Contributors

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Damian Collins

Host, Property Investing Roadmap Podcast

Managing Director, Momentum Wealth

Chairman, Westbridge Funds Management

Damian Collins is the Founder and Managing Director of residential property advisory, Momentum Wealth, and Chairman of Australian property funds management company, Westbridge Funds Management. Damian is the author of the Amazon Best Seller, Property Investing Roadmap: How to build an income from property for life and host of Property Investing Roadmap Podcast. He is a well-known advocate across Australia’s real estate industry, previously serving as President of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA) from 2018 to 2022 and as a Director of the Real Estate Institute of Australia. Having been an active property investor himself for over 30 years, Damian continues to apply his extensive experience to help fellow investors grow wealth through direct and syndicated property investments. 

https://www.damiancollins.com.au/

Guests

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Amanda Kroczek

Residential Property Management Department Manager, Momentum Wealth

 

Amanda Kroczek is the Licensee and Residential Property Management Department Manager for Momentum Wealth. Holding a Diploma in Property and commencing her real estate career in 2007, Amanda is dedicated to providing mentorship and professional development to her team, as well as keeping her wider business informed about industry updates. In addition to her leadership position, Amanda actively contributes insights as a member of the REIWA Property Management Network Committee, advocating for positive changes within WA’s real estate management industry. Committed to continuous learning, she is a respected figure in the real estate community.

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Brad Dunn

Key Relationships Manager, Westbridge Funds Management 

 

Brad is an experienced Key Relationships Manager with an extensive background in commercial finance and investor relations. In addition to holding senior business management roles across various national banking groups, Brad also managed his own small business for seven years prior to joining the MW Group’s funds management arm, Westbridge Funds Management. As Head of Westbridge’s key relationships division, Brad oversees the team responsible for fostering the fund manager’s investor relationships and developing new business alliances. Since joining Westbridge , Brad and his team have helped to raise over $460 million in funds across the Group’s portfolio while continuing to champion an investor-first approach.

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Caylum Merrick

Department Manager – Property Strategy & Finance, Momentum Wealth 

 

Caylum has more than a decade of experience in the finance and lending industry, with a strong focus on leadership and mentorship. As Department Manager for Momentum Wealth’s Property Strategy and Finance divisions, he is passionate about helping others succeed, guiding and supporting a team of finance brokers to develop their skills and achieve their potential. He holds a Diploma in Mortgage Broking and a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, and is committed to fostering continuous growth and excellence within his team to ensure clients receive expert advice and a tailored experience throughout their property journey.

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Fran Hughes

Mini-Retirement Coach & Certified Financial Planner

 

Fran is a financial coach who authored her own hero's journey. As a 14-year old finding herself in a financial predicament, Fran chose to use her lateral-thinking approach to pay her way through private school, complementing school learning with financial education and in doing so, discovering her passion for financial coaching. A business owner with 35 years’ experience, Fran has built and sold several award-winning financial planning firms, retiring several times between projects. She believes that the face of retirement is evolving, with many opting to take mini-retirements throughout their careers, just as she did. She is a well-respected active member of the community as the FPA Chapter Chair, future2 foundation ambassador, finance columnist for the West Australian and regular finance expert on radio. In 2020 and 2021, Fran was awarded FS Power Australia's Top50 most influential financial advisor.

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James Tng

Managing Partner, Moore Australia (WA) Pty Ltd

James Tng is Managing Partner of Moore Australia (WA), with decades of experience in tax and business advice to businesses, migrants, overseas and Australian businesses and government agencies.

James has extensive knowledge and experience as an advisor business, insight into property development, asset protection and estate planning issues, along with complex tax issues.

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Mark Casey

Property Acquisitions Specialist, Momentum Wealth

 

Mark began his career as a Chartered Accountant and then spent 12 years in senior finance roles in the mining industry. In 2011, he transitioned into property, joining Momentum Wealth as a Property Acquisitions Specialist. Since then, Mark has helped hundreds of clients navigate the complexities of property investment, from first-time investors and home buyers to seasoned property developers and owner-occupiers purchasing high-end properties in Perth’s premium suburbs. With over 30 years of personal property investing experience, Mark has developed a deep understanding of the industry. His expertise in property development, property syndicates, and strategic acquisitions, combined with a strong finance background, enables Mark to deliver tailored, data-driven solutions to help clients grow their property portfolios across a diverse range of investments.

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Philip Anderson

Head of Development, Westbridge Funds Management 

 

Philip holds a Bachelor of Law from The University of Western Australia and is the Head of Development at the MW Group’s funds management arm, Westbridge Funds Management. Philip has extensive experience in the end-to-end delivery of development projects across a broad spectrum of areas including residential land subdivision, residential apartments, commercial and retail built form, and industrial land subdivision. Philip is a strong advocate for WA’s residential property and development sector both within and outside of his role at Westbridge and is an active member of the Property Council of WA Residential Committee.

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Robin Ram

Department Manager – Property Advisory, Acquisition & Research, Momentum Wealth

 

Beginning his career as a property management assistant and sales representative, Robin has since garnered over two decades of experience in various areas of real estate strategy and management. At the age of 20, Robin became WA’s youngest holder of a triennial license and also holds diplomas in Business Management for Real Estate and Management, along with certifications in Real Estate and Training and Assessment. Robin has a broad skill set and has worked in sales, agency management, training, and business development, including running his own residential-focused office. Now, as the leader of Momentum Wealth’s Property Acquisitions and Research division, he uses proven research methodologies to help identify valuable investment opportunities for the company’s clients.