Residential Market

Update 2025

MMJ REAL ESTATE WOLLONGONG

9th April 2025 | 5:30 PM | The Sage Hotel, Wollongong

 

Join us from MMJ Wollongong for our annual Residential Market Update for 2025.

This is your chance to gain valuable insights from local property experts about the current market trends and forecasts.

Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions during our interactive Q&A session, ensuring you leave with the knowledge and confidence needed to navigate the real estate market.

Don’t miss this informative event that could help you make your next big move!

We’re excited to introduce an incredible lineup of speakers for our event. These industry experts will share valuable insights into the latest market trends, investment opportunities, and what to expect in the coming months. 

Read more below to learn about each speaker and their expertise!

Anna Porter

PROPERTY COMMENTATOR | PRINCIPAL OF SUBURBANITE,

| QUALIFIED PROPERTY VALUER

Anna is dedicated to helping everyday Australians make money through property and avoid the pitfalls of the property market.

As an accomplished valuer for almost 20 years, Anna has worked on many institutional portfolios with thousands of assets across various property sectors. She still enjoys working one on one with ‘Mum and Dad’ investors and first-time investors to help them start their investment journey the right way. Anna is passionate about growing her company and has rolled out the very first National Franchise Company in the property investment and buyer’s agent sector.

As well as being an avid advocate for the property sector, Anna is a mum of two children, Billie and Zac. Outside her working hours you’ll find her riding with her beloved horse, out and about in nature or dining with her family.

Rachel Savio

NSW SALES DIRECTOR | DOMAIN

Rachel is a seasoned strategic sales and transformation leader with 20+ years experience spanning various roles across the Media, Publishing and Tech Industry including News Corporation, Foxtel and currently as NSW Sales Director at Domain. She steers statewide sales strategies and large scale sales teams across a range of products including property marketing products and workflow solutions. A people first and customer centric leader, her expertise in strategic planning has defined her as a respected modern leader, coach and mentor.

Brian Hastings

MANAGING DIRECTOR | BHFM FINANCE BROKERS

Brian Hastings is a Finance Broker and Managing Director of his firm, BHFM Finance Brokers.

After spending 14 years with St. George Bank and ending up as a Divisional Manager.

He joined loans specialists Mortgage Wisdom as a mortgage broker in 1995.

Brian is a Mortgage Broker under his own AFC Licence and has expanded his business to include Equipment Finance, Commercial property Finance and SMSF loans.

The business will celebrate thirty years next year and currently maintains “High Achievers” Status within the Astute Financial Group of Brokers.

Josh Bignell

PARTNER | RMB LAWYERS

 

Cooper Reed

PARTNER | MMJ REAL ESTATE WOLLONGONG

Cooper Reed specialises in residential property transactions in the Illawarra market. Cooper through communication, work ethic & attention to detail is able to provide a service that results in an exceptional outcome for his clients. Cooper represents a modern breed of real estate agent. His energy, work ethic, and desire to achieve the best results for his clients is unmatched. Cooper prides himself on being a hardworking, confident & friendly individual who constantly aims for outstanding results. In an industry where many agents focus on mostly vendors and where the next listing will come from, Cooper puts an equal focus on genuine & qualified buyers and works closely with these people so that when an asset does become available to purchase Cooper is able to match the right buyer to a property. Cooper’s persistence & dedication to achieve the best possible result for his client is second to none.

Alicia Misios

DEPARTMENT MANAGER, RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT SERVICES | MMJ REAL ESTATE WOLLONGONG

Since 2002, Alicia Misios has been a respected leader in the real estate industry, currently serving as Head of Department, Residential Services at MMJ Real Estate Wollongong. With extensive experience in both residential and commercial property management, she excels in strategic asset management, lease negotiations, and operational efficiency.

Alicia has successfully managed diverse commercial property portfolios, implementing best practices to enhance compliance and maximise client returns. Holding a Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate), she combines technical expertise with strong leadership, ensuring excellence across all facets of property management.

Passionate about building client relationships, Alicia is dedicated to protecting and optimising her clients’ investments. Outside of work, she enjoys stand-up paddleboarding with her children and actively supports women in football. A social enthusiast, she also loves exploring new dining spots in the Illawarra.

Additional Pannelist

 

Jessica Lauretti

SENIOR TOWN PLANNER | MMJ REAL ESTATE WOLLONGONG

Jessica has a broad knowledge and understanding of the NSW Planning System working in both planning consultancy initially, and then in local government for 10 years. Her experience in local government has involved significant exposure to urban release area planning in both the development assessment and strategic planning stages.

One of Jessica’s passions is ensuring development outcomes that enable ageing in place. This passion stemmed from writing her thesis in 2014 on Seniors Playgrounds, which involved reviewing international examples of seniors playgrounds, understanding their composition and benefits, and established planning principles and considerations based on current practice, for the ongoing delivery of more seniors playground infrastructure.

The MMJ Wollongong Market Update was packed with valuable insights. I gained a clear understanding of local trends and future growth areas, essential for any property investor!

Residential Market Update Attendee

As a first-home buyer, this event gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed. The expert advice made the property market feel much less overwhelming.

Residential Market Update Attendee

A fantastic, well-presented event! Great market insights, engaging discussions, and top networking opportunities. MMJ really knows their stuff.

Residential Market Update Attendee

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