The North Agency

Shop 1, 29 Howard Avenue, Dee Why, NSW 2099
  •   5   (360 reviews)

Our sales performance at a glance

See how The North Agency has performed in the last 12 months on RateMyAgent*

151
Reviews
21
Properties for sale
265
Sold properties
$1.7m
Average sale price
$452.7m
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 13 agents at The North Agency.

Chris Aldren
Chris Aldren

Founding Director / Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.9   (542 reviews)
About Chris
At the heart of The North Agency is Chris Aldren—a trusted advisor, skilled negotiator, and genuine people person. With a real estate career spanning over 19 years, Chris has built a reputation not just for achieving exceptional results but for the lasting relationships he forms along the way. Born and raised in Beacon Hill, Chris’ deep connection to the Northern Beaches goes beyond real estate. His career has been shaped by the community he calls home, working with families, investors, and first-time buyers to help them achieve their property goals. Known for his honest and down-to-earth approach, Chris makes every step of the property journey seamless and stress-free, earning the loyalty and trust of his clients, many of whom return to him time and again. As Founder and Managing Director, Chris has handpicked a team that shares his values—integrity, collaboration, and a commitment to putting people first. The North Agency isn’t just about transactions; it’s about building a supportive and innovative culture where agents thrive, clients feel valued, and relationships extend far beyond a single sale. His leadership ensures the team has the tools, mentorship, and support they need to grow, both professionally and personally. Chris’ vision for The North Agency is simple: provide exceptional service, create meaningful connections, and always put the client at the centre of everything they do. By fostering a forward-thinking, collaborative environment, he has built an agency that continues to set new benchmarks in the Northern Beaches market. Outside of real estate, Chris is a dedicated father of two who values time with family and friends. Whether he’s teeing off on the golf course, cheering for the Manly Sea Eagles, or keeping up with the NBA, he finds joy in the people around him—at home, at work, and within the community he’s proud to be a part of.
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Harry Pownall
Harry Pownall

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (132 reviews)
About Harry
An intuitive and experienced sales consultant, Harry Pownall’s genuine and honest personality and commitment to his clients shine through every interaction and is the secret to his success in the local area. Not one for formality or disingenuous banter, Harry’s easygoing nature and lighthearted humour combine with a dedication to the client’s best interests –a winning formula for delivering outstanding sales outcomes time and time again. “I’m not one to put on a show and talk myself up,” Harry says. “The proof is in the results I achieve for my clients, the repeat business I have and the genuinely happy vendors that successfully move on to their next stage in life. When the sellers and buyers are happy, that means everything to me.” Harry’s honesty and transparency with both sellers and buyers, along with his local market knowledge of residential units and houses across Dee Why, Beacon Hill, Narraweena, Cromer, Wheeler Heights and Brookvale has resulted in many successful campaigns and happy clients. Harry consistently exceeds client expectations, and his dedication to impeccable customer service, attention to detail and superior negotiating skills makes him an integral part of The North Agency’s sales team.
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Tulo Sila
Tulo Sila

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  4.8   (72 reviews)
About Tulo
Solution driven, experienced and with a wealth of expertise spanning 16 years in real estate, Director Tulo Sila offers The North Agency clients an innate insight into the local property market with a genuine desire to help and assist. With a Samoan background, Tulo was the first Islander to sell real estate in New South Wales. Genuinely humble and resolved to family and home, Tulo’s upbringing ensured he dedicated his life to helping the community find stability, safety and sanctuary in property. A commitment that is still paramount to this day. “In my culture and upbringing, to invite me into your home to assist in a property transaction is a responsibility that I don’t take lightly,” Tulo says. “Because of my humble beginnings, I am still grateful to be invited into the lives of my clients in a professional and personal capacity to guide and assist them with some of life’s most important property decisions.” A seasoned professional, Tulo has achieved many accolades over his time in real estate, including the record-breaking $10,000,000 sale price for a residential property. Drawing on his wealth of experience and local market knowledge Tulo’s leadership skills are an essential component of The North Agency’s success, and the mentorship, guidance and example he sets resonate through the entire team. Committed to family and community, in his spare time Tulo gives back to the local community by coaching and volunteering for his children’s local club, the Beacon Hills Bears JRLFC.
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Kris Rombotis
Kris Rombotis

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (58 reviews)
About Kris
With an infectious energy and an innate ability to connect with people from all walks of life, Kris Rombotis’ friendly personality combines with supreme attention to detail and a can-do attitude that ensures a positive impact on every client’s property campaign. Coming from a stellar career in hospitality that spans the globe, Kris ensures vendors and buyers receive exemplary customer service throughout their entire property journey. Investing in high quality relationships with superior communication, Kris personifies the bespoke approach to real estate that The North Agency prides itself on. “I pride myself on genuine, long-standing relationships, and I always follow through for my clients,” Kris says. “I offer a transparent and honest approach to the work that I do on behalf of my clients, and I’m respectful of the fact that I’m alongside them in some of their most important life decisions.” Utilising the knowledge Kris has acquired from study and life experience, Kris is systems and process driven, proactively nurturing every enquiry and leveraging the wider agency network to engage local buyers located across the region.
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Eddy Kalnian
Eddy Kalnian

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (37 reviews)
About Eddy
A respected local sales consultant within The North Agency team, Eddy Kalnian is renowned for his genuine personality, local market knowledge and ability to build trusted relationships with buyers and vendors. Across his career, Eddy has developed a name for positive selling experiences and record-breaking results for his clients. Negotiating over $25 million in real estate transactions in his first year alone, Eddy’s innate ability to match properties with buyers is a testament to his long-standing relationships, communication style and negotiation skills that see him consistently achieving exceptional results for his clients. “Communication is key to consistently performing for my clients,” Eddy says. “Ensuring that I don’t leave any stone unturned is paramount to achieving the best possible outcome for my clients, and I strive to have an honest relationship with both vendors and buyers.” Known for his passion for real estate and a specialist in the Frenchs Forest, Belrose and Davidson areas, Eddy leverages his broad network of local contacts and brings a genuine, to-the-point approach to real estate sales that has resulted in fantastic reviews and repeat business.
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James Alegre
James Alegre

Licensed Real Estate Agent

  5   (37 reviews)
About James
Born and bred on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, James Alegre is a lifelong local who brings integrity, clarity, and genuine care to every property transaction. A devoted father to two young daughters, James understands that a home is never just a price point. It is security, lifestyle, and the foundation for family life. Known for his honesty and tireless work ethic, James has built a reputation for treating every client’s home as if it were his own. He is respected for giving clear, truthful advice, even when it means challenging expectations or risking a deal in favour of doing what is right. Clients consistently value his calm presence, transparency, and ability to guide them through what can otherwise be a highly emotional process. James built his career over more than seven years working across Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, Lower North Shore, and the Northern Beaches, achieving Top 5% performance within one of Australia’s largest real estate networks early in his career. He later established himself in some of the Northern Beaches’ most competitive pockets, starting from scratch in a new area and earning trust through persistence, local knowledge, and genuine relationships. With experience representing both buyers and sellers across a wide range of property types, from first-home apartments to prestige homes and tightly held off-market opportunities, James brings a rare, balanced perspective to negotiations. This depth of experience allows him to anticipate buyer behaviour, position homes effectively, and extract maximum value while maintaining strong relationships on both sides of the transaction. Outside of real estate, James is passionate about training, health, and personal development. He values discipline, consistency, and balance, principles that underpin the way he works with clients and the standards he holds himself to professionally. At his core, James is a straight-talking, hard-working local agent who believes trust is earned through actions, not promises. His focus is simple: clear advice, strong advocacy, and outcomes his clients can feel confident about long after the sale is complete.
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About us

The North Agency is a boutique purpose driven property group on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. At The North Agency, our philosophy is simple - Transparency, integrity and results. Our unique and open approach ensures vendors and buyers can feel nurtured throughout the property journey through concise and seamless communication. We thrive to elevate expectations in customer service and change the notion of the industry, making it a memorable experience in both buying and selling. With 43 years combined experience and market knowledge, our capability and understanding of the changing market is unrivalled.

Our reviews

  5  
360 reviewsacross 29 different locations, showing 6.
Seller review
Great job. I  Highly recommend Harry.
6 days ago
Great job. I Highly recommend Harry.

Harry achieved the price I wanted fast and effectively. I highly recommend Harry.

Harry Pownall

Harry Pownall

  5   (132 reviews)
Seller review
Passionate and energetic agent
10 days ago
Passionate and energetic agent

Tulo has an infectious enthusiasm for the properties he sells, helping to drive up buyer interest. He is straight talking and hard working. We achieved our sale at a great time in the buying cycle, which was a major relief.

Tulo Sila

Tulo Sila

  4.8   (72 reviews)
Buyer review
Excellent communication and honest guidance throughout
10 days ago
Excellent communication and honest guidance throughout

Chris made the whole purchasing process smooth and straightforward from start to finish, even for myself as a first home buyer. His communication was excellent, he was responsive and transparent, and I appreciated his honesty throughout the negotiation and settlement process. He always answered my calls and questions promptly making the process stress free and well managed. I would happily recommend him to anyone buying or selling.

Chris Aldren

Chris Aldren

  4.9   (542 reviews)
Seller review
Excellent communication
11 days ago
Excellent communication

Chris communicated everything openly and objectively which is important when making emotional sales or purchasers. Highly recommend the North Agency.

Chris Aldren

Chris Aldren

  4.9   (542 reviews)
Seller review
10/10 Sale Experience
12 days ago
10/10 Sale Experience

Harry's passion, dedication and knowledge of the housing market was absolutely outstanding. During each stage of our sale, Harry was very transparent and informative with us - which is every vendors hope when they are selecting a real estate agent and entrusting them for this journey. I could not speak highly enough of Harry's efforts to get us a great outcome! Thank you once again mate

Harry Pownall

Harry Pownall

  5   (132 reviews)
Seller review
Exceptional Service & Outstanding Results
13 days ago
Exceptional Service & Outstanding Results

We had an outstanding experience working with Harry and his whole team. From start to finish, he was absolutely brilliant—professional, responsive, and completely committed to getting us the best possible outcome. We were working within a very tight timeframe, needing to both sell our home and secure our dream house, and he handled everything seamlessly. His knowledge of the market, strategic approach, and attention to detail made a huge difference, and his guidance gave us real confidence throughout the entire process. What truly set him apart was how far he went above and beyond. It never felt like just another transaction—he genuinely had our best interests at heart and worked tirelessly to deliver the result we were hoping for. Thanks to his dedication and expertise, we achieved an amazing outcome on both ends. We couldn’t recommend him more highly.

Harry Pownall

Harry Pownall

  5   (132 reviews)
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Our properties

The North Agency has 21 properties for sale and sold 265 properties in the last 12 months, showing 4, sorted by most recent activity

For Sale
Price not available
8/5 Wheeler Parade
Dee Why NSW 2099
1
1
Apartment
For Sale
For Sale: Asking Price $949,000
9/14 Grafton Cres
Dee Why NSW 2099
2
1
1
Unit
For Sale
For Sale: Asking Price $849,000
4/7 Grafton Crescent
Dee Why NSW 2099
2
1
1
Apartment
SoldMay 5, 2026
Price not available
16 Hawea Place
Belrose NSW 2085
4
1
2
House
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