Our people.
Driven by a shared passion to help people.
Neil Gibb
In the heart of the West Australian property market, Neil Gibb stands as the visionary founder of The HMO Property Co, reshaping the very essence of housing. Fueled by an unwavering commitment to sustainability and a profound passion for forging meaningful relationships and connections, Neil firmly believes there’s a smarter way to live and invest, one that ushers Western Australians into a new era of coliving, flush with opportunities to make investments with impact.
Neil’s relentless dedication doesn’t stop at innovation: it extends to providing market-leading investment opportunities for those forward-thinking partners who yearn to seize the momentum in this evolving landscape of modern living. Under his expert leadership, Neil is architecting the future of housing, meticulously crafting spaces where people dont just reside but thrive, connect and ultimately prosper.
Troy Felt
Troy is the embodiment of a lifelong love affair with construction and property development but his passion extends beyond these realms: it converges with an unyielding dedication to creating exceptional coliving environments that elevate the quality of life for residents and reshape the future of housing in Western Australia.
With an impressive 30 years in the industry, Troy’s been a pioneer in championing sustainable SDA and Coliving design projects, has accrued several housing industry awards along the way and brings his astute business acumen to every project. Troy is more than a property developer: he’s a visionary, an advocate, and a trailblazer in the pursuit of inclusive and purposeful living spaces.
Iain Shields
With over a decade of diverse experience spanning housing, social services, and community development sectors, Iain is a true industry luminary, having already left an indelible mark on both the UK and Australia. His extensive journey has taken him through the nonprofit, local and state government, and private sectors, providing him with a unique vantage point that encompasses legislative intricacies, policy landscapes, and the contract dynamics within housing and social services.
Iain's passion lies in charting the path to affordable housing in Western Australia. His wealth of knowledge and remarkable insight brings to light the very real gaps in process, governance, housing literacy, and the preventive measures needed to combat homelessness through affordable housing.
Johanna Gibb
Beyond her accomplishments in transforming the way Western Australians live, through Living Rooms, Jo is passionately invested in raising awareness for the innovative co-living housing model.
Jo has taken on the role of a fervent advocate, striving to build bridges with Not-for-Profits (NFP) and women’s advocacy groups ensuring that the unique needs of the most vulnerable are not only heard but met with prompt action.
In her role as a champion of coliving, Jo is on a mission to demonstrate the profound impact of community-centric housing, whilst facilitating access to safe, affordable, and dignified housing for those who might otherwise face housing insecurity.