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- Ray Ellis joins Noel Jones as Chairman, Sotheby's lands in Canberra, real estate leaders raise record funds for homeless women
Ray Ellis joins Noel Jones as Chairman, Sotheby's lands in Canberra, real estate leaders raise record funds for homeless women
Also... Highland announces its new Eastern Suburbs headquarters, Aziz Hoque has launched First National Glenfield, and Belle Property Nepean has debuted ahead of airport growth
Elite Agent Editor
June 7th, 2026
Djordje Kresovic, Beryl Fan, Alexander Smout, Kristen Kallin
The King's Birthday long weekend is here - and while many are switching off, the industry has been anything but quiet.
We have all the latest in this edition of Movers + Shakers!
Ray Ellis has been named Chairman of the Board at Noel Jones, signalling a new strategic chapter for one of Melbourne's most respected agencies, founded in 1977.
Brisbane's real estate community came together at the Pink Tie Gala, with more than 640 leaders raising a record sum for The Lady Musgrave Trust to support women and children experiencing homelessness.
Sotheby's International Realty has made its Canberra debut, with Alexander Smout opening the brand's first ACT office and exclusive affiliate for the capital and surrounding regions.
All that and more in this week's edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
Ray Ellis. Photo Supplied.
“The real industry is currently facing a period of profound change and a turbulent market. I firmly believe that agents and real estate groups can flourish during these periods with the right vision, culture and a steely focus on delivering strong results for clients”
Ray Ellis named Chairman at Melbourne's Noel Jones
The REIA board veteran and Australasian real estate leader joins the 1977-founded agency. More here.
Expanding footprints, boardroom moves and charitable records
This week, we put the spotlight on global real estate brands arriving in new Australian markets, agents making the leap into ownership, growing networks expanding their regional reach, and a hiring decision that put attitude ahead of skill. We've rounded them up for you here…
Sotheby’s International Realty opens its first Canberra office, led by director Alexander Smout. Photo: Supplied
Sotheby's International Realty opens first Canberra office
Alexander Smout leads the new Canberra office, the brand’s first in the capital and its exclusive Sotheby’s affiliate for Canberra and surrounds. More here.
Brisbane's Pink Tie Gala raises record funds for homeless women and children. Photo: Supplied.
Real estate leaders raise record funds at the Pink Tie Gala
More than 640 business leaders attended the annual event at The Star Brisbane, helping set a new fundraising benchmark for The Lady Musgrave Trust. More here.
Belle Property opens a new office in Lowood, Queensland, led by local agents Brett Barry and Sean O'Connor. Photo: supplied
Belle Property strengthens South East Queensland presence
The opening of Belle Property Lowood is led by experienced local agents Brett Barry and Sean O’Connor, servicing the Somerset and Lockyer Valley regions. More here.
Aziz Hoque Team. Image supplied
Aziz Hoque launches First National office in Glenfield
After 16 years in residential sales and investment strategy, Aziz Hoque has opened his own office in Sydney's south-west under the First National banner. More here.
Highland CEO David Highland, Bill Malouf and David Malouf of Highland Double Bay Malouf. Image supplied
Highland secures landmark Double Bay HQ
Highland Double Bay Malouf will relocate its Eastern Suburbs headquarters to Ruby House in Double Bay in late 2026. More here
Denise and Murray Golding, BAWT. Image: Supplied
Brisbane couple launch boutique buyer's agency
Former retail business owners Denise and Murray Golding have completed six transactions since March with their coaching-led boutique agency BAWT. More here.
Sarah Watson, Kate Spence and Chris Rayner. Photo: Supplied
Belle Property expands into Penrith ahead of new international airport
Belle Property Nepean opens with 40+ years of combined team experience, targeting the expanding Penrith market. More here.
Mario Carbone, Beryl Fan, Jessica Carbone. Photo: Supplied.
Ray White City South enters a new era of ownership
Beryl Fan joins Mario and Jessica Carbone to expand their Sydney inner-city footprint across two offices. More here.
Kristen Kallin (Director of Operations, Highland), David Highland (CEO of Highland), Matt Pongrass (Managing Partner & Broker, Balaton Financial). Image: Supplied
Highland merges with Balaton to launch lending arm
Top 100 mortgage broker Balaton Financial is merging with Highland to form Highland Balaton Financial, a co-branded venture combining property expertise and specialist lending. More here.
Djordje Kresovic. Photo: Supplied
Djordje Kresovic joins Belle Property Lower North Shore
Directors Matthew Smythe and Mark Jackson handpicked the North Sydney specialist for his attitude and cultural fit over pure skill. More here.
And finally…
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