Rawdon Briggs
Dip M, DipBusStudies
Head of Agribusiness, Transaction Services | Agribusiness
Licence QLD 3389684 - NT REL 1392 -NSW 20044110 - WA MR
About
Professional Summary
Rawdon is a direct and to the point communicator that focuses on client’s long-term Agribusiness outcomes and objectives. Rawdon is a 5th generation rural landowner in Central QLD, well known as an Agribusiness trusted advisor who completes multiple discipline transactions. A regarded negotiator that is versatile, adaptive and outcome driven.
Rawdon is a focused specialist within Beef, Cotton, Carbon Farming, Horticulture & Grain commodity assets within agricultural that are either corporate farmers and traditional farming family owners or operators.
Colliers has enabled Rawdon to partner with some of Colliers finest people & platforms to ensure the clients brief is delivered from preparation, negotiation right up to settlement for any asset Sale, Lease or structured Joint Venture or part divestment desired.
Rawdon is a fully licensed Estate Agent in following states of Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland, Western Australia & Stock & Station LIC for New South Wales.
Accomplishments
Rawdon’s Agribusiness Track Record:
2023 – Warroo Orchard – 100% sale to Gunn Agri Partners with a 7 year leaseback
2023 – Auburn Station – Sold to Peter & Shari Knudsen, $25.1M
2023 – Sale of Three Wandoan grazing assets sold for QGC/SHELL to Capital Property Corp ($ Confidential);
2023 – Kingower - $28.5M BARE to Andrew Keeley and Family
2022 – Majority Share Sale of Withcott Seedlings business to Cibus Fund 3 corner stone purchase. ($ Confidential)
2022 - Sale of Holroyd Aggregation including 6,000 Head sold to Corporate Carbon ($ Confidential);
2022 - Sale of Ban Ban Springs NT bare for $30.25M to Corporate Carbon;
2022 – Sale of Watson River for $12M to Corporate Carbon;
2022 – Sale of Talaheena for $6.5M to Crown Cattle Company;
2022 - Sale of Mount Doreen Station NT to Crown Point Pastoral Co ($ Confidential);
2021 – Sale of Peacefield Poultry Portfolio for $30.2M to two separate private buyers;
2021 – Sale of Yamma Station via Bollon for $7.2M to private family;
2021 – Sale of CFI Carbon for $13.8M to Corporate Carbon;
2021 – Sale of Jondell Macadamia Farm for $8.5M to private family;
2020 - Thames Past Co sale 100% - 550,000 Ha of NT pastoral assets & over 36,000 head of Beef Cattle inclusive of the $70M sale price;
2020 - Sale of Billabalong for $22.75M for the Veivers family;
2019 - 49% Capital Placement into existing Cubbie Station Qld farmland, processing & business ($ Confidential);
2019 - Sale of HFC Australia’s largest Macadamia Farm Portfolio to Euro based buyers for $59.85M;
2017 - 50% Capital Placement of $122,000,000 within an established Cotton Farming company as a true JV;
2017 - Sale of Aroona Station NT to HPPL including over 15,000 head;
2016 - Sale of Clover Downs Sale for Hassad Australia Pty Ltd for $26.5M;
2016 - Sale of Lynora Downs via Rolleston Qld to ASX-RFF for $25M;
2016 - Sale of Opal Creek Qld, 30,000 SCU licenced Feedlot 4,100ha for the Lane Family for $6,2M;
2016 - Sale of Boongargil Farm, Qld, 4,200ha to CK Property Holdings for $26.85M;
2016 - Sale of Riveren & Inverway Station NT, 550,000ha plus 41,300 head for $61.3M;
2016 - Sale of Dooloograh Stations, Qld 40,200ha for $8M;
2014 - Sale of Dukes Plain Qld 7,900ha for $6M to APLNG Gas Partners as terrestrial offset;
2014 - Sale of Elizabeth Downs, Northern Territory 205,000ha for $16,600,000 to Chinese HNWI;
Education
Rockhampton Grammar School
Dalby Agriculture College Cert. 3 Agriculture
Dip. of Ag. Science
Dip. of Ag. Business Management
Memberships & Involvements
Fully Licensed Real Estate Agent QLD, WA, NSW & Northern Territory.
Testimonials
Dear Rawdon,
From the very first time we met with the Colliers Agribusiness team we knew we were going to be in the right hands during our sale process. Both Rawdon and Jesse were meticulous in understanding the business dynamics and aspirations of the shareholders during the early stages of pre-launch diligence and preparation for the sale process.
During the sale process we had active, structured communications with the Colliers Agribsuiness team and this continued right through to short listing of potential investors to ensure the aspirations for the business was achieved.
Regards,
Mike Hindle
Chief Executive Officer, Withcott Seedlings (leading end to end horticultural seedling production & delivery service provider)
Services
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My Team
My Team
Duncan is a National Director within the Agribusiness Transactions Services team, with a background steeped in corporate advisory and restructure over a broad range of industry sectors, in particular property and agribusiness.
He has wide experience and a substantial record of achievement in optimising value and implementing practical divestment solutions in the sale of large-scale rural landholdings and businesses across all industry sectors, including but not limited to livestock, dairy, irrigated and dryland cropping, horticulture, viticulture and forestry.
This includes specialist knowledge from initial assessment, sale strategy and marketing, price maximisation, negotiation, evaluation of highest and best offers and management of contract execution.
Duncan is based in Colliers International’s Melbourne office, responsible for the disposal of assets across Victoria, Tasmania and Southern New South Wales.
Tim has played an integral role in the growth of the Colliers Agribusiness transaction team since its inception in 2007. In 2014, Tim was appointed as head of the SA Agribusiness Transactions team and joined the State Executive Committee. Tim specialises in the sale and marketing of large commercial agribusiness assets in the wine industry, forestry, grazing and horticultural industries Tim’s first-hand knowledge and experience, gained through over 30 years of farming, ensures an intimate understanding of the assets, and needs of the industry. His passion and skill in transacting Agribusiness property assets not only adds value but also guarantees optimal outcomes for clients.
James is a National Director within the Agribusiness Transaction Services business line, with over nine years’ experience in the divestment of large scale rural holdings across all asset classes.
He has an extensive background in marketing and sales strategy, having successfully transacted several properties across various agricultural commodities, including livestock, dairy, irrigated and dryland cropping, horticulture and viticulture, to name but a few.
James is based in Colliers International’s Sydney office, responsible for the disposal of assets across New South Wales and throughout Australia.
Over 18 years experience in rural property and agribusiness transactions throughout Australia.
Founding member of Colliers' Agribusiness Transactions Team in 2007.
Proactive and strategic approach to maximise financial outcomes for clients.
Extensive experience in negotiating complex property transactions for a broad range of agribusiness assets throughout Australia, including pastoral and grazing properties, horticulture properties, plantation forestry, intensive animal keeping, aquaculture, rural infrastructure assets and other specialised agricultural properties.
Recent highlights include:
*Voted Colliers International 'Employee of the Year' South Australia
*Awards of Excellence for significant revenue contribution
*Real Estate Institute of SA Rural Salesperson of the Year finalist
My career in property began in 2007 and I have since worked in Valuations and Advisory, and Agency roles on the throughout Queensland, Northern Territory, Western Australia and Northern New South Wales. I have specialised in intensive agricultural assets, grazing, cropping and going concern property valuations for both Mortgage and Non-Mortgage related clients.
I have provided valuation, consultancy and advisory services to all of the major financial lenders, institutional companies, accountants, solicitors, Queensland Government and many private clients.
My background is both within the valuation and realestate sectors having worked for both Raywhite and Savills in an agent capacity selling and leasing commercial assets. I have worked closely with clients in an agency role to determine the ideal direction for their major assets and developments, therefore, I am able to provide a holistic agency service to clients.
My passion is within the Agribusiness sector and provided a thorough valuation and consultancy service to my clients.
Gabi is the National Agribusiness Analyst within the Agribusiness Transactions Services team. She is currently studying a degree of Property Economics, majoring in advertising and economics at the Queensland University of Technology. She has experience in Property Management, managing a portfolio of over 300 residential properties in Brisbane, and has built an exceptional rapport with vendors and clients, whilst fostering a focus of attention to detail and collaboration.
Gabi has a background in cattle and cropping operations, having family properties around Warialda and Lower Wonga.
Seated in the Brisbane office, Gabi works under Rawdon Briggs, Head of Agribusiness, Transaction Services.