AREAL - Key Persons
Andy's real estate journey in Australia started back in 2015 where he quickly established himself at a large franchise group. As a Licensed Real Estate Agent and auctioneer since 2008, Andy joined the team at Areal and continues to rapidly grow his career, having sold ‘hundreds' of properties.
With a clear passion for the emotional side of real estate, Andy proudly notes that real estate ‘changes people's lives' and notes that helping people is his prime ambition. Andy confirms his role offers him the rare privilege of helping people through major life challenges - divorces, deaths, up-sizing, down-sizing, new marriages and new children - and all the while, he cherishes the emotional satisfaction: "the best reward for me is a happy vendor with a huge smile."
When he is not working hard to satisfy his vendors, Andy is likely to be indulging in his love for sports, cars or a good BBQ with friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Property Manager
- Relationship Manager
With more than two years of experience as a leasing agent, Chen Li is a highly passionate property manager who is dedicated to creating positive leasing experience for both his landlords and his tenants.
As one of Areal's Property Managers, Chen has two goals: to help his landlords achieve maximum return on their investment, and to make the leasing experience as convenient, pain-free, and enjoyable as possible for both parties. Since joining Areal, Chen has consistently received positive reviews from both his landlords and tenants, which provide testament to his skills as a property manager.
Chen is known for his warm and friendly nature, great sense of humour, and reliability and efficiency as an agent. Outside of work, Chen enjoys travelling and exploring new places. He is also an avid badminton and pool player.
As one of our Relationship Managers, Cissy Chow is one of the smiling faces you are likely to meet if you are looking to embark on your real estate journey with Areal. On a typical day, you will find her acting as the middleman between our property owners, current and prospective buyers, and tenants. Cissy's role is to facilitate communication between the two parties and create a rental or sales experience that is enjoyable and stress-free for everyone.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Arts (majoring in Communications and International Studies), Cissy discovered a passion for property and real estate and re-trained to become a property manager. She has been working in the real estate industry for three years and joined the Areal team at the start of 2023
As a Relationship Manager, Cissy is known for her can-do attitude and positive mindset, which enables her to easily build, develop, and maintain positive relationships with our buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants. She understands that buying, selling, and renting can be a confusing, daunting, and overwhelming prospect, particularly when it's your first time. That's why she takes pride in taking the hard work out of the real estate so that all of her clients can enjoy a convenient, and seamless real estate experience.
Cissy's goal is to continue to learn and develop as a property manager and work her way up to become the head of her department. Outside of work, Cissy has a keen personal interest in investing in property herself and is proud to have built a cashflow-positive portfolio with her husband - something which she intends to continue to grow into the future. Outside of work, Cissy enjoys visiting art galleries and museums, going out for coffee, and traveling.
Dave began his real estate career as a licensed estate agent in 2013. As a hardworking professional with strong negotiation skills and excellent customer service, Dave focuses on the local market and believes in providing good communication to his Clients at Areal.
His energy and professionalism have been the constant hallmarks of his successful business career. Over the past 10 years, Dave has applied these characteristics to each property transaction to ensure each client has an exceptional real estate experience. Dave is multi-lingual and fluent in English and Mandarin, giving him the ability to work with a wide range of clients. He is highly organised, an excellent communicator, and thrives on positivity and successful outcomes.
He is trustworthy and highly educated, offering expert advice throughout the entire sales process. An integral member of the Areal team, Dave is committed to delivering the highest level of service and looks forward to assisting you with your next property transaction.
When he is not working, Dave enjoys staying with his family and spends time participating in sports, cooking, reading, and traveling.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
Job Titles:
- Sales Director Auctioneer
Dennis understands that real estate is not just a market or asset but a personal and emotional experience for people too. That's why he works hard to make every client's journey towards achieving their real estate goals as seamless and enjoyable as possible.
Dennis is admired by his colleagues and clients because he is one of those people who is always willing to offer his assistance, no matter what you need. He embodies the value of being a genuinely good person - not only within his profession, but also throughout his life.
His ability to work efficiently and think outside the box allows him to provide his clients with innovative and high-quality solutions to meet their real estate needs. This is why Areal Property values his work and contributions as a Sales Manager.
With over 10 years within the real estate industry, Dennis has provided exceptional service for every one of his clients. One particular example is a property in Box Hill where Dennis worked hard to successfully sell the home at an amazing price of $9 million in 2016, and then resold it again in 2019 for $12 million!
These achievements are only possible with his abilities to build strong connections with large private funding corporations and networks both locally and overseas. Dennis demonstrates his expertise and passion for what he does with everyone he works with, providing them with unmatched personalised service and superior results.
Compliments and glowing feedback from satisfied clients inspire Dennis to always deliver the best in every deal he makes and fuels him to strive to become even better at what he does every day.
Eddie Hoe - Chief Commercial Officer
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Born and raised in Hong Kong, Edmund made the big move to Australia during 1996. Once he arrived in Australia he completed his secondary education at Camberwell Grammar and then went on to continue and complete his Masters in International Business at Deakin University.
Having previously been a Business Broker which involved listing and selling small-medium sized businesses, franchising food businesses and gaining knowledge of all aspects within the real estate industry, Edmund brings with him valuable customer service experience and great negotiation skills.
Along with his valuable customer service and strong people skills, Edmund is multilingual and has the ability to speak Mandarin, Cantonese and English which enables him to communicate with a large variety of clients.
During his spare time, Edmund enjoys spending time with his wife and two children partaking in the exploration of the outdoors which includes photography of wildlife and going on adventures in the Tassie wilderness, The Alps in Victoria and The Red Centre within NT.
Hilary Ho is part of the sales team here at Areal. As a Sales Administrator, Hilary is one of the first points of contact for potential clients looking to work with our company. She also helps connect our buyers, sellers, landlords, and tenants with the best agent to suit their needs.
She sees strong communication as one of the most important ingredients when it comes to building positive, lasting connections with her clients. She is passionate about using clear and transparent communication, and going above and beyond to ensure a fantastic client experience every time. Hilary's clients and colleagues also know her to be very energetic, outgoing, and passionate, with a willingness to help others wherever she is able.
Hilary is currently working with us part-time whilst she studies to become an enrolled nurse. However, she is keen to remain involved with the real estate industry in some capacity. Outside of work, Hilary loves spending time with her friends and family (who she considers to be her biggest supporters), and is a keen volleyball player.
Hillary Wang is Areal's HR Coordinator, and the one responsible for everything to do with the "people" aspect of our company. From recruitment, hiring, and onboarding to employee placements, performance management, employee relations, and legal compliance, Hillary takes care of all of our HR projects and initiatives. She is one of the first friendly faces that future employees will meet when they apply for a job at Areal.
Hillary comes from a real estate and admin background, having previously worked as a representative for a property sales agent. She also previously studied a foundation certificate in project management. Since moving into the HR space, she has shown herself to be an expert in dealing with a range of HR matters, and developing initiatives that support Areal's goals as a business. She is also known for being a responsible, friendly, and caring team player, who is highly efficient with great attention to detail.
Jake Largaiolli is one of the Relationship Managers who work with our landlords, investors, and tenants as part of our leasing department. Jake is committed to providing his clients with a tailored experience that suits their needs and not just meets, but also exceeds, all their expectations. He is passionate about helping property investors to get the most out of their rental property, by identifying opportunities for them to maximise their return on investment.
Jake has been working in the real estate industry since 2016, when he started out as a personal assistant for a sales agent whilst completing his Agents Representative Certificate. Later that year, he stepped up into a property management role, and continued to grow as a property manager until he was promoted to the role of senior property manager in 2021. In this role, he was responsible for managing a team of two property managers, and was awarded the title of Property Manager of the Year in both 2021 and 2022. He then went on to join the Areal team in 2023.
Around the office, Jake is known for being funny and outgoing, as well as efficient, hard working, a high achiever, and an avid problem solver. He is also known for his knowledge and professionalism, and is often the one his colleagues turn to when they need help navigating challenging issues. In the future, his goal is to move into more of a leadership role where he can lead a team of property managers.
James Porto is the Head of Growth here at Areal. He is responsible for building long-lasting professional relationships with both landlords and vendors who are looking to list their properties with Areal, and new staff members who are interested in joining the Areal team.
James comes from a strong real estate background, having worked in the Melbourne real estate industry for a number of years now. He started his career as a leasing consultant, and spent nearly two years in this role before moving into a business development position. Having spent four years in this role before joining the Areal team, he brings to the table a wealth of experience in growing and expanding businesses within the real estate sector.
James is very dedicated, determined, and growth-focused, and has a strong vision for how Areal will continue to grow as a company over the coming years. He is excited to work alongside the rest of the team to turn this vision into a reality, and take Areal to new heights as a company. He is currently studying a double degree in business and business leadership, which he believes will provide him with the skills and knowledge necessary for him to best support the company to achieve this.
In his spare time, he also enjoys playing football and cricket, walking his dog, and spending time with his friends and family.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Property Management Team
- Head of Property Management
We are delighted to introduce our new Head of Property Management, Jamie Ong to our esteemed community! With an extensive background in the real estate industry and a passion for delivering exceptional service, Jamie is poised to revolutionise the way we manage and enhance your property experiences. Jamie brings 15 years of experience in property management, overseeing diverse portfolios and spearheading innovative strategies. His deep knowledge of market trends and customer-centric approach will ensure that our properties are not just spaces, but thriving communities that exceed your expectations. We are confident that Jamie's visionary leadership, coupled with their unwavering commitment to excellence, will evaluate our property management practices to new heights. He is driven by a strong belief in open communication, transparency, and the power of community to make a difference. Join us in extending a warm welcome to Jamie as we embark on this exciting journey together. Stay tuned for a multitude of innovative initiatives, engaging events, and exceptional services that will redefine your property experience.
Equipped with a broad range of skills and experience combining property management, property development and financial services, Jasmine Tay's lively personality and meticulous work make her well-suited for her role as operations manager. She is a certified Agents Representative, accomplished in project management, and prides herself on delivering first-class customer service.
While real estate has been a part of Jasmine's work experience since 2015, her prior roles were in insurance and mortgage broking. All in all, that has proven to be an excellent foundation for her career in property management. Her positive outlook and ability to solve problems go a long way into meeting the needs of landlords and tenants. She is known for building professional and trustful landlord-property manager relationships for her clients.
A passionate foodie, she believes that the Eastern suburbs offer a diversity that's unmatched in Melbourne, especially when it comes to her Asian favorites. She makes the most of her time away from work with the same passion - caring for her family, trekking, enjoying Zumba, and experiencing local dining and world travel. As a shining example of Areal Property Group's ability to serve our multicultural customer base, Jasmine speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Bahasa, Hokkien and Teochew.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Director
Jason joined Areal Property to follow his passion for real estate after a successful career and senior management role with Melbourne Real Estate.
Born in Singapore and fluent in the Teochew and Hokkien Chinese dialects, Jason Low brings on valuable communication skills and an understanding of Asian property markets and regulations.
With a background in military service and a bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Jason knows the importance of problem solving, negotiating, people skills, time management and attention to detail.
Joining Areal Property in 2019, Jason relished the chance to work with a young and fast-moving company with great potential for continued growth. He is also responsive, flexible and hardworking and constantly strives to develop excellent relationships with his clients.
Job Titles:
- Commercial Relationship Manager
A great multitasker and skilled problem-solver, Jeannette Wang is a well-regarded Commercial Property Manager here that is passionate about assisting clients in growing their property portfolios.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Nearing a decade of working in the real estate industry, Jessica brings a wealth of industry knowledge and experience to her role as Investment Relationship Manager. During her career, she has also had experience as a sales consultant and moved into more significant leadership roles, all which has contributed to her success at Areal.
Prior to joining the industry, Jessica graduated from Tourism and Hospitality Management at LaTrobe University and worked as a Customer Service Consultant at Crown Melbourne. She has always valued, been motivated and passionate about providing the highest quality of service to each and every client.
An invaluable skill that has continued to transpire into her career today, she has consistently demonstrated her ability in providing exceptional service; and ultimately assisting her in forming long-lasting relationships with her clientele.
In her down time, Jessica enjoys staying active; going hiking and exploring different travel destinations. She also loves a good karaoke session with her close group of friends and family.
Jimmy Lim - CEO, Managing Director
Job Titles:
- Chief Executive Officer
- Managing Director
- Founder and Managing Director of Asialand / Founder and Managing Director of Areal Property Director of Three Towers Group
Jimmy has over 10 years of property development and investment experience. His advice today is highly sought after among clients and has proven method of identifying the highest returning property investment opportunities. His real estate career started as an agent in Melbourne, Jimmy quickly became one of the top recognised agents of Ray White. In 2011, he founded his own agency and started developing properties.
Over the years, he has completed many profitable projects and under his leadership, Asialand has successfully completed more than 40 projects which worth a value in excess of $180M. This has led Asialand becoming a highly respected development management company in Melbourne.
Job Titles:
- Property Manager
- Relationship Manager
Joseph Wong is an experienced property manager, who has been with Areal since 2023. He comes from a real estate background and has been involved in property management and real estate for 3 years.
As a property manager, Joseph is passionate about building long-term relationships with Areal's landlords, tenants, buyers, and sellers that are founded on honesty and trust. He also enjoys networking within the property space and developing new connections with other professionals and prospective clients in the field.
Joseph's colleagues and clients describe him as enthusiastic, passionate, and highly dedicated to what he does. He is also known for his strong communication skills, active listening skills, and ability to put himself in his clients' shoes when it comes to identifying their wants and needs for their real estate experience. Joseph also loves a challenge and enjoys working with his clients to overcome any problem or issue that may arise to guarantee a positive property experience.
Joseph is committed to achieving real results for his clients and looks forward to continuing to work hard to achieve great things as he grows as a property manager. Outside of his work with Areal, Joseph enjoys playing football and fundraising for worthy causes (with his successful fundraising for cancer patients being one of his proudest achievements).
Joshua brings a logical approach to Property Management having spent many years in a technical role after graduating from his Bachelor of Science. He is passionate about his position with Areal and his vibrant personality brings a fresh and friendly approach to the office.
Respected for his professionalism, Joshua is committed to establishing and maintaining trusting relationships with his colleagues and his clients. He believes that mutual respect and understanding are paramount in being successful in the property management business and spends much of his day building rapport and providing support to those around him. Providing feedback, and open and honest communication, also play an essential part in his role and facilitate him to provide a transparent and impeccable service.
Possessing ambition and a determination to further his professional development, Joshua has set himself goals which will see him expand his portfolio in the future. He is very excited to learn new things and looks forward to exploring the opportunities for growth within Areal.
It is no surprise that Joshua has developed a passion for adventure having travelled extensively to Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and recently to Japan. On his bucket list and yet to be achieved, is his dream to dive with whale sharks in the Philippines whilst taking in the beautiful surrounds in which they live.
When on home soil, Joshua enjoys getting away and experiencing all that the great outdoors has to offer. Whether that be hiking and exploring the wonders of this beautiful country or scuba diving in the crystal clear waters, getting lost in all this beauty is a past time for Josh.
Justin Bannerman is a key asset to Areal's leasing team, serving as a Leasing Consultant. In this role, he collaborates closely with prospective renters searching for their ideal homes and property owners seeking a dedicated professional to secure high-quality tenants.
With a background rooted in hospitality and retail, Justin transitioned into leasing and real estate following the completion of his Certificate IV in Real Estate Practices. Currently, he is deeply committed to streamlining the leasing process, ensuring a seamless, efficient, and enjoyable experience for both landlords and tenants.
Justin's unwavering pursuit of excellence is evident in his efforts to connect landlords with investment optimization and renters with perfectly matched properties. He stays well-informed about the local rental market and industry trends, showcasing his adaptability and swift decision-making abilities in response to evolving client needs and market dynamics. Justin's passion for continuous learning and professional growth fuels his exploration of diverse opportunities within the real estate sector.
Beyond work, Justin enjoys reading, playing guitar, and tackling stimulating escape room challenges with friends. In 2021, he achieved a significant milestone when co-directing and project-managing a short film-a source of immense pride in his personal and professional journey.
Job Titles:
- Agent
- Director Auctioneer
A highly experienced agent with a winning sales record, Justin brings business know-how, management experience and exceptional levels of client care to all of his valued clients.
Justin, set the stage for a very promising career in real estate. Highly qualified in plastering, building, construction, and related fields, Justin knows his properties like no other. While in an excellent position to advise vendors on their property's best selling points andpresentation for attracting the most buyers, he's also well-versed in presenting a home's best attributes to potential buyers.
Justin, who was born, bred and educated locally, also knows and loves the area well. His knowledge of its best features is also a very valuable asset when helping out-of-area buyers make their buying decisions. Exceptional market knowledge also allows Justin to bring the market to a clients' doorstep, thereby helping them make the most informed and supported decisions possible.
While he's very sensitive to clients' individual circumstances and needs, he's also a very good negotiator on their behalf! A committed family man, Justin business and work ethics have remain the same from a very young age. With a sincere significance placed on building long-lasting relationships with all who cross his path, Justin has secured a reputation of trust and respect from his peers and clients alike. His success in real estate stems to his approachable nature and values interactions with all people - whether it's his clients or a stranger in the street.
Building relationships is in his nature and has become a valuable trait in this dynamicindustry. Justin leaves a lasting impression on all who meet him.
Bringing an enthusiastic energy to the team, Kailey Wang offers a wealth of experience that has been developed by her previous senior roles within the marketing industry. Throughout her career, Kailey has learned the fundamentals of customer service - building relationships with Clients and following through on what you have promised. Regardless of what industry you're working in, these skills are what enable Kailey to easily build rapport with her clients.
Driven by the excitement of each and every real estate transaction, Kailey's genuine enthusiasm to assist her clients make her a perfect match for Areal. Kailey loves meeting new people, dealing with people from diverse backgrounds and understanding what motivates them. Her passion for real estate is proven by her success in delivering a life-changing real estate result for her clients.
Outside of real estate, Kailey is an enthusiastic traveller who loves spending her spare time with her friends and family.
Karla Vella is an experienced Relationship Manager who specialises in working with investors, landlords, and renters within the high-end property space. Her role is to manage properties on behalf of our landlords and investors, and act as the middleman to resolve any issues that may arise between tenants and landlords, to make the leasing experience a positive one for everyone involved. Having grown up in the Western suburbs of Melbourne, Karla brings to the table an extensive amount of local knowledge and high degree of familiarity with the area - something that is greatly valued by all of the clients that she works with.
Karla comes from a legal and social work background, having previously studied criminal law before going on to become a social worker, working closely to support troubled youth. She started her career in real estate in 2016, working as a property manager overseeing an independent developer's large portfolio of properties. She joined the Areal team as a Relationship Manager in 2023.
As a Relationship Manager, Karla is known for her funny, outgoing, positive, and supportive nature. Her friendly and compassionate attitude coupled with her outstanding customer service skills make her a great asset to Areal's property management team.
Karla is excited to continue to expand her horizons and explore new opportunities within the real estate space. In the future, she is keen to take on more responsibilities and step into a more senior leadership position in the property management field.
Job Titles:
- Sales Executive
- Licensed Real Estate Agent and Property Consultant
Kay Lim is a Licensed Real Estate Agent and Property Consultant. As part of Areal's sales team, Kay works with our vendors and investors to maximise their return on investment by helping them achieve a fantastic sales price for their property. He also works with our buyers to help them secure their dream homes and make the sales process as easy as possible - whether he's working with a first-time home buyer or a seasoned investor looking to add to their portfolio.
Originally from a finance and accounting background, Kay has been in the property industry for 14 years now. Since making the move to real estate, Kay has gained extensive experience in property management and sales and has consistently achieved outstanding sales results for properties he has represented all over Melbourne.
Known for his hardworking, positive, and friendly nature, unrivalled negotiation skills, and in-depth knowledge of the local market, Kay's goal is to become one of the best agents in the industry. He considers working with his clients to be the best part of her job, and loves nothing more than building long-term relationships with loyal repeat customers who return to his for all their future property needs.
Outside of work, Kay enjoys golf, jogging, watching movies, and spending time with his frinds and family.
Kris Pillai is one of the leasing specialist here at Areal. As a Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice qualified agent, he is responsible for taking the hard work out of real estate by connecting buyers with their dream property for the right price and helping sellers get the price that they deserve for their property.
Kris was a chief executive officer and a team leader for a popular Australian tea company established in 3 countries, Kris lived in Japan for over an year establishing international sales relationships between countries and has exceptional sales & negotiation skills.
Since joining the Areal team at the start of 2023, Kris has grown to be loved by many of the buyers and sellers he has worked with. Kris is known for his hardworking attitude, perseverence, honesty, reliability, and consistency, as well as his keen eye for detail when it comes to ironing out all the fine details to help buyers and sellers achieve their property dreams.
Kris understands that the decision to buy and sell is an emotional one, which is why he always does his best to make the journey to buying and selling as seamless, enjoyable, and easy as possible for his clients. Whether you're a first time buyer looking to get on the property ladder, an experienced investor looking to add to your portfolio, or will be selling for the first time, you can rest assured you're in safe hands with Kris.
In his spare time, Kris enjoys snowboarding and camping. He is also an avid photographer, and loves spending his weekends camera in hand.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Laura has always been accustomed to the pressure to perform throughout a career that includes wide ranging real estate experience as well as considerable success in the high-end fashion retail space and time spent as a key member of a support team on part on the international professional tennis tour.
In her role as our Business Development Manager, Laura has the opportunity to exercise her outstanding skills and adopt creative approaches to attracting new business to our Leasing and Property Management Departments. Her natural ability to establish effective connections and positive working relationships with people provide Laura with ideal attributes for excelling in this position. In addition, she is resourceful and imaginative when it comes to finding potential new clients in this highly competitive field.
Providing exceptional customer service, constantly a signature of Laura's career, is a practice that complements the astute understanding and thorough market knowledge she has acquired during a relevant background in residential real-estate, where she has achieved impressive results in both sales and rental environments. She has always had a fascination with the design of buildings and she gains great satisfaction from seeing people and property become appropriately matched.
Job Titles:
- Client Engagement Manager
Lauren Allan is a highly experienced real estate professional with more than 16 years of experience in real estate and property management. She has been with Areal for us 11 years and has worked her way up through various areas of the business, including property management, leasing, and maintenance, to her current role as our Client Engagement Manager.
Throughout her career in real estate, Lauren has continuously developed her skills, knowledge, and experience in real estate, and continues to be hungry to grow her expertise within the industry. She has also completed her Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Agents Representation. Lauren's unparalleled industry experience and wealth of knowledge enable her to build positive relationships with all of our clients and ensure they have an exceptional experience at every step of their rental or sales journey.
Lauren is passionate about achieving real results for our clients and dedicated to ensuring that our clients are completely happy with our service at every step of the way. She is known around the office for being a team player, with a friendly and engaging approach to communication, an approachable and empathetic nature, and a helpful attitude.
Looking to the future, Lauren is hoping to continue to grow within Areal and explore new opportunities to ensure we continue to deliver the best possible service to our clients. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her children and making all kinds of delicate desserts.
With a genuine enthusiasm for dealing with people, Linda's dedication to her profession has been an asset to her work as a Licensed Real Estate Agent with Areal. Prior to joining the industry more than 5 years ago, Linda worked in roles as a Human Resources Manager in China and a Mortgage Broker which set her up for success in her current role.
Linda works hard to not only understand her clients' needs, but to fulfil those needs and achieve their goals… regardless if they are a vendor or a buyer. Always aware that the purchase or sale of a home is ‘one of the biggest transactions', Linda feels that her role is a privilege and that is what she finds so rewarding.
Away from her role at work, Linda leads an active and ‘outdoorsy' lifestyle with her 2 children and can be found doing everything from climbing the 1000 steps at Mt Dandenong to visiting amazing wineries. When time permits, Linda enjoys a bit of reading and feels this is a great way for her to unwind and relax.
Lucas Handley holds the role of Leasing Specialist, a key figure within our team, whose path frequently intersects with our landlords and tenants throughout their rental journey. As an individual deeply attuned to the needs of others, Lucas derives immense fulfillment from assisting those he encounters, and he is wholeheartedly dedicated to ensuring that each client's leasing experience is not only positive but also profoundly satisfying.
Before embarking on his journey with Areal, Lucas hails from a robust background in real estate and sales. His prior engagements encompassed contributions to a real estate sales and auctions team, as well as a stint as a sales assistant at a fitness establishment.
In his capacity as a leasing professional, Lucas exemplifies unwavering motivation, meticulous organization, and a resolute sense of discipline. His commitment to perpetual self-improvement is a hallmark of his character, as he firmly believes that opportunities for growth and skill enhancement perpetually abound. Lucas's appetite for knowledge and the acquisition of new skills is insatiable, and he revels in the explorative journey that each new opportunity unveils.
Beyond the realm of his professional pursuits, Lucas finds joy in maintaining his physical fitness and an active lifestyle, with a particular passion for the sport of basketball. His eclectic range of interests extends to playing the guitar, engrossing himself in literature, cherishing moments with his canine companions, and treasuring quality time spent with his beloved family.
Job Titles:
- Operations and Technology Manager
In her role as Areal's Operations and Technology Manager, Melanie Chan bears the crucial responsibility of overseeing the technologies, systems, and operational procedures utilized by our teams. Melanie exhibits a genuine passion for exploring novel systems and technologies, constantly seeking innovative approaches to streamline our operations and revolutionize our team's work processes. Her unwavering dedication lies in cultivating collaboration, enhancing communication, and fortifying teamwork, all aimed at ensuring the utmost effectiveness and efficiency in our client service delivery.
Melanie holds a Bachelor of Business degree with a dual focus on Banking & Finance and Marketing. Furthermore, she boasts over a decade of industry experience, having traversed various roles, including property management, leasing management, and sales operations management, prior to assuming her current position.
Her reputation as a detail-oriented and meticulously thorough professional precedes her, complemented by her outstanding problem-solving acumen. Melanie possesses an insatiable thirst for knowledge, perpetually seeking opportunities to expand her expertise and acquire new skills that empower her to excel in her role.
Beyond the confines of her professional life, Melanie nurtures a diverse array of hobbies. She is an avid reader, an enthusiastic traveler, a board game aficionado, and relishes quality time spent with her cherished family and friends.
Job Titles:
- Distinguished Member
- Senior Relationship Manager
Michael Zhang is a distinguished member of Areal's esteemed team, serving as one of our Senior Relationship Managers. With an extensive background as a highly skilled property manager, Michael brings over five years of invaluable experience to the table. His unwavering dedication revolves around delivering exceptional outcomes for all clients, regardless of whether they are first-time home buyers, seasoned investors, property owners, tenants, or esteemed professionals within the industry.
As a Senior Relationship Manager, Michael's focal point lies in effectively overseeing Areal's rental portfolio, adeptly managing properties to maximize their value and return on investment, thereby securing optimal outcomes for our property owners. During his tenure at his previous company, he assumed a leadership role within the property management division, simultaneously managing the company's largest portfolio. This experience has endowed him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry, and a versatile skill set that he now brings to his latest position at Areal.
Michael ardently considers himself a passionate industry enthusiast, wholly committed to client satisfaction and steadfastly devoted to personal and professional growth. His colleagues and clients alike admire his profound knowledge, reliability, effective communication, collaborative approach, meticulous attention to detail, exemplary leadership, and adept problem-solving abilities.
Looking ahead, Michael aspires to leverage his role as a Senior Relationship Manager as a catalyst for building one of the most outstanding property management teams in the real estate industry. Beyond his professional pursuits, Michael maintains an active lifestyle, actively engaging in various sports activities. Furthermore, he finds great joy in contributing to the community, continually seeking opportunities to give back.
Mike Lu is one of the leasing agents here at Areal. He is responsible for managing our portfolio of rental properties, and working with our landlords and investors to help them identify opportunities to maximise their return on investment. He also acts as the middleman between our landlords and tenants to ensure a positive leasing experience for all.
As a leasing agent, Mike brings to the table a friendly and energised attitude that enables him to build professional relationships with our landlords and tenants with ease. He is a fantastic analyst, with a keen eye for spotting new opportunities to maximise our landlords' returns on their rentals. He also speaks multiple languages, and enjoys putting these skills to good use when connecting with landlords and tenants from different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Mike is a keen learner who is always looking to grow his skills and knowledge. He continues to be inspired by the diversity and dynamics of the Australian housing market, and is excited to learn more and grow as an agent within the real estate space. Property management and developments are two areas that Mike is keen to explore in future.
Mike comes from a marketing and design background, and continues to enjoy exploring creative endeavours outside of his work in real estate. Drawing is a particular hobby of his. In the past, he also designed his own range of furniture.
Born and raised in India, Monty worked in a variety of general management and supervisory roles and gained qualifications in Hospitality and Business Management. After moving to Australia, Monty decided on a career change and joined the Real Estate Industry as a buyers agent. Committed to providing a personalised customer service experience to his clients, Monty decided to become an assistant Property Manager and moved his way up to a Property Manager role.
Dedicated to being the best Property Manager he can be, Monty is enthusiastic to learn and revels in the opportunity to participate in further training whenever he can so that he can develop his skills to benefit his Clients.
Monty loves that his role at Areal allows him a new challenge everyday and that no two days are the same. Monty enjoys problem solving, liaising with people and working amongst a highly experienced team who are always willing to help.
Monty is passionate about community and cultural importance and helping others in need. Monty is an easy going individual with a strong work ethic who is always willing to go above and beyond.
Family is very important to Monty so during his spare time, Monty enjoys spending time with his family, watching movies and crime dramas.
Natasha Mitrovic is an experienced real estate professional and one of the Relationship Managers here at Areal. She is responsible for providing our landlords and tenants with friendly, professional, and compassionate service, and ensuring that all of their needs are met. Her priority is always on putting the experience of her clients first and foremost, and ensuring that any concerns that they have are addressed as promptly as possible.
As the manager of her own portfolio of rental properties, Natasha is well-aware of local market trends, and takes pride on always being on top of the peaks and troughs so she can best advise her clients on how they can maximise the return on their investment.
Natasha's colleagues and clients would describe her as a go-getter who is always looking at the bigger picture. She has a talent for getting straight to the solution, and always reminds her clients that she's only ever a call a way if they ever need anything. Natasha believes her friendly, relatable, personable, and passionate nature allows her to break down barriers quickly, and foster open and honest communication channels with her clients from the very beginning.
Natasha is very driven, and is always looking to learn and grow within the real estate industry. She is excited to find out what the future of the real estate industry looks like. In her spare time, Natasha loves spending time with and going on walks with her Jack Russell, Bobby.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Property Management Team
- Head of Learning and Development
Nelson Rowe holds a pivotal role within the esteemed learning and development team at Areal, serving as our Head of Learning and Development. In this capacity, he spearheads the strategic design and facilitation of growth-oriented opportunities for our esteemed staff, catering to their professional and personal advancement. Concurrently, he diligently cultivates a workplace environment that fosters a sense of safety, value, and inspiration for all individuals.
Boasting a decade of commendable experience in the realm of property management, Nelson embarked on his professional journey with remarkable tenacity, initially commencing as a receptionist. Through unwavering dedication and continuous progress, he ascended the corporate ladder to assume various pivotal roles, including leasing manager, property manager, senior property manager, team leader, and team development manager. Recently embracing the prestigious position of Head of Learning and Development at our organization, he brings forth a wealth of expertise and a proven track record of success.
Nelson is renowned for his innate motivation, unwavering positivity, and unwavering support for others. His greatest fulfillment lies in empowering individuals to achieve their utmost potential. He harbors a profound passion for ensuring that our personnel have unhindered access to the indispensable support, training, and development opportunities crucial for their triumph. Embracing the principle of continuous improvement, he ceaselessly seeks novel avenues to augment his knowledge and skill set, consistently striving to be at the forefront of his profession. It is this exemplary mindset that he ardently endeavors to instill within his colleagues at Areal.
As one of the Relationship Managers at Areal, Nick is the friendly face responsible for all the communication between our landlords and tenants. As the intermediary between our landlords and renters, Nick is the one working behind the scenes to ensure your rental journey is a pleasant one - whether you're the landlord or the tenant. Nick is from Chengdu in the Southwest of China, and previously studied a Bachelor of Business at Swinburne University and worked in accounting before starting his career in real estate in 2018.
Since joining the Areal team at the start of 2023, Nick has quickly developed a large portfolio of loyal landlords and tenants, all of whom find him a pleasure to work with. His clear and transparent approach to communication, efficient approach to service delivery, and in-depth knowledge of the rental market ensures a seamless rental experience, from start to finish.
Nick is committed to achieving excellence through impeccable service and isn't afraid to go above and beyond to ensure that he doesn't just meet, but also exceeds, his clients' expectations. Whether he's dealing with a first-time renter, long-term tenant, new or experienced landlord, he loves nothing more than working with our landlords and tenants to resolve issues and ensure a positive renting experience for all. Both his colleagues and his clients know him for his easy-going and helpful nature, and passion for helping others.
Nick is passionate about real estate, and is determined to continue to develop and grow his knowledge and skills within the field. His goal is to continue to grow his career in real estate and work his way up the ladder to become a senior property manager. When Nick's not working with our landlords and tenants, you'll find him watching movies and cooking in his spare time.
As our front of house and representing Areal's core value to provide impeccable service, Nicole displays a flawless and dedicated approach to her role. She is methodical, detailed, and efficient and guarantees absolute perfection is achieved in every task she undertakes.
Nicole's cheerful nature and positive outlook create a refreshing aura and this permeates through the office. Complementing these qualities is a cheeky, playful Nicole who is very encouraging and supportive of other team members. She also enjoys practical jokes and receives immense gratification to see people laughing and smiling their way through the day.
Those closest to Nicole will have witnessed the sparkle in her eye when she talks about her two great furry loves, Ebony and Hugo. Often seen tap dancing, Nicole has developed a passion for dragon boating and often attends races in Regattas.
Orianna Yu is the Marketing Coordinator here at Areal, and the creative mastermind behind a lot of the agency's promotions and marketing. She joined the Areal team in 2022, after graduating from her Masters in Accounting Management. She brings to the table more than five years of work experience in marketing, which she leverages to promote the Areal brand and attract new clients to the agency.
Orianna takes pride in her optimistic and open-minded attitude, and her creative yet highly practical approach to marketing. All of these things enable her to come up with innovative, highly effective marketing solutions to support Areal's key business objectives. In addition to her keen creative eye and marketing skillset, Orianna's colleagues know her for being reliable, helpful, and easy to communicate with.
Moving forward, Orianna is excited to continue to grow and develop as a marketing professional. Outside of real estate, Orianna enjoys writing, calligraphy, reading, and going on road trips to explore exciting new locations.
Job Titles:
- Business Development Manager
Job Titles:
- Certified Practising Accountant
- General Manager
Job Titles:
- Senior Relationship Manager
Job Titles:
- Senior Relationship Manager