Ray White Grows on NZ South Island

The Ray White Group in New Zealand has continued its rapid expansion on the South Island with Burdett Real Estate officially becoming a member of the group. Ray White New Zealand General Manager Kyle Pitman said Burdett Real Estate has offices at Ashburton and also at Methven near the Mount Hutt ski resort and is co-owned by local real estate identities Roger Burdett and Mark Williams. “Burdett Real Estate is a highly respected local business and it’s fantastic to have Roger and Mark join the group,” Mr Pitman said. “The addition of offices at Ashburton and Methven will bring the number of the ... read more...

International Commercial Property Exposition EXPO REAL

The Ray White Group will be attending the world’s largest property expo to examine the latest developments in the global real estate sector. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams will lead a 20-strong delegation to EXPO REAL - the 13th International Trade Fair for Commercial Property and Investment which is being held in Munich, Germany, from October 3-6, 2010. More than 36,000 people, including visitors from 73 countries, are expected to attend EXPO REAL, which will feature around 1600 exhibitors. “EXPO REAL in Munich is the annual powerhouse of European real estate and it is a ... read more...

Bruce Whillans Commercial Property New Zealand

New Zealand’s number one commercial real estate specialist Bruce Whillans has joined forces with Ray White Commercial and established a new team for the group in Auckland’s central business district. Known as the billion dollar man of New Zealand commercial property, Mr Whillans has purchased the Auckland regional franchise from Ray White Commercial and will focus on high-end transactions of between $5 million and $50 million. “It is a segment that is usually below the level of interest for the many international real estate firms and is not currently serviced by local agents,” Mr Whillans said. Mr Whillans has sold more than $1 ... read more...

Ray White Commercial Auction Nets $14 Million In Sales

More than 300 people attended a Ray White Commercial Queensland state auction in Brisbane today with more than $14 million worth of property selling under the hammer. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said the auction at the Stamford Plaza saw some spirited bidding on a mix of properties including residential development sites, office buildings and hotels. Mr Williams said six of the 17 properties were sold for a total of $14.2 million while negotiations are continuing with potential buyers of the remaining listings. “We had more than 300 people attending the auction and 55 registered bidders and to have a clearance ... read more...

Commercial Property Auctions

More than 300 people attended a Ray White Commercial Queensland state auction in Brisbane today with more than $14 million worth of property selling under the hammer. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said the auction at the Stamford Plaza saw some spirited bidding on a mix of properties including residential development sites, office buildings and hotels. Mr Williams said six of the 17 properties were sold for a total of $14.2 million while negotiations are continuing with potential buyers of the remaining listings. “We had more than 300 people attending the auction and 55 registered bidders and to have a ... read more...

Gold Coast Commercial Real Estate Agent

Ray White Commercial M1 agent Karen Seeto has added to her growing list of awards by being named Australia’s top commercial property salesperson. The Real Estate Institute of Australia (REIA) recognised Ms Seeto’s achievements last night at its 2010 National Awards for Excellence in Adelaide. Ms Seeto, who has achieved sales in excess of half a billion dollars and become an institution in industrial real estate on the Gold Coast, was last month awarded the commercial salesperson of the year by the Real Estate Institute of Queensland. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said the REIA Award was a massive coup for ... read more...

Brisbane Commercial Property Agent

Experienced commercial property sale consultant Damian McMahon has joined Ray White Commercial in the Brisbane CBD. Mr McMahon has spent more than 15 years selling real estate, 10 of those in commercial property in the Ipswich area. But he is now looking to develop his client base in the wider Brisbane region, particularly the western corridor. “This is an exciting new challenge for me with the opportunity to gain access to a bigger pool of properties and potential purchasers,” he said. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said it was invaluable to have an award-winning consultant of Mr McMahon’s calibre and experience join ... read more...

Commercial Property in Perth

Ray White Commercial is back in business in Perth after last year closing its sole Western Australian franchise. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said a leading First National agency had decided to join forces with the company, which has been seeking new franchises in WA after ending of a 15 year relationship with its former Perth office. “Commercial FN, one of the strongest agencies in Perth, has become part of the Ray White family and they will be encouraging other individuals and agencies to establish Ray White Commercial franchises,” Mr Williams said. Ray White Commercial Perth General Manager Maurice Oteri said as ... read more...

Karen Seeto – Commercial Property Sales

Ray White Commercial M1 agent Karen Seeto has been judged the state’s top commercial salesperson at the annual Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) Awards for Excellence. Ms Seeto has achieved sales in excess of half a billion dollars and has become an institution in industrial real estate on the Gold Coast. Ray White Commercial CEO Mark Williams said the REIQ Award was a tribute to Ms Seeto’s skill and professionalism. “This is a fantastic honour for Karen who has unrivalled knowledge of her local market,” Mr Williams said. “Industrial, commercial and retail developers as well as individual lot holders have all benefited from ... read more...

Commercial Property Retiree Buyers

RETIREES have become key players in the commercial property market, the Ray White Commercial Group says. Chief executive Mark Williams said people in their 60s and 70s had become regulars at auctions nationwide as they looked to invest in commercial property. "Around Australia we are seeing a lot of retirees entering the commercial property market," Mr Williams said. "During the global financial crisis, people have been looking for more certain investment and retirees see commercial property as a highly viable area to invest their money. "Commercial property, particularly good quality office, industrial and retail premises priced from $500,000 to around $5 million, is proving ... read more...

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