About Us

Helping the 4017 make informed property decisions

The Sandgate Real Estate Story

Locally owned and operated since 2011, Sandgate Real Estate has built its reputation on local knowledge, informed advice and a genuine commitment to the 4017 community. Proudly led by Aarthi and Brock, we’re passionate about helping homeowners, buyers, landlords and tenants make confident property decisions across Sandgate, Shorncliffe, Brighton, Deagon and Bracken Ridge.

We believe every property is different; every campaign deserves a strategy and every decision matters. Combining strategic marketing, broad buyer reach, proactive campaign management and skilled negotiation, we help clients navigate every stage of their property journey with confidence.

Austin represents the next generation of Sandgate Real Estate. Having grown up in the 4017 and working alongside Aarthi, he shares the same commitment to professionalism, local expertise and exceptional client service.

Together with our close-knit team, we’re proud to deliver a personalised real estate experience built on trust, communication and lasting relationships.

Happy clients, happy properties

What our clients say

Aarthi was such an amazing guide through this selling process. What we loved most was how she took time to understand how we saw our cute little cottage and integrated our story with all the marketing. The photos, video and description were not only authentic, but captured our tone and highlighted how much we loved our house. It sold in a week and the process was seamless and trouble free. Aarthi and her whole team showed patience, kindness and professionalism throughout the whole experience.

Aarthi is a real estate expert for Shorncliffe, Sandgate and Brighton. Her communication and transparency during the entire purchase process for our recent Shorncliffe purchase was excellent.

Aarthi kept us in the loop during the entire purchase process, and accommodated very quick time-frames for finance and building and pest, with such grace.

She is also a wonderful human and is really loved by the locals! We highly recommend her services to those in the market to sell.

Aarthi and Austin’s knowledge of the property and locality was exceptional. Their communication was always timely and their professionalism beyond reproach. They were always ready and willing to answer any questions and took the time to ensure I felt valued. Buying a property through them took the stress out of everything and made this an extremely positive experience.

My husband and I recently chose to use Aarthi of Sandgate Real Estate to sell our house. We immediately liked and appreciated her directness, flexibility and no nonsense approach about what price we could realistically achieve as well as her honest advice about what we needed to do in this regard.

The process was very smooth with great communication and Aarthi achieving a quick sale and great price for us, clearly demonstrating her deep experience and understanding of the real estate market in Sandgate.

Aarthi was incredible. She supported us through the entire selling process and made everything feel easy and well-managed. We achieved a fantastic price and sold after just one open home. Reliable, kind, and exceptional at what she does, she has fantastic knowledge of the local area and market – and it made all the difference. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother sale!

We bought our home from Aarthi and appreciated her hard work and honesty throughout the process so it was easy to choose her when it was time to sell. Aarthi was wonderful to work with. She listened, advised and supported us throughout. We got the result we wanted and found the process easy and straightforward. Aarthi loves the area and it shows in her work. We highly recommend Sandgate Real Estate.

Aarthi was such an amazing guide through this selling process. What we loved most was how she took time to understand how we saw our cute little cottage and integrated our story with all the marketing. The photos, video and description were not only authentic, but captured our tone and highlighted how much we loved our house. It sold in a week and the process was seamless and trouble free. Aarthi and her whole team showed patience, kindness and professionalism throughout the whole experience.
Cameron Turner
Cameron Turner
07:30 23 May 26
Aarthi was brilliant from start to finish. Gave us an accurate appraisal and worked really hard and kept us in updated all through the process. Thoroughly recommend!!
Darren
Darren
01:07 19 May 26
We recently bought a property through Aarthi and she was great in aiding us through the process and communication between myself and the sellers.I would recommend her to anyone in the market.
Tom Howden
Tom Howden
21:54 21 Apr 26
Aarthi and her team are 10 star.Aarthi is dynamite, dresses smart,Is smart. Didn't try to talk me in auction, always kept me informed, in a language I could understand.Also she worked with my sister as I am and was extremely anxious..at 74 I struggle with understanding certain issues. Aarthi is thoughtful,and know her stuff, finger on the pulse so to speak. My wonderful sister and her worked out a perfect deal for my situation. I am forever grateful I chose Aarthi. Her son Ashton terrific..what a great family.Lyndle Halliday
LYNDLE HALLIDAY
LYNDLE HALLIDAY
02:46 18 Feb 26
We recently purchased our first property through Aarthi, and she was extremely helpful throughout what can be a very stressful process. She guided us every step of the way, made everything easy to understand, and ensured we were able to successfully purchase the property. We couldn’t have asked for better support as first-home buyers.
Braydn Rees
Braydn Rees
20:23 05 Feb 26
I had a great experience buying from Aarthi. She was responsive to messages and very accommodating when we had questions. Thank you for a very pleasant experience.
Pascale Fabre
Pascale Fabre
05:59 04 Feb 26
Highly recommend. Aarthi did an amazing job of the auction today, she went above & beyond and got a great price. If your looking to buy or sell. Aarthi is the best. 💯
Tracey Blackie
Tracey Blackie
07:15 20 Dec 25
Aarthi was incredible. She supported us through the entire selling process and made everything feel easy and well-managed. We achieved a fantastic price and sold after just one open home. Reliable, kind, and exceptional at what she does, she has fantastic knowledge of the local area and market - and it made all the difference. We couldn’t have asked for a smoother sale!
G.W.
G.W.
00:12 26 Nov 25
I’ve rented two properties through Sandgate Realestate and my experience has been nothing short of excellent. Their communication has always been clear, professional and timely. The whole team has been understanding and easy to deal with throughout both tenancies. A special mention to my landlord Brock, he’s an absolute legend! Truly one of the best renting experiences I’ve had. Highly recommend
Gia Mafi
Gia Mafi
08:53 11 Nov 25
My husband and I recently chose to use Aarthi of Sandgate Real Estate to sell our house. We immediately liked and appreciated her directness, flexibility and no nonsense approach about what price we could realistically achieve as well as her honest advice about what we needed to do in this regard.The process was very smooth with great communication and Aarthi achieving a quick sale and great price for us, clearly demonstrating her deep experience and understanding of the real estate market in Sandgate.
Robyn Jacobson
Robyn Jacobson
02:31 19 Oct 25
We are small local builders that like to purchase homes, renovate and sell. We have purchased, sold and rented through Sandgate Real Estate for over 10 years now and they have always been attentive, honest and helpful. They have a wealth of knowledge in our local area and will always get you the best price possible for sales. They will look after your rental or find you a bargain to buy.Keep up the great work Sandgate Real Estate.
Joshua Lauder
Joshua Lauder
03:58 24 Sep 25
Aarthi from Sandgate Real Estate is dedicated to her job and clients. We met Aarthi 9 months ago and we informed her what we were after. We hadn't been having much luck with buying until one day Aarthi contacts us and calls us informing of a house that meets all our requirements for buying. She has exceptional communication skills and very professional but also very much personalised in finding the right house for her clients. We had been looking for a while and it wasn't until we met Aarthi we would probably still be looking. We have since purchased a wonderful home. Both the selling and buying process was nothing but smooth sailing and Aarthi, gets the job done. We would highly recommend her.
F Moore
F Moore
04:31 21 Sep 25
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The SRE Team

Aarthi Venkatesan

Business Owner/Sales Consultant

Aarthi is the business owner and lead sales consultant at Sandgate Real Estate. With over 15 years of experience across the bayside, she is known for her clear judgement, strong results, and calm communication throughout the selling process.

Having raised her family in the 4017 and living and working in the area for many years, Aarthi brings a strong understanding of the local market. This informs the way she works, allowing her to shape each campaign to suit the property, the market, and the people behind it.

Her approach combines genuine care for her clients with practical strategy, considered pricing, and confident negotiation. She oversees the full sales process – from preparation and buyer engagement through to contract negotiation and settlement – ensuring each campaign is well managed and clearly communicated from start to finish.

“What I enjoy most about real estate is working closely with people, understanding what is important to them, and helping them move forward with confidence. Clear communication, trust, and respect are essential, and delivering a strong result matters. I value working in the community I call home.”

– Aarthi

Brock Connolly

Principal/Property Manager

Brock brings extensive experience across residential sales and property management, combining practical knowledge with a strategic, solutions-focused approach. As co-owner of Sandgate Real Estate, he oversees the agency’s property management division, ensuring every investment property benefits from clear processes, proactive management and informed decision-making.

Working alongside Property Manager Nikki Wellman, Brock is committed to protecting his clients’ investments through strategic leasing, proactive maintenance coordination and consistent communication. Together, they focus on minimising vacancy, securing quality tenants and delivering professional property management backed by local market knowledge.

From rent collection and financial management to tenancy matters and legislative compliance, every aspect of the management process is handled with accuracy, accountability and attention to detail. Their proactive approach helps landlords make informed decisions while protecting the long-term performance of their investment.

Brock believes successful property management is built on preparation, consistency and strong relationships. By combining experience with practical advice and responsive service, he helps landlords navigate every stage of property ownership with confidence.

Austin

Sales Assistant

Nikki

Senior Property Manager

Terri

Reception/Administration

Georgia

Marketing/Administration

Emma

Social Media/Marketing

Malibu

Senior Marketing Associate