Julian studied Land Economics at the University of Paisley,
United Kingdom. He enhanced his understanding of the mechanics of the
property market by undertaking an Honours year specialising in finance,
development and investment.
Following graduation and UK qualification he worked within the Valuation,
Development, Research, Property Marketing, and Property Management and Leasing
fields before migrating to Australia in 1997. In Australia he worked for
smaller valuation firms before undertaking various valuation roles within the
Queensland State Government Department of Natural Resources and Mines. Julian joined Bristow &
Associates in 1998.
He has continued to broaden his experience concentrating on non-residential
and residential valuation. The high number of jobs undertaken within the
commercial and industrial property markets have covered a wide range of
valuation methods and geographic areas throughout Queensland.
Julian is also experienced in high end value development appraisals,
requiring sophisticated valuation techniques, analytical skills and a high
level of understanding.
Further professional development has concentrated on property market
research, DCF modelling, membership of RICS property faculties and the
application of technology in office and valuation environments.
Career highlights include:-
Principal of the firm, and an Associate of the Royal Institution of
Chartered Surveyors since 1979. Hugh is also an active member within
the Australian Property Institute (formerly the Australian Institute of
Valuers and Land Economists) having joined in 1987. He was formally
registered as a valuer in the state of Queensland in 1986. He is
also registered to perform valuations within New South Wales.