The service you want with the outcome you need.

In early 2014, whilst on 4 months gardening leave, I committed to learning as much as I could about how to start, operate and eventually grow a specialist office leasing agency.

There was a gap in the market. The owners of B-grade buildings were serviced by less experienced leasing agents. As agents gained industry experience there was an expectation from within some respective businesses that they quickly move on from leasing secondary buildings to A and Premium stock, in order to gain market recognition and improve their profile. Ultimately, that’s where the bigger fees were.

The owners of B-grade buildings, therefore, had a limited pool of experienced leasing agents to work with. With 14 years experience (at the time) I could become the most experienced agent within that sector of the market.

I wrote down everything I had learnt during my career at the global agencies, such as my core skills and experience in office leasing, managing staff, being managed by others, how the respective teams functioned and how the clients responded to the service they were given. Every experience I’d had, both good and bad, was a valuable one. The major agencies had taught me a great deal and I was thankful for my time at each (Savills, DTZ — now Cushman & Wakefield — and CBRE).

I started Caden Office Leasing in July 2014. Over the last 7 years we have become an established office leasing business with 11 staff and over 300,000m² of buildings under our remit within the CBD. We have negotiated in excess of 300 new leases.

In 2020, Lewis Harper became an equal shareholder of the business. He has been with me from the early days, riding the many ups and downs. The business would not be where it is without him. Together we have a plan for the next chapter. We will continue push the boundaries in all areas of the leasing process. We aim to make it easier for Landlords to lease their office buildings and easier for Tenants to find the right space to suit their businesses — we’ll continue searching for better ways to make that happen.

After some introspection and a few conversations with industry figures, I decided that Commercial Real Estate was a great place for me to apply some natural talents but also extend myself in a person-to-person capacity.

Through a mutual connection I got David’s email address and sent him an email telling him I was willing to work for free and was keen to have a crack. He replied (in true fashion) at 9pm that night and 5 years later I co-owned the business with him.

Since that time Caden has become the premier office leasing business of the B-Grade and low A-Grade office markets in Brisbane. Our track record speaks for itself and we are certain that 100% of our clients will be advocates for us without hesitation.

Our plan for the future continues to evolve as we tap into the skillsets of good people and leverage their creativity and expertise to deliver better, more advanced systems for all clients and customers of the business.

These growth avenues for the business are, personally, the most exciting challenges we are pursuing and the ones I am most committed to developing at an expert level.

With 20 years of experience in real estate and finance, Bhavin brings a wealth of knowledge to investment strategies.

He is an analytical thinker and enjoys digging deep into property fundamentals, economic data and market trends, which enables him to deliver holistic advice.

After decades in the industry, Bhavin is still excited about real estate and its impact on people’s lives.

He has worked on complex developments and high-value sales transactions in the office market, bringing clear-cut thinking to intricate projects.

When he’s away from the office, Bhavin enjoys reading and spending time in nature.

Lisa worked in various roles, including office management and project coordination, before joining the Caden team. She is a highly organised multitasker with excellent communication skills and a rare ability to learn and adapt.

Her knowledge of the Brisbane area and excellent reputation have contributed to Caden’s rapid growth in the last year.

Lisa is energised by Caden’s supportive, team-focused culture. When not at work, she can be found training for Ironman events, in which she competes locally and internationally.

Angus enjoys problem-solving, managing client relationships and embarking on long term leasing strategies.

He has worked with many long-term clients since his first days with Caden and believes that enduring partnerships make the process seamless.

Angus is known for his ability to build strong relationships with private and institutional owners.

He strives to make clients’ lives easy and keeps communication clear and transparent. Angus’s attention to detail enables him to be well-informed and well-placed to transact, and he has a proven track record of success.

He savours being part of a business that stands apart, thanks to its in-depth knowledge and considered approach to leasing in Brisbane.

Hao was an office leasing and capital transactions analyst at Savills before joining Caden in 2021. In his pivotal role, he analyses market data to enhance client portfolios.

With his problem-solving and analytical mindset, he ensures market trends positively impact each client’s investment and maximise returns.

Hao is extremely proud of Caden’s Value Tracker, which is widely respected by all commercial office landlords.

He enjoys working within a forward-thinking business where quality takes precedence over quantity. With his analytical mind, he remains undefeated in Caden’s Premier League tipping competition.

Charlie deeply understands people, allowing him to find properties that perfectly align with their needs.

He has developed a strong understanding of the local office market, which enables him to find spaces tailored to business goals and location preferences.

His honest and transparent approach puts clients at ease, and he has established strong relationships across the industry. Charlie is known for his exceptional work ethic and is driven to connect people with the right property.

Emma brings extensive experience in CRM, websites, email marketing, automation and social media to Caden.

She has quickly taken to the commercial property sector, applying her skills in data analytics to best match tenants or landlords to the perfect office space.

Emma has found that her significant experience in digital marketing, acquired in industries such as funds management and property development, is readily transferable to commercial real estate.

A native of Ireland, Emma enjoys the thrill of a new destination and the delight of a good coffee.

Tyler specialises in creating beautiful brand experiences through Design. He excels at delivering compelling visual communication that showcases a product’s most inspiring features.

With a strong foundation in Graphic Design, Tyler’s talents also include photography, videography, 3D modelling, interaction, and UX/ UI design. He is known for his empathetic nature, which allows him to clearly understand audience and client needs. Tyler’s passion for 3D printing, FPV drones, and space exploration fuels his creative energy.

He has a knack for connecting with famous people — Garry Tan of Y Combinator has purchased Tyler’s merchandise, and he has met gaming icon Gabe Newell of Valve.