LJ Hooker Manuka

20 Bougainville Street, Manuka ACT 2603
  •   4.9   (348 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how LJ Hooker Manuka has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

79
Reviews
41
Properties for sale
161
Sold properties
$1.1m
Average sale price
$180.3m
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.

Meet the team

Get to know the 2 agents at LJ Hooker Manuka.

Stephen Thompson
Stephen Thompson

Principal / Sales Agent / Auctioneer

  4.9   (218 reviews)
About Stephen
A fourth generation Canberran, Stephen Thompson's extensive local knowledge and understanding of Canberra's residential real estate market is the result of over 30 years in the business. He founded L.J. Hooker Manuka in 1996, and has been directly responsible for the agency's dramatic growth and for currently being recognised as one of LJ Hooker's top auction offices in Australia. Locally, the agency has received several industry accolades over the years including Property Manager of the Year 1996 & 2003, Canberra Boutique Agency of the Year in 1999 & The Canberra Times Marketing Award 1999 and Agency of the Year in 2006. Stephen has also represented the ACT at the Australian Auctioneers Association awards, winning the award in 2000 and 2001. With specialist knowledge and marketing expertise in the market, Stephen has clearly positioned the agency as 'Canberra's Inner South Property Experts'. Stephen has a strong background in business development, his professional approach to business, executing change within and coaching/mentoring individuals has served successful results. The investment in passionate and hard-working staff has helped build a strong foundation to being one of the top real estate agencies in Canberra. The focus on nurturing client relationships are hallmarks of his success. He can credit his success due to the amount of referral work from the constant repeat clients over the last 30 years. Stephen's goals are simple - to offer excellence in customer service, ethical representation, professional development and attain optimum results for his seller clients.
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Samuel Thompson
Samuel Thompson

Sales & Marketing Consultant / Licensed Real Estate Agent / Sales Agent

  4.9   (152 reviews)
About Samuel
Samuel Thompson, a top-performing agent in the Canberra region, is known for his hard work, motivation, and focus. He has an impressive track record and is among the top 7% of the LJ Hooker network. With his incredible work ethic, he has become a household name in the local community. Samuel has an extensive knowledge of the market and world-class negotiation skills, which makes him stand out from others. He prides himself on staying up-to-date with the latest news in the real estate industry and the local market. Samuel's 6-month selling stint in the eastern suburbs of Sydney has given him invaluable experience, which he is now using to benefit his clients. Growing up in a family of real estate agents and being a 5th generation Canberran, Samuel has been living and breathing the real estate industry in the Inner South since a young age. He knows that each client and property is unique, and therefore, he takes a tailored and personal approach to every situation. Samuel leads a successful team of three, including a sales assistant and a sales associate, and they are focused on providing the best experience possible for their clients. They concentrate on matching buyers with properties that suit their needs and negotiating the highest possible price for their clients. Samuel is always available for his clients, and he can be reached at all hours, 7 days a week. With his passion for real estate and his unparalleled expertise, Samuel Thompson is your best asset in the Canberra region.
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About us

LJ Hooker Manuka is a local business owned by Stephen Thompson, and consists of a team of experienced and award-winning professionals. Located in the heart of Manuka, the agency delivers outstanding results in residential sales, auctions and property management throughout Canberra. LJ Hooker Manuka’s reputation as “Canberra’s Inner South Property Experts“ continues to be proven as an accurate statement.

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Our reviews

  4.9  
348 reviewsacross 50 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
Very professional agent
about 20 hours ago
Very professional agent

Great agent. Excellent knowledge of the market and how to adapt marketing strategies to achieve good outcomes. His team has exceptional skills in making a complex process easy to navigate and to ensure both parties are always informed of the sale process. I would recommend Steven and Amanda Yeo to any prospective seller.

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

  4.9   (218 reviews)
Seller review
Great experience!
2 days ago
Great experience!

Sam was proactive with his approach, and sold my property within just a few weeks of having it advertised. His team were always on the ball and I never had to chase them. Thanks again team!

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
Thoughtful, kind, strategic and focussed on achieving the best outcome.
2 days ago
Thoughtful, kind, strategic and focussed on achieving the best outcome.

Stephen Thompson recently sold my apartment in a difficult market, and once again demonstrated why he is such an exceptional real estate agent. His approach was thoughtful, kind, strategic and genuinely focused on achieving the best outcome. What sets Stephen apart is his deep understanding of people. He brings warmth, resilience and emotional intelligence to every interaction, while maintaining a clear and effective strategy throughout the sales process. Stephen's professionalism, market knowledge and unwavering commitment to his clients make him someone I recommend without reservation.

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

  4.9   (218 reviews)
Buyer review
Lovely experience buying a property
9 days ago
Lovely experience buying a property

Samuel was a great agent for me, very knowledgeable and kept me informed and top of mind to help me find what I was looking for. He achieved a great result for the vendor and for me as the purchaser, and I've been really happy with the property. I wouldn't have known it was a possibility if not for him, so thank you!

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent all round approach and campaign
10 days ago
Excellent all round approach and campaign

We chose Samuel to sell our house based on past experiences. When the time came, though, the market had taken a down turn and it was obvious we were all going to have to work to get a sale. We couldn’t be happier with the effort Samuel and his team put in. We achieved an astonishing result - 2 weeks on the market and 4 open homes later we had an offer that we accepted. Nothing but praise for the marketing campaign and the effort during the sales period.

Samuel Thompson

Samuel Thompson

  4.9   (152 reviews)
Seller review
Stephen is a very skilfull negotiator and communicator with an honest and practical approach.
13 days ago
Stephen is a very skilfull negotiator and communicator with an honest and practical approach.

Stephen is an outstanding real estate agent who we trusted completely to sell our property at the best possible price in a difficult market environment.Stephen impressed us with his knowledge of the market, his inter personal skills , his professionalism and his honest down to earth approach. We appreciated the realism and quality of his advice to us. Stephen ensured that the presentation of our property was a very high standard and undertook a very effective marketing approach designed to highlight the key selling points of our property.Stephen also proved to be a very effective negotiator in achieving a higher price for our property when the auction bidding seemed to have stalled. We could not have been happier with Stephen's overall performance and support for us.

Stephen Thompson

Stephen Thompson

  4.9   (218 reviews)
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