This week, we spotlight high-profile Western Sydney agent Peter Diamantidis, who is opening a fourth office in Mount Druitt. We also highlight Aiden Wilcox and Curtis Golding, the new heads of Raine & Horne in Ballina. In addition, we feature Jason Atkinson, Simon Finlayson and Brad Wilson, the new team at Ray White Coomera.

Don’t forget to scroll to the end for our ‘polls’ section, where we ask your views on current events, trends or specific topics. Every vote goes into the draw for a ticket to Elite Retreat Hayman Island to be drawn on June 30, 2024.

And now… on with this week’s Movers + Shakers!

Peter Diamantidis expands in Western Sydney

The high-profile agent is set to open a fourth Ray White office in Mount Druitt to capitalise on the growth opportunities in the region. More here.

TRG heads to Hunters Hill

The Rubinstein Group is getting ready to open its third office, this time in Hunters Hill, with founder Gavin Rubinstein securing a prime location at 94 Woolwich Rd. To be fitted out in true TRG style, the office will be led by Oliver Williams, although Gavin will also work out of the space at times. Gavin spoke exclusively to us about the new office; Gavin said he was ready to shake up the Hunters Hill market. More here.

Big investments, promotions and rebrands

This week, we examine a major acquisition, upcoming PropTechs, and a host of new offices and appointments. We’ve put them all together for you here…

Elders Buys Frank Knight Tasmania. Known as a farm specialist, the company is looking to expand it presence as part of its acquisition strategy. More here.

Blake Mariner Steps Up. He’s been named partner at Highland Property Group after a decade driving new business for the company. More here.

PEXA Partners with NatWest. The UK lender will use PEXA’s digital property exchange technology to deliver 48-hour remortgage transactions to its customers. More here.

JLL Promotes Carey Mudge. An experienced construction and project manager, he’s been named the state manager for project and development services. More here.

Dynamic Trio to Lead Ray White Coomera. Jason Atkinson, Simon Finlayson and Brad Wilson are stepping up and giving away a Telsa in the process. More here.

Nicola Brischetto Named WA Executive Director. The Property Council of Australia has appointed the experienced leader to continue advocating for members. More here.

SENSOR Raises $3M. The SaaS property compliance platform secured funding from Vita Group CEO Maxine Horne. More here.

Raine & Horne Expand in Ballina. Former rivals Aiden Wilcox and Curtis Golding have joined forces and will head up the new office, looking to make their mark in the area. More here.

Weekend Poll

This week, there have been two stories about virtual reality-enhanced auctions, with mixed reviews.

Do you think VR in auctions is likely to become mainstream any time soon?

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