Meet a Zango agent: Cameron Whitnall from McGrath Woden

For many years, Cameron Whitnall was involved in a very different side of property. While working in the building industry for 20 years, on the side he would also buy houses, do them up and then sell them. It was only later in his career in 2003 when he made the move into real estate.

"Real estate was an area I was interesting in and I thought it might be an industry that I would do well in," says Cameron.

“Now, I live and breathe it and I wish I had done this when I first left school. Because it’s a fantastic industry and I love helping people buy and sell property.”

The insight he gained from his background in the building industry proved to be a valuable asset, and Cameron quickly made his mark as a real estate agent. He was named REIACT's Rookie of the Year in 2005, and placed as a Top 10 Agent in the 2017, 2018 and 2019 ACT RateMyAgent Awards.

Cameron’s a passionate advocate for Canberra’s south, and he has called the southern suburbs home since moving to Canberra from Sydney. Working at McGrath Woden, his specialty suburbs include Kambah, Tuggeranong, Wanniassa, Weston Creek and Woden.

“I like the southside because you’ve got the Brindabellas surrounding you, and I think it’s the prettiest part of Canberra, but I might be slightly biased,” says Cameron.

“I really love the inner south and the big blocks in Forrest and Red Hill - I love driving through those suburbs and looking at the magnificent homes. But there are so many good parts to Canberra these days. In the last five years Canberra has really lifted, and has gone to a new level. It’s just a wonderful place to live and it’s one of Australia’s greatest secrets.”

Cameron is also now an auctioneer and counts auction days as one of the most exciting parts of his job.

"Auction day is the opportunity to get your client a better price than if you'd just put a price on the home, and that can change people's lives," he says.

Three home must-haves?

I think that the most important thing is the liveability of a home. There’s that transfer of emotion when people walk into a property and I think that’s what actually sells a property. Some people walk into a home and they won’t feel anything and they’ll walk out, even if it’s a beautiful home, and it just doesn’t resonate with them. On top of that, the location is obviously important, and the inclusions of the home.

Where would we usually find you outside of work?

I'm regularly at the gym down at Active Leisure Centre Erindale, I train down there three morning with a friend. I've got a Harley Davidson and I like riding around the hills of Canberra. I also love gardening, and otherwise you'll usually find me in front of my drum kit.

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