McGrath Double Bay today announced that it has boosted its sales team with the return of William Manning to its business alongside the recent recruitment of Luke Hogan, as the agency focuses on the lucrative prestige end of Sydney’s eastern suburbs. 

John McGrath, CEO of McGrath Estate Agents said, “Will Manning is undoubtedly one of the most talented prestige property agents I’ve worked with in 40 years. And with our recent partnership with Knight Frank connecting us to the best high net worth buyers in the world, it’s the perfect time for us to reunite and rejoin forces. 

“With Craig Pontey, Michael Finger, James Ledgerwood, Luke Hogan and Will Manning working as our harbourside team, we are now a force to be reckoned with in the Eastern Suburbs prestige markets. 

Mr Manning said, “The opportunity arose to build a very strong team and join McGrath Double Bay under the leadership of two highly esteemed operators in Craig Pontey and Michael Finger, both of whom have outstanding credibility and longevity in the top end of the prestige sector over many years.”  

Mr Manning said his move back to the McGrath fold was an easy decision for him and his established team. “Also to join forces with Luke Hogan and his team, whom I’ve had an extensive working relationship previously.

"I feel there is a real opportunity to have a focused approached to give a personalised service across every detail of a property transaction, from listing, marketing, and negotiating. We have complimentary skills, energy and our commitment to client focus will offer an added advantage to both our vendors and our buyers in the prestige sector.” 

Principal Craig Pontey added, “Over the past 12 months, Michael and I have taken the time to recruit a team that has synergistic view of dealing with vendors to achieve the best outcome for their properties. Experience, energy, commitment and superior negotiation skills in a collaborative environment have been paramount in our recruitment process.” 

Manning’s career spans 28 years dealing in the high-end luxury market in Sydney’s eastern suburbs, nurturing relationships with clients that are extensive. 

Manning said, “The top end continues to show strength as evidenced by the recent sale in Bellevue Hill for “Alcooringa” for circa $80 million to an expat returning to Australia. Our recent experience with working with Knight Frank Private office in London is extremely inspiring. We are working with a number of buyers in the Ultra High Net Worth sector in the $50 to $200 million range.”

His recent sales include: 

• $24,000,000 for 2 Bronte Marine Drive, Bronte 
• $21,000,000 for 1 Gaerloch Avenue, Tamarama 
• $8,600,000 for 5 McDonald St, Potts Point 
• Luke Hogan has also forged a strong reputation in the prestige sector with sales that include: 
• $30,388,000 for 81 Fitzwilliam Road, Vaucluse  
• $35,000,000 for 15A/15B Dumaresq Rd, Rose Bay  
• $11,601,000 for 26 Ginahgulla Road, Bellevue Hill  

McGrath Double Bay’s sales team now consists of 13 agents. 

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