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- Anna Neelagama departs the REIA, View Media Group’s big acquisition, Jacob Caine heads to Ray White, Barry Plant’s stunning ‘Super Office’
Anna Neelagama departs the REIA, View Media Group’s big acquisition, Jacob Caine heads to Ray White, Barry Plant’s stunning ‘Super Office’
Also, Elders Real Estate launches a $25,000 appraisal campaign, Scott Langford is appointed CEO of Housing Australia, and Barry Plant opens a new "super" office.
Elite Agent Editor
August 4th, 2024
Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Glen Cummins, Skye Raco, Brighton Keefe, Shelley Hambrecht
Our Aussie athletes are hard at work in Paris and they’re steadily climbing up the ranks on the medal table.
However, they’re not the only ones at the top of their game, given how jam packed we find this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers.
Anna Neelagama is swimming her final lap with the REIA as she prepares to dive into her new role with Master Builders ACT.
View Media Group is moving faster than Ariarne Titmus in the pool, as they continue their expansion with the acquisition of The Property Agency.
Meanwhile, Jacob Caine and Toby Campbell's agency, Caine Real Estate has joined Ray White after 25 years of operating independently.
Let's make a splash with this week's edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Anna Neelagama
“There’s been so many things and we’ve been on such a journey at REIA but some key highlights include, last year, running the rental freeze campaign and national cabinet just ruling that out unequivocally.”
Anna Neelagama Resigns From REIA
After four years at the helm of the REIA, CEO Anna Neelagama has resigned to take up the top job with the Master Builders ACT, vowing to continue her push to solve Australia’s housing crisis. She reflects on her biggest wins with the REIA and outlines her plans for MB ACT here.
VMG Executive Chairman, Antony Catalano. Photo: VMG
“VMG is moving beyond the traditional listings model and becoming a true property marketplace that enables consumers and businesses to transact along the full property journey for life.”
View Media Group Buys The Property Agency
View Media Group has strengthened its position in the property market by acquiring The Property Agency, enhancing its creative services for developers and project marketers. The acquisition brings TPA's expertise in strategy, branding, and advertising into VMG's ecosystem.
New leaders, launches and legends
This week we have industry veterans stepping into new roles, fresh office openings, and a prestigious hall of fame induction. We've rounded them up for you here…
Caine Real Estate Joins Forces with Ray White. Directors Jacob Caine (also the current REIV President) and Toby Campbell looking to strengthen their market presence by leveraging Ray White's technological advancements and resources. More here. |
Barry Plant Eastern Group Opens New "Super" Office. Positioned in the heart of Whitehorse Road the impressive office is fitted out with a host of amenities designed to boost staff engagement, productivity, and relationships between agents and clients. More here. |
Malcolm French inducted into REIWA Rural Hall of Fame. He’s been recognised for his significant contribution to rural real estate in Western Australia with Elders Real Estate Geraldton. More here. |
Aaron Raco To Lead New DiJones Office in Dee Why. The brand expands its Northern Beaches footprint with a new licensee arrangement and plans for further growth. More here. |
Glen Cummins To Steer Knight Frank's New Service Line. He'll head the Accommodation and Hospitality division in Townsville and Mackay, expanding the firm's regional Queensland offerings. More here. |
James Hall To Head up Savills' Luxury and Rural Residential in NSW. He's been appointed State Head of Luxury and Rural Residential in a newly created role. More here. |
Brighton Keefe Joins BresicWhitney. The experienced agent will bolster their Inner City and Inner East teams after seven years in real estate across America and Sydney. More here. |
Brocke Hambrecht Opens Belle Property Commercial Brisbane North. With an auctioneering background, he brings over a decade of industry experience to the new office in Southeast Queensland. More here. |
Scott Langford Appointed CEO of Housing Australia. His background with St George Community Housing will equip him to lead federal housing initiatives. More here. |
Joanna Jiang Opens Harcourts Balwyn Office. The new team brings diverse expertise and multilingual capabilities to the area. More here. |
Elders Real Estate Launches $25,000 Appraisal Campaign. The initiative follows a major rebrand and aims to drive leads across the network. More here. |
Tilash Fernando and Srikanth Muthukumar Unveil Harcourts Clyde North. Bringing extensive real estate and construction expertise, the seasoned duo embarks on a new venture in Melbourne's southeast. More here. |
Sadeq Al-Khalidi and Mustafa Razaee Open Belle Property Mawson Lakes. The award-winning agents launch the brand's first office in Adelaide's northern suburbs. More here. |
And finally…
Do you know of any upcoming moves we should know about? Tip us off by emailing [email protected].
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