East Arnhem Real Estate

What East Arnhem Real Estate does

East Arnhem Real Estate (EARE) is a privately held, full-service real estate agency headquartered in Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory, Australia, founded in 2010 by Hannah Fincham-Thomson. The firm operates as the dominant property services provider across the East Arnhem Land region, employing 33 full-time staff of whom 15 (more than 40%) are Yolngu people, with remote teams embedded in five Indigenous communities: Yirrkala, Milingimbi, Ramingining, Gapuwiyak, and Galiwinku. Its service catalogue covers residential and commercial property sales, ongoing property management, commercial leasing, holiday accommodation, meeting-space rentals, and remote community housing management.

The technology stack is assembled from third-party SaaS: PropertyTree underpins property management with tenant and owner portals; Newbook Cloud automates holiday booking; a custom Tenant Concierge module handles online maintenance requests; and the ReNet-powered website hosts listings, tenancy applications, and email alerts. No proprietary AI/ML systems are disclosed. The business combines sales-led direct engagement (one-on-one property showings, free landlord appraisals, professional photography) with self-serve online channels.

Revenue is generated through a hybrid model: recurring percentage-based property management fees, recurring commercial leases quoted per square metre plus GST and outgoings, nightly holiday accommodation, and transactional sales commissions. Customer segments include property investors and landlords, residential tenants, home buyers, commercial clients, the Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation (a strategic anchor partner), five remote Yolngu communities, and short-term workers and visitors. The firm is regionally and nationally recognised, with seven awards including REIA and REINT Small Residential Agency of the Year (2014, 2015, 2020) and Community Service Awards (2020, 2021).

Name

East Arnhem Real Estate

Legal name

East Arnhem Real Estate

Website

https://eare.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

East Arnhem Real Estate is a Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory-based full-service real estate agency with 33 staff (40%+ Yolngu) operating across the East Arnhem Land region, providing residential and commercial sales, property management, holiday accommodation, and remote community housing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Affordable Housing & First-Time Buyer Brokerage (BPAJAAAD)

Keywords

• Residential property sales
• Property management services
• Commercial property leasing
• Holiday accommodation rentals
• Remote community housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Nhulunbuy

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Management Fees: Ongoing property management services for landlords including tenant screening, rent collection, maintenance coordination, and regular inspections. Fees are based on rental income percentage.
2. Commercial Property Leasing: Leasing of commercial spaces including retail, office, and industrial properties with rental rates quoted per sqm plus GST and outgoings.
3. Holiday Accommodation: Short-term holiday rentals including Rirratjingu Workers Camp and Yanawal Units, booked through Newbook Cloud platform at nightly rates.
4. Property Sales: Residential and commercial property sales with sales staff handling the transaction process from listing through to settlement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

East Arnhem Real Estate is a full-service real estate agency operating in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory, offering residential property sales, ongoing rental property management, commercial and retail leasing, short-term holiday accommodation (Yanawal Units and Rirratjingu Workers Camp), and remote community housing management for Indigenous communities. Services are delivered from a head office in Nhulunbuy plus remote teams across five communities, supported by PropertyTree portals, Newbook Cloud booking system, and an online listings portal.

Product overview

East Arnhem Real Estate is a full-service real estate agency operating in the East Arnhem Land region of the Northern Territory. The company offers a comprehensive suite of property services built on the ReNet property management platform with PropertyTree portals for tenant and owner access. Core offerings include residential property sales, property management for both urban and remote community housing, holiday accommodations (Yanawal Units and Rirratjingu Workers Camp), commercial/retail leasing, and meeting space rentals. The product ecosystem integrates PropertyTree tenant and owner portals for self-service access, Newbook.cloud for holiday booking automation, and email alert services for listing notifications. The company also provides specialized remote community housing services across five Indigenous communities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Property Sales Facilitates the buying and selling of residential properties including houses, units, and land in the Nhulunbuy and East Arnhem region, including the unique challenges of Aboriginal land purchases.
• Property Management Comprehensive rental property management services for landlords including tenant screening, rent and water charge collection, maintenance inspections (2-4 times per year), monthly financial reports, rates and insurance payment management, and tenant placement. Fees are based on a percentage of rental income.
• Commercial Property Services Commercial and retail space leasing including office tenancies at Arnhem House and Rirratjingu Business Centre, and industrial properties in Nhulunbuy's CBD and industrial estate. Rental rates quoted per square metre plus GST and outgoings.
• Holiday Accommodations Short-term holiday rental accommodations including the Yanawal Units at Rirratjingu Business Centre (from $299 per night) and Rirratjingu Workers Camp at Wallaby Beach ($200 per night), booked through the Newbook Cloud platform at nightly rates.
• Remote Community Housing Services Culturally appropriate housing management services for remote Indigenous communities including Yirrkala, Milingimbi, Ramingining, Gapuwiyak, and Galiwinku, with dedicated Community Housing Officers and Housing Maintenance Officers in each location.
• Meeting Space Rentals Commercial meeting and conference space rentals available at EARE holiday accommodation venues for businesses and groups visiting East Arnhem.

Quantifiable outcome

• 15 of 33 employees are Yolngu people, maintaining 40%+ Indigenous workforce
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Rirratjingu Aboriginal CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEARE provides property services to Rirratjingu Aboriginal Corporation, managing the Rirratjingu Business Centre and Workers Camp accommodations. The partnership involves managing multiple commercial tenancies and holiday accommodations for the Corporation, with EARE described as a valued business partner whose service has resulted in significant cost savings.
• Yirrkala CommunitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEARE provides community housing services to Yirrkala, a vibrant Yolngu community of approximately 1,000 residents located 18 kilometres from Nhulunbuy, with dedicated Community Housing Officers supporting the community.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PRD Nationwide: Australian real estate group with deep regional and suburban franchise network. Comparable to EARE in delivering full-service residential sales, property management, and commercial services through regional offices.
• Stockdale & Leggo: Australian real estate group with regional and suburban offices. Comparable to EARE in providing residential sales, property management, and leasing in regional markets across Australia.
• First National Real Estate: Australian real estate network with strong regional and rural footprint. Comparable to EARE in providing sales, leasing, and property management across smaller markets where national chains have limited presence.
• Elders Real Estate: Australian real estate network with strong rural and regional focus, including remote and agricultural communities. Comparable to EARE in serving property buyers, sellers, and landlords in non-metro geographies with locally embedded agents.

Broad incumbents

• LJ Hooker: One of Australia's largest real estate franchise networks with nationwide coverage including regional offices. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering the same residential brokerage and property management services as EARE, though with national scale and broader geographic reach.
• Raine & Horne: Established Australian real estate group with metro and regional offices. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering full-service residential and commercial real estate, with longer brand history than EARE but similar service categories.
• Ray White: Major Australian real estate group with extensive franchise network across metro and regional Australia. Comparable as a broad incumbent in residential sales, property management, and commercial services, with much greater geographic diversification than EARE.
• Harcourts: Australia and New Zealand real estate network with strong regional presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering residential sales, property management, and rural/regional services similar to EARE's full-service model.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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