Frank Dowling Real Estate

1047 Mt Alexander Road, Essendon VIC 3040
  •   4.9   (569 reviews)
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  • Suburb WinnerEssendon
  • 7x Suburb WinnerEssendon - 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
  • 6x National Top 100Australia - 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020
  • 5x Suburb WinnerMoonee Ponds - 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020
  • 3x Suburb WinnerStrathmore - 2023, 2022, 2021

Meet the team

Get to know the 4 property managers at Frank Dowling Real Estate.

Kirsty Van Prooyen
Kirsty Van Prooyen

Portfolio Manager

Kirsty@frankdowling.com.au
Jane Campbell
Jane Campbell

Director / Licensed Estate Agent

jane@frankdowling.com.au
About Jane
Jane Campbell (née Lonzi) has over 30 years of dedicated service in the real estate industry, earning a reputation for delivering personalized, honest and reliable services that build trust and foster long-term relationships with clients. Carrying forward the legacy of integrity and dedication associated with the Lonzi name, Jane has established herself as a seasoned real estate expert. Rather than being handed a senior position, she began her career at the reception desk and progressed through various roles, including property management and property sales. This active experience has provided her with a comprehensive understanding of every facet of the real estate business now reflected in her role as Director. A successful sales agent, business partner and hands-on leader of a dynamic and highly awarded property management department which manages a diverse portfolio of residential and commercial properties. Drawing on her vast experience, local knowledge, inexhaustible enthusiasm and strong client rapport, Jane’s passionate team combine industry expertise with a genuine commitment to understanding each client's unique needs. Clear communication and transparency are prioritized to ensure clients feel supported at every stage. Today, under Jane's astute leadership and unwavering commitment to the customer-focused, traditional family values that Frank Dowling is known for the agency continues to grow and strengthen. With a dedication to excellence, Jane ensures that the agency will remain a trusted partner in real estate for generations to come.
Trang Huynh
Trang Huynh

Office Manager

admin@frankdowling.com.au
About Trang
Trang quickly established herself a reputation for excellence and reliability. She began her working career not in real estate – but in the banking industry before joining the team at Frank Dowling Real Estate in 2006. Her attention to detail, hardworking attitude and diligent customer service saw her called upon to work on many tasks including marketing, advertising as well as administration duties. After 10 years as a Senior Property Manager, Trang went away on maternity leave and upon her return she took on a new roles as the Social Media Coordinator as well as the administration of the office along with training and the constant support for the Property Managers. Trang brings a friendly, caring and positive attitude to the real estate industry, has a proud Vietnamese background and speaks the language fluently. She grew up locally in the western suburbs and has a great familiarity with this area and now living in Ascot Vale where she has become a part of the local community. Combined with her experience in banking finance and 12 years working for Frank Dowling Real Estate, Trang now possesses a wealth of knowledge and skills vital to the leasing and management of properties.
Holly Hayward
Holly Hayward

Property Manager

holly@frankdowling.com.au

About us

Frank Dowling Real Estate has been successfully selling and leasing properties in and around the Moonee Valley area since 1976 – and from its current high-profile location in the Essendon North Shopping Village since 1981. From the outset, partners Andrew Lonzi and Frank Dowling sought to understand their client’s needs, provide a premium service, and deliver outstanding results each and every time. Their lead-by-example approach oversaw the development of a qualified and enthusiastic team of real estate professionals. This tradition continues today under the astute leadership of Jane – dedicated and a highly experienced real estate agent proudly maintaining and improving on her father’s high standards. Frank Dowling Real Estate continuously strives to exceed expectations offering clients the assurance of qualified experience in all matters real estate including property management, residential and commercial sales. The company has successfully marketed thousands of properties by Auction and Private Sale providing tailored strategies, skilled auctioneers, exceptional negotiating and absolute accountability. The aim is not to be the biggest, but to simply be the best – providing professional and personalized service to clients throughout the campaign, plus a continued relationship into the future with regular market updates and friendly advice.

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  4.9  
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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: local expert, reliable, supportive, friendly, well-prepared, responsive, clear communication.
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Professional and responsive
1 day ago
Professional and responsive

Holly Hayward kept us informed and made the leasing process simple and quick. She screened the tenants and found us reliable people.

Frank Dowling Real Estate

Frank Dowling Real Estate

  4.9   (279 reviews)
Tenant review
It is very nice.
6 days ago
It is very nice.

It was very good for me. The communication was clear and friendly. I was happy.

Frank Dowling Real Estate

Frank Dowling Real Estate

  4.9   (279 reviews)
Landlord review
Best Agents
18 days ago
Best Agents

Joel from Frank Dowling helped me find my perfect home in Maribyrnong. He was always available if I had any questions and made the process of purchasing a home seamless. Highly recommend. Jane was also a big help from the Rental group, many thanks!

Frank Dowling Real Estate

Frank Dowling Real Estate

  4.9   (279 reviews)
Tenant review
Amazing communication and efficient response and action.
about 1 month ago
Amazing communication and efficient response and action.

I really enjoyed my experience with Frank Dowling Real Estate. They were prompt in effectively checking my rental credentials, securing a property for me, and made the whole process seamless. Highly recommend!

Frank Dowling Real Estate

Frank Dowling Real Estate

  4.9   (279 reviews)
Tenant review
Friendly and easy to work with.
about 2 months ago
Friendly and easy to work with.

Great communication once I was offered the unit, quick to act and set everything up. Also organised a few minor repairs once I moved in.

Frank Dowling Real Estate

Frank Dowling Real Estate

  4.9   (279 reviews)
Tenant review
Seamless!
about 2 months ago
Seamless!

The process of finding a rental was easy and painless. All anxiety removed and the customer service was thoughtful, informative and supportive. Highly recommend.

Frank Dowling Real Estate

Frank Dowling Real Estate

  4.9   (279 reviews)
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Our rental properties

Frank Dowling Real Estate has 10 properties for rent and rented 142 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

Rented
Laurence Avenue
Airport West VIC 3042
2
1
1
Townhouse
Rented
First Ave
Melton South VIC 3338
3
1
2
House
Rented
Hesleden St
Essendon VIC 3040
3
2
2
House
For Rent
$300.00/week
50 Combermere St
Aberfeldie VIC 3040
1
1
Apartment
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