As Department Manager, Deanne believes that personal and professional service starts at the top. She takes great pride in leading our award-winning team and expects that our Property Managers align with our company values, are equally committed to providing top class service and PROPER property management.Gary J Smith Real Estate with Deanne at the helm, has just been recognised for excellence, by winning GOLD in 2023 for the BEST Property Management Agency in South Australia (medium sized agency), awarded by the Real Estate Institute of South Australia.
Deanne’s extensive experience, spanning almost 30 years along, coupled with her Diploma of Property Services, has played a pivotal role in achieving success. Our entire team is dedicated to delivering positive results and outcomes, we value loyalty and thrive on positive feedback and referrals from satisfied clients.
If you choose to entrust your property with Gary J Smith, you can expect
- Personalised and accountable service
- A money back guarantee
- Family owned and local with longevity and experience of having been in business for over 50 years
Our team look forward to working with you to maximise your investment, building a long- term successful relationship and providing expert advice.
We believe 2024 is the year of change for Landlords, legislation and renting in South Australia – make 2024 the year you ensure your property is in good hands.
Feel free to contact Deanne to discuss your investment needs and to experience the award-winning service offered by Gary J Smith Real Estate.
As an experienced individual property manager working through Rental Property Network, I provide expert property management services across all suburbs of South Australia. Working remotely allows me to cover all areas of Metropolitan Adelaide, ensuring your property is in capable hands, no matter where it’s located.
I take a hands-on, practical approach to managing properties, with a strong focus on consistent and open communication with my clients. I hold tenants to high standards, building solid relationships that benefit both landlords and tenants. A well-functioning relationship is essential for successful investments, and I make sure that everything runs smoothly.
With access to the cutting-edge systems of Rental Property Network, I can deliver the level of service you expect while maintaining a balanced approach to my work. This means you’ll always have a focused, energetic property manager at your service.
One unique advantage I offer is weekly rent payments—why wait until the end of the month? Get your rent sooner and start saving on loan interest immediately.
Choose a property manager who is dedicated to your investment’s success.
Elba Saleh brings a wealth of experience and a strong background in customer service to the real estate industry, which she entered in her early 20s.
With over 15+ years of experience, she has worked with multiple real estate companies, developing extensive knowledge of the Adelaide property market, whilst servicing properties in all areas across Adelaide.
As a dedicated and highly skilled Senior Property Manager, Elba takes great pride in her work, consistently demonstrating integrity, honesty, and professionalism.
Her proven track record speaks to her commitment to delivering exceptional service to both landlords and tenants.
Having been on both sides of the table—as a landlord, tenant, and owner-builder—Elba has a unique perspective that allows her to understand her clients’ needs deeply.
Elba brings a unique advantage to property management. Her firsthand understanding allows her to navigate maintenance issues efficiently, helping landlords save time and money while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
She treats every property as if it were her own, fostering strong relationships built on trust and transparency.
Elba’s passion for real estate is driven by her core values of integrity, service, respect, teamwork, and personal excellence.
Her dedication to the industry and her clients makes her a trusted and reliable professional in the Adelaide property market.
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As a fully qualified senior property manager within the Ouwens Casserly Property Management team, Rod Krause manages the Executive Leasing portfolio where he endeavours to deliver the utmost care and attention to every single property.
Having a very strong background in customer service and more than ten years’ experience in property maintenance has helped Rod understand his clients better, and is therefore able to provide them with real, targeted solutions to their property management needs.
Rod has proven to be an invaluable member of the Ouwens Casserly team since joining in 2013, spearheading our “zero tolerance” project, which saw rent arrears across the entire office decrease from 1.8% to 0.6% in just three months.He has been successful in all three instances that he has entered submissions in for the Real Estate Institute of SA’s Annual Awards for Excellence – awards that recognise the real estate industry’s most outstanding performers. These achievements are a testament to his commitment to his role and strong work ethic.
Ouwens Casserly Property Management provides high standards in all areas of marketing, presentation and professionalism and are an agency which provides the very best service in terms of well organised procedures and wonderful customer service to ensure the clients and their investments are very well looked after.
A natural people person and a gifted communicator, Rod’s professionalism and dedication are exemplary and he often goes above and beyond for his clients in order to succeed at the highest level.
In addition to his main role, externally Rod is now sharing his knowledge through the REISA Next Generation Committee as a mentor to new real estate agents to help create sustainability within the industry. Internally he oversees 3 junior property managers and 2 assistants by acting as their mentor, supporter and immediate supervisor – both challenges of which he has taken in his stride.
Rod thoroughly enjoys his career in real estate and continuing to grow his extensive client base, enabling him to further his reputation as an honest, enthusiastic and confident professional.
Office
200 East Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000
Having completed her Certificate in Property Management at the Real Estate Institute of South Australia straight out of school, Rachel realised she wanted to pursue a career in Real Estate. Rachel started her career in the Adelaide Hills having lived there much of her life.
“My decision to join Harcourts has already proven to be a great choice with it becoming clear within days the company culture, professionalism, knowledge and experience the team possess will provide a great platform for me to grow professionally”.
Rachel prides herself in maintaining an exceptional level of service with client relations being at the top of her list. She approaches everything with a ‘hands on’ attitude. Continuing to attend training days gives Rachel the opportunity to further advance her knowledge and skills, whilst networking within the Harcourts family. Outside of her love for Real Estate, Rachel enjoys spending time with her family and friends and participating in netball in the Adelaide Hills where she lives.
Skills & expertiseRachel Torney has been in the industry since 2011.
Awards
- REISA Silver Award 2016 – Property Manager Hills / Fleurieu
- REB Finalist 2017 – Regional Property Manager of the Year
- #1 Property Manager for Harcourts South Australia Jan – Mar Quarter 2018
- #2 Property Manager for Harcourts South Australia 2017 – 2018
Office
58 Gawler StreetMount Barker SA 5251
Josie believes that offering a simple smile and committing to truly servicing the needs of her clients, has been paramount in escalating her Real Estate career forward over the past 16 years.
Josie’s extensive background in hospitality has equipped her with the skills and experience to know the value of providing a high quality customer experience. Going above and beyond the call of duty is something that comes naturally to her, and as result Josie is highly regarded by her landlords, tenants and professional network alike.
Today, Josie brings a wealth of experience to the Real Estate industry, and a passion for setting new standards within the Property Management sector. With her exceptional track record, her commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and her infectious, can-do attitude, Josie is recognised as one of the most experienced and committed Real Estate professionals in the industry.
Knowing that nothing is achieved in insolation, Josie is energised by the ongoing growth and development of her team and is dedicated to empowering those around her to strive and achieve their own goals. Creating a culture for success has not only been extremely rewarding for her team, but has also seen Josie awarded the LJ Hooker Top Property Investment Manager of the year, for three consecutive years as well as REISA 2016 Top Residential Property Manager (Western/Beachside).
When you choose to work with Josie, you can be sure you are working with an effective communicator and a positive leader with a lifelong passion for connecting with people from all walks of life.
AWARDS
+ Annual SA/NT – Top Property Investment Manager 2014, 2015 & 2016
+ 2016 REISA Top Residential Property Manager (Western/Beachside)
+ Annual SA/NT – Runner Up Top Office SA 2015-2016
Office
139 Tapleys Hill Road, Seaton SA 5023
Andrew commenced with McGees Property in 2018 and is an experienced property professional with over 27 years experience in all areas of property sales, leasing and management.
Previous roles in the real estate industry have seen Andrew responsible for spearheading the development and growth of Property Management and Leasing Divisions.
Andrew’s expertise is in the management of office buildings, warehousing, medical centres and retail centres, which includes overseeing the redevelopment and expansion of numerous local centres including reassessing the tenancy mix.
In 2016 Andrew was inducted into the Real Estate Institute of South Australia’s Hall of Fame for “Property Management Agency – Commercial & Industrial”.
Office
Level 10, 60 Waymouth StreetAdelaideSA5000
During his twenty years in the Real Estate industry, Steve has forged a reputation as one of Adelaide’s most respected and hard working Property Managers. His extensive experience has left him well-equipped to advise landlords on every aspect of their investments – from correct rental pricing and tenant selection, to general maintenance and major renovations.
Steve has the know-how to keep overheads low and returns high for his landlords, and is renowned for his ability to achieve results with a quiet firmness. His diplomacy and service skills are enhanced by a friendly, approachable manner. It allows Stephen to relate to people from all walks of life, and keep everything running smoothly in his demanding senior role.
Stephen offers a voice of experience and this has very much contributed to building Turner’s award-winning Property Management business, gaining the ongoing loyalty of a host of clients and colleagues along the way.
Current listingsStephen Taylor is part of the team at Turner Real Estate located at 49 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034, and has leased 1 property in the last 12 months, and currently has 8 properties for rent.
Office
42 McLaren Street Adelaide SA 5000
An established leader in his field with 19 years’ experience, Peter’s expertise is found in the fields of Property Management, training and mentoring and he his longevity within the industry is renowned.He believes in six star service and his passion for delivering a high level of service to his clients extends to landlords, tenants, tradespeople and his colleagues.As 5 time winner of the prestigious REISA Property Manager of the Year and 2 time winner of the National LPMA award for excellence, Property Manager of the Year, Peter has proven himself to be a leader in his chosen profession.He feels privileged and honoured to have won these awards and believes no award can be won without a great team. Any personal accolade really should be shared with the entire team.
Peter continues to qualify as a Certified Practicing Member with REISA,has a Diploma of Property Services, Agency Management and is an active member on the REISA Property Management committee.Peter’s attention to detail, time management skills and the ability to get the job done is highly regarded by his clients, work colleagues and friends.If you are looking for a Property Manager who will tell you what you need to know and not what you want to hear,
Skills & expertisePeter Treacy has been in the industry since 1999.
Awards
- Winner
- 2017 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager of the Ye
- 2017 – LPMA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2016 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager of the Year
- 2016 – Phil Harris Culture Award
- 2015 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager of the Year
- 2013 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager of the Year
- 2012 – LPMA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2009 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager of the Year
- Finalist
- 2017 – REIA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2014 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2014 – LPMA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2012 – REISA – Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2012 – REIA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2011 – REISA – Awards for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2011 – LPMA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
- 2010 – LPMA – National Award for Excellence – Property Manager
Office
5-9 Rundle Street, Kent Town, SA 5067
Contact – Peter Treacy
Celeste was born in Victor Harbor but spent most of her young adult life in Townsville North Queensland where she worked as a PA in a Real Estate Company in the City. Upon her return to Adelaide she worked as an Office Manager for a local wholesale distribution company until starting her young family. She has always had a sincere love of property and really enjoyed her time working as a PA in Queensland, which has driven her to join Karl in the launch of 1840 Real Estate.Celeste is a fully qualified Real Estate Sales professional and also manages the Property Management division. Celeste prides herself on an extremely high level of customer service, it’s what sets her apart, being highly recognised for this throughout her career, Celeste understands that service levels are paramount in a successful business. Celeste has a ‘can do’ attitude with mindset to exceed the client’s expectations.
Office
160 Payneham Road, Evandale, SA 5069
