Keith Braithwaite
Godfather of MR Keith Braithwaite
By Mandy Clarke, Editor
From wool buyer in New South Wales to management rights owner-operator of Unison Apartments, one of Brisbane’s premier residential buildings overlooking the rooftops of Teneriffe’s heritage woolstores, Keith Braithwaite’s career journey is as dynamic as it is impressive. Jokingly known as the “Godfather of Management Rights” by his colleagues, Keith has been a stalwart in the industry for over two decades, managing properties with a blend of technical proficiency and genuine
Onsite management is demanding and keeping fresh is important commitment to stakeholder and resident satisfaction. Keith began his career as a country-based wool buyer in Griffith, NSW. However, when the wool industry hit a bump in the 1990s it prompted him and his wife Heather, a midwife, to rethink their future. The couple loved holidaying in Queensland, and had regarded management rights as a “promising preretirement move”. But when they were only in their 30s, they
sold up and moved to Brisbane with their young family. Keith and Heather purchased the management rights to a mixed residential building with 60 apartments in Spring Hill. Over the years, Keith and Heather have managed seven buildings. They have enjoyed stints in both Townsville and Newcastle, but Brisbane always drew them back. Keith also gained invaluable real estate experience working for leaders in the management rights
real estate space, Tourism Brokers and ResortBrokers. In 2016, Keith and Heather acquired the management rights to Unison Apartments. They went on to own and manage two more Brisbane buildings but have since sold them, making Unison their priority. Keith has always sought the assistance of trusted MLR industry professionals for deals and transactions. Regarding his longstanding relationship with Mike Phipps and the team at Mike Phipps Finance, he said: “I have worked with Mike for about 15 years. He was my go-to finance broker when I was selling motels and management rights and has been involved in our deals since then. If there is a way to make a deal work, Mike and his team will find it.”
Industry finance specialists with over 80 years combined experience. Congratulations Keith and Heather, we were delighted to assist with your finance for Unison at Waterfront, wishing you all the best for the future.
Mike Phipps | Director
0448 813 090
Paul Grant | Broker
0448 417 754
Cameron Wicking | Broker
0477 776 859
www.mikephippsfinance.com.au Head Office 4/31 Mary Street NOOSAVILLE QLD 4566
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