Meet The Team
Lachlan O'Connell - Director
Starting his investment journey as a 19-year-old, Lachie has always had a keen interest in property. Lachie has spent over 12 years in the construction industry as a carpenter and has moved into the buyer’s agent space.
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After successfully investing in several of his own properties over the years, Lachie felt a real passion and drive to be able to help everyday Australians achieve their goals in the property market.
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He has a wealth of knowledge on how to value add to properties through the means of extending, renovating and other cosmetic improvements. He has a special eye for identifying any building issues and defects. Lachie is the right person to take care of the due diligence for you.
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He prides himself on being extremely honest with all of his clients. If a client loves a property and he has found issues with it, Lachie will advise them not to proceed.
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Operating Australia wide, Lachie specializes in the inner ring of Melbourne, the Geelong region and primarily the Ballarat region where he grew up and has an extensive network in the real estate and wider community.
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LIC: 18402655
Cert 3 Carpentry.
Allie Evans - Buyers Advocate
Allie joins us as a passionate Buyers Advocate bringing with her an unwavering commitment to helping clients find their dream homes and investment goals.
With extensive customer service experience her transition from banking and finance to real estate is marked by a commitment to protecting the interests of homebuyers.
Allie’s enthusiasm for real estate is fuelled by her genuine passion for helping and connecting with people, she is set to elevate your home-buying experience to new heights.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned homeowner, she approaches each client's journey with a fresh perspective, tailoring her services to meet your unique needs and aspirations.
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Phone: 0408 121 554
Email: allieadvocates@gmail.com
Fazil Syed - Buyers Advocate
Faz joins OBA bringing with him over 15 years of extensive sales experience. With a humble and grounded approach, he dedicates himself fully to understanding his clients' needs and consistently delivers on his commitments. Faz is renowned for his exceptional negotiating skills, having saved his clients thousands of dollars through his adept handling of sales transactions.
He excels at forging strong relationships and always puts his clients’ interests first, ensuring that their requirements are met with the utmost dedication and professionalism. His ability to connect with clients and understand their vision makes him a trusted advisor in the sales process.
Faz operates across Australia specialising in Melbourne West, bringing his seasoned expertise to each negotiation and client interaction. Whether dealing with complex deals or straightforward transactions, he ensures optimal results that exceed client expectations.
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Phone: 0494 070 684
Email: faz@oconnellba.com.au
James Manovski - Buyers Advocate
James enters the buyers agent realm fueled by his personal experiences as a property buyer and an unyielding passion for real estate. James brings a wealth of firsthand knowledge and an innate attention to fine detail honed through his own property acquisitions. His journey as a homeowner ignited a deep-seated fascination with the intricacies of the market, propelling him to transition into a role where he can channel his enthusiasm into helping others navigate the exhilarating journey of finding their dream homes.
With James, clients can expect meticulous attention to detail at every turn, ensuring that no aspect of the home buying process is overlooked. His commitment to providing personalized, client-centered service sets him apart, making him a trusted partner for those embarking on their homeownership or investment journey.
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Phone: 0432 565 423
Email: jamesmanovski@gmail.com
Mitch Phelps - Buyers Advocate
Beginning his personal investing journey during high school through equity investments, Mitch has always had an interest in long term investment strategies that he believes are essential for everyone in creating a better future for themselves and their loved ones. He is passionate about imparting his personal experience and assisting people in achieving their financial and lifestyle goals through real estate investment
Having owned property where he grew up in central Ballarat, to owning in his home town of Ocean Grove on the Bellarine Peninsula, he has seen first hand the benefits of long term real estate investment
Mitch is an avid golfer, footballer and lover of travel and outdoors. You can tell just by talking to him how enthusiastic he is about the area in which he resides, and the opportunities that not only his local area, but Australia wide possesses for wealth creation through real estate
He joins us having successfully and continuing to run a small sole trading electrical business out of the Bellarine Peninsula and the Surf Coast, where he has created a wide network of connections and gained some vital experience in the building and construction industry, which ably assists him in his understanding of what a good real estate investment looks like
He looks forward to assisting you achieve your financial and life style goals
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Phone: 0498 139 573
Email: mitch@oconnellba.com.au
Andrew Donnellon - Buyers Advocate
Andrew is dedicated to assisting clients in purchasing their properties and turning their dreams into reality.
Whether you are buying your first home or an investment property, he approaches each client's journey with a fresh perspective, guiding them toward achieving their goals.
Currently, Andrew is in his final year at Deakin University, where he is pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce with a major in Accounting.
Phone: 0455 331 106