Awarded Queensland’s top commercial agency!

February 23, 2009, Brisbane –

Colliers International shone during one of the most tumultuous years in Queensland's property industry history, recognised at the Real Estate Institute of Queensland (REIQ) 2009 Awards for Excellence on Friday.

The firm took home two prestigious awards on the night – Commercial Agency of the Year  as well as Commercial Salesperson of the Year.

Simon Beirne, State Chief Executive at Colliers International, said despite a difficult year for the Queensland property market, Colliers agents had been leaders in their field.

“Winning a prestigious award such as this for the second year in a row confirms what we’ve been doing is right.”

“The staff’s commitment, passion and drive are behind this,” said Mr Beirne.

Colliers International faced stiff competition – pitted against finalists CB Richard Ellis and Ray White Surfers Paradise.

“These awards have fired us up to continue to deliver on our focus to constantly exceed client’s expectations through service excellence, team strategies and knowledge,” said Mr Beirne.

“These accolades are fantastic – but the real satisfaction comes from the look on clients faces when we exceed their expectations.”

Real estate executive Joseph Dean, who was recently promoted to Director of Office Leasing – Brisbane, at Colliers International, was named REIQ Commercial Salesperson of the Year.

The award has been in recognition of his involvement in a number of major project leasing commitments in the Brisbane CBD over the past two years.

Mr Dean said leasing activity is healthy in the Brisbane CBD office market despite the doom pervading the economy generally.

“While businesses are taking more precaution to make a move, transactions are still taking place.”

“We’ve had time to adapt to the new conditions and we’ve increased market share,” he said.

Mr Dean’s influence on the Colliers International Office Leasing team has enabled them to gain a strong hold on the premiere CBD developments in Brisbane including Northbridge, 545 Queen Street and One One One Eagle Street –  to name a few .  

About Colliers International

Colliers Macaulay Nicolls Inc. (CMN) operating as Colliers International is a leading global real estate services company that provides a full range of services to real estate users, owners and investors worldwide across commercial, industrial and residential markets. Colliers International operates in 267 offices in 57 countries.  Services include brokerage, property management, hotel investment sales and consulting, corporate services, valuation, consulting and appraisal services, mortgage banking and research.  Colliers International is a worldwide affiliation of independently owned and operated companies.  Locally, Colliers International professionals serve clients throughout Australia.  Find out more at www.colliers.com.au.  For all the latest international news from Colliers International visit www.colliersnews.com.

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