Louise Shirvington
Principal/Director – Apple Property Management Newcastle
Tel: 02 4969 8655
Email: louise@appleproperty.com.au
An entrepreneurial spirit with a genuine passion for Property Management, Louise is the Founder and Director of Apple Property Management, a business she has successfully led for over 21 years. With more than two decades in the industry, Louise brings depth, stability and long-term vision to the Newcastle and Hunter real estate market.
Commencing her career in Property Management over 20 years ago, Louise has developed an extensive and highly practical understanding of local real estate. Her irrepressible energy, commercial insight and steady leadership—combined with hard-earned wisdom and experience—have proven a winning combination. Under her guidance, Apple Property Management has grown from modest beginnings into a trusted and well-established enterprise known for quality service and strong results.
Louise is also an accomplished property investor with an extensive renovation portfolio and a sharp eye for design. Her hands-on experience in renovating and improving properties gives her a unique advantage in advising owners on presentation, value-adding opportunities and long-term asset performance.
Highly regarded for her honest, open and no-nonsense approach, Louise is valued by property owners who appreciate transparency, clear advice and informed decision-making. Her market savvy and business acumen have helped many clients achieve sustained success with their property assets. Louise’s commitment to excellence drives her to continually seek growth and improvement—not only for the business, but for the development and success of her team.
Outside of work, Louise is deeply involved in community service and leadership. She is the Treasurer of the Rotary Club of East Maitland, contributing her financial expertise to support a wide range of community and philanthropic initiatives. Maintaining balance both personally and professionally, Louise enjoys sharing great food with friends and is an active patron of the arts.
Christopher Morgan
Principal/Director – Apple Property Management Hunter Valley
Tel: 0423 072 991
Email: christopher@appleproperty.com.au
Starting his real estate career as a Property Officer and progressing to Senior Property Manager and Licensed Real Estate Agent at Apple, Christopher brings an enthusiastic, modern and refreshingly practical approach to Property Management. With over eight years as a business owner, as well as being an investor, landlord and a tenant himself, Christopher genuinely understands the expectations, pressures and priorities from every side of the table.
Having grown up in the Hunter Valley and maintaining deep, long-standing connections within the Maitland community, Christopher offers local insight that goes well beyond postcode knowledge. His embedded relationships across the region give him a strong understanding of the people, neighbourhoods and dynamics that make Maitland such a desirable place to live and invest. This local grounding allows him to connect easily with both owners and tenants and to anticipate needs before they become issues.
Christopher thrives on the fast pace and variety that Property Management brings, relishing the challenge of complex situations and finding solutions that work in the real world—not just on paper.
He also has a niche specialty in strata management, particularly in representing landlords on strata committees. Christopher regularly attends strata meetings, advocates on behalf of investors, and ensures property interests are professionally represented, informed and protected. This expertise provides a significant advantage for clients with strata-titled properties.
From negotiating tenancy reviews and managing new leases to conducting open homes and navigating legislative requirements, Christopher works closely with his clients and takes pride in building long-term, successful relationships. His approach is built on accountability, transparency and a genuine passion for Property Management. As a property owner himself, he understands what matters most to investors and is always willing to go the extra mile to achieve the best possible outcome.
Outside of work, Christopher has several philanthropic interests and is deeply involved in community service. He is the President of the Rotary Club of East Maitland, sits on the board of Maitland Healthstays and SIMs Cambodia, and travels to Cambodia each December/January to work alongside NGOs coordinating building teams, resourcing schools, and assisting with clean water and sanitation projects. He also serves as Secretary of the District Rotary Youth Exchange Committee, supporting international youth development and cultural exchange programs.
Toni Steele
Property Manager
Tel: 0416 974 394
Email: toni@appleproperty.com.au
A valued member of the Apple Property Management team for the past 14 years, Toni brings experience, precision and straight-talking professionalism to her role as our Newcastle Property Manager, with a niche focus on student accommodation, shared housing and dynamic multi-tenancy properties.
With a sharp eye for detail and a no-nonsense, shoots-from-the-hip approach, Toni is known for being genuine, practical and highly effective. She doesn’t overcomplicate things—and she doesn’t miss them either. This makes her particularly well-suited to the fast-paced, hands-on nature of managing complex tenancy arrangements where clarity, structure and follow-through are essential.
Toni joined Apple Property Management in 2012 after more than 10 years as a Property Manager in tropical North Queensland, bringing with her a wealth of industry knowledge and a strong work ethic shaped by diverse and demanding portfolios. Over the years, she has become a trusted and highly respected member of the team, valued by both colleagues and clients alike.
In addition to her property management expertise, Toni previously held the role of Office Administration & Accounts Manager, where she was responsible for everything happening behind the scenes. Her experience includes processing daily rent payments, managing invoices and owner accounts, and providing invaluable administrative support to senior management—giving her a deep, end-to-end understanding of the business.
Outside of work, Toni enjoys life outdoors. She loves spending time with her dog and her partner, and when she’s not in the office you’ll likely find her golfing, camping, fishing or making the most of the great outdoors. Grounded, reliable and refreshingly real, Toni is an integral part of the Apple Property Management team.
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