Our Team

Chris Burne
Director, Auctioneer

Chris Burne's lifelong real estate career spans more than thirty years, and for more than twenty years he's successfully established and grown his own business in Richmond. During that time, Chris established a reputation as the pre-eminent specialist in Richmond property. 'My connection with Richmond goes back a very long way,' Chris says. 'Over the last 30 years the area has seen enormous change - it's gone from a suburb of humble worker's cottages to...
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Michael Burne
Sales Executive

Real Estate is in Michael Burne's blood, having been immersed in his family's property business his entire life. Now, after building a wealth of sales experience in recruitment and commercial real estate, Michael has joined Burne Property where he is instrumental in all aspects of the business, from sales through to leasing. "I am genuinely thrilled and excited to be working alongside my father and the team at Burne Property" Michael Says. "We get along...
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Luke Connell
Portfolio Manager - Department Head

Luke boasts over 15 years Property Management experience in Inner Melbourne, Rural Victoria and overseas. Luke is a people person who prides himself on his excellent communication skills. He builds rapport quickly and enjoys forming long-term relationships with his clients. An extensive knowledge of changing Property Management legislation has allowed Luke to continue to grow his career. Whilst away from our busy office at Burne Property Luke has his hands full raising a young family.
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Simon Derham
Licensed Estate Agent

For the last 25 years, Simon Derham has worked as a licensed estate agent and REIV accredited auctioneer in some of Melbourne's most vibrant and premier real estate markets including Richmond, East Melbourne, Hawthorn, Hawthorn East, Toorak, and South Yarra. "It is wonderful to be working at Burne Property alongside like-minded professionals who get as much pleasure as me helping clients achieve a great outcome". Clients appreciate Simon's kind and friendly manner, his attention to...
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Samantha Wise
Administration

Samantha aims to work her way up in property management by using her extensive experience in customer service and relationship management. Priding herself in her work ethic and drive, Samantha aims to succeed in whatever she puts her mind to. Samantha loves to learn and develop her skills is excited about continuing to do so at Burne Property. Coming from a country town, when Samantha isn't helping you with your real estate queries, she can...
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