It’s not very often you work alongside someone like John Ellis, who approaches life and work with a genuine sense of integrity and desire to make a difference in the lives of others.

As the principal of Raine & Horne City Living, John has an absolute commitment to help people achieve their goals, with an unwavering ability to find a solution for his clients, whether they be first time home buyers or corporate property developers.

“I have assisted many people to buy a property, even when all the financial institutions and other agents advised them they had no chance.”

Well respected as an exceptional project marketer with an prized delivery history and sales track record, John has personally sold over 10 billion dollars worth of property in apartment sales in the 22 years he has been in real estate.

A consummate professional with steadfast dedication, John is highly experienced in the full spectrum of property development from land acquisitions and feasibility, to area demographics and research, right through to designing internal fit outs for both residential and commercial properties. Always, taking great pride in his strategic vision, execution methods and complete delivery for all projects he undertakes.

An approachable personality, with an extensive career history in marketing and hospitality, as well as a passion for golf, John thrives on setting new benchmarks in fulfilling his clients needs, and enhancing the image of the real estate industry, he takes personal satisfaction of building longstanding quality client relationships.

His success as a leader stems from his belief in creating and nurturing a positive team culture, the ability to find inspiration from those around him, and his strong family and work ethic.

“I believe life is all about people. In fact, everything interesting and inspirational in life usually comes from people.

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