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February 27, 2025

Gold toilet trio on trial

Finally, the Grand Gold Toilet Heist is nearing conclusion, with three men appearing this week in court for the 2019 theft of the 98kg artwork by Maurizio Cattelan from Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

The court heard that it took the thieves just five minutes to remove the £4.8m (AU$9.84m) solid gold toilet, which was plumbed in and fully functioning as part of an art exhibition at the world-heritage home and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. The toilet has never been retrieved and is believed to have been broken down and distributed amongst the thieves. Image: Tom Lindboe

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14:33 14 Jan 25

I'm incredibly impressed with Hugo Alexander Property Group. Their team, provided expert guidance throughout the entire journey. From navigating the rental market, they consistently exceeded expectations. Their knowledge of the market and their ability to secure tenants were invaluable. I highly recommend them.

05:22 14 Jan 25

An absolute dream working with Trent & Hugo Alexander Property Group. Trent went above & beyond in every detail, and was there with me every step of the way through the sale of my property. He was the perfect sounding board for my questions & concerns and was completely transparent from start to finish. I genuinely feel Trent is an amazing advocate for both his buyers & sellers and will work his hardest to ensure they are both looked after. Trent will be the first person I reach out to the next time I’m looking for a Real Estate Agent in Brisbane!

09:14 18 Nov 24

Hugo Alexander have been my property manager and I have been extremely happy with their service. I recently sold one of my QLD properties and Adam and Trent worked hard to prepare our house for sale and 12 days on the market sold for higher than we expected. Adam and Trent were fantastic to work with, they were positive, energetic and most importantly honest. They communicated with me throughout the whole preparation and selling process and we couldn't be happier with the results. If you are not happy with your property management or want to sell your house- definitely give these guys a call!!!!!!

01:24 13 Nov 24

If you are after a Brisbane Real Estate Agent, I highly recommend the service at Hugo Alexander. I recently purchased my new office through them and they were responsive and easy to deal with , making the whole process so much smoother for me. Thanks guys!

23:18 01 Oct 24

It's early days yet, but so far my experience with the Hugo Alexander Property Group has been extremely positive. The gentleman processing my application (sorry I didn't catch his name) was friendly and respectful and answered my questions about the new rental laws with candour. Just easy to talk things over and aid in my decision, and my application was approved within the hour.When picking up the keys and signing the lease, my property manager Leisa went over each point thoroughly and took the time to explain my rights to me. I really felt she was in my corner, which is refreshing in such a "seller's" market. She also actioned my first request within minutes.Probably the best Brisbane real estate agent I've dealt with.

00:03 16 Sep 24

How do you judge a Real Estate Agent selling your property?In my opinion, by the following key points:* Their introduction and welcome.* Your first observation, vibe and feeling towards the representatives of the agency.* Recommended marketing approach.* Recommended advertising campaign.* Strategy to achieve the sale goal you're seeking.* Feedback received through marketing and sale campaign.* Finally, the outcome of the sale and your satisfaction of the end result.Hugo Alexander Property Group meet every one of the abovementioned key selling points. Both Adam and Trent were professional in every aspect of the selling process, and amicable from start to end.They were truly outstanding.

07:02 19 Jul 24

my family and I have rented with Hugo Alexander property group for 1 year now, our first rental being in Australia as we moved from NZ. We are first time renters and a one income household, I went to a house viewing and Ali said he believes in everyone getting a chance.Our property manager now is Cathy Elias and she is amazing. Her communication and delivery is prompt and respectful. She always communicates and she’s always available to chat with us. Such a beautiful person and a beautiful property group. We’ve had absolutely no issues. We love you guys 🫶🏽🙏🏽

10:56 05 Aug 19

It is very difficult to find a property manager who actually cares about his rental properties under his management and the wellbeing of his clients. I find many property managers are inexperienced and are just doing their time as a property manager. Cavell Cooper is fantastic and I have followed him to his new agency. I would highly recommend Cavell Cooper as he shows attention to detail, is very thorough and is really good at what he does.

05:27 25 Jul 19

Would highly recommend Cavell Cooper at Hugo Alexander. He offers a dynamic and professional property management service.

06:57 01 Jul 19

Cavell was super easy to deal with and took care of everything, straight away, whilst keeping me constantly in the loop. This meant that I could be completely hands off with my property and know that both my tenant and I were both happy.Thanks Cavell!

01:35 24 Jun 19

Great service and attention to detail... Cavell is friendly, professional and extremely knowledgable. To Cavell and the team, thank you. You have always been very helpful and willing to go the extra step to make sure everything runs smoothly.

Alexandra Wieland

01:55 24 May 19

I've had the pleasure of knowing and working with Cavell Cooper over a number of years and his absolute dedication, energy and attention to detail is unparalleled in the industry.

22:36 21 May 19

Cavell has a genuine passion for Property Management and has such a likeable personality he makes owners and tenants feel heard and valued and gets the job done. He is an asset to the industry!

Harrison Makepeace

05:21 07 May 19

Fantastic experience dealing with Adam and Trent, with a great result in a difficult market. Adam really does go above and beyond. Overall I couldn't be more happy with Hugo Alexander and I recommend them wholeheartedly!

06:26 01 May 19

Adam is by far on of the best sales people I have met, he achieved fantastic results for our property sale and would recommend Adam and his team without hesitation

06:38 02 Apr 19

Adam and Trent have helped us sell 2 of our units in Brisbane in difficult times for the unit market. They are super professional and great to deal with. I would highly recommend the services of Hugo Alexander

Martine Halliwell

02:30 30 Mar 19

I love Adam! A consummate professional with integrity and enthusiasm. Adam is constantly learning, growing and striving to be the best in everything he does especially property which is clearly his passion. Well traveled, intelligent and open minded, his dedication and focus amaze and inspire me. He is a wealth of knowledge and is great at putting you at ease and feeling confident that you are getting the very best service possible. All this and he is so much fun too! Working with Adam and his team is an absolute pleasure and I wouldn’t hesitate in recommending the Hugo Alexander team for anything property!

10:10 17 Feb 19

Adam Nobel is the real deal. He is passionate about the industry and clearly wants the best for his clients. Adam's approach is fair, ethical and based on decades of experience.

09:41 09 Jan 19

I , as a would be vendor some day ,meet Adam some 2 years ago .He did an Appraisal .He provided ideas how to complete the renovations and redecorating that was in progress. Moving on to mid 2018 , I decided to sell my 20 yo Townhouse in Highgate Hill ,Brisbane. There was no hesitation to enlist Adam's help ;aided by his associate Trent.I felt part of a team and confident Adam his team and company would act professionally for all stakeholders.An Auction Marketing plan of just 3 and half weeks brought very sound results .My buyer's and their legal representation were assisted before and post the Sale. We have nothing but respect and joy from the encounter ,then transaction .

04:26 29 Nov 18

We have sold a number of properties over the years and by far Adam and Trent were the best at the business. We always knew that our best interests were paramount and would recommend Adam to anybody interested in selling a property with minimum stress and maximum gain.Thanks Adam and Trent.

09:34 28 Nov 18

Friendly, smart, great to do business with, and great company too. Let Adam look after you. I am so happy that I did. Make this site your first stop. You will not need to search further. You would have arrived.

05:39 28 Nov 18

I own a company who specialises in financing medical practitioners. Where we can we often refer our customers to Adam and his team to help medicos source and get great deals on properties, conversely selling their properties also. Adam is always highly professional and very dedicated ensuring best result and we along with our customers are all very happy the results he is able to continually achieve. I highly recommend Adam and his team

02:16 25 Jul 18

Adam and his team have been a breath of fresh air to deal with. I’ve been blown away by his knowledge and unique processes when it comes to selling houses. It’s nice to know there are agents that genuinely care about their clients and go above and beyond. Adam exemplifies this! I highly recommend Adam Nobel and his team. Do yourself a favor and talk to Hugo Alexander if you want to sell your home for best price. It’s a great experience.

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