ABOUT PMC Property Buyers
Property is tangible, whether you are an investor, owner occupier, aspiring investor or a tenant, we can all relate to it. In Australia, property is part of our psyche and at PMC Property Buyers it is our passion to assist our clients achieve their financial goals or dreams through property investment or with their dream of owning their very own piece of Australia.
PMC was founded by James and Will after working for a number of years in the industry witnessing so many people being taken advantage of and being spruiked to; off the plan units, house and land packages in remote areas, mining town properties with high yields or being convinced to buy in their SMSF when they didn’t really have the capacity to do so. There was and remains a very real need for independent, uncompromised advice for home buyers and investors. PMC hope that our Buyers Agents can go a long way to filling that need for our clients.
Our passion is property, but even more so, to see clients who want to purchase property go into the transaction with open eyes, an understanding of the process and have someone assist them to ensure the best possible outcome that meets their unique goals. Our team is dedicated to provide you with a unique experience of exceptional customer service and property results, operating with the honesty and integrity that the property industry requires, yet often lacks.
OUR TEAM
James Freudigmann
Co-Founder & Director
B. App. Sc. Property Economics
Dip. Project Management
Dip. Fin Planning
Licensed Estate Agent QLD
Registered Valuer (Qld) CPV & AAPI
Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA)
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James is the Co-founder and Director of PMC Property Consultants. James started working in the property industry in 1999 as a valuer’s assistant and became, at the time, Queensland’s youngest registered Valuer in 2002. Since becoming a Valuer James has completed residential, commercial and industrial valuations across Brisbane and other parts of Queensland.
In 2007 James began working as a buyers advocate and has acquired over $100 million of residential and commercial property on behalf of clients in Brisbane, Toowoomba and surrounding areas. James coordinated the negotiations of over $400 million of residential land and construction projects on behalf of the Queensland Government in 2009-2010 and worked as a project manager overseeing in excess of 20 unit complexes comprising between 6 and 22 units, as part of a Federal Government stimulus program. James has also personally managed multiple renovations and house and unit developments for himself and his clients.
Since starting in the Buyers Advocate industry in 2007, James has been a State Manager and most recently, National manager, establishing and growing in conjunction with Will Hosking, a Buyers Advocate division for a National company before deciding to form PMC Property Consultants.
PMC now specialises in property investment and portfolio strategies, property management, project management and the acquisition of residential and commercial property throughout Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sydney, Newcastle and surrounding areas. James, Will and the team at PMC are dedicated to provide their clients with a unique experience, having 100% commitment to providing exceptional customer service and results whilst always operating with the upmost integrity and honesty that the property industry requires.
Will Hosking
Co-Founder & Director
B. Business
Dip. Financial Planning
Licensed Buyers Agent NSW
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Will is the Co-founder and Director of PMC Property Consultants. Will’s involvement in property began 10 years ago when he purchased his first investment property at a young age whilst completing his Bachelor of Business at UTS and working in his family construction business.
Through his personal property investment experience and extensive study, Will’s passion for property grew and in 2009 he formally entered the Property Industry as a Property Advisor and Buyers Advocate. Since this date he has continued to expand his intimate knowledge of the inner Sydney and Newcastle property markets whilst growing a very loyal client base.
His desire to “walk the talk” and build his own property portfolio has opened his eyes to how easily people can be taken advantage of when investing their own money in the property market. This has fuelled Will’s passion to lift the integrity and standards of the advice received within the Buyers Advocacy and Property Advisory industry. This has lead Will to further his studies and complete a Diploma of Financial Planning which further enhances his skill sets to understand clients specific goals and overall wealth creation strategies when it comes to building a property portfolio.
Since starting in the Buyers Advocate industry in 2009, Will has been a Client Relationship Manager, Buyers Advocate and most recently, NSW State Manager, establishing and growing in conjunction with James Freudigmann, a Buyers Advocate division for a National valuation company before deciding to form PMC Property Consultants.
PMC now specialises in property investment and portfolio strategies, property management, project management and the acquisition of residential and commercial property throughout Brisbane, Toowoomba, Sydney, Newcastle and surrounding areas. Will, James and the team at PMC are dedicated to provide their clients with a unique experience, having 100% commitment to providing exceptional customer service and results whilst always operating with the upmost integrity and honesty that the property industry requires.
Dimitri Stephanos
Buyers Agent
B.Bus RE Development
Registered Valuer (Qld) CPV & AAPI
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Dimitri started working in the property industry in 2005 as an assistant Valuer. In 2008 he became a Certified Practising Valuer and was admitted as an Associate to the Australian Property Institute. As a Valuer he completed valuations across Brisbane, other parts of South-East Queensland and assisted other states (Victoria & NSW) when required. Prior to his move into Buyers Advocacy, he filled the role of Valuations Area Manager and conducted numerous Valuations for matrimonial purposes appearing as an expert witness in the Federal Circuit Court of Australia.
Dimitri’s role as a Senior Buyers Agent at PMC Property Buyers involves researching, negotiating and securing the best investment grade property that meets a clients brief. He is extremely passionate about property, getting to know his clients, understanding their needs and developing ongoing relationships with them. Dimitri also has his own well established property portfolio as he walks the talk with our clients and he has just begun work on a small scale development of one of his properties. With over 10 years of experience in the property industry Dimitri is an invaluable member of the PMC Buying Team.
Karen Forbes
Buyers Agent
B.Comm
Dip Fin Servs (Fin/Mortgage Broking)
Licensed Buyers Agent NSW
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Karen is a self-confessed property ‘junkie’. She ran a successful, award winning mortgage broking franchise for 8 years, during which time she learned a great deal about what makes an ideal home or investment property. Karen attributes much of her success in that business to the assistance she was able to provide her clients in analysing the properties they were buying and advising them on price negotiations and interacting with real estate agents. She now brings that experience to PMC Property.
Karen has been a resident of Sydney’s Northern Beaches for over 25 years, and also has first-hand knowledge of the Newcastle region having grown up there and still has strong family ties to the area. Karen has held a Buyers Agents’ Licence since 2013 and has been able to advise her mortgage broking clients on their investment property choices during this period. Karen decided property is where her passion lies, and is now operating full time as a Buyer’s Agent for PMC’s clients.
Karen’s original professional training was in accounting and taxation, and she is a keen property investor herself looking to develop one of her own investment properties later in the year. The combination of her property knowledge and understanding of finance and taxation matters makes her an extremely valuable member of the PMC Buying Team.
Haleigh Simpson
Accounts Manager
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Haleigh brings a wealth of talent to the team with over 17 years’ experience in the property management industry. After Haleigh’s successful career in property management, she has decided to follow and specialise in the area that she is most passionate about: Trust Accounting and Administration.
Haleigh’s attention to detail and careful eye is second to none and with her critical time management skills, she is an invaluable member of the team and this allows others to shine in their respective roles. Haleigh, whilst keeping all the back end support running in a sophisticated manner also contributes to the great team culture that PMC enjoys.
Haleigh is the mother of two beautiful children and is often taking them camping and on exciting overseas destinations.
Joanna Sullivan
Client Experience Manager
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As a Client Experience Manager, Jo is committed and focused on meeting client expectations and proactively managing client requirements. She has many years’ experience in the Property Industry, having worked in the UK and Australia for both small and large international Property Management companies. Her wealth of knowledge comes from being in roles such as Client Trust Accountant, Commercialisation Manager and Property Manager across Residential, Commercial and Retail assets.
Jo is passionate about the property industry and about ensuring our clients enjoy/experience an excellent property buying journey. She is approachable, reliable and brings her excellent communication and interpersonal skills to the PMC team.
Will Phillips
Property Consultant
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After completing his studies in real estate at the University of Queensland, Will started working in the property industry in 2008 as a residential property manager. In 2009 he commenced working for a Property Advisory company and was admitted as a Certified Practicing Valuer in 2012, which is a certification he still holds in conjunction with being registered with the Queensland Valuers Registration Board.
Will has had exposure to the valuation of a broad range of assets – from simple house lots to riverfront properties, flooded properties and rural lifestyle properties. He also has experience in the commercial sphere, completing numerous feasibility studies on residential development sites including townhouse developments, small lot subdivisions and large master planned communities.
His role as a Property Consultant with PMC Property Buyers involves researching and negotiating the best residential and commercial investment grade properties that meet a client’s brief. He is extremely passionate about property with his own investment portfolio already underway, allowing him to fully understand the requirements and demands of property ownership and investment. Will brings with him a wealth of property knowledge from his many years of experience in the property industry and has proved himself as an invaluable member of the PMC Buying Team.
Laura Trew
Buyers Agent
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Laura’s passion for property originated from her early years of interpreting and producing engineering drawings which led to her pursuit of a degree in Industrial Design. Since completing her degree, Laura pursued her interest in property restoration and became a founding partner in what is now an established North Shore building and renovation company specialising in heritage and restoration contracts.
It is this renovation and construction knowledge, intertwined with the last decade of working in real estate as a resident of Sydney’s Northern Beaches that shifted her focus to property buying.
Collectively, her in-depth knowledge of the Northern Beaches area, her Real Estate Agent’s licence and her network of local agents, enable Laura to assist her clients to secure their dream home or investment property in Sydney’s complex real estate market.