Jellis Craig has finalised a merger with Nick Johnstone Real Estate, doubling its footprint in Brighton and strengthening its position across Melbourne’s Bayside region.
Nick Johnstone and his team will join the existing Jellis Craig Brighton office in late June, bringing their client networks and local market expertise to the group.
Jellis Craig CEO Andrew McCann said the merger creates new opportunities in Brighton’s premium property segment.
“We have long admired Nick Johnstone and his team for their deep connection to the Brighton market and their reputation as specialists in the premium end of the marketplace,” Andrew said.
Nick Johnstone said the partnership would allow his team to grow their market share with the backing of a larger network.
“When I first met with Jellis Craig, I knew there was a natural alignment between my team and theirs,” Nick said.
“The tools Jellis Craig have developed are second to none. Their office network locations and broad reach across premium inner suburbs ensure unparalleled exposure and results for our clients.”
The merger follows Jellis Craig’s acquisition of Chisholm and Gamon in September 2025, which expanded the group’s presence in Melbourne’s Port Phillip and Bayside areas.
Jellis Craig reported record results in 2025, including selling more than 1,200 properties in October – its highest monthly total – and reaching $1.83 billion in total sales volume for the year. The group also held its busiest auction day on record on 25 October, with 235 properties going under the hammer.
The agency, established in 1991, now operates across metropolitan Melbourne, the Bellarine and Mornington peninsulas, and Central Victoria.