In an elegant black-tie affair at Petersons Armidale Winery, First National Real Estate honoured the enduring commitment of multiple New South Wales and Queensland real estate agencies marking their monumental 40th anniversary within the esteemed network. 

National Chairman Rob Westwood extended his heartfelt congratulations to the owners of legacy offices for their unwavering dedication to enhancing the reputation and reach of the First National Real Estate brand. Recognising them as pillars who have steadfastly placed the customer's interests at the forefront of their operations, he said, ‘In any environment, not just the real estate industry, marking such a significant milestone is an event that stands unique in any industry.’

The agencies acknowledged on the evening were First National Shultz\Taree, First National Robyn Willis (Glen Innes), First National Armidale, First National Bundaberg, First National Action Realty Ipswich, First National Wal Murray & Co (Ballina & Lismore), and First National Childers, which itself recently toasted its 30th anniversary.

Chairman Westwood reflected on the evening as one filled with ‘tradition, symbolism, and commitment,’ further adding it embodied the very essence of what First National stands for, terming the occasion as ‘the epitome of “our fabric”.’

In a gesture of warmth and recognition, all guests were announced upon their arrival, receiving a grand welcome from Board representatives Rob Westwood and David Doherty. Joining them in welcoming the evening's special guests was Chief Executive Ray Ellis, who also expressed his admiration for the agencies and their commitment over the decades.

The evening served as a testament to the strong foundations on which the First National Real Estate brand has been built, celebrating not just years, but decades of trust, commitment, and exceptional service. It also followed a similar event hosted for Victorian legacy offices at Park Hyatt Melbourne.