Get to know Jordan Culham, finalist in the 2017 Schools Auctioneering Championship
Before competing in the 2017 Schools Auctioneering Championships, Jordan Culham knew little about the industry. But after competing at a national level, Culham is considering auctioneering as a career.
Get to know Amy-lee Hay, finalist in the 2017 Schools Auctioneering Championship
Still at school and holding down three jobs, Amy-lee Hay still found the time to compete in the Schools Auctioneering Championships. She told SCHWARTZWILLIAMS she hopes to own her own real estate agency one day.
Get to know Bailee Ha, winner of the encouragement award at the 2017 Schools Auctioneering Championship
When Bailee Ha came to Australia with her sister only four years ago, she spoke no English. At the REIA's recent Schools Auctioneering Championship, Ha was one of only five contestants to make it through to the national level, where she won the encouragement award.
The six finalists for the 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships are Mark McGoldrick (New Zealand), Bronte Manuel (South Australia), Ned Allison (New Zealand), Clarence White (NSW), and last year's winner, Justin Nickerson (Queensland).
2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships kick off at Adelaide's Crown Plaza 5-7 September
Australia and New Zealand's top auctioneers will battle it out at the 2017 Australasian Auctioneering Championships, being held this year on 5-7 September, hosted by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia.
Get to know leading WA real estate agent, Vivien Yap
Trailblazer Vivien Yap started out as a successful Perth chemist, but after buying and selling a number of her own properties, decided to take the leap into real estate. She recently became the first woman to win LJ Hooker's top selling principal award.
Get to know Dina Malathounis, award-winning architect and founder of Junctions 90
Dina Malathounis won this year’s BDAV Building Design of the Year award for her project, 'Killara'. She spoke to SCHWARTZWILLIAMS about the prize, and why starting her own architectural practice was so important to her.