Nev purchased Graham Shaws Yandina Commission Agency in 1953, making him the youngest commission (real estate) agent in Queensland at the time.
Throughout the decades, he branched out in other areas of business, including rural supplies for local farms.
Nev was proudly made a Justice of the Peace (JP) in 1976, to add to his many roles and accomplishments.
The REIQ has always been an important facet of Nev's professional life, being a member since 1956, and holding various titles over the decades. He was made an REIQ Fellow in 1996 for his contribution to the real estate industry.
After 64 years of continual business, Nev is the longest-operating real estate agent in Queensland.