180 YEARS OF HISTORY
6 GENERATIONS OF TASMANIAN REAL ESTATE
REPRESENTING A NEW ERA OF TASMANIAN REAL ESTATE
Dear Property Owner
Thank you for considering Harrison Agents to support the marketing and management of your commercial asset. When we take on the management of a property, we approach it with the same level of attention and judgement we would apply if it were our own. We understand what it means to be entrusted with an asset of value, and that responsibility underpins how we work day to day.
Owners working with us tend to notice the fundamentals done well. Clear communication, timely responses, strong technical understanding and a structured approach to decision making. We place a high importance on presentation and positioning, and bring a marketing mindset to commercial property management, recognising the role considered marketing plays in protecting income and supporting long term value.
This booklet is intended to give you a clear sense of how we think and how we operate, and whether our approach is the right fit for you.
Harrison Agents has served this community for six generations. While markets, technology and tools continue to evolve, our focus has remained consistent: doing the work properly, communicating clearly and acting in the best interests of our clients.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this. I look forward to working together.
Kind Regards,
Tom Harrison Director
1842
CharlesJames Weedon commenced business as an auctioneer, sharebroker and general merchant trading as C.J. Weedon and Co. Within a few years this business became the largest auctioneer business in Launceston as extensive properties passed through his hands. The early history of Launceston and the surrounding country was largely represented in these transactions. Charles was also the director of the bank of Tasmania and member of the Legislative Council and in 1852 when Launceston was proclaimed a municipality was elected one of the original seven Aldermen.
THE HISTORY
Representing a New Era of Tasmanian Real Estate
1870
In 1870 C. J. Weedon was joined in the business by his son Hardwicke Weedon. Apart from a successful career within C.J. Weedon, Hardwicke was a member of many company boards which included the Launceston Bank for Savings and the Launceston Gas Company. He was also a Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Tasmania.
1900
In 1900 C.J. Weedon’s grandson, Percival A. Harrison joined the firm, continuing the family tradition within the industry. Percy was a prominent Tasmanian business identity not only from his tenure with C.J. Weedon but at board level of many publicly listed companies which included the Mount Bischoff Mining Company. Percy was also Chairman of the Launceston Stock Exchange.
1933
In 1933, Percival’s son Charles A Harrison, known as Tom, a great grandson of C. J. Weedon joined the firm. Tom’s career was interrupted by WWII where he served in the Middle East in the battle of El Alamein. Upon his return to Launceston, Tom served as president of the state’s Real Estate Institute and was a board member of the Cornwall Coal Mining company which is still operating today.
1984
Tom Harrison’s son Robert M Harrison, a great great grandson of C. J. Weedon left the Weedon business, and formed another real estate firm Harrison Humphreys with Gordon Humphreys. To this day, Robert is a well known real estate identity and was a board member of many Tasmanian and Australian property related institutions highlighted by his time as President of the Northern branch of the Real Estate Institute of Tasmania.
2021 ~ HarrisonHumphreys was rebranded as Harrison Agents with Robert’s son and 6th generation real estate principal Thomas A Harrison (also known as Tom) now at the helm. The organisation’s Hobart office was opened later that year in Salamanca Square, Battery Point with the brand servicing both the North and South of the state.
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COLLABORATE
We begin by working closely with you to clarify investment objectives, risk profile and intended hold period. Existing leases are reviewed in detail, including critical dates, options, reviews and make-good obligations, alongside building systems and statutory compliance. From this foundation we establish clear priorities, timelines and performance measures so that everyone is aligned to the same plan and working toward the same outcome
ELEVATE
We then lift the presentation and market positioning of the asset. Practical, cost-effective improvements are identified and implemented, and the property is prepared for market with the right mix of professional photography, floor plans, video and site signage. The asset is presented at its best and positioned to attract the right tenants at the right level.
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CONSOLIDATE
Financial performance is then consolidated through disciplined management of income and outgoings. Trust-compliant rent collection, automated reminders and firm arrears control protect cash flow, while outgoings are budgeted and reconciled and invoices are checked for value before payment. Every critical date is tracked well in advance, reviews and renewals are negotiated from an informed market position, make-good is enforced to protect reinstatement value, and re-leasing strategies are prepared early to minimise downtime. Clear monthly and annual reporting, supported by a concise dashboard, gives you complete oversight of arrears, maintenance, compliance, outgoings and key dates.
Once the lease is in place, the asset is operated to a planned and professional rhythm. Preventive maintenance programs across mechanical, electrical, fire and structural elements are implemented and recorded, statutory compliance is actively managed, service providers are inducted and performancemanaged, and maintenance requests are logged, tracked and closed out so the property remains safe, functional and presentation-ready.
THE LEASING
Our leasing process is structured to achieve a quality tenant outcome while protecting presentation, momentum and income.
Campaigns are delivered through major commercial portals and carefully selected channels to ensure strong exposure to the right tenant audiences. We continually adjust our approach in response to market conditions and enquiry patterns, always looking for ways to broaden reach and attract high quality tenants while maintaining momentum throughout the campaign.
Once a preferred tenant is identified, we negotiate Heads of Agreement that protect the landlord’s commercial position, coordinate documents through to execution, and induct the lessee so access, services, safety and expectations are clear from the outset. The result is a disciplined leasing process that reduces downtime and delivers secure, durable occupancy.
THE MANAGEMENT
Management is ongoing stewardship designed to protect income, reduce risk and care for the asset. Communication is proactive and transparent, financial control is firm and compliant, and maintenance runs to both planned and reactive workflows.
We manage statutory and lease obligations, maintain accurate records, and ensure essential safety measures and insurances are current. Renewals and reviews are actioned early, make good is enforced, and re-leasing begins ahead of expiry so momentum is preserved and downtime is minimised.
For owners, this creates a predictable, professional management environment. For tenants, it delivers clarity, responsiveness and a standard of care that supports retention and reduces operational friction.
THE MARKETING
Premium exposure across leading commercial real estate platforms to maximise the effectiveness of your campaign.
At Harrison Agents, marketing is not a secondary task; it is a core commercial discipline. We work at the intersection of real estate and creative agency, combining commercial judgement with strong design direction and high-quality production to position each asset clearly and professionally from day one.
We believe every commercial property has a brand. How an asset is presented influences the quality of enquiry, the pace of decision making and a tenant’s confidence in committing to the space. Our role is to identify the strengths of each property and articulate its value clearly, so the opportunity is easy to understand and compelling to pursue.
THE TECHNOLOGY
Innovation is one of our core values and informs how we manage commercial property. We invest in technology that improves transparency, strengthens communication and gives owners and tenants a more efficient and professional experience. The objective is simple: clearer oversight, better decisions and stronger outcomes over the life of the asset.
Our commercial management systems centralise financ owners secure, real-time access to income, outgoing Routine inspections are captured using 360 imagery compliance and contractor activity are managed thro Technology alone is not innovation. Our focus is on properties are managed. At Harrison Agents, technol because managing commercial property should be mode
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