Meet the founders

The nerds who run the place.

2 people from humble, middle-class migrant families who arrived in Australia with very little. Investing changed our lives, and now we help others reach the same freedom.

Adi Chanda, Managing Director of Alaya Property

Adi Chanda

Managing Director

"I grew up in India and moved to Australia when I was 10. I worked hard, I studied hard, and eventually got into engineering at Monash - not at all typical for an Indian kid, I know. The 10 corporate years that followed didn't give me what I needed, and so began the story of Alaya.

I could only start it because I'd built a significant property portfolio during those corporate years - enough to know that my partner Rona and I would always be okay. Now I get to live this privileged life: helping 100s of Australians, alongside my wonderful team, create better futures for themselves. What a time to be alive."

Redom Syed, Head of Research at Alaya Property

Redom Syed

Head of Research

An economist by training who worked with national-level data on how policy, rates and budgets shape property, then moved into mortgage broking and built one of the biggest teams in Australia. Redom sets the investment strategy for every client and, over 13+ years, has done the same for himself. He started the podcast to cut through the noise and fear-mongering.

Awards & recognition

Recognised by the industry.

Finalists at the Australian Buyers Agent Awards - independent recognition of the work we do for clients.

Redom Syed at the Australian Buyers Agent Awards The Alaya Property team on the red carpet at the Australian Buyers Agent Awards Alaya Property team members at the Australian Buyers Agent Awards
The team at Alaya

We run the place.

A team of specialists across strategy, buying, settlement, client success and content. Real photos coming soon.

Alaya Property team in a strategy session Alaya Property team discussion at the annual conference

Miguel Lopes

General Manager

"I'm the leader of this ragtag group of badasses"

Pedro Palomares

Pedro Palomares

Head of Strategy

"I help you understand what you could achieve with a property portfolio, how this fits with your life goals, and then build a roadmap together to help you get there."

Sam Calabro

Client Success Partner

"I'm your full-time property partner, helping turn property goals into real results and ensuring every client feels confident and educated in their decision."

Eila Dutton

Eila Dutton

Client Success Partner

"Part problem-solver, part cheerleader, full-time client advocate. If it matters to you, it matters to me. I'm happiest when my clients win."

Tal Shani

Senior Operations Manager

"I help clients buy the right property and build a high-performing portfolio, so they can achieve financial freedom and the lifestyle that allows them to be their happiest and best selves."

Ricky Palmer

Ricky Palmer

Property Consultant

"I enjoy helping clients build equity so they can create long-term wealth for their future."

Seb Jean Pierre

Seb Jean Pierre

Property Consultant

"I help my clients make smart property moves now so their bank accounts can high-five them later."

Dilana Jayathilake

Dilana Jayathilake

Assistant Settlement Coordinator

"I'm the Assistant Settlement Coordinator at Alaya. I support our clients through the settlement process, helping things run as smoothly as possible."

Mitch Perkins

Mitch Perkins

Property Consultant

"I help our clients decide to win. You can expect a thorough, transparent, considered chat, without the sales pitch"

Daniel Hussein

Daniel Hussein

Property Consultant

"I help clients turn a vague sense of 'we should invest' into a clear, confident decision toward a future they can create"

Steven Chan

Steven Chan

Property Consultant

"I'm your entry point to Alaya - here to listen to what your property goals are and to build a roadmap for how we get there - come have a chat with me"

Tiasha Perera

Tiasha Perera

Strategy & Data Analyst

"I assess properties for a living so our clients buy smart, not just the ones with the nicest kitchen."

Nathan To

Nathan To

Content Strategist

"I'm the guy behind the lens making sure Redom and Adi look as legendary as the properties we acquire for clients."

Aabith Sheriffdeen

Aabith Sheriffdeen

Video Editor

"I'm the creative who makes things look good - from videos to documents, I keep everything engaging and on brand."

Sheran Sabar

Sheran Sabar

Business Operations & Tech Specialist

"The messy spreadsheets and endless typing - I take care of the mess so you can sit back and enjoy your coffee"

What drives us

Our mission, vision and values.

The purpose behind the business, where we are taking it, and the standards we hold ourselves to.

Read our mission, vision & values

More than a business.

We want to help thousands of people build the same freedom we enjoy today, so they can focus on what really matters.

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