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Our Story

We Know Freo – Fremantle’s Preferred Agent Since 1979

Initially trading as John Dethridge & Co, Dethridge Groves Real Estate has a long and proud tradition of providing of professional and expert services to Greater Fremantle.

Since commencing business in 1979, dgre has sold over 6,500 properties in the local area, specialising in residential sales and property management. Our people are familiar Fremantle faces who live, work and play within the immediate area. Backed by a wealth of knowledge, experience and passion for property, we are your local, independent choice for real estate across the wider Fremantle region.

We are committed to the highest ethical standards in our business practices and are members of the Real Estate Institute of Western Australia. Our dedication to customer service has seen dgre win numerous REIWA Awards for Excellence, taking home the Hall of Fame Award in 2023, Large Residential Agency of the Year in 2020 and the Marketing and Communications Award for 2020, 2021 and 2022.

A Love for All Things Freo

Fremantle and her surrounding suburbs is unique. Since 1979, we have developed a profound connection to our community, understanding that without the support from our valued clients, we would not be able to build on our reputation as Fremantle’s most trusted agency. At Dethridge Groves Real Estate we are here to help. We provide free property advice for the community. Just drop by our Norfolk Street offices during business hours.

Committed to our Community

Being an inaugural sponsor of St Patrick’s Community Support Centre’s Long Table Dinner is one example of our commitment to our local community. dgre is also the first REIWA Member agency to sign up to the Community REInvest program, giving both financial and hands-on support to the homeless through the Salvation Army. dgre also supports a variety of local charities, sporting clubs and schools.

Agency Principal Hayden Groves has served the real estate community as Board member and President of the Real Estate Employers’ Federation, Real Estate Institute of Western Australia and Real Estate Institute of Australia. Check out Hayden’s weekly article appearing in the Fremantle Herald.