
Nick Dowling
B.Bus, LREA
Managing Director | Sunshine Coast
Commercial Sales & Leasing
Licence 2608849
About
Professional Summary
Nick began his commercial real estate career in 1997 as an industrial specialist on Brisbane’s southside. He quickly made the transition into the corporate world in 1999 where he worked for Jones Lang LaSalle until late 2004. His time in the Brisbane market enabled him to establish strong relationships and contacts with some of Queensland’s most active players in the commercial property market.
Since moving back to the Sunshine Coast in 2004, Nick has become the Managing Director and owner of Colliers International’s Sunshine Coast business and has a focus on ensuring he maintains a dynamic team of property professionals.
Nick also has a particular interest in the identification of major development and investment opportunities. His track record in these areas of the market is a reflection of his understanding and belief in the Sunshine Coast property market.
Accomplishments
Managing Director – Colliers International Sunshine Coast
Colliers International Outstanding Achievers Award 2007
Colliers International Outstanding Achievers Award 2009
Colliers International Outstanding Revenue Achievers Award 2015
Education
Bachelor of Business (Property Studies)
Licensed Real Estate Agent
Memberships & Involvements
REIQ
Testimonials
Nick Dowling and Baydn Dodds and their team at Colliers Sunshine Coast were outstanding in selling our 5500m2 vacant block at Noosa Heads. They set out a clear plan for how the block would be marketed and sold, and worked hard for us. They left no stone unturned in trying to achieve the highest possible price for our holding. Nick and Baydn’s professionalism and courteousness made the experience a pleasant one. Above all, they were diligent in keeping contact with us so at each stage we felt well-informed about progress. I would recommend Colliers Sunshine Coast to prospective sellers in the highest possible terms. Now to contact Nick and Baydn for a celebratory lunch! Thanks again. (David Thannhauser)
We engaged Baydn Dodds & Nick Dowling at Colliers Sunshine Coast to market our rural residential, approved Buderim property which we owned for 35 years. Baydn & Nick really added value by having an excellent understanding of the buyer profile and were outstanding in marketing it through their special projects team. They are true commercial real estate professionals and achieved a great result. (Richard Cleaver | Business Development Manager BQO)
Jade and thank you to you , Nick, Ben and Gordon. We are very pleased with the result. Great job! (Simon Beesley, Manager – Sales and Maintenance Economic Development Queensland ,Department of Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning)
Services
My Team
My Team
Baydn Dodds
Manager | Special Projects
Commercial Sales & Leasing
Sunshine Coast
Baydn oversees the Special Projects division for Colliers International on the Sunshine Coast.
His extensive experience in Finance/Accounting and Property Development roles for major corporations in both Australia and overseas has allowed him to provide exceptional advice and service in his transactional and advisory role with Colliers International. He has assisted developers, fund managers, financial institutions, receivers & managers, not for profit groups and government bodies across a broad range of property classes including residential, retirement, commercial, retail and childcare.
Baydn has established a reputation for providing a high level of service and has achieved exceptional results for clients, establishing him as the dominant development agent on the Sunshine Coast.
Ben Flower
Senior Executive Commercial Sales & Leasing
Commercial Sales & Leasing
Sunshine Coast
Having grown up on the Sunshine Coast Ben Flower has exceptional knowledge of the Sunshine Coast market covering all aspects including strata sales, land subdivisions, investment sales and vacant possession sales, leasing and design & construct developments. Ben specialises in the development, investment and industrial property markets on the Sunshine Coast. Ben’s ability to thoroughly canvass markets has set him apart from his competition and he now enjoys exclusive relationships with some of the Coast’s major developers, tenants and property owners.
Daniel Vella
Senior Executive Commercial Sales & Leasing
Sales & Leasing
Sunshine Coast
Daniel brings 15 years experience in the real estate industry. Daniel's career started in residential project marketing moving through to development acquisitions, commercial sales and leasing. Daniel has demonstrated ability in the selling and leasing of strata titled commercial premises on the Sunshine Coast.
Commercial transactions are his consuming passion, being upfront, open and delivering what is promised is important to Daniel.
Michael Polkinghorne
Property Management Director | Sunshine Coast
Real Estate Management
Sunshine Coast
Michael is a CPA accountant who holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law along with a Bachelor’s degree majoring in both Accounting and Property Asset Management.
Passionate about commercial property and partner in the property management business, Michael’s success derives from his understanding of a manager’s role in maximising the return from a commercial property investment.
Understanding the factors important to Tenants as business owners and Landlords as investors, Michael focuses on lease negotiations, tenant retention and ensuring the team has the support to carry out their roles and deliver a premium service.
Michael is described as having "outstanding technical knowledge" and importantly "applies a level of commercial common sense that only comes with experience"
Andrew started with Colliers in 2015, having previously held a similar role at Ray White Commercial Cairns, Andrew’s experience in facilities management his logical approach to problem solving is highly valued by our landlord’s.
With over 25 years prior experience in banking, including area management roles in North Queensland and Northern Territory, Andrew understands the needs of a wide range of businesses and has an exceptional ability to work with tenants and contractors on all levels and in all industries.
With his business and banking background, he understands the importance of maintaining the value of real estate assets. Within the Colliers team Andrew focusses on ensuring our landlords’ assets are kept in optimal condition and being maintained to a high standard in a cost effective manner.
Kate Baldwin
Contracts Administrator | Team Assistant
Administration
Sunshine Coast
Kate joined Colliers International in 2016 as a Contracts Administrator, following 4 years with a local Residential Real Estate company on the Sunshine Coast. Kate’s experience within the real estate industry has predominantly been within the contracts/office administration area, however has taken on the role of Team Assistant for a number of Agents, assisting them across the board in addition to preparing property marketing material.
Prior to joining Real Estate, Kate’s career focus was hospitality and medical administration.
Kate is a strong administrative professional with attention to detail and an enthusiastic personality.
Julie has extensive experience in Commercial and Retail Property Management with over 25 years’ experience across a variety of properties including neighbourhood shopping centres, ‘A’ Grade office towers, remote properties, commercial office blocks and industrial sheds.
Julie has clear communication and reporting skills and prides herself on her attention to detail. Within the Colliers office, she carefully ensures that important lease dates and tenant obligations are actioned punctually.
Her ability to maximise returns on investment through tenant negotiation and minimisation of operating costs, along with her vast knowledge and experience has been welcomed by our team and landlords.