A boutique, specialist team of researchers, settlement coordinators and strategists. Twelve years of practice, coordinated around your strategy from the first conversation to settlement and well beyond.
Founder & DirectorEmma AllenEmma Allen is an award-winning entrepreneur, best-selling author and respected voice in strategic property investing. Recognised for her integrity and leadership, she has built her reputation helping Australians create long-term wealth through informed, values-driven decisions. Her background in performance psychology and business leadership brings a measured, highly strategic approach to wealth creation, giving clients the clarity, confidence and education to make smarter financial decisions.
Sales Manager & Principal ConsultantChris NewellChris brings more than a decade across financial services, education and property to his role as Sales Manager & Principal Consultant. Specialising in investment property, he pairs deep market knowledge with a clear, strategic approach that helps clients make confident, high-quality decisions.Known for his integrity and a results-driven focus, Chris builds long-term relationships that hold well beyond a single purchase, keeping his attention on the real financial outcomes for the people he works with.
Contract AdministratorJana AbesamisJana has been with Active Property Investing since 2017, and that tenure shows in how well she knows the firm’s operations and systems. She works across contract administration, client coordination and property acquisition, coordinating with clients, developers and builders to keep each investment moving smoothly. Reliable and precise, she is the operational backbone that keeps the team and supplier network aligned throughout the process.
Business ConsultantRos RonningRos brings more than 30 years in organisational development, learning and development, and human resources. She partners with API on strategy execution, executive coaching, and training for the team.She helps shape API’s performance-management practices, from mapping the firm’s purpose, vision and values to building strategic plans that hold through periods of change.
Client Services ManagerChantal AgcaoiliChantal, our Client Services Manager, has been an integral part of the team since 2023, leading the client journey from contract through to settlement. Leveraging her extensive experience in contracts and construction coordination, she takes ownership of every stage of the process, proactively navigating challenges, coordinating with all stakeholders, and ensuring each milestone is managed seamlessly.Known for her attention to detail, clear communication, and calm, solutions-focused approach, Chantal keeps clients informed and supported every step of the way. Her ability to anticipate potential issues before they arise and drive outcomes behind the scenes gives clients confidence that their investment journey is in capable hands.
Research ManagerEmilou SantillanEmilou leads research at API, where every property is scrutinised before it reaches a client. She runs the research process with a focus on accuracy, structure and data-driven insight, managing multiple projects at once and turning dense documentation into clear, reliable reports that decisions can rest on. Organised and exacting, she sets the standard for quality across the team and keeps the research thorough, consistent and continually improving.
Solutions AssistantVincent AgcaoiliVincent is API’s Solutions Assistant, the coordination behind a smooth client experience. He manages meeting preparation, property research and the day-to-day operations, from document handling and CRM updates to follow-up after every appointment, so nothing slips. Efficient and dependable, he keeps API organised, responsive and genuinely attentive to the people it works with.
Executive AssistantChrezl KiamcoChrezl is API’s Executive Assistant, working closely with founder Emma Allen and Sales Manager Chris Newell. A people-focused background has sharpened her communication, organisation and relationship-building, and she keeps the leadership team running with proactive, reliable support and a steady eye for detail.
Five minutes to a clear next step
If you're thinking about building your property portfolio, the Investor Quiz is the best place to start. It helps us understand your goals before your strategy conversation, so we can focus on what matters most to your next investment.
