hockingstuart Preston

555 High Street, Preston VIC 3072
  •   5   (308 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

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

18
Reviews
16
Properties for sale
82
Sold properties
$836k
Average sale price
$68.5m
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

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  • 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.
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Josie Galati
Josie Galati

Principal / Director / Auctioneer

  4.9   (153 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.
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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  
308 reviewsacross 29 different locations, showing 6.
Our qualities as told by our client reviews: friendly, dedicated, supportive, honest, responsive, local expert, clear communication.
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Buyer review
Was knowledgable about the prpoerty, as well as...
about 1 month ago
Was knowledgable about the prpoerty, as well as...

Was knowledgable about the prpoerty, as well as warm and inviting, remembered my name from multiple visits

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (153 reviews)
Seller review
Josie and the team were outstanding...
2 months ago
Josie and the team were outstanding...

Josie and the team were outstanding. Professional, respectful and very easy to deal with. Absolute pleasure to deal with and we were in amazing hands from the start right until the end of the process.

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (153 reviews)
Buyer review
How’s this for a polished, heartfelt version...
3 months ago
How’s this for a polished, heartfelt version...

How’s this for a polished, heartfelt version? It keeps your personal touch while framing Gavin’s work in a professional light: "I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Gavin Johnston at Hockingstuart Preston for his exceptional service. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him throughout my property journey. From our very first meeting, Gavin’s friendly and professional approach put me at complete ease. He provided a level of comfort and confidence that is rare to find when searching for and purchasing a 'forever home.' Gavin went above and beyond to make every step of the process—from the initial inspections to his expert advice—far easier than I ever imagined it could be. If you are looking for a dedicated agent who truly cares about his clients' outcomes, I cannot recommend Gavin highly enough. Thank you, Gavin, for helping me secure my dream home!"

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (153 reviews)
Seller review
Josie and the team are professional in every...
4 months ago
Josie and the team are professional in every...

Josie and the team are professional in every sense of the word. They made a stressful situation seamless.

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (153 reviews)
Seller review
Experienced and professional
4 months ago
Experienced and professional

Experienced and professional

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (153 reviews)
Seller review
Josie was professional. She explained the...
5 months ago
Josie was professional. She explained the...

Josie was professional. She explained the process, kept me updated and forwarded reports outlining feedback from prospective buyers throughout the process. Her team sent me the appropriate paperwork and the whole kept me updated and the whole process ran smoothly.

Josie Galati

Josie Galati

  4.9   (153 reviews)
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Our properties

hockingstuart Preston has 16 properties for sale and sold 82 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
$435,000 - $460,000
206/277 Raglan St
Preston VIC 3072
2
1
1
Apartment
SoldJun 26, 2026
$821,000
6 Phar Lap Close
Mill Park VIC 3082
4
2
4
House
SoldJun 24, 2026
Price not available
60 Kendall Street
Preston VIC 3072
3
2
3
House
For Sale
$690,000 - $730,000
13 Johnson Street
Thomastown VIC 3074
3
1
4
House
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