The REIWA Council has elected Mr Joe White  as the Institute’s new President, after serving two years as Deputy President. 

The announcement comes as Damian Collins finished up his four-year term as President on Thursday 13 October 2022. 

REIWA CEO Cath Hart said the REIWA Council met yesterday and elected Mr White to the Institute’s top position, and Councillor Suzanne Brown was appointed Deputy President. 

“With a gamut of skills under his belt including 31 years in the real estate industry, experience as a member on numerous boards, Mr White brings a wealth of knowledge to REIWA,” Ms Hart said 

“His knowledge of regional Western Australia, having lived and worked in Dunsborough for three decades, as well as his commitment to the housing supply and affordability framework will be a great asset to the Institute.”

Mr White welcomed the opportunity to take on the role. 

“I am delighted to have been appointed REIWA President and thank Council for their faith in my ability to represent the Institute on behalf of its members,” Mr White said. 

“I come into the role in a challenging housing environment and am committed to advocating on behalf of our members and the WA public, building on REIWA’s 100-year legacy.  

“I would like to thank Damian Collins for his hard work and dedication to the Institute during his Presidency. His knowledge and understanding of real estate are outstanding and I am very grateful he will remain on Council.” 

The change in President will also initiate a change to the official REIWA spokesperson, with CEO Cath Hart now responsible for all media comments and interviews. 

Mr White will remain the key spokesperson for regional property related enquiries. 

The REIWA Council also elected the following new office bearers: 

Rob Mandanici – Chair Finance and Risk Management Committee. 

Peta McKenzie – Council nominee to the Finance and Risk Management Committee.