Administration Team
Olivia Pope
Commercial Team o.pope@saltproperty.com.au 0430 608 524Growing up on a dairy farm in picturesque Frankland River in Western Australia – which she managed for five years before it was sold – Olivia brings an extraordinary work ethic to her career at Salt Property.
Her personal philosophy “Get up and do the job and do it properly” drives her high attention to detail and ability to effortlessly exceed expectations for the benefit of our clients and our team.
Olivia also boasts management experience in the food and beverage industry, providing her with the skills to lead people, negotiate and problem solve efficiently.
She believes you get out of life and your investments what you put in, and is currently completing her traineeship with Salt.
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Property Management Team
Andrew Shue
General Manager & Head of Commercial Division commercialmanager@saltproperty.com.au 0402 733 140Having spent the past 25+ years immersed in Western Australia’s diverse property industry, Andrew is an accomplished, award-winning real estate executive who seamlessly manages Salt Property Group’s daily operations and our successful Commercial Division.
A married father-of-one, his real estate career began selling house and land packages for Ross North Homes in the late 90s. He quickly excelled thanks to his strong people and problem-solving skills and his ability to perform under pressure and went on to work for numerous other home builders. In 2015, he secured a Sales Executive position at BGC Residential, a role he held for more than four years.
Just prior to joining Salt, Andrew ran his own boutique real estate agency specialising in sales in the popular riverside suburb of Applecross.
Expertise
Andrew’s experience and career highlights are extensive and include:
- Broad exposure to all stages of the property development lifecycle from feasibility analysis to development site acquisition, planning approvals, design and construction, sales and after-sales care
- High-end luxury residential home sales, including managing the sale of historic Oceania House on Cocos Island
- Stock sourcing for investment groups building commercial and residential property portfolios
- A deep knowledge of corporate governance and regulatory compliance, including planning regulations linked to Cultural Environment and Built Heritage considerations
- Synthesising market analytics to publish detailed market intelligence reports for property buyers, investors, developers, and vendors
- Acting as a trusted strategic advisor focusing on emerging property market risks, trends, and opportunities
- Being nominated for a Master Builders Association Award for Innovative Design
Leadership
Andrew highly values being part of the dynamic Salt team.
In his current leadership roles, he oversees the leasing and management of more than 300 commercial properties – from warehouses to industrial units and offices spanning metropolitan Perth and southwest WA.
Andrew is also responsible for recruiting outstanding new team members, supporting current staff, coordinating advertising budgets, managing key marketing tools and company branding, and implementing automated processes and systems for enhanced efficiency and service.
A skilled multi-tasker with a high energy approach, he draws on his vast professional network to efficiently and creatively problem solve for clients. He communicates openly and prioritises trust, honesty, and upfront, early issues management.
Motivation
As someone who strives to grow and continuously improve, Andrew is motivated by other professionals with the same commitment.
Born in WA and attending high school in Port Hedland, he has a long-held passion for Muay Thai, which has taught him the power of discipline, balance and stability.
He also enjoys fishing and going to the gym.
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Selyna Tee
Senior Property Manager s.tee@saltproperty.com.au 0488 122 511Part of the Salt Property team for more than a decade, Selyna is a consummate professional.
Having started in the real estate industry in a bookkeeping role and with a Certificate IV in Real Estate Services and, her vast knowledge of the sector now extends to property management, real estate sales, and administration.
Dedicated to continuous improvement and with a passion for problem solving, Selyna is incredibly industrious and manages a portfolio of properties from Banksia Grove in Perth’s northern corridor to Greenfields in the south.
Known for her patience and high attention to detail, she values traditional communication methods but also embraces emerging technologies to streamline the property management process for the benefit of investors and tenants.
“Salt stands apart thanks to our exceptional teamwork and accountability, and the fact that each manager handles every aspect of a property in our care,” she says.
“This gives us a full picture of what is going on with each of our properties at any given time, which allows investors to rest easy.”
Selyna takes pleasure in gardening, watercolour painting and spending time with her beloved spoodle when not supporting the Salt office.
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Lauren Hyde-Cooling
Senior Property Manager l.hyde@saltproperty.com.au 0426 157 187With strong family ties to the real estate industry, Lauren graduated from Santa Maria College, quickly secured her real estate registration and launched her career in WA’s property sector.
Having already chalked up more than five years of property management experience, Lauren has developed exceptional negotiation skills and is now managing 115 residential properties across Perth.
She believes honest, prompt communication is essential in her chosen profession and generating trust in her relationships with landlords and tenants is always a priority.
“I love working with people and if I can make their experience better and their life easier in some way, that is a win for me,” says Lauren, who grew up in Mount Pleasant.
As for advice for prospective tenants, she says: “Put your best foot forward and don’t be afraid to ask questions about how you can improve your application”
A lifelong dedication to high-level competitive sport has taught Lauren the importance of balance and discipline and that there are no shortcuts to success.
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Onyii Ishola
Senior Property Manager o.ishola@saltproperty.com.au 0421 189 217Born and raised in the vibrant city of Lagos, Nigeria, Onyi embarked on her real estate journey while pursuing her education at the prestigious University of Lagos, Nigeria. With a solid foundation in place, she delved into the industry in 2013 as a sales consultant, specializing in managing high-value asset portfolios across Lagos and Dubai.
In 2017, Onyi and her family relocated to Australia, where her passion for real estate led her to pursue further qualifications. She obtained Sales Registration and Property Management registration, furthering her expertise. Since 2023, she has successfully managed her own portfolio of properties, drawing from her extensive experience with high-value portfolios in Dubai. This experience has honed her keen attention to detail, enabling her to expertly manage both major and minor aspects of property, ensuring exceptional service for her clients and tenants.
Onyi's approach to property management is rooted in proactive communication, community building, integrity, and innovation. She believes in fostering strong relationships with clients and tenants alike, ensuring transparency and trust throughout her interactions.
Outside of work, Onyi is happily married with three wonderful children. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, and indulging in her passion for cooking.
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Lindsay McKenna
Senior Property Manager l.mckenna@saltproperty.com.au 0413 007 447 At the heart of great customer service and delivering as a business is a genuine ability to listen to and understand your client...A key member of the Salt Property team since late 2018, Lindsay’s wealth of life and real estate industry experience allows her to deliver a personalised and superior property management service.
Launching her property career around 15 years ago as her young family grew up, she has a deep knowledge of the residential real estate sector, having held a variety of roles, including sales assistant, trust accountant and sales administrator.
Lindsay values the agility of working in a medium-sized property agency and believes strong relationships built on trust are central to professional success.
Managing Salt’s trust accounts and a small portfolio of residential properties in Perth with practicality, flexibility, and vision, her focus is on prompt and clear communication, customised cost-sensitive solutions and an intuitive approach to dispute resolution.
“Picking up the phone is crucial when it comes to problem solving because it allows for the positive resolution of challenges much more efficiently,” Lindsay says.
“At the heart of great customer service and delivering as a business is a genuine ability to listen to and understand your client, be led by them and then facilitate what they need; that instils great confidence and trust.”
She has lived in Booragoon since arriving in Perth from South Africa in 2004 and spends her spare time gardening, socialising, dining out and soaking up the eclectic Fremantle lifestyle.
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Tonia Apa
Strata Manager strata@saltproperty.com.au 0481 974 895Tonia first worked for Glen and Salt property group 12 years ago. Tonia initially joined forces with Glen as a Residential property manager after returning to the workforce from having her first son.
Since moving on from a career in residential property management in 2014, Tonia has acquired a significant amount of knowledge and experience across the fields within the Commercial, Strata and Construction industries.
In addition, Tonia ventured into studying for a Bachelor's degree in Psychological Science and Counseling at ECU university and completed an advanced diploma of Conveyancing.
After giving birth to her adorable boy/girl twins, 2022 Christmas night.....she eagerly re-entered the property industry workforce.
Tonia naturally migrated back to Salt which landed her the opportunity to proudly become Salts new Strata Manager.
“I thrive on making a genuine impact to my clients experience of having their Investment managed well. My priority is to ensure that my clients are able to feel at ease knowing that I have their best interests taken care of at all times.”
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Sales Team
Glen O’Brien
Principal & Founder g.obrien@saltproperty.com.au 0418 923 123Primarily a property investor, there’s little Salt principal and founder Glen O’Brien hasn’t learned about the property sector since commencing his stellar real estate sales career at the age of 24.
To overcome his initial lack of listings due to his youth, Glen began helping buyers find the right home by driving them around, showing them properties and sharing commissions with the selling agent when a deal went through.
This innovative, down-to-earth, and personalised approach turned out to be an investment in his future success, with many of these buyers later choosing Glen to sell their homes. More than 30 years on, his multi-service agency is helping meet the diverse property needs of many of his original clients’ children.
Having established himself as a leading sales agent, Glen then joined a Perth property consultancy, gaining rare experience across many facets of the real estate industry, and ultimately becoming a partner in the business.
In 2011, he founded Salt, a thriving agency which prides itself on tailoring its suite of exemplary property services to the individual needs of its clients, helping them meet their professional and personal goals.
Underpinning all of Glen’s interactions are his commitments to:
- Always put the needs of the client first
- Create lifetime relationships; and
- Freely offer first-class, evidence-based advice that is best for those he’s guiding.
Philosophy & Motivation
Understanding that reputation is everything in real estate, Glen is driven by honesty, trust and loyalty in all of his property dealings.
Whether he’s working with a long-time investor or a first home buyer, he thrives on sharing his considerable real estate knowledge to help people pave their own unique property investment pathway.
“If I can put together a deal where everybody’s happy, if I can orchestrate a win-win then that’s the best outcome and sharing in the emotion of that is very rewarding,” Glen says.
Passions
Family, farming, and flying are Glen’s three chief passions outside of property.
Born in Perth and married with three children, his first love is his family.
His other deep connection is to farming and rural Western Australia. This passion was sparked in his teen years, when he was working part-time as a crayfishing deckhand and part-time as a farmhand. Glen now spends many hours tending to his Tenterden farm and revels in the many rewards of running cattle and cultivating crops.
With a long-held dream to be a pilot, aviation is another obsession, and Glen is famed for flying his light aircraft across the pacific from Florida to Perth.
Team sports – predominantly cricket and football – have also played a big part in his life and, more recently, he’s developed a keen interest in playing lawn bowls.
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Dane McKnight
Sales, Project Development & Marketing d.mcknight@saltproperty.com.au 0435 377 647An exemplary real estate professional with invaluable knowledge across multiple aspects of the property sector, Dane displays an uncompromising commitment to putting his clients’ needs first and thrives on being an integral part of the multi-service agency that is Salt Property Group.
Having begun his career as a property and planning analyst working on projects in retail, aged care, and health care, he first joined Salt in 2014. Exemplifying remarkably high standards and superior negotiation skills, Dane’s delivery of outstanding bespoke advice and extraordinarily effective marketing campaigns saw him quickly make his mark on the Perth residential market, fast becoming known for his integrity, authenticity and gritty dedication.
“My unwavering commitment is to always prioritise the best interest of my clients, even if that means talking them out of selling if the timing is off and they’re not going to get the best price,” he explains.
“We focus on lifelong relationships and at the heart of that is giving the right advice to those we serve every time, as well as ensuring we clearly understand their goals so we can help them achieve them through strategic, smart property investment.”
To date, he has more than 170 deals – covering development sites, residential homes, commercial property and mixed-use apartment buildings – with a sales value of more than $150,000,000 under his belt.
Project Development
Revelling in managing transactions from start to finish to deliver excellence and innovation, Dane is passionate about applying his local expertise as Salt’s key project development partner.
From site identification and acquisition to analysis and feasibility studies, stakeholder management, market-informed project planning, and architect and builder liaison, he helps investors create profitable property projects from the ground up.
As a full-service agency, the specialist Salt team is on-hand to handle the marketing, sale, and settlement of each development and, if required, Salt’s strata and property management services can be harnessed for long-term success.
Diligence, reliability and a future-focused approach to property underpin Dane’s many real estate accomplishments and Salt’s standing as the most active local project agent.
Exceptional Expertise
An associate member of the Real Estate Institute of WA (REIWA), he has a:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting and Entrepreneurship Double Major)
- Graduate Certificate in Development Planning from Curtin University
- REIWA Graduate Diploma in Property (Agency Management)
- Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice.
He is also a certified NLP Practitioner and has completed an array of other well-established personal and professional development programs.
Outside of Salt, Dane immerses himself in web design and app development and manages a handyman business. When he takes time out, he likes to indulge his passions for travelling and water sports.
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Eileen Cheung 张爱琳
Sales Executive e.cheung@saltproperty.com.au 0426 509 669A highly respected and sought-after agent specialising in some of Perth’s most in-demand southern suburbs, Eileen offers a personalised, boutique service to achieve outstanding results for her clients.
Having spent 16 years working in accounting and finance across a range of sectors before her family-inspired passion for property drew her into real estate sales, the meticulous mother-of-one provides an exceedingly professional yet friendly experience to sellers and buyers alike.
A property investor herself, Eileen believes honesty is key to career – and personal – success, and tailor-makes each sales campaign for maximum effect.
“Before I stepped into sales, I’d had a lot of experience in handling property deals for my family and I understand how big a decision selling and purchasing a home is,” she says.
“I treat people as friends and my background as a financial analyst allows me to share insights on the financial perspective of their purchase, to support them to build wealth through investing in property.
“I also deliberately only work with a limited number of listings, so I can give each my 100% focus and commitment.”
Eileen is exceptionally motivated and has highly developed communication skills. Her ability to speak fluent English, Mandarin and Cantonese gives her a unique advantage as an agent.
Time spent living in Sydney has provided her with a strong network of connections across Australia’s east coast to assist in finding the ideal buyers for her listings.
Eileen adores lives in the City of Melville and names spending time with family – including her Japanese Spitz fur baby! – travelling and baking sweet treats amongst her greatest loves.
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