McGrath and Knight Frank Open First Dual-Branded Office, Located in the Regional NSW City of Tamworth

McGrath and Knight Frank have opened their first dual-branded office in Australia, located in the regional New South Wales city of Tamworth, with the two brands combining to provide one of the strongest offerings in real estate services in the region.

Burke & Smyth Real Estate Tamworth, a business that has been operating in the region for more than 50 years and headed up by well-known and respected locals Gavin Knee as Managing Director and Jason Wherritt as Director and Sales Manager, will rebrand as McGrath Knight Frank Tamworth.

With two of the strongest real estate brands in commercial and residential real estate in Australia — McGrath and Knight Frank — coming together, the office will offer exceptional service and market expertise across all real estate sectors. It will provide services across both the residential and commercial property sectors in sales, leasing and asset management, as well as project marketing and home loans.

The residential side of the business will be run under McGrath Estate Agents while the commercial side of the business will be run under the Knight Frank brand.

The dual-branded office will elevate the capabilities of the current business through access to national networks, premium marketing and industry-leading resources.

McGrath and Knight Frank have been in a partnership since June 2024 when Knight Frank, together with NZ-based Bayleys, completed a joint acquisition of a controlling stake in McGrath.

Tamworth, located around five hours north of Sydney, is an important regional hub, being the main service centre for the New England area. The McGrath brand of the office will service Tamworth to Gunnedah, while the Knight Frank brand of the office will service Tamworth and northern New South Wales including Armidale, Inverell, Tenterfield, Moree, Narrabri and Gunnedah.

As Principal of the McGrath Knight Frank Tamworth office, Gavin Knee, who has lived in Tamworth for more than 40 years, will head up a team of 20 people. Jason Wherritt will be Director and McGrath Sales Manager.

Mr Knee said the office rebranding would build on the legacy of Burke & Smyth, which had been operating in the region since 1971.

“The transition to McGrath Knight Frank confirms our commitment to strengthening this established presence, and marks an exciting new chapter in Tamworth’s real estate landscape,” he said.

“After proudly serving the region as an independent agency for over 50 years, we’re entering a new era — joining McGrath for our residential services and Knight Frank for our commercial division.