McGrath Riverina acquires 120-year-old office in strategic expansion

The expansion came three years after the launch of McGrath Riverina, operated by the Pellow family, with agencies in Temora, Narrandera, Wagga Wagga, Forbes, and Leeton.

Lachlan Pellow will be leading the McGrath Cootamundra team as principal, joined by his family as co-directors: his parents, Craig and Bev, and brother, Andrew.

He said the agency had played a key role in servicing the area, making the transition a natural evolution, based on mutual values, long-standing connections, and a commitment to the region.

“Both businesses are family-owned and relationship-driven, and that alignment provides a strong foundation for this next chapter,” Pellow said.

McGrath’s head of franchise services, Chris Mourd, said the expansion was a strategic move to connect loyal clients in regional NSW with McGrath’s services and brand strength.

“When you have a family like the Pellows – with the experience, the local knowledge and the appetite to expand – our role at McGrath is to back them completely,” Mourd said.

“That's what we've done here, and I have no doubt they'll set a new standard for real estate transactions in the Cootamundra region.”

Pellow said he intended to build on the legacy of the Cootamundra office, while strengthening it with McGrath’s systems, support and marketing reach.

“Opening under the McGrath Riverina banner allows us to retain the local knowledge and personalised service the community expects.”

“We can now introduce broader network exposure, modern marketing capabilities and additional resources to better serve our vendors, buyers, and investors across the district,” Pellow concluded.