Matthew Hughes
Managing Director & Senior Buyer's Agent
- Licensed Real Estate and Business Agent (triennial certificate)
- Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
- Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®)
- Proud Member of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA)
- Proud member of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia (REBAA)
- Accredited REIWA Buyer’s Agent
- Former Chairperson – REIWA Buyer’s Agency Network Committee
Buying his first property at only 19, Managing Director Matthew Hughes has a long-standing passion for wealth creation through property investment.
Like many buyer’s agents, Matthew began his career as a selling agent only to realise quite quickly that his passion lay in working in the best interests of the buyer, rather than for the seller. Matthew has been working exclusively with buyers for over 10 years, guiding them towards achieving their objectives through sound and unbiased strategies.
CPA represents the culmination of this experience and Matthew’s passion for working as an independent adviser, providing the highest level of personal service. Matthew initially meets with all new clients, then coordinates with his experienced team to ensure every client need is met, including but not limited to:
- Review of existing assets, finances and client risk profile
- Home buyer brief or investment strategy development
- Property research, search, due diligence and acquisition
- Ongoing reviews, advice and support to ensure continuing and responsible management of risk and cash flow.
In addition to his role with CPA, Matthew is also founder and Managing Director of:
- Capital Lending Advisory – National Finance & Mortgage Broking Team
- Matte Black Real Estate – Perth-based Luxury Home Buyer’s Advocacy & Property Management Team
- CEO of Hunter Capital – Residential Property Development Firm
Outside of property, Matthew is a dedicated husband and father with a passion for tackling difficult challenges – each year he sets himself a new goal, in previous years having completed marathons, ultra marathons, Iron Man triathlons and even competing in a boxing match – often aligned with and raising much-needed funds for various charities along the way.
If you would like to speak with Matthew, contact us today on 1300 CAPITAL or info@cpadvisory.com.au.
Stacey Billerwell
National Acquisitions Adviser
As a licensed agent with over a decade of experience in the property industry, Stacey brings a unique blend of local and national expertise to her role as National Acquisitions Adviser for the Capital Property Advisory team. With a strong foundation in Western Australia, where she grew up and bought her first property at 19, Stacey has expanded her portfolio to include five additional properties before the age of 30.
Stacey’s extensive experience has taken her across the country, starting in Queensland where she obtained her license in 2014. She then moved to Victoria, where she resided in the inner-city suburbs of Richmond, central Melbourne, before opening several real estate agencies across Geelong and the Bellarine Peninsula. With a deep understanding of the Australian property market, Stacey is well-equipped to provide qualified, independent advice to her valued clients.
Her exceptional client communication and service skills, combined with her boundless energy, make her a valuable asset to the CPA team. Working closely with our research team, Stacey is perfectly positioned to leverage her national property knowledge to accelerate the growth our client portfolios as they diversify their investments across Australia’s major capital cities.
Ben Chamberlain
Buyers Agent
Ben is a highly meticulous, organised and dedicated Buyers Agent, and is a valuable addition to the CPA team. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, Ben plays a pivotal role in supporting clients in their property search and goals.
Boasting over five years of expertise in the property financing and development sector, Ben’s diverse background sets him apart. His journey includes significant roles in commercial debt, structured equity, and property development, where he has finely tuned his skills, particularly in the realms of due diligence, commercial and multi-residential projects.
Ben’s previous contributions to various ventures underscore his versatility and capability. Now, embarking on an exciting new chapter, Ben brings his blend of organisational acumen, dedication, and a diverse skill set to elevate the team’s capabilities. His transition signifies a promise to enhance client support and advisory services, as he is poised to excel in his role, injecting passion and proficiency into every endeavour.
Anthony Rizzacasa
Senior Development Manager
Joining our team with over 15 years’ experience, Anthony has specialised in built form residential and mixed use developments including a number of landmark Perth properties.
He was part of the team that managed the project delivery of the Ritz Carlton Hotel at Elizabeth Quay, where he was involved in planning and design management through to obtaining statutory approvals, contract administration and delivery.
Anthony was also responsible for delivering the UDIA national award-winning Liv Apartments in Fremantle, consisting of 166 apartments and 1,200 square metres of commercial space, as well as the state-of-the-art, mixed-use, technology-focused Sky Homes development in Inglewood.
Through his critical thinking, value engineering and holistic approach, Anthony’s property development ethos is based on delivering solutions to an ever-changing marketplace, which resonate with buyers, meet investor expectations and generate strong sales results.
Scott Ayles
Senior Finance Adviser
As Senior Finance Adviser with the CPA Group’s finance arm, Capital Lending Advisory, Scott understands how important it is to guide and support our valued clients through the complex lending landscape, ensuring you are always matched with the right strategy, structure and eventually, loan.
With over 40 years’ experience in the financial services and banking sectors, Scott has been diligently assisting investors, developers and home buyers in achieving their goals through property for most of his adult life.
For investors, Scott works closely with our Strategic Advisory team, and is an integral part of our process that takes investors from a goal in their mind, to realising financial goals beyond anything they had hoped. Scott has access to a panel of over 70 lenders, including major banks, second and third-tier lenders, credit unions, and mutuals – our constantly updated lender panel ensures you have access to a comprehensive range of loan types. Scott’s extensive experience results in him having an intimate knowledge of different lender policies, putting borrowers in the best position to achieve their desired outcome, fast.
When not putting together amazing deals for clients, Scott is an avid cyclist, an enthusiastic AFL fan and loves spending his spare time with family and friends.
Matt Klein
State Manager - Victoria
Matt brings nearly three decades of experience in the real estate industry to his role as State Manager for Victoria at Capital Property Advisory. Beginning his career in Melbourne’s inner-city market in 1995, Matt has developed a comprehensive background in both property acquisition, sales and management. His experience spans major markets, including seven years in Sydney’s Balmain district. Most recently, Matt served as Director of a successful real estate agency in Maribyrnong, Victoria.
With such a deep understanding of real estate contracts through his Diploma in Financial Services (Conveyancing), Matt’s industry knowledge and strategic insight make him a valuable asset to our valued clients, and the CPA team.
Melinda Jennison
Brisbane Affiliate
Expert Brisbane Buyer’s Agent
Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA®) | President, Real Estate Buyers Agent Association of Australia (2023-current)
Melinda Jennison is Queensland’s most awarded Buyer’s Agent, winning the REIQ Buyer’s Agent of the Year for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, and 2024). She was also named QPIA Property Investment Advisor of the Year and Buyer’s Agent of the Year at the 2024 Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) Awards of Excellence.
With a passion for guiding buyers to make confident, well-informed choices, Melinda combines her qualifications as a Qualified Property Investment Advisor (QPIA®) with a lifelong fascination for real estate. Her property journey began at 18 with the purchase of her first Brisbane property and has since evolved into managing development projects and working exclusively as a Buyer’s Advocate.
Melinda’s approach is grounded in a research-driven perspective. After earning her PhD in 2001, she transitioned her analytical skills into the property sector, gaining extensive experience in building, construction, and development.
As President of the Real Estate Buyers Agent Association of Australia since 2023 and co-host of the Brisbane Property Podcast, Melinda is committed to raising industry standards and delivering exceptional results. She blends extensive market knowledge with a client-first approach, making her a trusted voice in Brisbane’s property market.
Scott Jennison
Brisbane Affiliate
Acquisitions Manager and Expert Brisbane Buyers Agent
BCC License #66549
Scott’s earliest experience in property and investing was in 1985, when he worked as a first-year apprentice carpenter with his father. His first property purchase at this time was a block of land, which he then built a house on, and sold for a profit. This experience taught him the value of property as an investment tool and opened his mind to consider property investment and development opportunities.
As a fully licenced builder, Scott has developed a passion for renovation and property development. He shares this passion and expertise with clients.
Scott loves helping people to find or create amazing properties throughout Brisbane. And he works very closely with our Brisbane Buyers Agents team and clients, using his construction knowledge to provide peace of mind when purchasing in Brisbane.
Becky Hughes
Marketing & PR
A dynamic, result-driven professional, Becky brings over a decade of experience with proven return on investment. As Group Marketing Manager for one of Western Australia’s largest private property developers, Becky held an Executive Management role where she devised strategy and balanced execution of major marketing activity for the business.
Becky’s years of experience in project marketing, property development and apartment sales are invaluable to our clients as she provides advice on every new design with optimisation of buyer demand and end sales values at the forefront of her mind.
Defying market conditions in the fiercely competitive medium and high-density residential property arena, Becky’s tenure saw her successfully:
- Market over 900 apartments across Perth;
- Manage marketing budgets of up to $3M per annum;
- Produce exclusive and highly attended events;
- Produce and protect product and company branding;
- Execution of business strategy across numerous departments;
- Account management and ongoing reporting;
- Maintain key relationships with media, suppliers and consultants; and
- Support the core business with year-on-year growth.
Becky has an ability to work across a number of projects at any given time, while ensuring that the client is front of mind. Her focus, experience and strong Perth-based network is invaluable when it comes to working in the property industry.
For all enquiries and information contact Becky directly at becky@cpadvisory.com.au
Jessica Campbell
People & Culture Manager
Jessica has been employed in the Human Resources and Operations Management space for over 20 years. With a service-driven focus, diverse skills and a superb work ethic, she has joined Chase Residential and Capital Property Advisory to provide strategic support across the businesses. Communication is at the core of everything she has done in her career to date and has a talent for building rapport across all levels of any business having successfully engaged, informed, managed change, provided training, improved performance, confidently collaborating with customers, stakeholders and managerial teams. Jessica has been acknowledged for her ability to provide strategic input to business, analyse systems, overhaul processes and implement better procedures to streamline efficiencies, improve performance and increase service levels.
EXPERTISE INCLUDES:
HR Management | Training & Development | Event & Function Management | Quality Assurance | Policy & Procedure Development | Recruitment & Selection | Contracts and Reporting | Document Control | Records Management | Office and IT Management
Her professional foundation is built on a genuine enjoyment of people, a personal passion for achieving results and an unwavering commitment to quality service. Outside of work she enjoys spending time with family and friends or experiencing anything to do with music, arts and culture.
