Allan Barrett

RE/MAX LIVING / Estate Agent
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With a distinguished background in trading financial markets and an impressive 15-year tenure at Investec Bank, specialising in gold, interest rates, and foreign exchange markets, Allan Barrett brings a wealth of experience and an extensive international network to the real estate industry

Since embarking on his journey as an independent consultant and trader in 2002, Allan's 35-year professional career has afforded him unparalleled insights and connections across the globe. Now a proud Capetonian for over 14 years, originally hailing from Johannesburg, Allan has cultivated a significant network of buyers, particularly from Gauteng, who are increasingly looking to semigrate to the Cape's alluring shores. Since joining RE/MAX in 2013, he has proven himself as a highly skilled and successful agent, navigating the luxury residential landscapes of Cape Town with ease, as well as diversifying into the hospitality, wine farm, commercial, student, retail, and industrial sectors across South Africa.

Allan's expertise extends beyond real estate; he is also a proficient independent business

broker, facilitating the sale of businesses throughout South Africa. His unique background in financial markets, combined with his extensive real estate experience, positions Allan as a property professional of the highest calibre, offering his clients unmatched advice, support, and access to a broad spectrum of investment opportunities. Allan Barrett is not just a property professional; he is a trusted advisor, leveraging his vast network and industry acumen to meet and exceed the expectations of the most discerning clients. FFC 2023327646

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