Andrew Bell sells up on the Gold Coast, Alan Tongue tackles real estate, Bizcover wins best managed company award

Also... The Agency Brisbane opens new HQ, Coronis plans charity home auction, and Hardeep Singh credits Area Specialist for record results.

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Elite Agent Editor
March 30th, 2025

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Karla Major, Dale Kayrooz, Rachel Atkin, Prash Nayar

More huge news in this week's edition of Movers + Shakers!

Real estate on the Gold Coast is getting a major shakeup with industry stalwart Andrew Bell from Ray White selling down some of his businesses that he’s been running for 36 years.

NRL legend Alan Tongue is set to tackle real estate alongside former teammate Troy Thompson at LJ Hooker Country Canberra and has already secured his first listings.

Prash Nayar has gone back to back at REIWA's Gift of the Gavel Championships, taking out the top auctioneering award.

All that and plenty more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!

This week’s big move

Andrew Bell. Photo: Ray White

Major ownership shift at Ray White Gold Coast.

Andrew Bell has sold his Surfers Paradise, Benowa and Main Beach offices to three new ownership groups in what's being called a "generational reset" after 36 years. More here.

L-R Bjorn Meier, COO; Dino Tius, CIO; Brad Miller, GM; Sharon Kenny, Head of Marketing; Michael Gottlieb, CEO; Grant Williams, Head of Intermediated Business; Ricky Prasad Image: Supplied

“This recognition from Deloitte and the Best Managed Companies program is a powerful validation of BizCover's commitment to innovation, strategy and business excellence.”

MICHAEL GOTTLIEB

BizCover named among Australia's best managed companies.

The InsureTech business was recognised by Deloitte as one of six top-performing private Australian businesses, highlighting the company’s exceptional performance. More here.

Promotions, new premises and philanthropic pursuits

This week, we put the spotlight on some new office openings, impressive career advancements, and agents making a difference through charitable initiatives. We've rounded them up for you here…

Ankita Sehgal, Hardeep Singh and Karamjeet Sohi. Image: Supplied

Hardeep Singh on finding the perfect fit with Area Specialist
Top-performing Casey agent Hardeep Singh has sold more than 170 properties in the past year, crediting his results to hard work and the support of Area Specialist. More here.

Hermione Gardiner and Karla Major. Photo: Supplied

Karla Major joins Sidekick as a consultant
The property management veteran brings over 20 years of experience to her new role supporting agencies through consulting, training and strategic coaching. More here.

The Agency Queensland's new office. Photo: Supplied

The Agency Brisbane opens new headquarters.
The rapidly expanding team has established a collaborative hub in Fortitude Valley to accommodate growth and foster knowledge-sharing among Queensland staff. More here.

Leading Ladies of Real Estate Queensland chair Sally Patch, Chelsea Pottenger, and Leading Ladies of Real Estate Australia/New Zealand chair Natalie Hortz. Photo: Supplied

Leading Ladies event draws 200+ real estate women.
The Queensland gathering at Brisbane's Cloudland raised over $3,000 for charity while focusing on mental well-being and professional growth. More here.

Also…

NRL legend Alan Tongue joins LJ Hooker.
The former Canberra Raiders captain has launched his real estate career at LJ Hooker Country Canberra alongside former teammate Troy Thompson. More here.

Rachel Atkin takes on an expanded role at Harcourts Victoria.
The Head of Property Management will also serve as Academy Performance Coach, leading all training sessions from April 1 while drawing on her 20+ years of industry experience. More here.

Adam Wells to lead new Elders Port Stephens office.
The experienced agent will head Elders Advantage Group's third NSW location, bringing a decade of expertise to the thriving coastal market. More here.

Dale Kayrooz opens Coronis Southport.
The new franchise marks the brand's third Gold Coast office, coming after Kayrooz's quick rise from construction business owner to Agency Director at Helensvale. More here.

Roelien Powell opens LJ Hooker Mudgeeraba.
The experienced agent is expanding the brand's Gold Coast presence with a new family-run office after five years with LJ Hooker Nerang. More here.

Prash Nayar defends WA auctioneering title.
His back-to-back win at REIWA's Gift of the Gavel Championships comes as his protege Revandy Rasyad claims the novice category. More here.

Harcourts Foundation Supports ‘It’s OK Not To Be OK’.
The organisation donated $20,000 to the "Backpack for Life" program helping Grade 5-6 students develop healthy relationships with mental health. More here.

Coronis Group to auction House for Life.
The no-reserve auction on April 5 will see all proceeds from the Plantation Homes property go to Mater Little Miracles, continuing the group's long-standing support of the cause. More here.

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