Oliver J. Stier
BSc, MA, CFA, LREA
Oliver brings a decade of professional experience in finance and investment to his role as Director and Licensee-in-Charge of OH Property Group.
Prior to starting his own agency, Oliver was with the International Finance Corporation (the private sector arm of the World Bank Group) where he worked extensively on property and housing finance in emerging Asian markets. Before that, Oliver was Vice President of Lehman Brothers based first in New York and then in Tokyo responsible for ex-Japan Asia credit products.
Years of working on large and complex deals worth hundreds of millions of dollars has given Oliver a distinct edge when it comes to rigorous and meticulous investment analysis and closing deals. Even more notable are Oliver’s unparalleled negotiation skills, which have seen him consistently negotiate the purchase of properties substantially below the original asking price.
Oliver was educated at Cambridge University (UK), University of Toronto (Canada) and Princeton University (USA). In addition to being a fully Licensed Real Estate Agent in NSW, Oliver also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Oliver is an avid property investor and has made personal investments in both residential and commercial properties in USA, Singapore and Australia. Having been an expat investor himself, Oliver is well aware of the value that a good buyers’ agent can provide to investors who live abroad.
In addition to English, Oliver is also fluent in French and Swedish.
Oliver is a member of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) and the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA).
Oliver can be contacted via email at [email protected]
Henny Stier
BBA, MIR, LREA, JP
Henny is the co-founder and Principal Buyers Agent at OH Property Group.
Henny is well known for her knowledge and passion for property, her great instincts and sound advice, her meticulous attention to the smallest of details and her ability to extract valuable information from all kinds of sources to help her clients secure the property of their choice. Diligent and extremely responsive, Henny is infinitely willing to go the extra mile for her clients and always has their best interest in mind. Her significant experience in building, renovating and managing properties is a great asset to her clients.
A respected, straight talking property expert, Henny is sought after by the media to discuss various real estate topics and to dispel myths in her typical no-nonsense style.
Prior to real estate, Henny started out in consulting for Accenture as well as in marketing for Microsoft. Henny also worked for over four years with the United Nations in New York and the World Bank Group in Washington, D.C. where she had the opportunity to work extensively in Africa and Asia.
Aside from real estate, Henny’s other passion is travelling. She has been to more than 400 cities in over 60 countries.
Henny holds both a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Master of International Relations from Macquarie University, where she graduated with the top award for achieving a perfect 4.0/4.0 GPA. Henny is a fully Licensed Real Estate Agent in NSW and a Justice of the Peace.
In addition to English, Henny also speaks Chinese, Indonesian and rusty French.
Henny is a member of the Real Estate Institute of NSW (REINSW) and the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA).
Melinda Best
LREA
Associate Buyers Agent
Having been part of the team since 2014, Melinda comes from a background that includes community services, creative arts and interior decoration. This diverse background and broad range of experience enables her to get along well with and relate to people from all walks of life.
Known for her warm and friendly personality, she is extremely diligent and conscientious and adopts a holistic approach to property hunting. Melinda has a good eye for design and detail and is able to visualise the full potential of a property, not only as a home but also from an investment perspective. Understanding the client brief and identifying their needs and wants is what drives Melinda to relentlessly search for the perfect property for each client.
Melinda has always been obsessed with property, architecture and design. When not at work, you’ll usually find Melinda in an art gallery, or alternatively she will be trawling local and international real estate portals just for fun. Melinda has a particularly soft spot for mid-century homes.
Brenda Hurst
Research Analyst
Brenda assists in the preparation of property appraisals and undertakes comprehensive research as part of our rigorous due diligence process for our clients. Brenda understands what drives the value of a property and has great attention to detail, being able to find the answer to almost any question. As a property investor herself, Brenda understands the importance of being fully informed when purchasing properties.
Brenda came to OH Property Group from the NSW Public Sector, with roles including at NSW Treasury managing the preparation of state budgets for various government agencies, and with the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing managing a team of policy analysts.
Brenda holds both a Bachelor of Commerce (Economics and Finance) from the University of Western Sydney and a Graduate Diploma in Applied Finance and Investment from Finsia.
Brenda is an avid book lover and has a keen interest in Australian history, geology and archaeology.
Bronwen Jeffreys
Property Manager
Bronwen started her real estate career in 2017 in Property Management and her professional approach to property management relies on her ability to multi-task. She has a genuine interest in property and enjoys working with people. She is a natural communicator and passionate about understanding the needs and expectations of both her landlords and tenants to ensure both parties are able to achieve a positive result. Having investment properties of her own, she knows the importance of having her properties managed by a competent team.
Bronwen worked as an event manager for investment banks in the UK for 13 years before returning to Sydney to work for two years at a law firm.
Susan Lakeman
Researcher
Having grown up on Sydney’s North Shore and attended the University of Newcastle, Susan established a career in Global Communications in Asset Management. After twelve years of living and working in London, Susan returned to the leafy suburbs of Sydney where she decided to transition into real estate.
Susan is very passionate about and has a genuine interest in property. She is an integral part of the OH Property team with her excellent organisational skills, extensive local knowledge, strong network connections and her ability to source relevant information for the benefit of clients.
Kate Unsworth
LREA
Associate Buyers Agent
Kate has been obsessed with real estate for 20 years, and works in her dream job. Inspecting and appraising houses is her passion.
Kate has excellent communication skills and natural instincts when it comes to property. Her positive, friendly manner, combined with her enthusiasm and drive, are invaluable in the search for our clients’ dream homes.
Previously, Kate pursued careers in occupational therapy, travel and property styling, and is the founder of an online homewares store.
Originally from New Zealand, Kate has travelled extensively and volunteered in Cambodia. She also lived in the UK for six years where she bought and renovated a property. Kate has called Sydney her home for the past 16 years. She has renovated her own house and has a keen interest in architecture and design. Her strong vision and discerning eye enable her to see the potential in properties. Kate holds a Bachelor of Health Science (incorporating psychology and sociology) – which often comes in handy in this industry!
Annika Wood
LREA
Buyers Agent
During her career in real estate sales, Annika realised that too many buyers do not have access to the knowledge and experience so critical to buying property. She decided to move across to the ‘other side’ and represent buyers instead, and assist them with what is arguably the most important financial decision of their lifetime.
Her experience in real estate sales, in-depth knowledge of the areas she buys in and her natural ability to relate to people allows her to understand good property, good buying and putting together a good deal. Clients and agents appreciate her warm, friendly manner and her sense of humour. She appreciates the enormity of the buying decision and she works hard to find the right home, perform the necessary due diligence and negotiate a fair price.
Real estate is not just a job, it’s Annika’s passion. She has bought and sold several properties herself and she has built her own investment portfolio. This experience and a natural ability to match a home to the client’s lifestyle, allows her to find that ideal home every time, however long it takes.
Annika worked as a sales agent on the upper North Shore for a number of years. Prior to real estate, Annika worked in a variety of sales and marketing roles and she has a thorough understanding of the concepts of service, communication and negotiation.
Annika holds both a Bachelor of Nursing and a Diploma in Hotel Management. In addition to English, Annika also speaks Dutch. Aside from real estate, Annika loves to travel, spend time with her husband and three girls and socialise with friends.
