Lower Clarence Specialists Expand with LJ Hooker Maclean

LJ Hooker has returned to Maclean under the leadership of two Lower Clarence property specialists.

LJ Hooker Maclean opened this month on River Street, which is a new venture for LJ Hooker Iluka’s Danica Britten and Nick Potente, and Kieran Mulvihill from LJ Hooker Yamba.

Coming together for the new Maclean venture made perfect sense, the business partners said, enabling their sellers and investors greater exposure through the Lower Clarence with LJ Hooker.

Ms Britten said: “LJ Hooker has a longstanding name and reputation for client service in the area. We’ll be offering both sales and property management services through LJ Hooker Maclean, leveraging our relationships and connections of our offices in Iluka and Yamba, as well.”

According to CoreLogic, Maclean’s property market had stabilised over the last 12 months. After the surge in growth triggered by Covid and the Pacific Highway upgrade – which brought the Lower Clarence closer to South-East Queensland investors - homes in Maclean recorded 4.4% growth during the last 12 months for a median price of $699,500. The sustainable growth came after a 70.6% uplift in values over the last three years.

Mr Potente said: “Our connections through the Lower Clarence, combined knowledge and marketing tools of LJ Hooker will provide our clients with the best chance of securing a premium outcome in their real estate journey”.

“Whether we’re dealing with sellers or landlords, we foster relationships that are based on integrity, communication and results.”

Mr Mulvihill said the Maclean and surrounding market was well-positioned for 2024.

“There are still buyers in the market who haven’t been able to find what they’ve been looking for,” he said. “There are pockets of the area that are under-supplied and we expect to see further interest over the summer months as tourists descend on the area. We’re looking forward to helping sellers and investors position their properties to attract interest over the tourist season and beyond.”

Gulmarrad is one area that’s continuing to attract interest. While it’s 12-month median house price was $913,000, over the last three months it recorded a median of $970,000.

LJ Hooker General Manager of Network Stephen Mutton welcomed the trio’s expansion in the region.

“Danica, Nick and Kieran are astute business leaders who have track records of delivering unmatched service and outcomes to their clients,” said Mr Mutton.

“They’ll bring this same commitment to Maclean, offering their sellers and investors greater exposure across all of the Lower Clarence.”