In profile: Ray White Industrial Milton's owner and principal, Stephen Ferguson
Name: Stephen Ferguson
Position: Owner / principal
Company: Ray White Industrial Milton
Office Location: Brisbane (Park Road, Milton)
How long have you been in the industry?
I have been in the industry for 14 years.
What’s happening in the area you specialise in?
I work manly in the Australian TradeCoast area and we have recently seen a uplift in general enquiry levels. Sale levels have also experienced a large lift in the last couple of months, particular investor activity.
Describe the most interesting property you have sold?
345 Thynne Road, Morningside, in Brisbane’s east was a recent interesting site that I sold for $2.3 milllion. The property had more than eight different types of easements over the land including powerlines, water, overflow, access easements. It was challenging given this and ended up being win/win for the purchaser and seller.
What are the ingredients to being successful in your job?
Hard work, good team support (especially in our small office) and a solid structure around positive activities day to day – time management.
What aspects of your role do you enjoy the most?
Meeting new people and working with a really good bunch of people.
Where would you invest a spare $750,000?
Leased Industrial investment as close as possible to the Brisbane CBD.
Which football team do you support?
I’m more of a motor sport fan but I have a large soft spot for the broncos.
What’s your favourite app or techno gadget?
My iPad and/or iPhone.
How do you use social media?
Linkedin for keeping in contact with everyone in the industry. Facebook socially.