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History of Success

 

For over half a century, Crabtrees Real Estate have been providing Melbourne with a service built on constant success and proven experience. It’s no wonder we are regarded as one of Melbourne’s best commercial and industrial specialists. Complete property management that takes the day-to-day hassle away from you, so you can sit back and watch your investment grow from strength to strength.

When it comes to understanding the market, our broad network and solid ties with the south-eastern suburbs means our clients always get results way above their expectation. From leasing to management, all our staff are passionate about real estate, providing a professional and competitive service for all your Commercial and Industrial needs.

When you think commercial real estate, think Crabtrees Real Estate.

Company Directors
Chris McKenzie Director/Principal Chris McKenzie
Director/Principal
Gavin Dumas Director/Principal Gavin Dumas
Director/Principal
As a fully licensed real estate agent Chris has been part of Crabtrees Real Estate since August, 1989. He moved from being an employee of the firm, which was founded in 1955 by the Crabtree family, to gaining an initial equity interest before acquiring equity ownership, assuring a succession plan which enabled the founding members of the Crabtree family to retire. He is acknowledged as a skilled industrial and commercial property negotiator with a wealth of successful property transactions to his credit. Gavin is also a fully licensed real estate agent with a significant wealth of experience in sales, leasing and management of commercial property, gained since specialising in this area since 1993. Gavin joined Chris as an equity owner of Crabtrees Real Estate in 2002. He is acknowledged by his industry colleagues for his ability to develop solutions, for clients who range from private individuals, to corporate clients, multinational businesses and the development community.
       
Sales and Leasing Team
Luke Pitcher Sales and Leasing Consultant
Andrew Smith Sales and Leasing Consultant
Stewart Gagliardi

Luke Pitcher
Sales and Leasing Consultant

Luke commenced his real estate career with Crabtrees in August 2004.

Since then he has become a fully licensed estate agent and has become a competent negotiator leasing and selling commercial, industrial and retail properties, providing him with valuable knowledge of the industry.

Lukes enthusiasm is marked by his attention to detail which will ensure a successful future in the commercial/industrial market.

Andrew Smith
Branch Manager – Carrum Downs Office
Andrew is a fully licensed real estate agent and joined the Crabtrees team in 2006 as Branch Manager for the Carrum Downs office. This office was created to service an increasing demand for Crabtrees Real Estate services in the Carrum Downs, Dandenong and Hallam regions.

After many years experience in Commercial / industrial sales, leasing and property management, Crabtrees clients will benefit from his enthusiasm, strong work ethic and high level of service as Crabtrees expand in Melbourne’s commercial and industrial growth corridor.

Stewart Gagliardi
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Stewart Gagliardi commenced his real estate career in 2003.

After success in listing and selling a variety of rural and residential property, Stewart’s passion for commercial real estate led him to Crabtrees.

Stewart’s professionalism, strong work ethic and eye for detail set him apart. With a commitment to keeping his clients informed at all times, Stewart’s focus is on developing long lasting business relationships with all his clients.

     
Andrew Loudon
Tony Aminian Sales and Leasing Consultant
 

Andrew Loudon
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Andrew started with Crabtrees in late 2007 as a Sales and Leasing Assistant.

With a strong retail background, he has completed his Agents representative course and in his time at Crabtrees to date has worked closely assisting both Gavin & Chris enabling him to become familiar with the market place and the rigours of commercial estate agency.

His attention to detail and enthusiasm will ensure a successful future in the commercial and industrial market.

Tony Aminian
Sales and Leasing Consultant
Tony is the most recent recruit to our Carrum Downs office and brings over 4 years experience within the ever growing South Eastern industrial corridor.

Tony has been a part of many major transactions including pre-commitment leases with Publicly Listed companies and also involved with numerous sales exceeding $1m.

His attention to detail and commitment to building long lasting relationship ensures repeat business for many years to come.

 
     
Property Management Department
JamieLee Armstrong - Property Management Department Manager
Shane Varenhout - Property Manager
Thomas Wetton

Jaime-Lee Armstrong
Property Management Department Manager

Jaime-Lee has been in Real Estate for over 10 years and commenced with Crabtrees in 2003. She has been appointed as Manager of the Commercial Property Department.

Jaime-Lee's extensive knowledge and commitment to her role ensures that her clients receive optimum service and advice. Jaime-Lee strives to provide excellent service by maintaining strong communication with property owners and tenants ensuring many successful business relationships.

Shane Varenhout
Property Manager

Shane has been involved in the commercial real estate industry for over 7 years. He gained his initial real estate experience with a market leading and well known commercial real estate company and in his time has managed properties for major institutional clients as well as smaller private clients consisting of Commercial, Industrial & Retail properties throughout the Melbourne CBD & surrounding suburbs. Shane has commenced further studies to enable him to obtain his full Estate Agents License and with his enthusiasm and constant striving for excellence, Shane is a valuable member of the Crabtrees team.

Thomas Wetton
Property Manager

Thomas has a real passion for Commercial Real Estate. His dedicated work ethos and approachable nature make him especially suited to the job. Thomas gained his first Real Estate experience managing residential properties for one of Melbourne’s most well known companies. From this experience much was gained for example leasing residential properties, creating rapport with both tenants and landlords, winning new listings and much more.

However, Thomas has now moved onto bigger and better things. Thomas believes that nothing is interesting unless their is something to learn and therefore is planning on continuing his studies. Thomas is undertaking studies to complete his full Estate Agents License. Thomas values his role at Crabtrees and will take that extra step to ensure his clients are maximizing their investments.