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- Ray White moves into Manly, McGrath launches in Torquay, James Wilson leads Jellis Craig in Croydon
Ray White moves into Manly, McGrath launches in Torquay, James Wilson leads Jellis Craig in Croydon
Also... OBrien Real Estate marks a decade of Coast Guard fundraising, RW Capital enters the Asian market with a new Seoul office, and NAI Harcourts Pinnacle named a national award finalist.

Featuring in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers: Emma Oliver, Peter Shear, Nikoletta Virag, Shaun Grant
It’s just a few weeks until Easter now, and there are plenty of new offices taking shape ahead of the holiday break.
We have all the updates in this edition of Movers + Shakers!
Ray White Northern Beaches has opened a flagship office in Manly, marking the fourth location in the group’s rapid expansion led by David Walker and Charles Caravousanos.
McGrath has completed its Surf Coast corridor with a new Torquay office, strengthening its footprint from Geelong through Armstrong Creek as coastal demand continues from Melbourne and interstate buyers.
Jellis Craig has continued its east Melbourne growth with a new Croydon office, led by director James Wilson as the brand pushes further into outer suburban markets.
All that and more in this week’s edition of Movers + Shakers!
This week’s big moves
“Our Manly office provides the high-visibility presence and the cutting-edge technology needed in the local market.”
Ray White’s top performers open Manly flagship in Northern Beaches push
The directors behind Ray White's number one international business have opened their fourth Northern Beaches office in nine months – and they're hiring. More here.
Listings, leadership and landmark moves
This week, we put the spotlight on agents generating impressive listing pipelines, businesses expanding through new offices and mergers, and respected names taking the next step in leadership and ownership. We’ve rounded them up for you here…
DiJones turns beach lifestyle into $41M listing pipeline
Dominique Vasers at DiJones Pacific Palms uses cabanas, a branded Vespa, and targeted campaigns to attract buyers, generating $41M in listings without a traditional shopfront. More here.
McGrath completes Surf Coast corridor with Torquay office
McGrath has opened its third office in the corridor, running from Geelong through Armstrong Creek to Torquay under Principal Sam Parsons. More here.
Perth agent switches sides after decade in sales
After more than a decade in sales, Emma Oliver has made the switch to helping buyers and is focused on trust and compassion. More here.
David Hall and Shaun Grant take ownership of Explore Property Cairns
The pair have spent four years within the network and are making the step up from agents to business owners. More here.
Ray White Chelsea expands with Hastings merger
Four years after launching Ray White Chelsea, directors James Aldinger and Shane O'Sughrue have opened a second office by merging with established independent Roberts Partners Real Estate. More here.
Jellis Craig acquires Croydon office
Jellis Craig has opened a new Croydon office in Melbourne’s outer east, led by director James Wilson. More here.
OBrien marks decade with record Coast Guard fundraiser
The Carrum Coast Guard Fun Run raised more than $29,000 this year – a record for the event OBrien Real Estate has sponsored for a decade. More here.
RW Capital expands into Asia with new Seoul office and CIO appointment
RW Capital appoints Peter Shear as Chief Investment Officer and opens its first Asian office in Seoul, driving international growth and strengthening investor partnerships. More here.
Couple takes ownership of Ray White Tea Tree Gully
Deep Solanki has spent six years selling across Adelaide's northeast – now he and wife Nikoletta Virag own the office. More here
NAI Harcourts Pinnacle named national award finalist
The northern Brisbane agency's REIQ state win last year earned it a spot among 136 finalists at the REIA National Awards for Excellence 2026. Director Phil Grant – recently named the top NAI Harcourts sales agent in Australia – has spent a decade building the team's reputation in the Brendale Industrial Precinct. Winners will be announced in Melbourne on 21 May. More here.















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