Cooley Auctions has expanded to Queensland with leading auctioneer David Holmes to represent the brand’s first interstate-based offering.

While Cooley Auctions has been engaged by agents around Australia since 2003, the expansion marks the first time the group has had a dedicated service on-the- ground in Queensland.

Mr. Holmes, formerly Managing Director of Metro Auctions, will lead Cooley Auctions services across residential and commercial campaigns with a reach extending from North Queensland to New South Wales’ Far North Coast.

Cooley Auctions Managing Director Damien Cooley said the growth represented a milestone for the brand.

“Cooley Auctions has enjoyed a longstanding history partnering with agencies for premium campaign results throughout Queensland,” said Mr. Cooley.

“I’ve great confidence that Queensland is set for heightened market activity as homeowners seek lifestyle post-COVID-19 and investors hunt the returns in the state.

“David’s an accomplished auctioneer with extensive connections across Queensland. Supported by the resources and back-end infrastructure

that underscores our reputation, I see David positioning Cooley Auctions as the leading independent auction partner for agents in Queensland.”

The growth also represents further strengthening of the Cooley Auctions-Homely relationship. Mr. Holmes is Homely’s Queensland Manager, while Mr. Cooley is the property portal’s official Ambassador. All of Cooley Auctions’ Sydney in-room events are held at the Homely Auction Rooms in Double Bay.

Mr. Holmes has been MD of Metro Auctions for almost a decade, supporting agents up and down Australia’s eastern seaboard. He’s a three-time finalist in the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ’s) Auctioneer of the Year competition and former Chief Auctioneer for LJ Hooker across Australia.

Mr. Holmes said: “Damien has grown Cooley Auctions to be Australia’s leading independent real estate auction house”.

“I’m excited to represent a respected a brand recognized industry–wide for professional service, advice and results in Queensland.”