barnesestates.com.au
Barnes Estates International
Private Investment & Advisory
Managing Director
Ben Barnes
Ben Barnes leads Barnes Estates with a background in senior commercial and operational leadership across major international retail businesses — including Woolworths Group, Sainsbury's, and Morrisons.
Alongside his executive career, Ben has spent the last decade building long-term passive wealth through property and private investment. That hands-on experience, combined with a strong commercial background, brings a practical and disciplined approach to identifying opportunities, managing risk and creating value.
Years Investing
Geonet Commitment
Active Markets
Strategy
Investment
Philosophy
Barnes Estates applies the same commercial rigour across property, investment and strategic partnership opportunities — with a focus on long-term outcomes and disciplined execution.
In the period following COVID, Ben acquired a number of investment properties during a market dislocation that created compelling entry points. Those acquisitions have since delivered strong capital growth, building meaningful equity across the portfolio.
By actively managing and leveraging that portfolio, Ben has been able to release equity and redeploy capital into higher-performing hotel and hospitality investments with materially stronger cash flow characteristics.
This reflects the broader Barnes Estates approach — combining disciplined asset selection, active portfolio management, and strategic capital deployment to move from capital growth into stronger recurring income and long-term value creation.
"Disciplined asset selection, active portfolio management, and strategic capital deployment — moving from capital growth into stronger recurring income and long-term value creation."
— Ben Barnes, Managing Director
Property Management Partner
Perth Properties managed by Ray White
Ben's Perth investment portfolio is professionally managed by Ray White — leading specialists in investment property management.
Channel Partner
Geonet
Properties
As a Channel Partner with Geonet, I've personally committed $1.5M into their portfolio — because I believe in what they're building.
Geonet is creating passive wealth pathways by making hotel and resort investment accessible, secure, and commercially compelling. Through equity release, fractional investment, SMSF strategies, and curated access to luxury hospitality projects in high-demand tourism markets, they help investors move beyond traditional property into assets built for income, growth, and long-term wealth creation.
Personal Commitment
Personally committed into the Geonet portfolio. Not just advisory — genuine skin in the game.
Current Investments
Canggu, Bali
TUI Blue Berawa
A refined five-star sanctuary in the heart of Canggu. As part of The LUC lifestyle complex, guests enjoy curated luxury boutiques and exceptional dining — understated sophistication with seamless service.
Learn More →Seminyak, Bali
Beraban
Luxury Lofts
A premier modern apartment complex offering luxury, convenience and the ideal tropical lifestyle. Minutes from Seminyak's world-class dining, beach clubs, and bars.
Learn More →Seminyak, Bali — Featured Project
ELLE Resort
& Beach Club
Bali's Next Iconic Destination
A beachfront district where global fashion, design and lifestyle seamlessly converge. From oceanfront dining and sunset lounges to world-class shopping and luxury stays — the island's cosmopolitan heart. Sophisticated yet relaxed, Seminyak draws discerning travellers who come for the energy, stay for the beauty, and return for the experience.
As Seen In
Featured Article
"Aussies' property gaze drifts over the foam to Bali and beyond"
Australian Financial Review
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