Partner intro: Belle Property Central Coast
When you talk about a good real estate agent, words like ‘professional’ or ‘driven’ often spring to mind, and while those things are certainly a big aspect of the job, it can often be the more humble qualities that appeal to people when they think about buying or selling a home.
Kindness, authenticity and a sense of community are important elements for an all-round successful real estate agent, who can often be seen as a leader or trailblazer in their local region.
CATHY, KIARA & LINDA
At Belle Property Central Coast, it all started with Principal Cathy Baker, who started a real estate office in Killcare in 2015 and has since cemented her place as a market leader in prestige homes.
Over the past five years, Belle Property has seen significant expansion, growing from a Killcare based agency to adding a second team based in Terrigal. Cathy and her team of real, authentic agents will now operate under the name Belle Property Central Coast, and are excited to be able to broaden their property services across the entire region.
On top of winning several prestigious awards and leading the coast as a top-selling agent, Cathy has a passion for supporting local people and small businesses, as well as fundraising for a number of local charities and volunteering efforts.
Killy Cares is a registered, community based charity established by Cathy to draw on the compassion, generosity and expertise that exists within the local Bouddi community, supporting and assisting local residents in times of need. Cathy also organises a yearly event, Belles Bubbles and Boobies – a breast cancer fundraising luncheon.
Cathy loves employing and working with talented individuals helping them embrace their area of property expertise and becoming involved in their individual communities, whether it be through sport, kids or just friendly social experiences with local residents.
Alongside her talented personal assistant Kiara Fardnava and newly appointed buyers concierge Linda Gibbens, Cathy is constantly striving to make a difference, while growing her dynamic team.
PETER, STEPHANIE AND OLIVIA
Peter Kunov and Stephanie Strickland are the people that bring everything together behind the scenes for Cathy.
As the General Manager of Belle Property Central Coast, Peter is renowned for his ability to mentor, support and inspire staff to grow and achieve extraordinary results, not only in their work life but also in other parts of life where goals drive the force for people to work hard to achieve their life time dreams.
As Operations Manager, Stephanie Strickland oversees the day-to-day workings of the office and always does so with a gorgeous smile on her face. In this dynamic and busy work environment, Stephanie is highly efficient and her ability to multi-task and prioritise workflows is impressive. With the assistance of hard working administration assistant Olivia Kunov, Stephanie has the Belle Property Central Coast offices running like well oiled machines.
MICHAEL CORDI
Michael Cordi, our Gosford real estate specialist, is a well-known and respected local. While committed to delivering first class service and outstanding results to the Belle Property Central Coast team, he also sponsors Central Coast Junior Rugby and volunteers with Meals on Wheels once a month.
A sports fan, Michael is involved in managing the Under 11’s A Grade team at the East Gosford Rams Football Club, coaching or managing the boys since they were six years old. On Sunday’s he looks after Jennifer who is 61 and is wheelchair bound.
BARAKA AND CAITLIN
In his down time, Baraka Leporte, who specialises in homes between Box Head and Avoca Beach, can often be spotted on the sand, most likely his local beach, Macmasters.
An enthusiastic member and volunteer at Macmasters Surf Lifesaving Club, he sponsors numerous activities that benefit both the club and community and he also does a volunteer shift behind the bar at the Surf Club.
Baraka has a great relationship with his clients – one example is Sharyn, a Killcare Heights resident whom he connected with over their mutual love of Samoyed dogs. For the last couple of years, Barak has helped Sharyn buy and sell multiple investment properties.
Baraka is fortunate to have the help of his Personal Assistant, Caitlin Attard, who assists him in all facets of residential property sales.
BEN BEDFORD
Ben Bedford is a North Avoca specialist who spent over 30 years holidaying in the little beachside village before moving his family here last year.
He has already cemented his presence in the community by joining the North Avoca Boardriders surfing competition and is part of the Surf Life Saving Club and patrol.
A keen surfer, Ben walks his dog on the beach every day in the off leash dog area and says he plans to live in his Lake Street house forever.
With over nine years’ experience in real estate, Ben is very familiar with the property market and North Avoca’s lifestyle and is ready to inject his enthusiasm into a market that he is so passionate about.
SIMONE DUCROU
Young mum of two Simone Ducrou brings something new and exciting to the Central Coast.
For the last 40 years, her family has owned flagship agencies in real estate hot spots Surry Hills and Newtown – so you could say that Simone has lived and breathed real estate her whole life.
Speaking four languages, she recently returned from a stint in Mexico, working in Playa del Carmen where she set up her own real estate agency.
Her gorgeous kids (5 and 8) attend one of the local primary schools where Simone hopes to get involved in volunteering as a parent. Along with her husband and dog Daisy, she is excited to support homeowners and buyers with interests in Terrigal property.
CATHY BLISS
One of the top real estate agents on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Cathy Bliss recently made a tree change to rural Holgate and is set to focus on the Central Coast acreage market with Belle Property Central Coast.
Cathy’s positivity and enthusiasm is absolutely infectious, yet her solid advice is rooted in the fundamentals of the marketplace – she is completely attuned to the upward and downward changes that can occur in any economic adjustment and has gained solid experience as she worked through the previous GFC.
LAURA MOLESWORTH
Business Development Manager Laura Molesworth is also a crucial element of the Belle Property Central Coast team with her broad insights into both market trends and the specific needs of her clientele.
Specialising in property investments, she has spent the last seven years focusing her prodigious talents on just about every aspect of residential real estate.
ESCAPES TEAM
The Escapes team are two dedicated holiday staff that are committed to enhancing guest experience, with someone available on the phone to talk to seven days a week.
An integral part of the Belle Property Central Coast business, Rose Mackay and Claire O’Malley can organise a range of services for clients, from retreat-style yoga and massages to food hampers, private chefs, babysitting, boat hire, helicopter services, fitness trainers – the sky’s the limit.
Both local girls, teamwork, empathy and 100 per cent attention to detail are the core principles of this hardworking team, all of who live and breathe the local lifestyle.
