Ray White

Local real estate agent Nick Griffiths opened Ray White Margate on 31 March 2014.

Nick heads up the sales team at Ray White Margate,

“I joined Ray White because of the strong brand and the strong community involvement associated with the brand. In the past I have operated as an independent so I know the pressures of owning a business. Ray White provide support that you don’t get as an independent agency,” says Nick.

“In my 13 years in real estate, I’ve seen the boom between 2001 and 2003, lived through the GFC and now seen the market recover. It’s been a rollercoaster ride over the years and the market is now going from strength to strength. I think we’ll see big changes in the next 12 to 24 months.

“Redcliffe Peninsula is going through a growth period. A lot of shopping centres are opening, giving opportunity to new business. The local restaurant scene is becoming more popular and since the QANTAS maintenance and engineer support network moved up to Brisbane airport, employees have moved into the area.

“Because of this activity we’re seeing an undersupply of property, particularly in the last four months, and we’ll see that continue,” Nick explains.

Redcliffe Peninsula remains one of the most attractive areas to live in the Moreton Bay Region.

“Property types range from multi-million dollar waterfront properties to a few streets back from the water, where homes cost around $350,000. The redcliffe peninsula is the closest area to the city which has beaches. Margate offers a laid-back beachfront lifestyle without the budget!” says Nick.

As the partners open the doors to Ray White Margate, they have clear goals in mind.

“We want to change the perception of real estate agents in the area. We’ll be more involved in the local community and let people know that we’re human too,” says Nick.

“We don’t necessarily want to be the biggest agency in Margate, we just want to be the best,” Andrew concludes.