RPM Group has appointed Joe Catanese as National Managing Director of its Transactions & Advisory division, reinforcing the company’s commitment to expanding its national platform for broadhectare land sales, development site transactions, and strategic advisory services. The appointment follows a series of record-breaking development site sales as the business continues to scale its national presence.

Mr. Catanese joins RPM Transactions & Advisory to lead the division’s national strategy and execution. Working closely with Tim Hyland, National Strategy Manager and RPM’s state-based teams, he will help drive business development with landowners and developers, strengthen the national transaction pipeline, and enhance the systems, governance and operational excellence that underpin the division.

With more than 30 years of experience, RPM Transactions & Advisory has established itself as a market leader in on- and off-market development site sales across Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales. Supported by proprietary GIS mapping technology and industry-leading Market Intelligence, the team has consistently delivered exceptional outcomes for landowners and developers. Over the past three years alone, RPM has transacted more than $1 billion in prime real estate.

Mr. Catanese founded Real Properties in 2017 and, has transacted more than $1.5 billion across industrial, commercial, development and residential assets spanning both infill and greenfield locations. He brings more than 28 years of experience in corporate real estate together with extensive relationships across private investors, developers, institutional investors, fund managers and government agencies; building on a foundation of trust, integrity and exceptional client service

“For our clients, this appointment means a deeper bench of expertise and a more consistent standard of delivery, regardless of which state they transact in,” said Luke Kelly, National Managing Director of Built Form, RPM Group.

“As we continue to grow our national Transactions & Advisory division, Joe’s leadership will help ensure landowners and developers receive the same high calibre of advice, execution and client service across every market in which we operate.”

Widely recognised for his entrepreneurial mindset and results-driven approach, Mr. Catanese attributes his success to long-term client relationships, innovative marketing strategies and the strength of a highly skilled and collaborative team.

“Joe’s genuine, first-class approach has consistently exceeded client expectations and delivered outstanding results,” Mr. Kelly added.

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Catanese said:

“This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Australia’s most respected property advisory businesses at a time of significant national growth. Every transaction I’ve completed throughout my career has ultimately come down to trust. RPM has spent more than three decades earning that trust with landowners and developers, and I’m looking forward to building on that legacy as we continue expanding our national platform.”

RPM Group looks forward to Mr. Catanese partnering with clients, landowners, developers and industry stakeholders as the business continues to strengthen its national Transactions & Advisory division and deliver market-leading outcomes across Australia.