meet the team
Meet the Team
Trent & Karlie Faunt
Our Team
Introducing Our Team Members for the Faunt Property Group
Trent Faunt
principal
Trent began his real estate career at the age of 20 working in a local firm in Kingaroy QLD. At 22 years of age, Trent Faunt opened his first real estate office in 2016. Within 2 – 3 years Trent purchased 2 local real estate firms in Kingaroy and Nanango QLD which lead to Trent and his business partner operating one of the largest real estate offices in the South Burnett region. In 2021, Realestate.com.au awarded Trent top 50 sales agents in QLD with over 150 settlements in the financial year. After 25 years in Kingaroy and 8 years in business, Trent and his Wife Karlie made the decision to sell their real estate and relocate to the beautiful Fraser Coast region.
In 2024, Trent and his wife Karlie have successfully purchased one of the largest real estate offices in the Fraser Coast region and have an amazing team with over 30 years of experience. The team at Faunt Property Group aim to service all your real estate needs. Faunt Property Group is a brand that people can trust with their most important asset.
Karlie Faunt
co owner
Karlie alongside her husband Trent operate Faunt Property Group. Karlie has been a registered nurse at the Hervey Bay hospital for the last 3 years and understands the importance of customer care, communication, and trust. Karlie will be assisting Trent and the team with day to day duties and ensuring our clients are well looked after.
Kayla
Neilsen-Behrens
business development manager
Kayla is a dedicated Business Development Manager, excelling in connecting investors with exceptional property management solutions. With her background in Law and Real Estate Kayla has a keen understanding of her clients needs and requirements.
Kayla’s main focus is building trusting relationships and delivering value that goes beyond expectations maximising rental income and enhancing investors portfolios.
Roy Anderson
Lead Sales Agent
Brad Mitchell
Sales Agent
Tayla King
Office Manager &
Property Manager
Tayla is a dedicated and experienced property manager with a passion for delivering exceptional service. With over 12 years of experience in the industry, she has honed her expertise in managing a diverse range of properties taking pride in her attention to detail, proactive approach, and commitment to excellence.
When not working, you can find Tayla spending time with her family, reading a good book, camping and enjoying all the outdoors has to offer.
tayla.king@fauntpropertygroup.com
Katrina Curry
property management assistant
To tayla
As a dedicated and detail-oriented property management assistant, Katrina supports the success of our property management team in Hervey Bay. With a strong background in administrative tasks, communication, and organisation, she ensure’s seamless day-to-day operations, from coordinating maintenance schedules to handling tenant enquiries.
Committed to delivering exceptional customer service and support, Katrina plays a key role in maximising property value and owner satisfaction. Let her help you experience the difference in property management.
Brodie Thornton
Senior Property Manager
With four years of experience in real estate property management, Brodie has successfully navigated the dynamic world of property ownership and tenant relations. Her role has encompassed everything from leasing agreements to property maintenance, ensuring that each property under her care operates smoothly and efficiently. She strives to create a positive and thriving environment for both property owners and tenants alike.
When not working you will find Brodie spending time with her 4 kids or at the netball courts where she is the vice president of Hervey Bay Netball.
Mervyn Bailey
property management assistant
To brodie
David Cockburn
property manager
David is a dedicated property manager with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
He brings experience in management and property management to the team. David takes pride in attention to detail, offers a proactive approach to property management driven by his commitment and excellence.
Nikki Thistleton
property management assistant
to David
With a strong background in management across the Fitness and Hospitality industries, Nikki is excited to take on a new challenge with Faunt Property Group, supporting the team as a Property Manager Assistant and embracing where this path takes her.
She is organised, has great attention to detail, fantastic communication skills, and looks forward to bringing these key attributes across into Property Management.
Leighee Thompson-Abrahams
property manager
Leighee has a solid background in retail and hospitality, bringing a wealth of customer service experience to the real estate industry. As a proactive Property Manager Assistant, she has spent the past year honing her skills in real estate, building strong relationships with clients and ensuring their satisfaction. Excited to take the next step in her career as a Property Manager, Leighee is eager to leverage her previous experience and excel.
Kelsy Howarth
property management assistant
TO LEIGHEE
Kelsy is thrilled to embark on a new journey in property management. With experience in both reception and management it has provided her with a great foundation for property management.
Kelsy has a strong commitment to landlord and tenant satisfaction and is eager to contribute to the smooth operation of property management while continuing to learn and grow in this dynamic field.
Liana Vermast
accounts
Liana is a highly organised and detail focused accounts specialist, she manages the financial backbone of our agency operations.
With expertise in financial analysis, budgeting and regulatory compliance she ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, rent reconciliation and expense management.
Liana’s goal is to provide the agents, owners and tenants with exceptional financial support, ensuring a seamless and profitable experience.
accounts@fauntpropertygroup.com