Jellis Craig Through The Years

Richard and Alastair auction their first house together at Isabella Grove, Hawthorn.

Richard Jellis and Alastair Craig co-found their real estate business, Richard Jellis & Company, over sandwiches and a handshake at the Royal South Yarra Tennis Club.

In the early 90s, property marketing consisted of black and white sketches printed in the local papers and no photos on signboards.

Jellis Craig continues its growth and reign over the inner eastern property market.

Jellis Craig opens its second office in Balwyn.

2001

Jellis Craig sells iconic “Frognall” on Mont Albert Road for the highest sale price achieved for a residential property in the City of Boroondara.

2004

The brand continues its growth in the inner eastern suburbs of Boroondara, investing in community partnerships and local advertising to increase the brand’s awareness.

2010
Transition from a joint venture business model to a franchise operation and subsequently opening the door for new offices to join the business.

2011
Nick Dowling joins the business as CEO with a view to strategically expanding the business into more premium locations, including regional lifestyle offices.

2013

In 2013, Real Estate Group Bennison Mackinnon merges with Jellis Craig to form a boutique Stonnington group, Jellis Craig Bennison Mackinnon, servicing the inner south east suburbs.

The Jellis Craig Foundation is formed in commitment to active community service. Since then, the Foundation has raised over $1.6 million, making an impact to communities internationally, nationally, and locally.

2014

The brand says goodbye to the green and gold branding and ushers in a new era for the business with a brand refresh.

2021
Jellis Craig acquires the Greg Hocking group as part of their continued strategic expansion across Melbourne’s premium locations.

2023

In 2023, Jellis Craig hosted our inaugural Property Event for over 450 guests at The Glasshouse.

Hosted by Melbourne-local Alicia Loxley, the morning of insights featured a line-up of notable speakers including Property Economist Tim Lawless and Demographer Bernard Salt, a panel of Jellis Craig Industry Experts, and Architects Peter Maddison and Clare Cousins. Attendees enjoyed breakfast and a view overlooking the iconic Olympic Park Oval, whilst gaining a wealth of valuable insights into the future of Melbourne’s residential real estate market.

The Jellis Craig network has experienced significant growth since welcoming new office locations in Geelong & the Bellarine Peninsula, and established hubs were strengthened through acquirements across the metropolitan area.

2024

In 2024, leadership at Jellis Craig evolved as previous agent and Managing Director of the Stonnington hub, Andrew McCann took the helm as CEO, while former CEO Nick Dowling moved into the position of Chairman on the Jellis Craig Corporate Board.

We again hosted another Jellis Craig Property Event featuring a line-up of notable speakers including housing market expert, Richard Temlett and Demographer Bernard Salt. The Industry Panel portion of the morning featured Jellis Craig CEO, Andrew McCann, MA+Co architects founder, Karen Alcock, and Visioneer Builders, James Gooley. 

2025

In 2025, we unveiled a refreshed Jellis Craig brand, shaped by extensive research and collaboration with our team and clients. Through these discovery sessions, we defined our brand architecture and brought our Connected brand essence to life. The new visual identity goes beyond aesthetics, reflecting our core values and design philosophy.

A refined palette of carbon, sage, linen, and white pairs with elegant typography and a distinctive graphic device. At its core sits our new positioning: Your connection to something greater — capturing the meaningful relationships, expertise, and opportunities that define Jellis Craig.

Chisholm and Gamon joint forces with our Jellis Craig Albert Park Group to become a new 3 office powerhouse in the City of Port Phillip. This merger brings together offices now in Port Melbourne, Albert Park and Elwood creating a link to our Bayside Group and the Brighton marketplace further strengthening our position in the bayside suburbs of Melbourne.