Matthew Hughes
Managing Director & Senior Buyer's Agent
- 2025 PIPA Award Winner – National Property Investment Adviser of the Year
- Board Director and proud Member of Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA) for over a decade
- Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA®)
- WA Executive Committee Member and proud member of the Real Estate Buyer’s Agents Association of Australia (REBAA)
- Accredited REIWA Buyer’s Agent
- Licensed Real Estate and Business Agent (Triennial Certificate)
- Diploma of Finance and Mortgage Broking Management
- 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 12 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.
Matthew has also founded and operates the following companies as part of the CPA Group:
- Capital Lending Advisory – National Finance & Mortgage Broking Team
- Matte Black Real Estate – Perth and Victoria-based Property Management Services
- 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.
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.
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.
