Ras360 Launch
Brisbane, Australia – The Martini Room at the iconic Story Bridge Hotel buzzed with excitement on Thursday, May 9th, as Queensland’s Accommodation and Real Estate sectors’ elite gathered to celebrate a significant milestone: the relaunch of RAAS Property Group to Ras360 Property Solutions. The event marked the company’s 21st birthday and showcased its bold expansion into Accommodation business sales.
An Evening to Remember
The rebranding launch was a spectacular event attended by the “who’s who” of the accommodation sector, including key figures from the industry’s business owners and professional services, along with the company’s growing agent and broker cohort that service much of South East Queensland.
Christopher Jones, Managing Director and owner of Ras360 and prestige real estate brand Republik Property Partners, delivered an emotional thank you speech, expressing deep gratitude to the loyal and long-standing team that has supported him over the years. He applauded the group’s hard work in ranking as Queensland’s 4th largest seller of real estate (RealEstate.com.au November 2023 to date).
Founders of RAAS, Rusty Lush, Geoff Glanville and Mike Butler were celebrated on the night, ceremoniously cutting a fittingly red ‘21’ cake. Industry stalwart and Director of Management Rights, Robert Collins shared heartfelt stories from the company’s inception to its current success, crediting Christopher Jones on nurturing a team with unwavering ethical determination.
Leaders and Visionaries
National Director of Accommodation, Nathan Eades, filled the room with his excitement for appointment to lead this new sector into the future, with a reinvigorated heritage brand, and an expert team of brokers in place. With over a decade of industry experience and multiple awards, including the ARAMA Sales Broker of the Year for 2020 and 2021, Nathan’s leadership is set to drive the company’s ambitious expansion into new asset classes, including hotels, motels, pubs, and caravan parks.
Julia Kent, the company’s Growth Manager leading the relaunch and expansion, accredited the successful transformation to the company’s value of constant innovation and customer-centricity.
The speeches were interjected by Kerrie Lush, founder Rusty Lush’s daughter and long-standing broker for the company, who praised exceptional leadership and genuine care for people, as driving forces for the honorable team culture that Christopher has cultivated.
A New Chapter for Ras360
The rebranding to Ras360 Property Solutions signifies more than just a name change. It marks the beginning of a new chapter, positioning the company as a comprehensive, in fact a 360 degree, provider of Residential and Accommodation Property Solutions.
The expansion into a diverse range of asset classes aims to challenge the industry status quo and offer more holistic services to clients. The addition of industry experts like Malcolm O’Farrell and Joel McCartin to the team underscores this commitment.
Looking Forward
The rebrand went live in mid-April, with the launch of new Accommodation team, new website ras360.com.au, along with a Partner Portal, designed to support and grow the Ras360 team across Australia.
The Ras360 rebrand launch event was a testament to the company’s importance an honourable team dynamic. With a strong leadership team, depth of experience in their staff unit, and importance placed on constant innovation, Ras360 Property Solutions is set to redefine the landscape of the accommodation and property sectors in Australia.