Take a moment to get to know Savills Australia’s Managing Directors… Today, we profile Rino Carpinelli, National Head - Asset Management and State Managing Director – SA, who recently celebrated 30 years with the business.
- How did you get started in property?
My first job in property was managing shopping centres for Coles Myer Properties over 30 years ago and I never looked back! - Name one career highlight to date
Every deal we do is a highlight and every win is a highlight – I enjoy each one of them, regardless of size. It is what keeps life interesting - What’s the best part of your job?
Definitely the interaction with many different people, every single day. From advising and supporting my wonderful staff, to networking with clients, new and old. - What’s happening in your market right now?
Our market is becoming popular with investors from Sydney and Melbourne. Our yields are attractive and our large infrastructure projects in defence and health are now underway. - What’s one tip you’d give investors wanting to buy in this market?
I am a firm believer that no matter what property you buy, it needs to have the following essentials in place – location; quality of building; quality leases. - What’s one tip you’d give owners considering selling in Adelaide?
It’s always a good time to sell when you are making a profit.- opportunity will always emerge and I’m also a big believer of diversification of property portfolios. - What’s the most important factor to help keep morale up during this pandemic?
Stay close to your team and do the best you possibly can to bring everyone together during this pandemic period, which the world will overcome eventually. I like to acknowledge all of our team and slipped back into my old habit of acknowledging everyone each morning (minus the handshake!).