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Trust Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] to create exceptional property experiences without the drama.

Since 2005, Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] has been Brisbane’s trusted boutique real estate agency for selling and managing growing portfolios. With our team of inner-city specialists, Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] has grown to become one of the most knowledgeable and experienced agencies in Brisbane’s inner-north. As a member of Grow Group Australia, Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] is proud to offer clients a full suite of services including unique and tailored marketing solutions, property management, and sales.

We are an organisation of professionals who have a dedicated interest in the community of Brisbane. That’s why we’re trusted with tailoring our services to the unique needs of every client. Whether we’re finding the perfect match to fill your tenancy or making sure your property is sold to the right hands, we always provide extraordinary service. From our community to yours, there’s no one better to take the next step with. Buy, sell, rent, and manage your property with Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty]’s dynamic team of experts.

Meet The Founders

Darrin Leung – Co Founder

Darrin Leung co-established Grow Property Group in 2005, bringing a multidisciplinary approach to property, investment management, project advisory and marketing innovation. Drawing inspiration from property technology, luxury fashion, and architecture, he continues to push creative boundaries in the industry.

Born and raised in Brisbane, Darrin’s entrepreneurial spirit stems from his family’s Chinese restaurant, where he learned the values of perseverance, adaptability, and customer service. This foundation shaped his relationship-driven approach to business and deep appreciation for community and culture.

Holding a Bachelor of Civil Engineering and a Master’s in Urban Design and Planning from QUT, Darrin has spent over two decades redefining real estate sales, marketing, and property development. As the principal licensee at Grow Property Group, he leads strategy and innovation, delivering high-quality boutique projects that blend functionality with emotional connection.

A dynamic professional with expertise spanning business strategy, design, asset management, and hospitality, Darrin is committed to pushing industry standards. His vision is fueled by a passion for transformative spaces, client success, and long-term value creation. With an ever-evolving perspective, he remains dedicated to innovation, growth, and leaving a lasting impact on the Australian property market.

Ayda Shabanz – Co Founder (Former Director)

Ayda is one of Australia’s leading property and finance experts. She’s an award-winning entrepreneur, is highly sought after as a motivational keynote speaker, professional development coach, financial coach and industry leader. What Ayda has mastered in the first 17 years of her career, few achieve in a lifetime. Personally, she’s made the journey from student sharehouse to owning a property portfolio worth many millions.

She’s used property investment as a base from which to build multiple multi-million-dollar businesses and is redefining the property and finance sector through her straight-talking, practical and insightful advice. It’s why the Australian Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald and Sky News turn to her for engaging and up-to-date insights on property and finance trends.

Testimonials

I cannot recommend Sherie highly enough. Selling our home while living interstate could have been incredibly stressful, but Sherie made the entire process seamless from start to finish.
Her communication was outstanding, we always knew exactly what was happening and never felt out of the loop despite the distance. She took complete ownership of everything that needed to be done to get the house ready for sale, coordinating all the changes and requirements on our behalf.

Afshin Jafari

My buying experience with Sherie at Grow Property was excellent, professional & honest. She met my queries & concerns promptly & efficiently. I was treated with kindness and respect by Sherie & all the Grow team. It is one of the best buying experiences I have ever had. I highly recommend Sherie.

Margaret Young

I worked with the team at Grow Group Newstead Realty to purchase an off-the-plan apartment at Lily, and the entire process was seamless from start to finish.
The team made everything straightforward and stress-free, and I’m really happy with the outcome. I also appreciated their strong relationship with Mosaic, which gave me extra confidence throughout the purchase. I’d absolutely work with them again.

Rachael Hedges

Sherie was absolutely amazing! We sold our house from interstate and she made the whole thing so easy. Honestly, we couldn’t have done it without her. She handled everything for us, kept us in the loop every step of the way, and nothing was ever too much trouble. Her attention to detail and dedication really stood out, and she genuinely went above and beyond. Plus, she’s just lovely to deal with! If you’re looking for an agent who truly cares and gets the job done, Sherie’s your person.

Forough Yavari

Absolutely fantastic experience with Grow Property as the Property Manager for my rental. From the initial inspection with Ellie, full of info, fun and banter, to the lovely Lana letting me know I was the chosen tenant and greeting me when I picked up the keys with a welcome pack and full explanation and the efficient, friendly, proactive Hayley responding immediately to every little request and bearing patiently with an inexperienced renter, it has been a wonderfully seamless introduction to renting.

Goonerwin

I highly recommend Hayley as a Property Manager. She is professional, responsive, and always goes above and beyond to make sure everything is handled quickly and efficiently. Her communication is outstanding, and she genuinely cares about providing a great experience.

Nick Mellish

From my very first interaction, Hayley was professional, responsive, and genuinely supportive. Relocating can be a stressful process, but she made everything incredibly smooth and straightforward. Communication was excellent throughout, and she was always willing to answer questions and assist wherever needed.

Emily Fyfe

I was extremely pleased that I engaged Rob to sell my apartment as he was prompt, clear and concise and provided very good feedback at all times. He provided realistic and detailed reports, was very honest in his appraisal and attained good results in a short time achieving a satisfactory result (as I was little time constrained in selling before moving to a new home).

Ross Rogers

If you want great service from honest hard working agents that truly care for you or your property then look no further than these guys. They have gone above and beyond what is expected from agents and have provided nothing short of amazing and fast responses from my requests. The team there deserves all the praise that comes to them!

Axel Moret

Can not speak highly enough of Newstead Real Estate, Hayley and Ruby are utterly professional, entirely supportive and incredibly thoughtful. We are incredibly fortunate to have Hayley and Ruby manage our property. Nothing is too much trouble. I cannot recommend the team at Newstead Real Estate highly enough. First class service from a first class team!

Jo-Anne Richardson

We pride ourselves on our core values that guide us to success in everything we do.

At Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty], we’re a passionate bunch and our core values are the foundations that let us do what we love to do. We champion our values in every project because they are our drivers of success. Because at Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty], we really care.

Driven

We know that commitment and dedication is the key driver of success. It’s important to persist and stick it out to reap the benefits. Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty]’s ethos is that when others cower out and give up, we push harder, further, and stronger than ever. Our eyes are on long-term success, not short term performance.

Caring

Empathy is something we value most at Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty]. We want to empower our clients with as much market success as possible. We’ve played the game for years and now we want others to gain from what we’ve learned along the way. Our definition of success is bringing our clients dreams a little bit closer.

Knowledgeable

Over the past 15 years, we’ve learned a lot. Through ups and downs, Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] has persisted and always comes out on top. The market is constantly evolving and while everyone is trying to keep up, we use our insights and industry knowledge to keep one step ahead.

Brave

Bravery isn’t the absence of fear, but courage in the face of fear. Chasing a dream is always going to be risky, but Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] doesn’t let fear stop us from achieving our clients goals. Overcoming our fears is how we got to where we are today, and we help our clients do the same.

Agile

There’s no straight path to success. That’s why being dynamic and agile is one of Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty]’s greatest strengths. We are constantly surveying the industry so we can evolve our services. Our ability to adapt to the market means we always achieve optimal results for our clients.

Inclusive

Diversity isn’t an objective of Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty], it’s part of our DNA. Our team embraces a rich variety of cultures, ages, genders and ethnicities which allows us to see the world from every perspective. No matter the walk of life, Grow Property Group [Newstead Realty] will always treat our employees and clients with respect.

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