WE ARE Living Here Property Management

Haesley Cush

Principal

Haesley Cush is a licensed Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer. Over the last 20 years Haesley has sat at the forefront of Brisbane real estate. He has been a multi award winning auctioneer, business owner and national trainer.

Haesley began his real estate career in March 1996, with Ray White Moorooka. Since this time Haesley has excelled in real estate sales and auctioneering, he is the only person to win the prestigious REIQ auctioneer of the year title every time he has entered. Winning in 2002, 2003 & 2008. Haesley is the only Queensland auctioneer to appear on the Australian television series ‘The Block’ and is currently ranked as one of the top auctioneers in Australasia.

Prior to taking ownership of Ray White New Farm, Haesley was the Chief Auctioneer for Ray White Queensland and also sat on the Queensland board for Ray White Queensland concentrating on market growth, training and franchising.

Currently specialising in the geographic specific area of Inner Brisbane, Haesley and the enthusiastic teams at New Farm & Spring Hill are enjoying tremendous success (ranked number 1 in Brisbane and 2 across Queensland). Haesley has been involved in excess of 10,000 sales, ranging from modest accommodation to some of Australia’s most premier real estate.

More recently Haesley and his business partner Matt Lancashire have joined forces to merge their businesses. Together they own Ray White New Farm, Living Here Cush Partners (New Farm & Teneriffe) and Ray White Spring Hill (with their partner Sam Mayse).

Haesley is a columnist for The Sunday Mail & realestate.com.au as well as a property commentator with many other industry magazines.

Haesley’s organisation employs well over 70 people. The team manage and sell properties across all demographics and regions. They deal in modest accommodation through to absolute top end handling transactions for some of Australia’s leading sports, music and media personalities.

Currently Ray White New Farm holds the record for the cities highest sale price.

Energy and enthusiasm are two reasons for Haesley’s success, but experience and professionalism are the two major differences between him and his peers.

“Selling real estate since 1996 and working as a trainer, recruiter and auctioneer for the largest real estate firm in the country, I feel gives me the best insight in achieving the best prices for my clients. ”

Ph: (07) 3606 8300
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Matt Lancashire

Matt began his journey into real estate with a simple focus: to maximise value in every transaction value in price, value in service. Matt’s reputation as one of Brisbane’s leading agents is something he takes very seriously. When choosing an agent to represent your home, point of difference is key. Sit down with Matt and discuss property and you’ll quickly realise why he is now commonly regarded as the best in the business. His intimate knowledge of the market has been amassed over a number of years of practical experience.

Matt’s dedication to his clients and career has been reflected in a number of awards and invitations to speak at elite real estate events. Through recognising his clients are as unique as the properties he presents, Matt gives clients the edge and ultimately the results they want in a fiercely competitive field. Tenacity, perseverance and exceptional negotiation skills are offset by Matt’s ability to think laterally in all situations.

On a personal note, Matt has called Brisbane home all his life. Whilst developing his career and still today Matt donates much of his spare time to various charities throughout Brisbane and has been a Patron on the New Farm Neighbourhood Centre for many years. As a leading agent in the Inner City Brisbane market, Matt’s friendly, approachable manner will help guide you through the sales process and his expertise will guarantee results above and beyond your expectations.

Matt’s significant achievements

Settled $114 million worth of property in the 2016/2017 financial year
Currently ranked Number 1 Performer Ray White Queensland
Top Partners Residential Sales – No. 1 2017
Currently ranked Number 1 Performer Queensland ( Rate My Agent )
Number 1 Courier Mail Advertisers Queensland 2014 – 2017
Chairman Club Member – Ray White Group
Alan White Elite Performers Award 2008 – 2017
Real Estate Business ( REB ) Number 2 performer Queensland 2017
Real Estate Business ( REB ) Number 1 QLD and Number 4 AUS ( Highest Average Sale Price )
Ray White Top 1% National Salespersons Award 2008 – 2017
Matt Lancashire and his team market some of the Brisbane’s finest properties and Prestige residences. Matt has the support of his sales associate Jahkoda Ferguson and Executive Assistant Anna McRae.

Brianna Leeson

Having worked in real estate administration since completing high school in Stanthorpe, Brianna’s outstanding commitment to detail and leadership was quickly realized and saw her move from one, to managing two real estate offices whilst still a teenager.

In April 2007, Bri decided to move to Brisbane where she was quickly snapped up by Ray White New Farm and her business relationship with principal Haesley Cush began. Bri has since become a vital leader to the operation and today is the general manger of the entire business.

Brianna provides the team with a wide range of experience and has a comprehensive understanding of real estate. Brianna offers hands on support to our teams of property managers and our extended support staff. Brianna plays a key role in setting the direction of the business.

Working closely with our property managers and leasing team is of significant value to our clients ensuring the best price regardless of the market conditions or volatility.

Brianna has overseen the businesses expansion to its second location and will play a pivotal role as Living Here Cush Partners continues to grow. With a commitment to delivering effective communication & building mutually beneficial relationships with our landlords and tenants, Brianna is an asset to Living Here Cush Partners.

Katrina McMillan

Katrina is Property Management Department Manager and Teneriffe Branch Manager for Living Here Cush Partners

Katrina began her career in 2007 in Townsville as a Receptionist. She quickly rose through the ranks to become a Property Management Executive and has now become our Branch Manager overseeing both of our offices.

In 2013, as our office grew, we needed an experienced Property Management Executive who was prepared to join a fast paced team and who would also fit the mould. Having heard of her success and interest in relocating we actively pursued her. Fortunately Katrina joined our team in 2013 and has become a valued part of our business.

Rebecca Harris

Ali Colefax

As one of the cities most sought after administrators we we’re thrilled when Ali agreed to join us a Living Here Cush Partners.

Ali’s experience working in a family real estate business both as an administrator and sales support means she has a deep understanding of what makes the whole machine move forward.

Today Ali heads the accounts team and is part of our leadership team. Responsible for accounts, total business administration and sales support Ali is that essential backbone that a business would stall without. As a leader Ali brings a fresh level of insight and ensures every growth decision is supported by the appropriate administrative processes and support.

Gillian Davel-Lafferty

It is rare for someone to instil confidence in an instance. It’s a skill, it comes from a combination of experience and upbringing. Gillian is one of those rare people.

Glil brings with her an eclectic mix of life experiences. She has run the property management for a remote working island housing over 400 staff. Gill managed all aspects of their management from leasing and maintenance through to lease exit. This knowledge allows Gill the expertise needed to advise our clients of the most appropriate actions to ensure the best tenant is found and their transition in to the property is seamless.

Gill also brings a creative flair. Having run and successfully driven her own photography business, Gill has travelled the world as a photographer. This rare insight is the surprise perfect partner to a property management business. Never in history have premium photos delivered the results they bring today. As an office we field inquiry from tenants that are as close as a few streets away through to done as far away as the other side of the world. Gill’s knowledge drives our photo selection ensuring our clients properties are presented in their best light.

Today, Gill leads our handover team. This is a unique role to our business. Often a significant amount of intellectual property is lost between leasing agents and property managers. It is Gills processes and determination that ensures your property will be handed over to its area expert with care and with the attention to detail expected in this fast paced industry

Eadan Hockings

Sharna O'Brien

Experienced property professional Sharna brings a wealth of knowledge to Ray White New Farm and Living Here Cush Partners. With her background in Client Services, Property Marketing, and Management. As a Business Development Manager, she most enjoys building, growing, and maintaining strong client relationships with property investors.

Sharna is motivated by service excellence, her focus is to provide successful business outcomes for her clients, by tailoring methods to best market, manage and maximise their investment property, or portfolio’s.

Sharna’s energy and enthusiasm is commendable, and she brings with her a passion for personalised service and a genuine enjoyment in helping her property investors through the rental process.

Ben Croft

Ben has been in Real Estate ever since graduating high school in 2015 from Saint Laurence’s College. Being a Brisbane boy Ben knows the inner city market like the back of his hand.
Ben began his real estate career managing investment properties as a property manager. Being so involved with the managing, monitoring and maintaining of properties was the perfect foundation for Ben before he moved into the business development side of property management.
Having been a property manager Ben now has the edge over many other agents in this field. Ben understands that the optimum yield of a property comes from a number of different parts of your investment.
Having now joined the industry leading growth team at Living Here Ben is set to be a future leader in the real estate industry.

Jasmine Phillips

Ellie Scott

Ellie is one of those special property managers. She treats owners money like it is hers and their properties like her family own them.

Having been a property manager in the Brisbane inner city for a number of years Ellie has strong industry experience and subsequently keeps a cool head in hot situations.

Managing one of our largest portfolios Ellie handles her business with a calm head and quiet ‘get it done’ attitude that is easily welcomed by her colleagues and clients.

Lulu Behrnes

Sarah Jamieson

Sarah started her career working with one of Brisbane’s leading buyers agencies. This experience allowed Sarah to see first hand the effort a person goes to when they want to secure an investment property and important role that investment plays in establishing their wealth platform. This is the perfect foundation for a property manager.

Having spent time working directly with Living Here Cush Partners New Farm branch manager Katrina McMillan, Sarah is now one of the best skilled and disciplined property managers in New Farm.

Sarah runs her portfolio with strict systems and guidelines ensuring tenants and landlords are adequately serviced and supported.

Born and raised in Rockhampton Sarah’s regional Queensland worth ethic and thick skin has seen her win the respect of many hard nosed investors.

Marissa Reynolds

After commencing her property management career in London Marissa is fast becoming our best performing Property Manager.

Marissa is a property management machine and a regular winner of our internal KPI awards. Recently recognized at the national Living Here awards as the best up and coming Property Manager in the group Marissa is a star in the industry.

Her clients regularly compliment her constant communication, detailed planning and accuracy.

Ashlee Cook

Having moved down from Tamworth a few years ago Ash has transitioned well from small town property manager to managing some of the countries best real estate.

Ashlee has experience in being the ‘one stop property management shop’ and with the technology and HR support is one of our most efficient property managers.

Ash is a good ‘old school’ property manager who
is not afraid to get her hands dirty should the need arise.

Her clients will regularly compliment her refreshing ‘I’ll do it’ attitude which in turn saves them thousands in frivolous call out fees.

Bridgette Derbyshire

Kennith Wyllie

Teagan Baker

Having been a property manager in Charleville for 4 years, like many members of our team, comes from regional Australia. Teagan is one of those solid country born property managers that every landlord dreams of. Teagan is down to earth, humble and pragmatic. Using that endearing rural directness Teagan can get straight to the issue without offence and emotional under tone.

Teagan has done the full suite of property management services and is now perfectly positioned to capitalise on the technology and support of our fast paced portfolio.

“I am looking forward to growing within my role, working closely with my landlords & tenants. I’m here to be number one in my job & willing to do the hard work that is required to get there.” – Teagan Baker

Rebecca Cooley

Hannah Green-Hansen

Hannah is a New Farm property Stalwart. She started her Real Estate career in 1998 here in New Farm and has worked in all facets of the industry.

Hannah has managed and worked with most of the large agencies operating in Brisbane’s inner city and is one of the most highly regarded property managers in the City. Choosing to focus on her family Hannah today works as a team support and leader in the Living Here Cush Partners team.

Hannah has a deep love of property, renovation and of course New Farm’s eclectic lifestyle and diversity.

Judith Cush

Jan Burke