hockingstuart Preston

555 High Street, Preston VIC 3072
  •   5   (307 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how hockingstuart Preston has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

16
Reviews
18
Properties for sale
86
Sold properties
$828k
Average sale price
$71.2m
Total sales value

*Includes all properties sold (last 12 months) as lead and supporting agent and published on ratemyagent.com.au. It may not be complete and can exclude off-market, private sales and undisclosed pricing and sold dates. Contact agent for full sales history.

Our customer service awards

See what RateMyAgent awards hockingstuart Preston has won

  • 3x Network WinnerAgency Network - Large - 2025, 2024, 2022
  • 3x Suburb WinnerPreston - 2024, 2023, 2018

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at hockingstuart Preston.

Joe Ledda
Joe Ledda

OIEC / Director / Principal

  5   (159 reviews)
About Joe
As head of the team at hockingstuart’s Preston office, Joe’s goal is to lead and manage a successful real estate agency based, he says, “on superior service and integrity.” Along with his fellow agents, he offers insightful local knowledge, from primary and high schools, to local sporting clubs and many other reaches of the community. Friendly and outgoing, Joe’s most enviable skills lie in marketing, communication and negotiation. Sharply focused and driven to achieving the best possible results, he commits to and respects each individual sale or purchase he undertakes. “hockingstuart have built a great reputation for their dedication, passion and ethics” he says.
View Profile
Josie Galati
Josie Galati

Principal / Director / Auctioneer

  4.9   (152 reviews)
About Josie
With over 23 years in the real estate industry, Josie is well recognised and respected amongst her peers. You can count on her first-hand experience to provide you with the most dependable and reliable support to guide you throughout a range of real estate matters. Her commitment and dedication are second to none when it comes to her passion for the real estate industry. She leaves no stone unturned and welcomes a challenge with the view to grow and learn from each unique experience. Josie naturally connects with people and holds the highest level of integrity, honesty and loyalty. These attributes are not only a true reflection of what is a standout with her but also admired by her industry colleagues, friends and family.
View Profile

About us

The hockingstuart Preston office is located in High Street, in the heart of Preston's busy shopping precinct. It is a real estate hub housing a team of committed professionals who are dedicated to meeting all of their clients' property needs, whether they're in Preston or Reservoir. Innovative marketing tools complement hockingstuart's ethos of professionalism and hard work. The website is one of the most visited of all Victorian estate agents; red magazine is the most widely distributed property list; early alert, the online property search tool, has over 50,000 members; and the entire network of offices collaborates to help find Buyers wherever they are. hockingstuart Preston are proud sponsors of the Preston Bullants Junior Football Club as well as being involved with the St Raphael and West Preston school fetes. Suburbs serviced: Westgarth, Northcote, Preston and Reservoir

Our reviews

  5  
299 reviewsacross 28 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, dedicated, supportive, honest, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
Was this helpful?
Buyer review
Nothing was too much for them
7 months ago
Nothing was too much for them

We purchased a property though Hocking Stuart and had the pleasure of working with Joe and Zak .Nothing was too much for them the professionalism from both of these agent was second to none . Everything was explained along the way making sure we understood the process. We viewed the property so many times to make sure it was the wright one and Zak would always be there to answer any question. He took time out of work hours to open the property just to to keep our mind at ease. Zak would always answerer our calls and treated us with such respect. His customer service was outstanding and thank him for his patients his amazing manner and his Honesty so rare nowadays. Thank you so much from a verry happy byer.

Joe Ledda

Joe Ledda

  5   (159 reviews)
Buyer review
Great to deal with Josie
9 months ago
Great to deal with Josie

Great to deal with Josie

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
Amazing results, efficient and transparent
9 months ago
Amazing results, efficient and transparent

I had a tricky apartment to sell inbetween a lease and with special conditions that needed to be met. I was not expecting to achieve a sale but Josie got the job done with effective strategies and I cannot be happier!. Thank you

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
Great local expertise
10 months ago
Great local expertise

Josie and Gavin were so warm and gave great insights into activity in the local area. Their dedication to getting a good result was much appreciated.

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
We were recently looking to sell our apartment...
10 months ago
We were recently looking to sell our apartment...

We were recently looking to sell our apartment whilst now living interstate and so were reliant on finding the right agent without being able to meet them in person . Without being about to do anything on the ground we needed an agent we felt we could trust. When I met with Josie via a video call, I instantly knew she was our agent. From the initial meeting, the sound advice along the way and a quick sale at the price that they estimated, we could not be happier. We would absolutely use Josie again and cannot recommend her more highly.

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent Service!
10 months ago
Excellent Service!

We couldn’t be happier with the experience of selling our home, thanks to Josie. From start to finish, they were professional, reliable, and incredibly knowledgeable about the market. What stood out the most was their honesty, clear communication, and commitment to achieving the best possible outcome for us. They guided us through every step — from preparing the home for sale, setting the right price, to negotiating with buyers — with confidence and expertise. The entire process felt smooth and stress-free, and we felt supported the whole way through. Thanks to Josie, our home sold quickly and above our expectations. We’re truly grateful for their hard work and dedication. If you’re looking to buy or sell, we absolutely recommend her without hesitation. Thank you again for everything!

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Show all 299 reviews
map

Our properties

hockingstuart Preston has 18 properties for sale and sold 86 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

SoldMay 11, 2026
$925,000
147 Tyler Street
Preston VIC 3072
3
2
2
House
SoldMay 10, 2026
Price not available
1/14 Hampton Rd
Essendon West VIC 3040
2
1
1
Unit
For Sale
$840,000 - $880,000
1/34 Sparks Avenue
Fairfield VIC 3078
2
1
2
Unit
SoldMay 3, 2026
Price not available
106/2 Plenty Road
Preston VIC 3072
2
2
1
Apartment
Show all 104 properties
© 2026 RateMyAgent