Julia Newton-Barker

I started my working career, at Somerset Hospital in Cape Town, as a nurse. When I started my family, I decided to work in the financial institute FNB Banking as it was mutually beneficial. I started doing the rental of my family home. This sparked my interest in investing in real estate. Ten years later I decided to formally enter the real estate industry and qualified in 2008 with the EAAB. Over the years, having worked in the real estate industry, in agencies such as Clockworks, and others, I decided to go on my own. Fulfilling the EAAB requirement- completing my NQF5 and the Master Practitioner in Real Estate in 2016. To keep up with the ever-changing laws in real estate, and fulfill the CPD regulatory requirement, I regularly attend sessions held by TPN (the credit bureau ), attorneys, FIC, and IEASA. Serving as a Ward Committee member representing the Meredale Community Forum for eight years, gave me valuable insight and a desire to assist where possible. I enjoy reading- motivational, adventure, and thrillers. I am passionate about gardening as I am striving to be more self-sufficient in growing my own foods where possible. I enjoy traveling, to places like Mauritius and our local provinces such as Cape Town, Durban, Northern, and Eastern provinces, Port Elizabeth, and East London. Hiking I find very enjoyable, as we live close to the Klipriver Nature Reserve, I use every opportunity. I am always open to learning. What is next -THIS is life's journey.