Wendy Walsh

Areas of Expertise

• Agribusiness, Rural Lifestyle, Biodiversity, Heritage, Conservation
• Banking and Finance
• Matrimonial, Probate and Family Law
• Advisory Services (Prepurchase and Presale)
• Taxation (Stamp Duty, Capital Gains & GST)
• Replacement Insurance Value Assessments
• Tax Depreciation Schedules

Industry Experience

Wendy joined the Opteon team in 2015 leading business development, strategy and planning, marketing, communications, and client services for the Opteon franchise at Batemans Bay. Now employed by the National Group she undertakes valuations for the Specialised & Advisory team, and also the Commercial and Residential sectors. Wendy leads Agribusiness, Rural Lifestyle and Government valuation work in the Shoalhaven, Eurobodalla, Bega Valley & Snowy Monaro regions.

Wendy has more than 25 years corporate experience and prior to joining the property industry Wendy held various roles in the environment sector. She worked for government environmental compliance, as a technical advisor for waste law and policy, and led community behaviour change programs. Wendy has worked for the Environment Minister and Executive Director as the departmental liaison officer.

Her professional interests are providing expert quality valuation reports and building strong client relationships. She has lived on the NSW South Coast for more than 15 years. Special interests include rural land management, natural resource conservation, pasture improvement and livestock production in the Snowy Monaro and Bega Valley.

Formal Qualifications

• Associate Member of the Australian Property Institute (API Member No. 102767)
• Certified Practising Valuer
• Diploma of Property, Deakin University
• Editing & Proofreading, Thompson Education
• Environmental Auditor ISO 14001, RABQSA Int.
• Post Grad Cert in Environmental Management, Macquarie University
• Bachelor of Environmental Science Degree (Honours), Monash University