Trident Property Advisory is a property investment management and advisory services firm. We connect tenants, capital and investors with property.

Trident Property Advisory has been proudly independently owned for over 37 years. We connect tenants, capital and investors with property and our successes are a result of bringing the best people together.

Drawing on decades of market experience, we offer insights and strategies to identify opportunities to revitalise underperforming office or retail properties which has led us to become the leading force for commercial property management in Brisbane.

We partner with our clients to maximise and sustain results, while minimising investment and operational risks. Our end goal is always to optimise portfolio worth through enhanced asset value and strong leasing outcomes through our three-pronged approach.

CHESTERTON/TRIDENT HISTORY TIMELINE

1984

Just a year after Raine and Horne was launched, Shaun Douglas joined its Commercial Leasing arm, focusing on new projects in Brisbane’s CBD and fringe.

1989

Shaun acquired a substantial holding in Raine and Horne’s commercial and residential franchises.

1992

Shaun was appointed Joint-Managing Director of the Raine and Horne group.

1998

Shaun decided to move away from the Raine and Horne network and launched Chesterton International – a full service global real estate firm.

2007

Ben Sikalas joined Chesterton International to head up its commercial leasing operations, later becoming a company director.

2018

Sam Christensen joined Chesterton International’s Asset Management Team, later becoming a company director.

2019

Chesterton International acquired Trident Corporation, a property advisory business with a strong 16-year history in Brisbane. The acquisition signalled the start of moves to reshape Chesterton into a property investment management and advisory services firm.
Chesterton International changed its name to Trident Property Advisory.

OUR PROMISE TO OUR CLIENTS:

Create value through the application of strategic thinking and market insight.

Provide a bespoke, tailored service that best positions our clients’ specific needs now and into the future.

Collaborate every step of the way, from identifying and initiating opportunities, to ongoing advisory services and asset management to ensure sustained performance.

Create value through the application of strategic thinking and market insight.

Provide a bespoke, tailored service that best positions our clients’ specific needs now and into the future.

Collaborate every step of the way, from identifying and initiating opportunities, to ongoing advisory services and asset management to ensure sustained performance.

OUR TEAM

Drawing on our years of experience, our diverse expertise across all sectors and our collaborative approach, we are respected as market leaders in all asset classes in Queensland.

Our team shares the common objective to partner with our clients to enhance asset value, for today and tomorrow.

We are tenacious, strategic and like to work collaboratively to achieve tailored results for our clients. Click on the profiles below to get to know our team better and to see how our experience and expertise can assist you.

Mark Banks

Centre Manager | Market Square Shopping Centre

Mark Banks has been involved in property management since 1992 and his portfolios have included some of Brisbane’s largest commercial properties.

Prior to joining Trident in November 2002, Mark was managing a $250 million portfolio of retail, commercial and industrial properties and he now manages shopping centres and commercial buildings in Brisbane, Ipswich and across South East Queensland.

Mark thrives on the dynamics of an ever-changing industry and prides himself on managing each property in his portfolio with integrity and fairness, providing reliable, decisive and knowledgeable management to his clients.

Direct:07 3222 3033

Mobile:0411 075 367

Amanda Shepherd

Senior Accounting Officer

Amanda Shepherd’s career in finance and accounting began in Australia before she spent two years working in England.

She returned home to join Trident in June 2015 and is proud to be part of a team that offers a high level of service to both staff and clients and is capable of adapting its services to meet their needs.

Amanda is passionate about finance and always eager to learn new systems and processes. She loves the attention to detail that goes with her role and thrives on the challenges in a field where no two days are the same.

Direct:07 3222 3035

Ben Williams

Executive | Transactions & Advisory

Ben Williams joined Trident in August 2017 as a Commercial Property Analyst before moving into a Transactions & Advisory Executive role in the Brisbane CBD.

He graduated from the University of Queensland in 2017 with a Bachelor of Business Management – majoring in Real Estate and Development and is passionate about all aspects of the property industry, meeting new people and is dedicated to helping clients in any way possible.

Ben prides himself on being able to think laterally and creatively, to provide clients with solutions to their property requirements while also adding value to their asset.

He is passionate about using his deep knowledge of commercial property to guide property owners to generate income and add value to their investments and says Trident has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and relationships between leasing, sales, management and design.

Direct:07 3222 3018

Mobile:0430 861 257

Luke Healy

Executive | Transactions & Advisory

Luke joins Trident as Executive of Portfolio Analysis & Transactions to work alongside our Managing Director. Luke will be supporting and coordinating the assessment of real estate opportunities for clients, as well as strategic planning on the existing property portfolios to maximise returns.

He graduated from the Queensland University of Technology in 2017 with a Bachelor of Property Economics and is passionate about all aspects of the property industry, in particular, project development.

Having spent the past 5 years in property development, Luke brings the ability to assess value add opportunities in the market.

Direct:07 3222 3043

Mobile:0432 418 783

Julia Wu

COMMERCIAL & RETAIL PROPERTY MANAGE

Julia joined Trident in December 2020 as Assistant Centre Manager, where she exceled in her role and quickly became a vital part of the team.

In June 2022 Julia was promoted to Retail and Commercial Property Manager, working independently on her own portfolio.

Having previously worked across both the Retail and Residential property sectors, Julia has an understanding of how to effectively liaise with clients, tenants and customers. Believing that teamwork is of vital importance.

Having multi-lingual ability covering English, Mandarin and Japanese, Julia is able to engage with a broad range of customers and provide them with confidence in their dealings with us.

Phone:07 3222 3039

Mobile:0401 735 989

Isaac Smith

Commercial & Retail Property Manager

Isaac Smith joined Trident in July 2021 as a Commercial and Retail Property Manager in Brisbane’s CBD office managing a variety of corporate office and retail shopping assets.

He has previous experience in asset management on Brisbane Northside and a background in sales and account management over multiple different industries such as advertising and design product specifications.

He demonstrates a dynamic and considered approach and provides strategic and effective solutions to ensure continued growth and wealth to his clients.

Direct:07 3222 3099

Mobile:0488 773 019

Tommie Cheung

Admin Support Officer | Market Square Shopping Centre

Tommie has a background within sales and offers professional customer care when liaising with all levels of stakeholders. He takes pride in ensuring that the company best delivers on its promises to customers by taking ownership of the customers’ journey as they connect with our service offering.

Having multi-lingual ability covering English, Papua New Guinean, Cantonese and Mandarin, it allows Tommie to engage with a broad range of customers and provide them with confidence in their dealings with us.

Direct:07 3222 3032

Claudia Worland

Property Intern

Claudia Worland joined Trident property advisory in March 2022 in the capacity of a Commercial Property Intern, with the objective to move from Department to Department in order to develop a strong competency in each.

Claudia is currently studying a dual degree of Property Economics and Bachelor of Business majoring in Management at the Queensland University of Technology. As well as this she is completing a Certificate IV in Real Estate throughout her time with us.

Following in Claudia’s fathers footsteps in the property industry, Claudia is passionate about learning each aspect of property within Trident as well as establishing connections and meeting new people.

Phone:07 3222 3000

Mary-Kate Lavenski

Business Support Officer

Mary-Kate (MK) joint the Trident Team in August 2021 as the Business Support Officer.

MK is a highly-organised administrator with vast and diverse experience in finance and office management. MK has worked in various industries across Australia and South Africa including in legal, not-for-profits and business broking.

MK will utilise her experience in office management, HR, marketing and payroll to support the team in exceeding client expectations, while also ensuring the company is well placed operationally going forward.

Direct:07 3222 3024

OUR CLIENTS

Our wide client base is evidence of the how highly regarded our commercial property services are within the market.

For more than 37 years, we have supported some of the most astute businesses from across Australia and the world.

By adding value across all classes of property, we’ve forged long-lasting working relationships with investors, entrepreneurs, developers, vendors, buyers, institutional investors, the public sector and project marketers.

Our ongoing promise to our clients is to:

Always create more value for our clients through determination and strategic thinking.

Provide a bespoke, tailored service to best position our clients’ commercial assets for today and tomorrow.

Collaborate with our clients every step of the way – from identifying and initiating opportunities, providing tailored advisory services and managing their assets to ensure sustained performance.

Below is a small sample of some of the clients we proudly work with.