Executive Committee

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Meet the Executive Committee

Melinda Jennison, President
(Streamline Property Buyers)

Melinda Jennison is a dedicated advocate for industry best practices and consumer empowerment. Through diverse platforms, her mission is to disseminate her expertise and equip buyers with the necessary insights for making well-informed decisions.

From an early age, Melinda’s fascination with real estate was ignited by her parents’ endeavours as property investors. This early exposure prompted her to embark on her own real estate journey, culminating in her first property acquisition in Brisbane at the tender age of 18. This marked the beginning of her passion for property investment.

With a strong research-oriented foundation, Melinda completed her PhD in 2001 before transitioning seamlessly into the real estate domain. Her involvement with property has spanned the building and construction sector, encompassing the management of small-scale property development projects both for herself and clients, and more recently as an exclusive Buyers Advocate.

Melinda is an esteemed contributor to industry publications and media outlets, while also co-hosting the Brisbane Property Podcast. This multifaceted engagement amplifies her influence within the real estate community.

As an award-winning Brisbane based Buyers Agent, Melinda leads a team at Streamline Property Buyers who are committed to representing property buyers throughout their journey of purchasing a home or investment property. With a proven track record of assisting hundreds of individuals, couples, and families, Melinda brings a wealth of experience and finesse to each property transaction.

With Melinda’s comprehensive knowledge, unwavering dedication, and commitment to excellence, she strives to deliver exceptional results across all facets of her work.

president@rebaa.com.au

0413 907 573

Zoran Solano, Vice President
(Hot Property Buyers Agency)
Bryan Loughnan, Treasurer
(Propertyology)

Bryan is an integral part of Propertyology’s leadership team with a career in property spanning over 20 years. With an initial interest in becoming a skilled property valuer, Bryan graduated from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) in 2004 with a Bachelor of Applied Science, majoring in property economics.

Bryan refined his property knowledge during a 10-year banking career, including invaluable exposure to high-end property finance and portfolio management with both Suncorp Metway and ANZ Bank. Over the years, Bryan has been actively involved with the development of portfolios and has overseen growth strategies for numerous property and business clients.

Bryan was the 2019 REIQ Buyer’s Agent of the Year.  He has been an integral part of Propertyology winning the 2016 REIQ Small Residential Agency of the Year Award and being inducted into the REIQ Hall of Fame after winning the 2020, 2021 and 2022 Buyer’s Agency of the Year Awards.

treasurer@rebaa.com.au

0448 011 074

Eva Coughran, Secretary
(Simply Gold Coast Property Advisors)

As buyer’s agents, we’re in the business of big decisions. We have a big responsibility — a duty of care if you like — and a memorable role to play in guiding home owners through the property landscape. 

Driven by curiosity, a love of problem solving and a passion for property in all it’s forms, Eva is strong and diligent all her interactions and is an especially effective communicator. Every detail is considered to ensure the highest level of efficiency. Plans. Processes. People. A designer, writer and property investor who completely understands the challenges that come with juggling family life and a business all the while buying, selling, moving and renovating. Eva first started out in property as the Queensland Marketing Manager for Metricon Homes and after a many successful years in the corporate sector moved from this role to further follow her passion helping people do well in property.

As the co-founder of Gold Coast Property Advisors with husband Tony Coughran (property advisor, award- winning buyer’s agent and qualified valuer), Eva is on a mission to fill the massive gap in the property advice area and help people understand that property isn’t hard but simply a tool we can use to help us design a life we love, where YOU get to choose because you have financial freedom. 

Together they’ve devoted their careers – and lives – to helping ambitious people secure their future by empowering them with the knowledge, connections and expertise they need to make informed property decisions.

secretary@rebaa.com.au

0402 103 139

Michael Ossitt, Operations Officer
(STRAND Property Group)

Michael is a Sydney-based property industry professional, having worked in construction, design, development and investment since 1999. After moving from the UK to Australia in 2005, Michael pursued his passion for property investment and renovation and has personally acquired a multi-million-dollar portfolio of residential property, diversified across several states. A qualified architectural engineer, he now draws on those years of personal and professional experience to dedicate his time to help others also achieve financial security and a desired lifestyle through strategic property buying.

His business, STRAND Property Group, is located in Frenchs Forest and has been helping busy professionals save time, stress and money when buying their next home or investment property on the Northern Beaches since 2016.

Michael is also a dedicated Committee Member of the REINSW Buyer’s Agents Chapter and is actively involved in raising the profile and understanding of buyer’s agents, promoting best practice guidelines, and lobbying government for increased training requirements to improve standards across the industry.

operations@rebaa.com.au

0421 864 563