Brian joined Blackburne Mortgage Broking in 2015 some 25 years after starting his career in the Banking and Financial Services Industry. Not only is Brian a highly experienced residential Mortgage Broker, but he is also our Commercial Lending Specialist, having over eight years’ experience as a Business Banker with a major bank. Whether you are seeking financial solutions for an owner-occupied or investment property, or for your business-related needs, Brian’s easy to understand and relaxed approach will give you the peace of mind that your finances are in safe hands.
Brian brings a wealth of experience to the team and is focused on looking after his client’s best interests and assisting them achieve their financial goals. This has translated into him being a finalist for AFG Broker of The Year in 2017.
Brian is a fully qualified Credit Advisor, holds a Diploma in Finance & Mortgage Broking Management and is a member of MFAA, AFCA and AFG.
In his spare time Brian enjoys camping and 4WD driving with his family and friends.
Tracy joined Blackburne Mortgage Broking in 2014 after starting her career in Finance in 2004.
Tracy is an outgoing, well organised Client Liaison Manager who works as part of the Blackburne Mortgage Broking team to ensure that customers loans settle on time. Her excellent customer focus, organisation and communication skills ensures that our customers know what is happening with each key stage of their loan as it progresses from submission through to settlement. Customers who have benefited from Tracy’s assistance with their loans, attest to her helpfulness and ability to resolve even the most complex of issues in a timely and efficient way.
Tracy obtained her Property Management Registration and joined Blackburne Property Management in 2017 as an Inspections Officer to broaden her knowledge within the company. Her attention to detail when completing Routine Inspections is outstanding.
In her spare time Tracy likes going to the gym and spending time with her family and friends.
Paul is the Owner, Founder and Managing Director of Blackburne Group.
Paul Blackburne founded Blackburne Group in 2003 and since then the company has grown to become one of the largest, private property companies in Australia. Blackburne currently has $2.35B worth of luxury residential and commercial property developments either recently completed or currently under development.
Blackburne also own and manage a large portfolio of investments including a substantial portfolio of prime residential, retail, office and strata properties worth over $1B cumulatively.
Paul is widely recognised as a leader in the Australian property industry. He has received numerous prestigious accolades including the WA Business 40under40 First Amongst Equals Award and the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Finalist.
The Blackburne Group have won numerous highly esteemed Industry awards including
• Twice winner of best development in Australia (UDIA & Property Council National awards 2024).
• 7 times winner of the Best Development in Western Australia at the prestigious UDIA and Property Council awards.
• Numerous awards for Top Office at the annual REIWA awards.
Paul and the Blackburne team are driven by their passion and commitment to transforming lives by creating iconic, new, luxury developments that truly transform the communities around them.
Paul is currently focussed on diversifying the Blackburne Group’s investments outside of the property industry across a range of sectors and plans to continue playing a key role in the Australian community.
Outside of his professional accomplishments, Paul and the Blackburne Team are passionate above giving back to the community. Most notably Paul is a founder and financier of the Child Protection Unit in Cambodia. The CPU plays a pivotal role in the investigation and prosecution of crimes against children.
He is married with two young children and is based in Perth, Western Australia.