Melinda Jennison PhD LREA Qld

Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia

Our Industry Association exists to establish minimum best practice standards for Buyer's Agents working throughout Australia.  

As the elected President of this Association, I am proud to lead the professional body at a time when the Buyer's Agent industry across Australia is expanding rapidly.  Through education and consumer advocacy, it is my goal to raise standards across the Buyers Agent industry so that consumers can feel confident about choosing a buyers agent who will always act in the best interest of their client.

President

As the leading professional body for buyer's agents throughout Australia, REBAA's goal is to raise the profile of our industry and to establish guidelines for the professional conduct of real estate buyers agents nationally.

I am very proud to represent our industry body and help to further facilitate the professional development of our members here in Queensland.

Queensland State Representative

Streamline Property Buyers

Helping Clients understand property investment and different strategies.  We can devise a plan that is specific to a homebuyer's or investor's needs.  We source properties in Brisbane, by taking the stress out of the process and ensuring that a comprehensive due diligence is undertaken prior to any property purchase, whether that be for a development site, investment property or home.
* We save time in searching for your properties - Client's get back their evenings and weekends.
* We liaise with Real Estate Agents and perform all negotiations on a Client's behalf.
* We "streamline" the process, referring Client's to professionals who become part of their team when buying property.
* We follow a Client's brief and find the type of property they really want to buy 
* We assess properties and provide a comprehensive analysis of the long term capital growth, rental yeild, area demographics and site limitations that may impact on the value of those properties long term.
* We bring the "invisible" to a Client's attention so they know what they are really buying
* We access properties both on and off-market ensuring Client's get access to as many properties as possible during their property search.
* We can assist with adding value to properties purchased, through renovation and development.

Brisbane Buyers Agent & Property Investment Advisor - Homes, Investment Properties, Developments

Private company limited by shares

In this role I provide specialist property development advice to assist Clients in bringing any site to its highest and best use.

Property Development Consultant

Wilston Developments Pty Ltd

Wilston Developments is a privately owned development company based in Brisbane.  Its purpose is to source land for residential and commercial development and then design and deliver quality multi-residential and commercial properties for the South-East Queensland market.  My role here includes the following:
* Researcher behind the property deals
* Analyzing market trends
* Assessing project feasibility
* Coordinating land purchase contracts
* Liaising with town planners, architects, engineers etc to create marketable spaces within a city plan scope. 
* Management of the sales process for the finished product which has included direct to market approaches.

Property Development Project Manager

Image Property

In this role I assisted Clients in assessing the development potential of any site.  I managed the process of bringing any property to its highest and best use to maximise investment and development returns for Clients.  This role involved determining project feasibility, advising on site acquisition and site potential, obtaining development approvals, managing the design process to meet the target market, coordinating building approvals and overseeing construction of new residential homes, town homes and units.  I worked closely with the projects team and other external consultants to deliver outstanding property development results for Clients

Brisbane Property Development Specialist; Project Feasibility; Development Advice;Project Management

Metropole Property Strategists

Here I was working as a Buyer's Agent sourcing properties with upside development potential.  I worked closely with Sales Agents to source opportunities both on and off market for a number of Clients and I was instrumental in setting up the development division in the Brisbane office.

Buyers Agent - Property Development Specialist

SMJ Projects Pty Ltd

SMJ Projects is a medium rise building company specializing in Commercial and Industrial Construction services throughout South East Queensland.  
Role eventuated as a result of the commencement of family owned and operated company in 2003   Company start up processes, implementing business growth and development strategies, project management; contract administration, procurement, construction management, financial management and feasibility modeling
Management of a team of sub-contractors and facilitation of direct client relationship support.  Development and implementation of workplace health and safety procedures as well as quality control procedures.

 Office Manager

Funtasic Creations

Funtastic Creations provides movement education programs for children between the ages of 18 months and 5 years.  The principal objective of the service is to get children active and expose them to a wide variety of perceptual motor skills to prevent the onset of coordination problems associated with physical inactivity.  
Development of this perceptual motor program and implementation within 120 child care centres throughout South-East Queensland
Training of staff in curriculum and motor development concepts 
Development of training materials for staff
Management of a Client database in excess of 600 children

Program Developer & General Manager

QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

Coordination and teaching of an advanced Exercise Physiology unit which predominantly attracted students enrolled in Human Movement Studies in their third year of study  
Development of course materials, delivering lectures and leading laboratory sessions

Unit Coordinator - Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physiology in Exercise

Responsible for the delivery of lectures and tutorial sessions as Unit coordinator in 2001 and tutor between 1999 and 2001

Unit Coordinator - Child and Adolescent Health

Coordination and organisation of the student group of 289 
Demonstration and supervision of practical classes

Senior Tutor - Biomechanics

University of the Sunshine Coast

Leading the laboratory sessions for students enrolled in this unit

Laboratory Assistant - Motor Leaning and Performance

As an award-winning Brisbane Buyers Agent and Property Investment Adviser, I am dedicated to representing property buyers throughout their journey of purchasing a home or investment property in Brisbane. With a proven track record of assisting hundreds of individuals, couples, and families, I bring extensive experience and skill to every transaction.

My passion lies in advocating for industry best practices and consumer education. Through various platforms, I aim to share my knowledge and empower buyers with the information they need to make informed decisions. As a co-host on the popular Brisbane Property Podcast, I engage with listeners through weekly episodes, offering valuable insights and practical tips.

In addition to the podcast, I regularly contribute to industry publications and media outlets, further extending my reach and influence in the real estate community. By staying at the forefront of market trends and developments, I ensure that my clients receive the most up-to-date and relevant advice.

With my comprehensive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence, I strive to deliver exceptional results for my clients. Whether you're a first-time buyer, looking to buy your dream home, or a seasoned investor, I am here to guide you through the intricate process of buying property in Brisbane. Let's work together to make your real estate dreams a reality.

Helping Clients understand property investment and different strategies.  We can devise a plan that is specific to a homebuyer's or investor's needs.  We source properties in Brisbane, by taking the stress out of the process and ensuring that a comprehensive due diligence is undertaken prior to any property purchase, whether that be for a development site, investment property or home.
* We save time in searching for your properties - Client's get back their evenings and weekends.
* We liaise with Real Estate Agents and perform all negotiations on a Client's behalf.
* We "streamline" the process, referring Client's to professionals who become part of their team when buying property.
* We follow a Client's brief and find the type of property they really want to buy 
* We assess properties and provide a comprehensive analysis of the long term capital growth, rental yeild, area demographics and site limitations that may impact on the value of those properties long term.
* We bring the "invisible" to a Client's attention so they know what they are really buying
* We access properties both on and off-market ensuring Client's get access to as many properties as possible during their property search.
* We can assist with adding value to properties purchased, through renovation and development.



Australian Property Investor Magazine

Editor

Jump Resumes

Responsible for guaranteeing a high level of quality control is maintained throughout the writing process.

Partner and Managing Editor

WA State Government

Aug 2016-Sep 2017

Senior Communications Officer
Managed internal and external communications for agency administering the Senior Executive Service and broader Western Australian Government public sector.

Jun 2010 – Jan 2015, Jan – Sep 2016

Communications Manager/Coordinator
Responsible for strategic communications management, including managing all marketing and advertising campaigns, website and social media and online strategies, events, corporate branding, publications, media liaison and parliamentary correspondence.

Jan 2015 – Dec 2015
Senior Media Relations Officer (one-year secondment)
Responsible for handling media enquiries and contentious issues and departmental liaison with State minister media advisors, including Local Government, Communities, Women's Interests and other portfolios. Developing, implementing and evaluating community relations, marketing and communications strategies for major annual observances (eg International Women's Day, National youth Week, Seniors Week et al).

Media Relations and Communications Management

City University of Hong Kong

Responsible for English public relations for a world top-100 university.

Senior Communications Manager

South China Morning Post SCMP

Assumed editorial and sub-editing responsibility for the compilation of the SCMP’s and Sunday Post's comprehensive international news section. Presented daily news podcast.

International Editor

Based in Hong Kong and London: Coordinated daily news coverage, assigned stories to staff and international correspondents, edited copy and contributed stories to the Asian edition of CNN.com and CNN International. Commissioned, wrote and edited daily news stories on all major Asia-Pacific issues and contributed regularly to entertainment, sport and travel sections and major CNN Special Report packages. Also conducted and edited audio interviews. 
Based in London: Wrote news stories with a focus on major European and Middle East breaking news events. Also wrote analysis, overview, background and feature material for special reports on major international issues for CNN Europe.com.

Online Editor

I am an experienced journalist and communications professional. I have extensive experience in print and online media in Australia, the Middle East, Europe and Asia, public relations and communications experience in the education and government sectors in Hong Kong and Australia, and am partner and managing editor of Jump Resumes (www.jumpresumes.com, or search on Facebook to see scores of reviews). 

As the Editor at Australian Property Investor Magazine, I oversee the title and contribute news, feature and analysis articles to one of Australia’s most respected sources of business news, covering residential and commercial property. 

As a joyous aside, I’m the proprietor of Perth Vintage Tours and Events, showing people the sights of Perth and featuring in weddings and other occasions in my 1958 FE Holden (www.perthvintagetours.com).

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