Cairns presents next opportunity for CBRE’s expanding Residential Valuations business

Cairns, 19 November 2014 – CBRE has appointed highly experienced real estate professional Melissa Gow to establish the firm’s Residential Valuations business in Cairns.

CBRE National Director, Residential Valuations, Duncan Guthrie said the addition of the Cairns service was an important step in the continued expansion of the firm’s national Residential Valuations business.

The team specialises in valuations for mortgage security purposes for major banks and finance-related companies, while also undertaking valuations for matrimonial, insurance, Capital Gains Tax, depreciation schedules and a range of other purposes.

Mr Guthrie said the expansion into Cairns was in line with CBRE’s strategy to offer a comprehensive national coverage to the firm’s client base.

“Lenders in Australia are increasingly looking to rationalise the number of firms on their valuation panels and are showing a clear preference for organisations that can offer wider geographic coverage and established quality assurance processes,” Mr Guthrie said.

“CBRE Residential Valuations is on the panel of the majority of the national banks – which is testament to our track record, professional approach and high quality service offering.”

Mrs Gow has more than 20 years property and valuations experience, having undertaken valuations for a range of major lenders and private clients. In her eight years with CBRE she has undertaken several roles around the country, including successfully growing the firm’s Adelaide Residential Valuations business to a team of 25 professionals. 

“Melissa is highly credentialed and her extensive experience, including building our Adelaide Residential Valuations business from the ground up, meant she was the ideal candidate to guide our expansion into the Cairns market,” Mr Guthrie said.

Mrs Gow will be based in CBRE’s well-established Cairns office at 20 Lake Street.

Any valuation requirements or queries should be directed to Melissa on 0419 325 000 or Melissa.gow@cbre.com.au.