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Sydney born Citylife founder and Managing Director Mike Bentley is a Multi Award Winning estate agent with nearly 2 billion AUD in closed sales, and extensive international experience, bringing unique and sophisticated marketing and sales strategies to the Melbourne apartment market.
Mike has worked as a full time international real estate sales agent for more than 30 years, developing and refining his craft in some of the world’s most expensive real estate markets.
In 2025 Mike Bentley opened a specialised agency to focus on the 3 buildings opposite Melbourne Grammar School on St Kilda Road: The Princeton, City Condos and Promenade.
Mike has been recognised in many publications including the Sydney Morning Herald, the Australian, the Australian Mortgage Summit, the Australian Chamber of Commerce, the Australian Association, the Straits Times, the Hong Kong Trade development Council, the Gulf Today, the Epoch Times, the Financial Times, Financial Planner, the Australian Property Investor and the South China Morning Post.
Mike Bentley prides himself on an aggressive approach to marketing!
Mike's love of sport continued since Captaining the "invincibles" as the Schools first 11 soccer team was known for it's unbeaten record, and has seen him play in the professional football (soccer) leagues and receive International Schoolboy football honours.
Mike believes taking part in team sports help with understanding all different types of people, and builds qualities like resilience, determination, leadership, patience, consideration, and other important life skills like having a sense of purpose and timekeeping.
He does not employ a team or partners. He prefers to work one on one with his vendor clients.
When working with Mike Bentley, you will work with him directly. Mike is not a discount agent but works with clientele who expect and demand superior representation.
He can be contacted at 0468 314 999 or reached via e-mail at michael@citylifeproperty.com.
"One one of the most professional international real estate advisory firms"
"I have known Citylife for over 10 years. Without question they one of the most professional international real estate advisory and sales and marketing professionals I have worked with.
The attention to detail and thoroughness in understanding the product, combine with a personal integrity and professionalism rarely seen in the property industry.
Besides these qualities, the owner of the company Michael Bentley is a straight shooter."
David Stafford
"Appreciate your honesty"
"A short note to thank you for all you have done to assist me with my property portfolio. I met and trusted you. I am a huge believer of strong personal relationships in everything I do. I have been a student of your knowledge. I truly appreciate your honesty and friendship"
Laurie Stapelton
"Recommending Citylife"
"I have no hesitation in personally recommending Citylife and Michael in particular as a great partner"
Doug Roos
"Mike Bentley, Without Doubt The Best Australian Property Agent"
"Michael, You are without doubt the best Australian property agent I have come across, and certainly the most honest agent I have ever dealt with. Thanks for all your help over the years"
Sergio Anacleto
"The Best!"
"Great work Bentley, one of the all time best!"
Michael Fox
"Really Excited about our Apartment Purchase!"
"Just wanted to say we are really excited about our apartment purchase through Mike Bentley. Thanks for all your help. You are a good agent, as we are so busy and had sort of forgotten about the apartments, and it was because you kept in contact with us that we re-looked at it seriously! So thanks very much! "
Lorraine,
"Mike Bentley, you are a cut above the others"
"Thank you for the time you gave me on the phone. I found your knowledge of the property scene and the firsthand information you gave, very useful. You are a cut above other agents"
Karen S.
"Very Impressive"
“I have recently received your Citylife information pack and I have to admit, very impressive, with many tips I have overlooked in the past."
Chris Alexander
"Great services, great properties Citylife!"
"Great services. Great properties Citylife! Thank you. My tax is now fixed up, and I've refinanced my properties, greatly reducing the repayments".
Tony Yan.
"Will Buy Australian property Sight Unseen from Mike Bentley"
"Thank your for the incredibly prompt reply, and detailed information. I've not a problem buying Australian Real Estate site unseen from people like Mike Bentley"
Paul Stewart
"Pleasure Buying Australian apartment"
"I was referred to Michael and Citylife and I must say it's been an actual pleasure buying an Australian investment apartment, instead of the stress induced situation it usually is".
Mrs A.H
"My Australian apartment rented fast!"
"The apartment has come up nicely and have already been rented out after one week from completion, thank you once again for a good recommendation."
Ray W.
"Future Migrant to Australia pleased!"
"Thank you very much for your detailed reply. You have given us a lot to think about. In fact even things that we hadn't even considered! . Once again, thanks for taking the time and trouble to reply in such a positive and helpful way"
Lesley S
"Advice spot on"
"Over the past 20 years your advice has proven to be spot on for your clients that you carefully chose to work with. Congratulations on your dedication to the Aussie market and to inspiring investors across the world"
D.S
"I feel very lucky indeed"
"Thank you for your kind advice which has indeed been very useful Mike,...It's a treat to be talking to a pro who is neutral and also in the know of everything, feel very lucky indeed."
VK.
"Really believe in your methods"
"Wow, I'm now on my 3rd Australian property through Citylife and Mike Bentley. One in Brisbane, one in Sydney, and now one in Melbourne! All have been outstanding performers. I really believe in your methods. I will definitely refer friends to you."
David Robinson
"Now on the property ladder"
"Thanks to your advice and help I am now on the ladder and hopefully will continue to move upwards. I want to thank you all at Citylife for your patience with me asking all kinds of questions. Your service has been great and you have been very helpful. I feel as though I can ask you anything and if you do not know the answer you know a person who does."
Nigel, Germany.
"I just have one word: Excellent"
"I just met your associates who helped walked me through the project. I just have one word, EXCELLENT. Very well done , I liked what I saw. Very happy with what I bought, thank you "
W. Wong
"Very useful"
"Thank you for the time you gave me. I found your knowledge of the property scene and the first hand information you gave, very very useful"
PKS. Hong Kong
"Excellent Australian Investment seminar"
"I am writing to let you know both myself and my wife were very impressed with, and greatly enjoyed, your impressive seminar yesterday in London. We have been to others here, and found them to be very biased. Your personal knowledge of all the Australian city property markets, plus the honest presentation, has helped greatly in us deciding on where to purchase our new Penthouse!"
Margaret and Peter
"Mike Bentley, You Are Open and Truthful"
"Mike Bentley, your success all these years has been on a simple concept of truth and unselfishness towards clients, and that is why I believe all your clients appreciate and treasure you. You are open and truthful in always offering the best deal to us"
Roy Wong.
"Thrilled"
"Our purchase is going well. We got a tenant after about a month and so far no problems. When we went to view, I was really thrilled with the place. Looks like a very good quality development."
Morgan,
"All my properties are profitable thanks to Mike Bentley"
"I have known Michael Bentley for over 20 years, from the time he was running the Ben Boyd office in Hong Kong - that is when I first met him as I wished to invest into the Australian property market. I can attest to his extensive real estate knowledge and personal integrity having purchased a number of properties from him over the years in both Sydney and Melbourne - all of which were successful, profitable investments. I have also known other Asian based friends who have purchased property in Australia sight unseen from Michael - all without any problems"
Alex Suvoltos,
"No hesitation in recommending Mike Bentley"
"I have purchased in the cities of Perth, Melbourne & Brisbane from house to apartments, based on the recommendations of Michael. I have found the properties to be well researched and in fact have always asked Michael that I be first on developments that pass his due diligence in my price range, to obtain best price. All my properties have been hassle free"
Doug Roos.
"Investors Happy"
"Thank you Mike for your assistance and support in setting up these purchases. It seems that there are a growing number of people looking to invest in but very few reputable agencies that they can work through. Thanks again for your advice and if ever you are in KL please do feel free to call on us. We would love to buy you a beer."
Lesley. Malaysia
"We Secured a home in Australia Thanks To Mike Bentley!"
"Many thanks for the huge advice and assistance you gave us throughout the whole process of locating and securing a home in Sydney. Your tireless and good natured coordination of the whole process and its many aspects have been and continue to be invaluable, including putting us in touch with the relevant experts in the necessary fields and the friendly tips you are always ready and willing to offer".
Charles Cook
"High Regard for His Personal Integrity"
"I have Known Michael Bentley for over twenty five during my career as a corporate banker in Asia and have always held him in high regard for his personal integrity and knowledge of the property market in which he operates. "
Graham Grover
SUITE 67, LEVEL 6, 416A ST. KILDA ROAD, MELBOURNE, VIC, 3004, AUSTRALIA
Citylife International is a private Australian real estate agency, advisory and consultancy company, with a focus on selling units in the St Kilda Road precinct of 416, 416A and 418
TEL: 0468 314 999
