the market-leading team. More here.

Brendan Langley thrives with Area Specialist move. 
The seasoned agent joined the network three years ago and has achieved new heights in Melbourne's southeastern growth corridor. More here.

Chris and Candice Hill step up at Barry Plant.
The power couple have become directors of the Warragul-Drouin office where they've tripled monthly listings since taking the helm in June. More here.

The Agency expands Inner West presence.
Sister firms Callagher and Kellys bring over 1500 property managements to the national brand's growing portfolio. More here.

Glenn Hamilton doubles down on Ray White.
The Ray White Beenleigh owner has acquired the Redland Bay office with plans to grow both sales and property management divisions. More here.

Caroline Springs team joins Barry Plant.
The successful independent office led by Enzo Bufano brings its entire leadership team to Victoria's largest real estate group. More here.

Peter Perry back at BresicWhitney. 
The Eastern Suburbs specialist returns to where he started his career almost a decade ago bringing significant experience in Paddington and Woollahra markets. More here.

Harcourts Solutions returns to Ferny Hills roots. 
Industry veterans Simon Whitehead, Drew Crump and Jared Webb are leading the expansion with a new office where the company began 20 years ago. More here.

Dekker family takes helm at Ray White Port Macquarie.
The experienced team of Tony, Gloria, Lance and Shannan Dekker will drive growth after taking over from Mark Carter's 20-year legacy. More here.

Louise Mitchell joins BresicWhitney in the Inner West. 
The former boutique agency director brings 20 years of experience specialising in Tempe Marrickville and St Peters to the independent group. More here

Tamara and Oliver Rodgers lead Harcourts' Hope Island comeback. 
The husband-wife team brings 30 years of combined experience to their new venture Harcourts Rodgers Group on the Northern Gold Coast. More here.

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