Our directors
Please select from this list for more information on each director:


Adelaide
  » Rob Simmons

Central Coast &
Hunter

  » Robert Dupont
  » David Rich
  » Joshua Smith

Mornington
  » Neal Ellis
Albury Wodonga
  » Daniel Hogg
Geelong
  » Gareth Kent
  » Robert Kent
Melbourne
  » Neal Ellis
  » Damian Kininmonth

Ballarat
  »  Darren Evans
Gippsland
  » Tim Barlow
  » Alex Ellis
Newcastle
  » Robert Dupont
  » David Rich
  » Joshua Smith

Brisbane
  » Troy Chaplin

  Gold Coast
  » Christopher Kogler
  » Ray Allsop
  » Michael Cook

  Perth
  » Stuart L Paterson
Canberra
  » Gregory J Preston
  » Gregory C Rowe
  Illawarra
  » Wayne Casey
  Sydney
  » Gregory J Preston
  » Gregory C Rowe




Adelaide Directors Top

Rob Simmons
B. AppSc PRM (Val), AssDipSurv
AAPI, CPV
Mobile: 0418 857 555
adelaide@prpvaluers.com

Rob joined Preston Rowe Paterson Adelaide in January 2009, with over 30 years experience in the real estate and finance industry including a broad range of valuation experience in both the public and private sectors.

Key Experience:
  • Mortgage valuations of all types of residential and rural living properties in metro & regional Adelaide
  • Construction and Insurance valuations
  • Retirement village valuations including arbitration for disputed values
  • Mortgage valuations of all types of commercial properties
  • Project management & feasibility studies - property development
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor of Applied Science in Property Resource Management (Valuation) (1986) & Associate Diploma in Surveying (1977)
  • Certified Practicing Valuer & Associate of the Australian Property Institute
  • Associate of Real Estate Institute of SA & past valuation committee member
  • API Membership Committee (SA) - active
  • University of NSW (Executive Management Course) 1994
Experience:
  • 2009 - Preston Rowe Paterson Adelaide - Valuer/Director
  • 1996-2008 - Rob Simmons & Associates - Valuer/Director
  • 1994 - 1996 - Adelaide Bank - Various roles - Senior Manager & Chairman of various strategic working groups
  • 1987 - 1994 - Adelaide Bank/Co-op Building Society - Manager Valuations, Property Services & Loan Documentation
  • 1985 - 1987 - Commonwealth Bank - Commercial Valuer
  • 1977 - 1985 - State Transport Authority (SA Government Instrumentality) - Survey Draftsman/Assistant Valuer



Albury Wodonga Director Top

Daniel Hogg
B. Land Eco., Val. AAPI
Mobile: 0408 585 119
daniel.hogg@prpvaluers.com.au

Daniel joined Preston Rowe Paterson Albury Wodonga in 2008, returning back to a region which he has been extensively involved in all forms of property valuation including commercial, industrial, residential and rural sectors.

Daniel has gained extensive property valuation experience over the past 10 years, working in various corporate departments including acquisitions, business case developments and property valuation, representing both private and government clients.

Qualifications:
  • B.Land Economics
  • Certified Practicing Valuer (Unlimited)
  • Registered Valuer No.6427
  • Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute
Experience:
  • 2008-Present - Preston Rowe Paterson Albury Wodonga - Valuer and Director
  • 2006-2008 - Ernst & Young Real Estate Advisory Services - Manager
  • Part of 2004 - Rotch Property Group - United Kingdom - Senior Acquisition Advisor
  • 2000-2006 (excluding part of 2004) - Cosgraves Property Valuers - Senior Valuer
  • 1998-2000 - Millers Storage - Property Analyst



Ballarat Top

Darren Evans
AAPI
Mobile: 0417 380 324
darren.evans@prpvaluers.com

Qualifications and Memberships:

Commencing at local government level, Darren has represented a number of firms undertaking valuations throughout the Melbourne Metropolitan area for a wide range of clients covering all property types. During this time he also gained valuable exposure to non-metropolitan markets, with several interstate and regional valuation assignments being undertaken.

Being drawn back to the country, Darren established a boutique valuation and Estate Agency practice in Ballarat, where he has forged strong working relationships and developed a comprehensive understanding of the local property market whilst ensuring the delivery of a client focused, professional property service. Identifying a demand from an existing client base and recognising growth opportunities in non-metropolitan regions, Darren joined the Ellis Property Group in 2002 to compliment and enhance the provision of a service driven valuation and consultancy practice.

In 2007, the Ellis Property Group merged with Preston Rowe Paterson and Darren became the director of Preston Rowe Paterson Ballarat Pty Ltd, servicing the Ballarat region and surrounding areas.




Brisbane Directors Top

Troy Chaplin - Managing Director
AAPI
Mobile: 0419 029 045
troy.chaplin@prpqueensland.com.au

Bachelor of Business - Property Studies
Registered Valuer Queensland No. 2450

Troy is the Director of the new PRP Office situated in Brisbane which was launched in February 2005. Troy has had 15 years experience as a registered practicing valuer across all types of property, assets and plant and machinery.

Troy has monitored advancements in property valuation techniques and maintains a high level of high valuation integrity. Troy is involved in administration, liaison with clients and undertaking all types of property valuation and consultancy work.

Troy is responsible for the preparation of valuation reports of residential property, commercial and specialised property for various purposes including mortgage security, acquisition and real estate purposes. Troy has gained vast experience conducting internal audit valuations and asset, plant and machinery valuations for various purposes including finance insurance and company reporting. Troy's role ensures high quality work is achieved and completed to client deadlines.




Canberra Director Top

Gregory J Preston
B.Com.,Ass Dip. Val., FAPI
Mobile: 0408 622 400
gregpreston@prpnsw.com.au

Greg Preston has over 24 years experience in the Sydney property market with over 18 of those as a qualified valuer.

Greg is involved in the valuation and consultancy of complex retail, commercial, industrial, residential, hotel and special purpose properties. He has also developed many computer based valuation models and is responsible for co-ordinating the firm's research services.

Qualifications:
  • Fellow of the Australian Property Institute
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Associate Diploma in Real Estate Valuation
  • Certified Practising Valuer
  • Registered Real Estate Valuer No. 2391 (NSW) (Without Limitations)
  • Registered Real Estate Valuer No. 1769 (QLD) Urban
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent and Stock and Station Agent No. 217394
  • Real Estate Practice Certificate
  • Real Estate Auctioneers Certificate
  • Stock and Station Agents Certificate
  • NSW State President, Australian Property Institute 2004
  • Chairman, Australian Property Institute, PI Insurance Sub-committee 2003-2006
  • Chairman, API National Professional Board 2004-2006
  • Chairman, Australian Property Institute National Finance Board
  • Current NSW Divisional Councillor - Australian Property Institute
  • Current National Councillor and Senior Vice President, Australian Property Institute

Gregory C Rowe
B.Bus.,FAPI
Mobile: 0411 191 179
gregrowe@prpnsw.com.au

Greg Rowe has over 20 years experience working in the valuation industry.

Greg has a broad experience in all areas of valuation including commercial, retail, industrial, residential, large non urban land holdings, plant, machinery and equipment.

Qualifications:
  • Fellow of the Australian Property Institute.
  • Bachelor of Business (Land Economy)
  • Certified Practising Valuer
  • Certified Practising Valuer (Plant & Machinery)
  • Registered Real Estate Valuer No. 2601 (NSW) (Without Limitations)
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent No. 250250
  • Licensed Strata Managing Agent No. 250250
  • Current Member - National Educational Committee, Australian Property Institute



Central Coast & Hunter Directors Top

Robert Dupont
CEO/Director
Valuer 35 years experience
API Certified Practising Valuer
Registered Valuer Without Limitation, Number 1783
Licensed Real Estate Agent
15 years Partner Director of valuation firms
bob@prpncle.com.au

Membership
  • Fellow of the Australian Property Institute
  • Member Property Council of Australia
  • Honorary Life Member - Surveyors Institute of Zambia
Career highlights
  • Director Duponts Valuers. Property Research for 5 years.
  • Partner Dupont Fagan Valuers for 11 years.
  • Director Government Valuation Department - Republic of Zambia for 6 years
  • Valuer Sales Consultant in Newcastle for 3 years
  • Valuer with Valuer Generals Department of New South Wales for 10 years.
  • NSW Divisional Counsellor for the Australian
  • Property Institute 2003 - Present.
  • President of the Hunter Valley Division of the Australian Property Institute from 1992 - 1998.
  • Committee Member for Property Council of Australia - Hunter Valley Division 2001 to present.

Specialist areas

Major Developments, including Shopping Complexes, Large Apartment complexes, Mining, Industrial, Litigation, Compensation, Development Finance, Specialist Valuations including Golf Course, Marinas and Vineyards


David Rich
Director
18 years property experience
Associate Diploma Business (Valuation)
Advanced Certificate in Real Estate
Registered Valuer Without Limitation, Number 6173
AAPI, Certified Practising Valuer
david.rich@prpncle.com.au

Membership
  • Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute
  • Member Property Council of Australia
  • Vice president of the Hunter Valley Chapter of the Australian Property Institute
Career highlights
  • Director Duponts Valuers. Property Research.
  • 18 years experience across a wide range of industry related areas, including Commercial and Industrial Real Estate.
  • Extensive experience working with statutory bodiesand multinational organisations.
  • David has completed major projects for Landcom, Hunter Land, Hunter Water Corp, ATB Morton and Hunter Health

Specialist areas

Industrial, Commercial, Retail, Subdivisions, Aged Care Housing.


Joshua Smith
Property valuer
AAPI (Certified Practising Valuer)
Advanced Diploma of Property Valuation
Registered Real Estate Valuer, Number 7032
Diploma of Business (Real Estate Management)
Certificate IV in Business (Real Estate Sales)
Certificate IV in Business (Property Management)

Membership
  • Associate of the Australian Property Institute
Career highlights
  • Commenced working with Duponts Valuers. Property Research in July 2003, Registered Valuer as at March 2004
  • Became director of Preston Rowe Paterson Newcastle and Central Coast in July 2009

Specialist areas

Specialising in the rural section of the market Joshua has extensive knowledge in Horse Studs, grazing/farming country and Vineyards. Outside of the rural market Joshua also conducts valuations throughout the Hunter Valley for acquisitions, residential development sites, taxation, family law and compensation matters.




Geelong Top

Gareth Kent
Director - Geelong
Bachelor of Business (marketing)
Diploma in Quantum Mathematics
Graduate Diploma in Property (Valuation) RMIT
Certified Practising Valuer No. 4013 (Vic) (Without Limitations)
Associate of the Australian Property Institute
Agents Representative Licence Real Estate
gareth.kent@prpvaluers.com

Gareth Kent has 6 years experience in the Valuation industry with a broad range of valuation experience in the private sector. Gareth has experience in the following diverse areas of Statutory and Non Statutory Valuations including assessments for specialist valuations in compulsory acquisition, mortgage valuations, family law valuations, stamp duty, capital gains, rating purposes and valuations for taxation purposes; Objections to Valuer Generals Land Values; Objections to Acquisition claims representing land holders and private enterprise, Commercial office and industrial rental assessments; Property sales and leasing transaction advisory.

Key Expertise
  • Property valuation in Residential, commercial and industrial property, with key experience through Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula for over 30 years.
  • Feasibility studies of subdivisions of residential and industrial lands.;
  • Feasibility studies of residential unit developments;
  • Feasibility studies of industrial complex developments;
  • Valuation assessment of Progress Payments for properties under construction;
  • Valuation assessment of Compensation in relation to acquisition and resumptions by Government Instrumentalities;
Relevant Assignments
  • A selection of projects which Gareth has been involved with include:
  • Valuation of prestige housing within Toorak, Brighton and South Yarra
  • Represented Land holders in Acquisition disputes with Barwon Water.
  • Valuation of various agricultural properties;
  • Extensive number of mortgage valuations within the Geelong, surf coast, Golden plains and the Bellarine Peninsula.
  • Extensive number of mortgage valuations within Melbourne's North and Western Suburbs.
  • Family Law Valuation work
  • Consultant for local Developers in Marshall Road development.

Experience:

Gareth grew up in a property family as his father is a qualified Valuer and his mother a Licensed Real Estate Agent. Gareth grew up in Geelong and obtained a bachelor of business before entering the Valuation industry in 2003. Throughout the next 3 years Gareth worked full time for First Valuation Group, a small Brighton based firm providing high end prestige valuation work for a range of lenders and developers. Gareth completed his qualification in 2007 and was admitted as an Associate to the Australian Property Institute.


Robert J Kent
Director - Geelong
Diploma Real Estate Management (RMIT) 1967
Victorian Valuation Board Certificate (1968)
Certified Practising Valuer No. 1138 (Vic) (Without Limitations)
Associate of the Australian Property Institute
Licensed Real Estate Agent
geelong@prpvaluers.com

Robert has over 41 years experience in the real estate industry with a broad range of valuation experience in both the public and private sectors. Robert has experience in the following diverse areas: Statutory and Non Statutory Valuations including assessments for specialist valuations in compulsory acquisition, mortgage valuations, family law valuations, stamp duty, capital gains, rating purposes and valuations for taxation purposes; Objections to Valuer Generals Land Values; Commercial office and industrial rental assessments; Corporate real estate advisory; and Property sales and leasing transaction advisory.

Key Expertise
  • Property valuation in Residential, commercial and industrial property, with key experience through Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula for over 30 years.
  • Feasibility studies of subdivisions of residential and industrial lands;
  • Feasibility studies of residential unit developments;
  • Feasibility studies of industrial complex developments;
  • Valuation assessment of Progress Payments for properties under construction;
  • Valuation assessment of Compensation in relation to acquisition and resumptions by Government Instrumentalities

Relevant Assignments

A selection of projects which Robert has been involved with include:
  • Total and Partial Acquisition of Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Rural property for Barwon Water;
  • The Golden Plains Municipal valuation for rating purposes for the year 1999-2001
  • Valuation of various agricultural properties;
  • Extensive number of mortgage valuations within the Geelong, surf coast, Golden plains and the Bellarine Peninsula.
  • Family Law Valuation work
  • Private consultation for Acquisition purposes
  • Consultant for local Developers in such projects as "The Dog Rocks Estate", "Ripple side Key" etc

Experience:

Robert Commenced his career working for the Northcote city as a municipal Valuer in 1968. Robert was commissioned as the youngest ever valuer to hold the role as "City Valuer" for the shire of Northcote at the age of 21 in 1970. His valuation experience was expanded by the portfolio where he was responsible for the valuation of all types of properties within the shire boundary including specialist properties such as queries, motels, hotels and going concerns. Robert then moved his family to Meredith and worked for Roger Travascus and Associates as a Senior Valuer for a number of years before establishing his own business within Geelong in 1983.

Robert's business has mostly been as a small consultancy for mortgage lenders such as Pyramid building society, Bendigo bank, Westpac, ANZ and Commonwealth Bank. After the collapse of the Pyramid building society many of the small lending services where consolidated by the commonwealth bank and Robert was commissioned as the Panel Valuer for the Commonwealth bank within the Geelong area. As a result Robert decreased his other work and focused as a Commonwealth Bank Panel Valuer, of which was seen in those days as recognition of his experience and proven track record of excellence in his work.

Robert has maintained his connection with Commonwealth Bank over a period of more than 20 years to current day. In 1999-2001 Robert branched out from Mortgage work by winning the tender to conduct the Golden Plains Municipal valuation. In 2009 Robert became a Director / Valuer of Preston Rowe Paterson Geelong Pty Ltd.




Gippsland Top

Tim Barlow
Director - Gippsland
Bachelor of Business (Property)
Associate Member of The Australian Property Institute AAPI 1805

Tim is a Director of the PRP office in Gippsland which was established in February 2004, along with his fellow director, Alex Ellis. He has extensive Residential, Rural, Industrial and Commercial experience throughout the Gippsland region and has acted for a wide range of private clients and completed valuations for a variety of purposes. He is a also a compensation specialist acting throughout Victoria and completing major portfolio assignments. Prior to moving to Gippsland Tim worked for a large Melbourne based valuation practice for 6 years. During that time he was involved with valuing properties throughout Metropolitan Melbourne.


Alex Ellis
Director - Gippsland
Bachelor of Business (Property)
Associate Member of The Australian Property Institute AAPI 1938
Alex is a Director of the PRP office in Gippsland which was established in February 2004, along with her fellow director, Tim Barlow. She has over 10 years experience in property valuation in Metropolitan Melbourne in both large valuation practices and Local Government and has been focused on the Gippsland Region for the past 7 years. Alex also spent several years in Sydney in Asset Management and Acquisitions for a State Government Department. She has extensive mortgage valuation experience and has acted for a wide variety of clients completing valuations of rural, residential and commercial property for numerous purposes.




Gold Coast Directors Top

Christopher Kogler
AAPI B.Bus
Mobile: 0418 753 436
chriskogler@prpgoldcoast.com.au

Chris has been actively involved in the Gold Coast property market for over 20 years. Chris has over 18 years experience in valuation in the Gold Coast region.

Chris has a broad experience in all facets of property valuation. Chris is an associate of the Australian Property Institute.


Ray Allsop
AAPI
Mobile: 0414 787 268
ray.allsop@prpgoldcoast.com.au

Ray's responsible for the day to day management of the residential Valuation Section. His duties include co-ordinating the residential valuers daily activity including valuation runs, assisting valuers with general enquiries in relation to property values and various other day-to-day tasks.

Ray has had a broad cross section of property experience including the valuation of commercial, retail, industrial, residential and other special purpose properties throughout the Gold Coast Region. Ray has also developed specialist knowledge in Child Care Centre valuations.

Ray was a registered valuer and branch manager; he undertook all types of residential and commercial valuations. Ray is one of the six directors of the Brisbane Office and is also a Co-Director of the PRP Gold Coast Office.




Illawarra Top

Wayne Casey
Director - Illawarra
Associate Diploma of Valuation (1977)
Registered Practising Real Estate Valuer No. 2214 (NSW) (Without Limitations)
Certified Practicing Valuer
Fellow of the Australian Property Institute
Chairman of the API South Eastern Study Group 1993-1995
Justice of the Peace No.144177
wayne.casey@prpvaluers.com

Wayne has over 30 years experience in the real estate industry with a broad range of valuation experience in both the public and private sectors. Wayne has provided property valuation and consultancy services for Statutory and Non Statutory Valuations including assessments for specialist valuations in compulsory acquisition, non-freehold tenures in property e.g. Life interests & leaseholdings, mortgage valuations, family law valuations, stamp duty, capital gains, rating purposes and valuations for taxation purposes; Objections to Valuer Generals Land Values; Commercial office and industrial rental assessments; Hotel, Motel and Licensed Club Valuations; Corporate real estate advisory; and Property sales and leasing transaction advisory.

Key Expertise
  • Property valuation in commercial and industrial property, including specialised properties such as hotels, motels, licensed clubs, caravan parks, service stations, truck/storage facilities, etc;
  • Feasibility studies of subdivisions of residential and industrial lands;
  • Feasibility studies of residential unit developments;
  • Feasibility studies of industrial complex developments;
  • Valuation assessment of Progress Payments for properties under construction;
  • Valuation assessment of Compensation in relation to acquisition and resumptions by Government Instrumentalities;

Relevant Assignments

Wayne has been involved with a broad range of projects including:
  • Total and Partial Acquisition of Residential, Commercial, Industrial and Rural property for New South Wales RTA (DMR);
  • Feasibility studies of many residential unit developments including a 60 unit residential development overlooking Wollongong Golf Course & a 24 unit residential development overlooking Wollongong Harbour;
  • Valuation of leasehold Go-Kart racing circuit;
  • Valuation of various agricultural properties;
  • Extensive number of mortgage valuations within the Illawarra and NSW Southern Highlands Regions;
  • Valuation of Trucking/Storage Facility in North Wollongong.
  • RSL Club in Northern Wollongong Suburbs comprising two licensed club buildings, parking areas and bowling greens.
  • Valuation of Car wash Facility.
  • Valuation of Bulky Goods Retailing Properties eg. "Harvey Norman" in King Street Warrawong.

Experience:

Wayne commenced his career with the NSW Department of Main Roads in 1974 as an assistant valuer and carried out valuations of the compensation for properties that were acquired for road purposes. He valued progressively more complex properties and tenures over the whole of the state and continued until 1987 gaining his final position as the senior valuer in the Illawarra Division's Wollongong office. Main Road Widening, Realignment, and Relocation and the path of New Main Roads affects almost every conceivable type of Real Estate. The expertise obtained by valuers engaged by a road authority is therefore as varied and complex as any valuer and the political sensitivity of the compulsory taking of property demands the highest quality of valuation process.

He then purchased a shareholding in the business of J.M. Bell & Assoc. which had been established for over 20 years in Wollongong. This firm carried out the full range of valuation services to a wide range of clients mainly from the Illawarra, NSW South Coast and Southern Highlands. The company sought the more complex valuations having a high degree of expertise. The majority of valuations carried out were for Lending Institutions' mortgage purposes and included a wide range of properties with feasibility, subdivision, development, and specialist property valuations often undertaken.

In 1995 he started his own valuation company in Wollongong and then in 2001 Andrew Wilson joined him as a partner; In 2009 Wayne became a director / valuer of Preston Rowe Paterson Illawarra Pty Ltd.




Mornington Top

Neal Ellis
AAPI
Mobile: 0417 053 116
neal.ellis@prpvaluers.com

Neal has 20 years experience in property valuation and consultancy across Victoria, and has recently become a Director of PRP Australia and Melbourne. Neal's experience covers areas of valuation including commercial, industrial and residential. Neal has expertise in Metropolitan Melbourne as well as the Mornington Peninsula. He has acted for local and state Government agencies with their acquisition and disposal programs and undertaken audit assessments for State Revenue Office, he has worked for a number of Commonwealth agencies in the same capacity. Neal has extensive mortgage valuation experience and has undertaken work in the field of hypothetical subdivisions for development clients for lending purposes.

In 1996, Neal along with fellow director Damian Kininmonth, commenced Ellis Property Group which in 2007 merged its practice with Preston Rowe Paterson. Neal is looking forward to participating in the continuing evolution and advancement of the valuation industry at PRP. Neal is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute.




Melbourne Directors Top

Neal Ellis
AAPI
Mobile: 0417 053 116
neal.ellis@prpvaluers.com

Neal has 20 years experience in property valuation and consultancy across Victoria, and has recently become a Director of PRP Australia and Melbourne. Neal's experience covers areas of valuation including commercial, industrial and residential. Neal has expertise in Metropolitan Melbourne as well as the Mornington Peninsula. He has acted for local and state Government agencies with their acquisition and disposal programs and undertaken audit assessments for State Revenue Office, he has worked for a number of Commonwealth agencies in the same capacity. Neal has extensive mortgage valuation experience and has undertaken work in the field of hypothetical subdivisions for development clients for lending purposes.

In 1996, Neal along with fellow director Damian Kininmonth, commenced Ellis Property Group which in 2007 merged its practice with Preston Rowe Paterson. Neal is looking forward to participating in the continuing evolution and advancement of the valuation industry at PRP. Neal is an Associate of the Australian Property Institute.


Damian Kininmonth
Dip Vals, AAPI, CPV 1257
Mobile: 0417 059 836
damian.kininmonth@prpvaluers.com

Damian has a twenty year history in the residential and commercial markets across Melbourne through his extensive mortgage valuation experience acting for a number of major commercial and retail banks and lending institutions. In the course of his career Damian has undertaken the role of expert witness under a number circumstance within the dispute resolution process. He has acted for local Government agencies in their acquisition and disposal programs and worked for a number of Commonwealth agencies in the same capacity. Damian has undertaken extensive work in the field of hypothetical subdivisions for development clients for lending purposes. Damian has worked with a number of private clients in an advisory capacity in multi use projects in terms of tenant mix.

In 1996 Damian joined Ellis Property Group as a Director with the vision of developing a national valuation practise catering for the needs of all property users. This vision has been realised with the merger of Ellis Property Group with Preston Rowe Paterson in 2007. Damian was instrumental in the development of the national common valuation platform and the framework for the development of the franchising model of valuation practices.




Newcastle Top

Robert Dupont
CEO/Director
Valuer 35 years experience
API Certified Practising Valuer
Registered Valuer Without Limitation, Number 1783
Licensed Real Estate Agent
15 years Partner Director of valuation firms
bob@prpncle.com.au

Membership
  • Fellow of the Australian Property Institute
  • Member Property Council of Australia
  • Honorary Life Member - Surveyors Institute of Zambia
Career highlights
  • Director Duponts Valuers. Property Research for 5 years.
  • Partner Dupont Fagan Valuers for 11 years.
  • Director Government Valuation Department - Republic of Zambia for 6 years
  • Valuer Sales Consultant in Newcastle for 3 years
  • Valuer with Valuer Generals Department of New South Wales for 10 years.
  • NSW Divisional Counsellor for the Australian
  • Property Institute 2003 - Present.
  • President of the Hunter Valley Division of the Australian Property Institute from 1992 - 1998.
  • Committee Member for Property Council of Australia - Hunter Valley Division 2001 to present.

Specialist areas

Major Developments, including Shopping Complexes, Large Apartment complexes, Mining, Industrial, Litigation, Compensation, Development Finance, Specialist Valuations including Golf Course, Marinas and Vineyards


David Rich
Director
18 years property experience
Associate Diploma Business (Valuation)
Advanced Certificate in Real Estate
Registered Valuer Without Limitation, Number 6173
AAPI, Certified Practising Valuer
david.rich@prpncle.com.au

Membership
  • Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute
  • Member Property Council of Australia
  • Vice president of the Hunter Valley Chapter of the Australian Property Institute
Career highlights
  • Director Duponts Valuers. Property Research.
  • 18 years experience across a wide range of industry related areas, including Commercial and Industrial Real Estate.
  • Extensive experience working with statutory bodiesand multinational organisations.
  • David has completed major projects for Landcom, Hunter Land, Hunter Water Corp, ATB Morton and Hunter Health

Specialist areas

Industrial, Commercial, Retail, Subdivisions, Aged Care Housing.


Joshua Smith
Property valuer
AAPI (Certified Practising Valuer)
Advanced Diploma of Property Valuation
Registered Real Estate Valuer, Number 7032
Diploma of Business (Real Estate Management)
Certificate IV in Business (Real Estate Sales)
Certificate IV in Business (Property Management)

Membership
  • Associate of the Australian Property Institute
Career highlights
  • Commenced working with Duponts Valuers. Property Research in July 2003, Registered Valuer as at March 2004
  • Became director of Preston Rowe Paterson Newcastle and Central Coast in July 2009

Specialist areas

Specialising in the rural section of the market Joshua has extensive knowledge in Horse Studs, grazing/farming country and Vineyards. Outside of the rural market Joshua also conducts valuations throughout the Hunter Valley for acquisitions, residential development sites, taxation, family law and compensation matters.




Perth Director Top

Stuart L Paterson
AAPI (Val.Econ)
Mobile: 0419 943 835
stuartp@prpwa.com.au

Stuart has been practising as a property valuer for over 25 years.

Stuart is experienced in all facets of property valuation. Stuart has expertise in complex and specialised valuations for properties such as licensed premises, caravan parks and subdivision proposals.

Stuart is an associate member of the Australian Property Institute.




Sydney Directors Top

Gregory J Preston
B.Com.,Ass Dip. Val., FAPI
Mobile: 0408 622 400
gregpreston@prpnsw.com.au

Greg Preston has over 24 years experience in the Sydney property market with over 18 of those as a qualified valuer.

Greg is involved in the valuation and consultancy of complex retail, commercial, industrial, residential, hotel and special purpose properties. He has also developed many computer based valuation models and is responsible for co-ordinating the firm's research services.

Qualifications:
  • Fellow of the Australian Property Institute
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Associate Diploma in Real Estate Valuation
  • Certified Practising Valuer
  • Registered Real Estate Valuer No. 2391 (NSW) (Without Limitations)
  • Registered Real Estate Valuer No. 1769 (QLD) Urban
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent and Stock and Station Agent No. 217394
  • Real Estate Practice Certificate
  • Real Estate Auctioneers Certificate
  • Stock and Station Agents Certificate
  • NSW State President, Australian Property Institute 2004
  • Chairman, Australian Property Institute, PI Insurance Sub-committee 2003-2006
  • Chairman, API National Professional Board 2004-2006
  • Chairman, Australian Property Institute National Finance Board
  • Current NSW Divisional Councillor - Australian Property Institute
  • Current National Councillor and Senior Vice President, Australian Property Institute

Gregory C Rowe
B.Bus.,FAPI
Mobile: 0411 191 179
gregrowe@prpnsw.com.au

Greg Rowe has over 20 years experience working in the valuation industry.

Greg has a broad experience in all areas of valuation including commercial, retail, industrial, residential, large non urban land holdings, plant, machinery and equipment.

Qualifications:
  • Fellow of the Australian Property Institute.
  • Bachelor of Business (Land Economy)
  • Certified Practising Valuer
  • Certified Practising Valuer (Plant & Machinery)
  • Registered Real Estate Valuer No. 2601 (NSW) (Without Limitations)
  • Licensed Real Estate Agent No. 250250
  • Licensed Strata Managing Agent No. 250250
  • Current Member - National Educational Committee, Australian Property Institute





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