Meet Richard Lord
Richard Lord is the founder of Lord Land and a seventh-generation Tasmanian with deep family connections to Hobart dating back to convict settlement in 1804.
With more than 40 years of experience in property, valuation, development, and land-related industries, Richard brings a rare depth of knowledge to the Tasmanian land market.
His grandfather Athol developed subdivisions, and he himself has developed commercial properties, been an owner builder, and subdivided residential land.
Professional Background
Richard’s expertise is supported by formal qualifications and professional memberships:
Career Experience
in 22 Months
Acquired
Pre-leased
After buying residential properties in the 1980s on behalf of the University of Tasmania’s Student Union when at uni in Hobart he decided on a career in property. Working for Roberts in Burnie he sold 103 properties in 22 months at the age of 21.
Moving to Canberra to study Valuation, he ventured into commercial property, and within two years he was Canberra’s leading industrial agent.
Headhunted to head up Colliers industrial department in Brisbane, he spent a number of years working for Dept of Housing (head of the property department, 45 staff), JLL and McDonalds where he was responsible for site acquisition and obtaining all development approvals opening 35 stores across Qld, NT and northern NSW.
Setting up his own business he went on to manage shopping centres and pre-leased over 75 shopping centres and showroom complexes. He has owned valuation and shopping centre management businesses as well as real estate agencies.
Recent experience in the Hobart market where he saw first-hand deficiencies in market knowledge and service has lead him to establish Lord Land.
Local Understanding, National Perspective
Tasmanian
Having spent a lifetime in property, working in Tasmania, as well as stints in Canberra, Sydney, Gold Coast and Brisbane, he brings a depth of experience across a wide variety of markets and locations.
Richard has developed a clear understanding of how land values evolve, how development opportunities emerge, and how communities grow over time.
This perspective allows him to provide advice that is both locally grounded and commercially informed.
Take Advantage of His Experience and Knowledge
Whether you’re buying, selling, developing, or simply exploring your options — Richard’s experience can help you make better property decisions.
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