John commenced in real estate in Tasmania in 1983 and became a Partner and Managing Director of Realty House in 1985 which changed to a Richardson & Wrench Franchise in 1988. In 1993 he joined our agency as a specialist hotel, motel and business broker.

During this time he has acted as a Tourism and Leisure Property Consultant to a number of financial institutions, Tasmanian Development and Resources, Accountants, Solicitors, THA and most of Tasmania’s leading hoteliers and moteliers.

John has been selling hotels and motels for 38 years having accumulated 426 such sales worth over $645 million as at February 2022. During this time he has also sold over 487 businesses worth another $87 million. It is more than likely John has sold more real estate in Tasmania than any other agent.

He has a certificate of Commercial and Industrial Practice, is an Accredited Business Agent, a member of the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania and holds a Real Estate Agents License (as distinct from a salesperson’s license).

For six years running, John was awarded the REIT’s Business Broker of the Year and has participated as a key note speaker for the THA, Tasmanian Property Council and Tasmanian Property Institute.