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Michael joined Colliers Residential Victoria in 2018. As a Manager within the Development Site Sales team, he specialises in selling large parcels of land for subdivision and redevelopment in Melbourne’s growth corridors.

Prior to commencing with Colliers, Michael spent 8 years working with one of Australia’s largest finance, land and construction companies where he managed a team of sales consultants. The experience and knowledge he gained in his previous roles has positioned him with a unique and intricate understanding of his clients and the market.

Michael is able to provide his clients with strategic guidance from the beginning of the sales process, through to the conceptualisation of the end product. His areas of expertise are sales and marketing strategy, buyer profiling, market insight and affordability analysis.

Developing strong relationships with land owners and developers throughout Australia, Michael nurtures these relationships on a daily basis and assists these stakeholders to achieve their objectives.

Michael has been involved in landmark transactions in all of Victoria’s growth corridors.  

“Colliers gives me the opportunity to use my unique knowledge, skills and background to bring my two passions, property and people together. I thrive on assisting my clients to achieve their goals and navigate the complex land and subdivision market.” – Michael Gardiner

About Colliers Residential Victoria

For over 20 years, Colliers Residential Victoria has been a leading force within the residential property industry, offering clients access to global networks and an unrivalled level of experience and knowledge. With expertise spanning Build-to-sell & Project Marketing, Build-to-rent, Development Site Sales, Research and Strategic Advisory, the business has been involved in Melbourne’s largest, most defining projects. Colliers Residential Victoria has represented hundreds of developer clients, sold more than $20billion worth of apartments, helped pioneer the Build-to-rent sector and maintained the number 1 position in the Development Sites market with more than 30% market share.

Ben joined Colliers in 2009 and has been involved in countless successful commercial sales and leasing transactions across Greater Geelong, Surf Coast and The Bellarine. With over 15 years industry experience, Ben has developed a wealth of knowledge on market values across a broad spectrum of commercial assets. This includes office, retail, industrial and land developments, with a particular focus on the high-rise office and retail market.  

Through his local and metropolitan connections, Ben has assisted major clients in relocating and expanding to the Geelong region which demonstrates his ability to identify the various opportunities that present themselves in the current marketplace. This assists him in providing valued advice and recommendations that maximise the potential of his clients’ commercial assets and achieve successful transactions.

Ben joined Colliers Residential Victoria to lead the Relationship Management team in 2015. Prior to commencing with Colliers, Ben’s expertise was in the legal profession.

He worked as a Foreign Legal Consultant in Beijing for 3 years and then as a Solicitor in Melbourne for another 5 years, gaining invaluable experience in professional services and building strong relationships in Asia.

In his role as Director, Ben has established himself as an integral part of the team, leading the sell-out of several of Melbourne’s most iconic residential projects, including the recent sale of the two penthouses at Collins Arch. These residences were the final two in the building, resulting in the complete sell out of the project.

Driving innovation and strategic growth within the business, Ben lead the expansion of Colliers Residential Victoria’s team within China through the opening of the ‘Collection by Colliers’ Shanghai showroom in 2021.

Ben is known as a great leader and a supreme communicator, utilising his English and Mandarin language skills fluently and interchangeably as required.  

“I thrive on building strong relationships with people all over the globe. I am proud to have built a wonderful team of relationship managers who are able to also forge strong connections with Partner Agents and buyers throughout Asia.  – Ben Gearing  

About Colliers Residential Victoria

For over 20 years, Colliers Residential Victoria has been a leading force within the residential property industry, offering clients access to global networks and an unrivalled level of experience and knowledge. With expertise spanning Build-to-sell (Project Marketing), Build-to-rent, Development Site Sales, Research and Strategic Advisory, the business has been involved in Melbourne’s largest, most defining projects. Colliers Residential Victoria has represented hundreds of developer clients, sold more than $20billion worth of apartments, helped pioneer the Build-to-rent sector and maintained the number 1 position in the Development Sites market with more than 30% market share.