Cohen Handler launches Commercial Division with strategic hire of Michael Salvartsis
Announcement posted by Cohen Handler 17 Sep 2014
Sydney, Australia – 17 September, 2014 – Cohen Handler, Australia’s leading buyer’s advocacy group, today announced the appointment of Michael Salvartsis as Commercial Associate to launch the company’s newly created Commercial Division. With an increasing demand from its existing residential client base to expand into commercial real estate, Cohen Handler identified the growing need for a division of the business specifically focused on empowering buyers throughout the commercial property process.
With over 27 years’ experience in the business and property sectors; the appointment of Salvartsis is paramount in launching Cohen Handler’s Commercial Division. Salvartsis brings strong expertise in the commercial property sector, having managed property risk and valuation teams at HSBC Bank for the last 12 years. In addition to HSBC Bank, Salvartsis has also held management roles at Chesterton International and First State Property Group.
Cohen Handler has seen a significant increase in demand from buyers enquiring about commercial property. While some buyers are looking to diversify their Self-Managed Super Funds, others are interested in purchasing commercial real estate to service their business needs and diversify their portfolios. As such, Cohen Handler identified an opportunity to better service commercial buyers.
“In the last year, we have seen a 20 percent increase in enquiries about commercial property from our existing residential clients looking to expand their property portfolios. The Commercial Division is a natural extension of Cohen Handler’s current offering and is designed to ensure our clients have access to all types of property, whether that is residential or commercial,” said Ben Handler, CEO, Cohen Handler.
As Commercial Associate, Salvartsis’ first objectives will be to raise the profile of Cohen Handler’s commercial offering and ensure the division’s strategy aligns with the company’s core mission, to support and empower the buyer at any every stage of the property purchasing process.
“We are thrilled to have Michael join our team. With his extensive experience in the property sector and his strong business networks, Michael will ensure Cohen Handler’s Commercial Division is successful in meeting growing market demand,” added Handler.
“I am delighted to be heading up Cohen Handler’s Commercial Division. The company has built a solid reputation within the industry as Australia’s leading buying advocacy group for residential buyers, and I look forward to extending the company’s reach into the commercial property sector,” said Michael Salvartsis, Commercial Associate, Cohen Handler.
About Cohen Handler:
Cohen Handler is Australia's leading property buyer's advocacy group. Founded in 2009, Cohen Handler was born to empower the buyer in the real estate process. Cohen Handler recognised that there was a critical issue in the real estate sector that needed to be solved to enable the fair and exclusive representation of the buyer. Cohen Handler exists to provide a diversified range of services to its customers, including buyer's agents for residential and commercial requirements, property management, tenant agent's and auction bidding.
For more information about Cohen Handler visit our website and follow us on Facebook and @CohenHandler on Twitter.
Media Contacts:
Luisa Regattieri/ Katie Pickford
Espresso Communications for Cohen Handler
Phone: +61 2 8016 2200
Email: Luisa@espressocomms.com.au / Katie@espressocomms.com.au
With over 27 years’ experience in the business and property sectors; the appointment of Salvartsis is paramount in launching Cohen Handler’s Commercial Division. Salvartsis brings strong expertise in the commercial property sector, having managed property risk and valuation teams at HSBC Bank for the last 12 years. In addition to HSBC Bank, Salvartsis has also held management roles at Chesterton International and First State Property Group.
Cohen Handler has seen a significant increase in demand from buyers enquiring about commercial property. While some buyers are looking to diversify their Self-Managed Super Funds, others are interested in purchasing commercial real estate to service their business needs and diversify their portfolios. As such, Cohen Handler identified an opportunity to better service commercial buyers.
“In the last year, we have seen a 20 percent increase in enquiries about commercial property from our existing residential clients looking to expand their property portfolios. The Commercial Division is a natural extension of Cohen Handler’s current offering and is designed to ensure our clients have access to all types of property, whether that is residential or commercial,” said Ben Handler, CEO, Cohen Handler.
As Commercial Associate, Salvartsis’ first objectives will be to raise the profile of Cohen Handler’s commercial offering and ensure the division’s strategy aligns with the company’s core mission, to support and empower the buyer at any every stage of the property purchasing process.
“We are thrilled to have Michael join our team. With his extensive experience in the property sector and his strong business networks, Michael will ensure Cohen Handler’s Commercial Division is successful in meeting growing market demand,” added Handler.
“I am delighted to be heading up Cohen Handler’s Commercial Division. The company has built a solid reputation within the industry as Australia’s leading buying advocacy group for residential buyers, and I look forward to extending the company’s reach into the commercial property sector,” said Michael Salvartsis, Commercial Associate, Cohen Handler.
About Cohen Handler:
Cohen Handler is Australia's leading property buyer's advocacy group. Founded in 2009, Cohen Handler was born to empower the buyer in the real estate process. Cohen Handler recognised that there was a critical issue in the real estate sector that needed to be solved to enable the fair and exclusive representation of the buyer. Cohen Handler exists to provide a diversified range of services to its customers, including buyer's agents for residential and commercial requirements, property management, tenant agent's and auction bidding.
For more information about Cohen Handler visit our website and follow us on Facebook and @CohenHandler on Twitter.
Media Contacts:
Luisa Regattieri/ Katie Pickford
Espresso Communications for Cohen Handler
Phone: +61 2 8016 2200
Email: Luisa@espressocomms.com.au / Katie@espressocomms.com.au