People
Michael Duster
Executive Director
The Executive Director of Oliver Hume Real Estate Group, Michael has transformed the company into a multi-skilled and diverse property services provider. A licensed estate agent, Michael has completed hundreds of millions of dollars worth of sales transactions during his 30 years experience in the development industry. Michael specialises in the identification and transaction of development opportunities for the group’s extensive client base.
Primarily responsible for overseeing development site transactions, Michael embraces a hands-on entrepreneurial approach and boasts an unprecedented national network of industry contacts.
Peter Vassallo, B.A. LL.B CEA (REIV)
Director - Special Projects
As Director of Special Projects with over 20 years experience, Peter has been involved in managing some of the most substantial development sales and acquisitions facilitated across the eastern seaboard of Australia.
Peter specializes solely in the management of major development site transactions. Peter holds a double degree in Arts/Law from Monash University and is a Barrister and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Victoria and the High Court of Australia. Peter is also a Certified Licensed Estate Agent. Peter’s legal background provides clients with an in-depth knowledge of the intricacies involved in complex property transactions.
Robbie Demian
Development Sales & Acquisitions
Robbie has had over 15 years experience in the business development, sales and marketing arena. His diverse professional background includes residential property, volume building and marketing in which he was involved at state, national or global levels.
Robbie holds a Bachelor of Business Marketing, Diploma in Marketing and Certification in Sales Management. His strong business development experience has been pivotal in the creation of multi-million dollar projects both locally and globally, and his achievements at various organisations in the property sector have seen him achieve various awards and accolades. Robbie's core competencies include sales, sales management, business development and marketing.
Brinton Keath
Joint Managing Director - Queensland
Brinton is a senior player in the property market and brings a wealth of experience, leadership and strategy to the overall Projects Division. Throughout his career, Brinton has been involved in some of the largest developments on the Gold Coast in different capacities, and, as such, is able to draw on his varied background to achieve immeasurable success.
Brinton’s successful career in the property industry includes seven years as Associate Director of Landmark White Valuers and five years as Director of Colliers International Gold Coast Project Marketing Business.
Brinton is responsible for the strategic growth and direction of the entire South-East Queensland business.
Tony Hymus
Partner - Queensland
Tony joins Oliver Hume with over 25 years experience in the property sector. Having owned a number of agencies, he branched out into project work when he was appointed by Receivers and Managers of The Willows in Townsville to handle all aspects of sales and marketing of the 1500 lot subdivision. The success achieved led to further similar appointments for various groups, including Leda Developments, Resort Corp, Raptis Group, Great Southern Land, Equititrust and a significant number of smaller private developers.
Handling projects from North Queensland to Coolangatta, his thorough knowledge of the overall Queensland property market is second to none. He is regularly asked to consult to banks, lenders, private developers and the like on projects throughout the state, covering all aspects from site acquisition through to sales and marketing.