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One Agency is taking on the Australasian network, having expanded into Fiji.
The company has appointed Bayshore Real Estate Fiji’s three offices to its network, the brand’s first members in the Pacific Islands.
The move into Fiji closely follows One Agency’s expansion in Australian cities — the company most recently launched two offices in Sydney and two in Victoria.
With offices in Nadi, Lautoka and Suva, One Agency Bayshore Fiji will be headed by Arif Khan.
Mr Khan, a widely experienced residential and commercial real estate business owner, returned to Fiji five years ago after having worked in California for almost two decades.
He said having watched the positive new direction of the republic from afar, he was drawn to become a part of it.
“Having been a part of an innovative and fast-growing brand [in the US], I knew that was the kind of organisation I wanted to associate with here. One Agency delivers that and the model is fiscally sustainable, a critical factor certainly,” he said.
“My teams are delighted to be part of One Agency and, through that, to have gained reach into the Australian and New Zealand markets, particularly given the residential and commercial value that our government is now offering overseas purchasers and investors.”
One Agency head of Australasian membership John Stewart, who attended Bayshore’s annual awards dinner in Lautoka, made the announcement about the partnership at the event.
He said the brand will be rolled out in the three markets over the next few weeks.
“We’re delighted to have as experienced a leader as Arif on board, with such a successful and growing team. Each of us brings value to the other’s business and respective networks,” Mr Stewart said.
“Arif has built a very strong business over these past few years and, with the current team, is poised to become a major force in the Fiji market, something we’re right behind.
“We’re working on a number of other international opportunities and the model we’ve created with Arif, for Fiji, will be the framework for that expansion.”
One Agency CEO and founder Paul Davies said the move into the Pacific Islands was a “logical evolution” for the brand.
“The island nations are vibrant real estate economies, often already hosting Australasian franchise offices, plus strong local independents. So, the value proposition of One Agency is as valid there as in Australia or New Zealand, possibly even more so,” Mr Davies said.
“It’s fair to say we’re talking with interested parties in a range of nations and island groups.”
