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LJ Hooker has made a new executive appointment to reflect the brand’s confidence in Queensland’s future growth.
Recruitment specialist Steve Mutton has been appointed as state director of LJ Hooker.
Mr Mutton is specifically charged with expanding the brand’s network throughout Queensland, but he will also coach existing business owners in their growth strategies.
LJ Hooker network chief Graeme Hyde said that the network is confident that Queensland’s fundamentals bode well for an increase in population and long-term business investment.
“Which is why our board of directors decided it was strategically important to lead LJ Hooker’s own growth from a state-wide perspective,” Mr Hyde said.
“Steve’s experience and connections throughout Queensland’s property sector perfectly positions him to take LJ Hooker to more marketplaces with the highest calibre of real estate specialists.
“Steve’s appointment is a benefit for existing franchise owners who can tap into his expertise in growing businesses and, importantly, ensuring profitability is pegged to expansion.”
Mr Hyde said that Mr Mutton, who has owned multiple real estate franchises and has project development expertise, has already played a pivotal role in LJ Hooker’s Queensland development in 2018.
This includes the recruitment of new agencies such as Brisbane City Residential, Goondiwindi, Waterford, Trinity Beach, Palm Cove and a commercial agency at Burleigh Heads.
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Mr Mutton said that the franchise offer remains a secure and supportive environment in real estate.
“I’ll continue to introduce new prospects to LJ Hooker’s extensive business platforms and support, allowing them to prosper ahead of an exciting period for Queensland,” Mr Mutton said.
“The day-to-day operations will remain as is, but I’ll personally be working exclusively with our business owners that show a clear desire to improve their businesses.”
LJ Hooker said that Queensland has emerged as a leading market for the group through the combination of public and private investment and the Australian dollar.
“The factors have analysts BIS forecasting economic growth of circa 3 per cent annually until 2021,” LJ Hooker said.
“The Gold Coast’s property market has been the beneficiary of Commonwealth Games expenditure while Brisbane has billions of dollars’ worth of infrastructure underway or planned including the Queens and Howard Wharves, Brisbane Metro, Cross River Rail and Herston Quarter.
“Additionally, the stable Australian dollar has established the tourism and tertiary education sectors as pillars of the state’s economy.”
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