Licensed real estate agent Matthew Skene is breaking new ground starting his own brand SKENE & CO. in the Northern Rivers region of NSW, building genuine relationships to achieve premium prices for prestige property owners in the Byron Shire and surrounding areas.

Playing property matchmaker is Matthew’s superpower, drawing on an extensive network of relationships to pair each property to an ideal buyer. The ability to think outside the box and negotiate challenging transactions drives optimum outcomes.

Recent results across the Byron Shire and Northern NSW region speak for themselves.

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  Harvest Group Site, Newrybar – Off-market sale of three titles for $7,000,000, together with being instrumental in securing leases for the Hut Restaurant Group (opening their second restaurant in the former Harvest site) and the Top Shop, which will become a new deli offering.

  
  


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  50 Skinners Shoot Road, Byron Bay – Prestigious 38-acre property sold for $13,750,000.

  
  


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  111 Johnson Street, Byron Bay – Landmark commercial holding of three shopfronts sold for $11,900,000 to Justin Hemmes (Merivale Group), with existing leases in place.

  
  


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  117 Old Byron Bay Road, Newrybar – Hinterland estate sold for $4,175,000.

  
  


• 826 Friday Hut Rd Newrybar - 38 acres hinterland estate $14,000,000


• The Beach House - 70 Shelley Rd East Ballina - $7,200,000

A high-level performer known for consistent results, Matthew comes from an extensive sales and marketing background in Sydney where he worked for multinational giants such as Lion Nathan and Cisco Systems.

More than eight years playing professional sport, including rugby in Italy and the Northern Beaches together with rugby league for the North Sydney Bears and Manly Sea Eagles, gives him a competitive edge in the real estate arena.

But it’s Matthew’s easy-going nature and genuine approach that put vendors and buyers at ease during an otherwise stressful process. He takes the time to get to know people in order to understand their needs and act in their best interests.

“I love meeting new people from all walks of life and find the challenge of matching buyers with sellers an exciting part of the journey.”

Having relocated from Sydney to the Byron Bay hinterland with wife Amy and their three children, Matthew has a strong appreciation for the lifestyle this amazing region has to offer. Surfing, yoga, Golf and tennis are all part of the weekly routine while his competitive spirit really kicks in across the ping pong table.