SHEPHERD&CO Real Estate Advisory
"One dependable source of ethical, independent
and frank advice..."
Tasmanian real estate practices are compromised; conflicting interests, lack of transparency, inadequate consumer regulatory protections.
Shepherd & Co Real Estate Advisory was formed to provide an invaluable service, often sought and seldom found; one dependable source of ethical, independent and frank advice; a true ally for those about to navigate the significant journey of transacting real estate.
We provide highly personal representation and an introduction to our trusted community of professional partners. Together, we ensure there is no mis-information, weak links, and that you’re properly supported and armed for success throughout the entire real estate journey.
We welcome the opportunity to represent and protect your interests, as if they were our own.
Leadership Team
FOUNDER + ADVISOR
Shepherd & Co’s Founder has enjoyed a successful career spanning 20+ years in real estate sales, property development, acquisitions and advocacy spanning New Zealand, mainland Australia, and Tasmania. Her experience is unrivalled, implicitly trusted by her clients and industry journalists for market insights and emerging trends.
Jasmin understands the many nuances and challenges of the property market; providing strategic advisory support to her team and clients alike. Insightful, tactical and discerning, Jasmin sees opportunities where others do not, and alongside her colleagues and a close network of trusted local community, revels in bringing them to fruition.
The pioneer of impartial real estate advisory services for Tasmania, Jasmin is widely respected by her clients and peers alike for introducing greater transparency and impartial professional representation to the industry. Her commitment to ethical standards, authenticity and candour positions Shepherd & Co as the most trusted advisory firm in the state.
PARTNER + LEAD ADVOCATE
Widely regarded as Tasmania’s most trusted and valued Buyers Advocate and Advisor, Kafka has a keen eye for detail and takes on her client’s aspirations as if they were her own. Highly consultative and pro-active, Kafka is an avid negotiator, unrelenting in the pursuit of their aspirational and commercial goals.
Having facilitated hundreds of client real estate transactions, coupled with her personal passion for property investment and development, Kafka is an experienced and trusted adviser, committed to safely shepherding her clients through their property journey.
With Kafka as your partner, you are assured unwavering support and quantified advice; from dependable evaluations and property insights to initial investment and project feasibility studies, she provides direct and trustworthy real estate advice across all facets of the property life cycle. This approach, together with her unrivalled knowledge of the local market, established networks and respected position in the industry, is key to her consistently securing the very best opportunities in the local market.
BUYERS ADVOCATE
With a career spanning more than 25 years across creative production, brand strategy and property re-development, Skye brings a considered and highly experienced perspective to the property advisory space. Her work with leading tourism and iconic lifestyle and fashion brands, has honed an exceptional ability to identify potential, manage complex projects and deliver outstanding outcomes.
As a producer of major brand campaigns for clients including Country Road, Oroton, R.M. Williams and Tourism Tasmania, Skye built a reputation for bringing ambitious creative concepts to life – coordinating a myriad of stakeholders, negotiating outcomes and ensuring every detail was executed on time and within budget. This work required a deep understanding of people, place and presentation – skills that translate seamlessly into the world of property.
Alongside her professional career, Skye has maintained a longstanding personal passion for property. Together with her husband she developed the acclaimed East Coast properties, Eton Beach House and First Light. Both projects evolved into highly successful accommodation ventures and ultimately profitable real estate investments, reflecting Skye’s instinct for location, design and market appeal. Highly collaborative, resourceful and solutions-focused, Skye approaches property with the same energy and precision that defined her production career. With a strong understanding of aesthetics, negotiation and Tasmania’s unique property landscape, she is committed to guiding clients toward opportunities that align with both their aspirations and long-term goals.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Having lived and worked across several countries, Bron has a genuine appreciation for the practical and emotional complexities that come with moving. Whether clients are relocating to Tasmania, returning home, or simply making a move to a new suburb, she brings empathy, insight and a considered approach to helping them navigate the transition with confidence.
She has a natural ability to understand what matters most to each client – whether that’s a particular aesthetic, a likeminded community, lifestyle, security or opportunity – and brings a calm and people-first approach, making light of what would otherwise be a complex and emotional process.
With a background spanning project coordination & logistics and interior styling & design, Bron has a natural eye for detail and an instinctive ability to not only recognise the strengths and functionality, but also the hidden potential of a property. She is particularly attuned to how a home supports the way people live, and brings a thoughtful perspective when helping clients assess both immediate suitability and longer-term value.
Working closely with clients throughout the entire process, Bron provides continuity and a trusted point of contact, ensuring a considered, well-supported experience with consistency, care and clear communication at every stage of the journey.
The Company we keep
The old saying goes, it’s not what you know but who you know.
Whilst knowledge is critical, its trusted relationships that make all the difference when navigating real estate.
Having a broader community of dependable and informed stake-holders makes light work of what can otherwise be an intricate and rather stressful process.
Allow us to introduce you,,,
Financial
- Mortgage broking
- Financial Planning
- Valuers
- Accounting
Legal
- Property Lawyers
- Conveyancing
- Solicitors
Assessors
- Building Inspectors
- Surveyors
- Quantity Surveyors
- Town planning
Development
- Architects + Draftsmen
- Builders and Trades
- Interior Design
- Landscape Design
Management
- Project Management
- Property management
- Airbnb Management