Romana is a Bayside person through and through: it’s where she grew up. Her knowledge of the area is extensive and her enthusiasm for the lifestyle is infectious. Property is Romanas passion (along with travelling, reading, and spending time with friends enjoying good food and great wine). Although Romana began her working life in the retail industry - specifically retail management in Melbourne and London - it’s no surprise that she moved into real estate. Real estate, similarly to retailing, is a service industry, and here Romana can merge her interest in property with her interest in meeting people from all walks of life.Romana is an integral part of the Hodges team, involved in every aspect of the sale process. In her role as personal assistant to Julian Augustini, Romana attends auctions and open for inspections, supports and accompanies Julian when he liaises with clients and undertakes valuations.She also supports Julian by handling the administration details involved in listing, marketing and selling properties, which includes preparing property reports and marketing schedules, as well as informing current clients of market conditions and sales trends.

Julian Augustini is one of Bayside’s leading real estate identities. He is a Director of Hodges’ Brighton, Sandringham and Beaumaris offices, a Licensed Estate Agent, and a passionate, energetic Auctioneer.Julian’s exceptional knowledge and understanding of the Bayside area has come from more than 19 years in the industry. Julian is sought out by buyers and sellers alike because of his attention to detail and his record of continued success. His enthusiasm and pro-active approach has seen him generate results far in excess of clients’ expectations.Julian plays the leading role behind Hodges’ enviable reputation of having the most professional and well organized sales team. This certainly shows when you look at the record private sale and auction prices Hodges has achieved in the area, from one bedroom apartments to exclusive beachfront properties.