About L|S Real Estate Group

A St. John's Real Estate Team Built for Newfoundland

Meet co-founders Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland and the L|S Real Estate Group team, a St. John's real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty serving clients in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu.

L|S Real Estate Group is a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty, launched on November 1, 2024 by co-founders Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland. The team helps buyers, sellers, investors, relocating families and newcomers across the St. John's area and the rest of the province. What sets L|S apart is collaborative, locally grounded guidance in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu, backed by 70+ five-star Google reviews.

The L|S Real Estate Story

How Did L|S Real Estate Group Start?

L|S Real Estate Group was officially launched on November 1, 2024, by Natasha Sutherland and Tony Lucas, with a shared vision of building something bigger than what either could achieve alone. By combining their experience, strengths and long-term goals, they formed a team designed to grow, evolve and serve clients across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The team was created with the belief that collaboration leads to better outcomes, for clients and for each other. L|S works with newcomers to Newfoundland, relocating families, real estate investors, and both buyers and sellers throughout the province.

Today the L|S Real Estate Group team includes co-founders Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland, REALTORS® Lana Lesiuk and Bineet Kalra, and Executive Assistant Adaora Awolesi. This structure lets the team provide organized, responsive service as its client base grows.

A core goal of the team is to help people put down roots and stay in Newfoundland by making the transition to homeownership and community life clear, supported and sustainable. Beyond real estate, L|S Real Estate Group is committed to contributing to the long-term strength of the province the team calls home.

The team believes that helping people find the right place to live also means helping Newfoundland thrive, by supporting local communities, honouring its history and encouraging growth that respects both the people and the place.

Explore the communities we serve: St. John's · Mount Pearl · Paradise · Conception Bay South · Portugal Cove–St. Philip's · Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove · Torbay, or start with our St. John's area guide.

Natasha Sutherland and Tony Lucas, co-founders of L|S Real Estate Group, seated together at a table with a tablet and paperwork

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide clear, locally grounded real estate guidance while helping people put down roots and build lasting connections in Newfoundland.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be part of making Newfoundland and Labrador an even better place to live, work, and build a future.

140+
Clients Helped to Closing
70+
Five-Star Google Reviews
Top 10
KW Agents in NL in 2025 by Sales Volume & GCI
Nov 2024
Founded in St. John's
Meet the People Behind L|S Real Estate Group

Who Is on the L|S Real Estate Group Team?

Two co-founders, two more REALTORS® and an Executive Assistant, working together from our St. John's office with Keller Williams Platinum Realty.

The L|S Real Estate Group team at the office: Natasha Sutherland and Tony Lucas standing behind Adaora Awolesi, Bineet Kalra and Lana Lesiuk, seated on a red sofa
Tony Lucas, REALTOR® and co-founder of L|S Real Estate Group, in St. John's

Tony Lucas

Co-Founder · REALTOR® · Team Lead

With a Bachelor of Business Administration and deep roots in Newfoundland and Labrador, Tony Lucas leads L|S Real Estate Group with a focus on results, integrity and long-term client success. Based in St. John's, he serves clients across Eastern, Central and Western Newfoundland, helping them navigate the real estate market with confidence and clarity. As Team Lead, he works to make the collective expertise, systems and support of the entire L|S team available to every client. He is known for local market knowledge, transparent communication and a strategic approach to buying and selling real estate.

Tony is one of the few French-speaking REALTORS® in St. John's, offering real estate services in English and French to buyers and sellers, including French-speaking newcomers to the province. This bilingual advantage allows him to give clear communication and personalized guidance throughout the real estate process, helping make sure no detail is lost in translation. Originally from Miquelon, with a mother from Newfoundland and Labrador, he lived in France for many years and is fluent in French across multiple regions and dialects. He also created French Fridays YYT, a networking and social group for French speakers in St. John's.

Languages: English, French

Specialties
French-Speaking Client Support Market Analysis Investment Properties Commercial Real Estate Relocations Step-by-Step Transaction Guidance

Related: investing in Newfoundland real estate · commercial real estate in St. John's · relocating to Newfoundland

Natasha Sutherland, REALTOR® and co-founder of L|S Real Estate Group, in St. John's

Natasha Sutherland

Co-Founder · REALTOR® · Certified Executor Advisor (CEA)

With a background in construction, event planning and technology project management, Natasha Sutherland brings strong organization, problem-solving and client-focused service to L|S Real Estate Group. Based in St. John's, Natasha specializes in helping clients navigate life transitions and relocate to Newfoundland and Labrador with confidence.

As a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA), Natasha has specialized training in supporting executors and families through the real estate aspects of estate administration. She understands that major life changes, including relocation, downsizing and estate settlement, require both practical guidance and thoughtful communication. She works alongside your lawyer, accountant and financial advisors, and does not provide legal or tax advice.

Natasha's work is driven by a hands-on approach, clear communication and the ability to simplify complex decisions. She regularly supports clients relocating to Newfoundland from outside the province by offering virtual viewings, neighbourhood guidance and practical insight into local communities and market conditions. She also helped launch the Jamaican Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (JCANL).

Languages: English

Specialties
Life Transitions Estate Property Guidance Relocation to Newfoundland Virtual Viewings Newcomer Support New Construction First-Time Homebuyers

Related: estates and life transitions · relocating to Newfoundland · new construction homes

Lana Lesiuk, REALTOR® with L|S Real Estate Group, in St. John's

Lana Lesiuk

REALTOR®

With a background in marketing, Lana Lesiuk brings a sharp eye for branding, communication and client experience to L|S Real Estate Group. Based in St. John's, Lana is passionate about helping buyers and sellers navigate one of the biggest decisions of their lives with clarity and confidence. She understands how to position a home to attract the right buyers and tell its story effectively, and her marketing background gives her an edge in presenting properties and guiding clients through every step of the process with strong communication and attention to detail.

Fluent in Ukrainian, Lana is proud to serve St. John's growing Ukrainian community, offering clients the comfort of working with someone who understands both the language and the cultural nuances of navigating a major move.

Known for her responsiveness and genuine care for her clients, she is dedicated to building lasting relationships built on trust, transparency and results. Whether working with first-time buyers, growing families or sellers ready for their next chapter, Lana is committed to making the experience straightforward.

Languages: English, Ukrainian

Specialties
First-Time Homebuyers Client Communication Marketing & Home Presentation Ukrainian-Speaking Client Support

Related: buying your first home in St. John's · selling your St. John's home

Bineet Kalra, REALTOR® with L|S Real Estate Group, in St. John's

Bineet Kalra

REALTOR®

With a Bachelor of Economics from Memorial University of Newfoundland and a background spanning real estate administration, financial services, and residential leasing, Bineet Kalra brings a practical, numbers-minded approach to L|S Real Estate. Based in St. John's, Newfoundland, which he has called home for the past seven years, Bineet focuses on helping buyers find the right property and make well-informed decisions along the way.

Bineet's experience gives him a well-rounded view of the buying process. His work in financial services showed him how budgets, credit, and borrowing shape what buyers can realistically afford. His time in residential leasing gave him firsthand insight into the local rental market. That is valuable for renters ready to buy their first home and for investors weighing a property's income potential. Having also worked as an executive assistant at a real estate brokerage, he knows the paperwork, deadlines, and details that keep a transaction on track.

Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, and Urdu, Bineet is proud to serve St. John's growing South Asian community, including newcomers, international students, and families putting down roots in Newfoundland and Labrador. Having built his own life in St. John's, he understands what it takes to settle into a new city. He offers clients patient, straightforward guidance in the language they're most comfortable with.

Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu

Specialties
First-Time Homebuyers Buyer Representation Investment & Rental Properties Newcomer Support Hindi-, Punjabi- and Urdu-Speaking Client Support

Related: buying your first home in St. John's · investing in Newfoundland real estate · relocating to Newfoundland

Adaora Awolesi, Executive Assistant with L|S Real Estate Group, in St. John's

Adaora Awolesi

Executive Assistant

Adaora Awolesi provides administrative support, coordinates day-to-day operations, and assists the team with scheduling and organisation. She also contributes to the company’s social media presence through content creation, video editing, and creative ideas that showcase the team, its listings, and the local real estate market.

With a background in Communications and Media Studies, Adaora brings a blend of creativity, communication, and attention to detail to her role. Originally from Manchester, UK, she enjoys exploring the connection between property, people, and the communities they call home. She is passionate about combining her creative interests with her professional experience to support the team and create engaging experiences for clients and audiences.

Languages: English

“The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team.”
Phil Jackson
Our Brokerage

Which Brokerage Is L|S Real Estate Group With?

L|S Real Estate Group is a real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty in St. John's, NL. Keller Williams Platinum Realty has been an active real estate brokerage in St. John's for more than 10 years.

As a team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty, L|S pairs its local, client-focused approach with the systems, training and support of the Keller Williams network. That gives the team access to market data, ongoing education and business practices it uses to serve buyers, sellers and newcomers. Listings and transactions are handled through the brokerage.

This supports the team's commitment to clear guidance, strong advocacy and a consistently high level of service, whether you're buying your first home, selling a property or relocating to Newfoundland.

L|S Real Estate Group is also a member of the Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA-NL), TechNL, Energy NL and the St. John's Board of Trade, and works with local builders through its Builders Program. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

Learn more about buying new construction in St. John's or visit Keller Williams Platinum Realty.

L|S Real Estate Group at a Glance

Founded
November 1, 2024
Co-founders
Tony Lucas & Natasha Sutherland
Brokerage
Keller Williams Platinum Realty
Office
17 Duffy Place, Suite 200, St. John's, NL
Phone
Call (709) 771-4448 · Text (709) 749-7729
Email — enquiries
info@lsre.ca
Languages
English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
Service area
St. John's metro area and across Newfoundland and Labrador
Track record
More than 140 clients helped to closing (as of October 2026); 70+ five-star Google reviews
Memberships
Canadian Home Builders' Association (CHBA-NL), TechNL, Energy NL, St. John's Board of Trade
Credentials & Affiliations
  • Keller Williams Platinum Realty
  • Member: CHBA-NL · TechNL · Energy NL · St. John's Board of Trade
  • Certified Executor Advisor (CEA): Natasha Sutherland
  • English · Français · Українська · हिन्दी · ਪੰਜਾਬੀ · اردو
Giving Back

How Is L|S Real Estate Group Involved in the Community?

Helping people put down roots in Newfoundland goes beyond the transaction. These are community initiatives the L|S team has led and supported.

Jamaican Canadian Association of NL (JCANL)

Community involvement is important to Natasha Sutherland both personally and professionally. She helped launch the Jamaican Canadian Association of Newfoundland and Labrador (JCANL) and has been actively involved in its initiatives and events. This work reflects her belief that strong communities play a vital role in helping newcomers feel welcomed, supported and connected when settling into a new province.

With strong family ties to Jamaican culture, Natasha understands firsthand how cultural organizations can create a sense of belonging and continuity for people navigating life in a new place. Through her involvement with JCANL, she has supported efforts that bring people together, celebrate cultural identity and give newcomers meaningful opportunities to build relationships and local connections.

L|S Real Estate Group sponsored the association's launch event and has supported community-building initiatives across Newfoundland and Labrador. This aligns with the team's broader mission of helping people not only find homes, but also establish roots and long-term stability in the communities they choose to live in. By supporting organizations like JCANL, L|S contributes to a more welcoming and inclusive Newfoundland, where newcomers can thrive socially as well as economically.

Learn about JCANL

French Fridays YYT

Tony Lucas is deeply connected to both Newfoundland and the French-speaking world. His background gives him a strong understanding of the cultural and practical needs of French-speaking newcomers and residents in St. John's.

Tony created French Fridays YYT, a networking and social group designed to connect French-speaking people in St. John's and help them build meaningful relationships within the local community. Its events and gatherings have offered a welcoming space for connection, conversation and professional networking.

Events have been hosted at the local French restaurant Bibi Bistro and supported through collaboration with the French community and cultural organizations in Newfoundland. The goal of the group is to bring people together, support newcomers and strengthen the presence of French culture and language in the province.

Through this work, Tony contributes to making Newfoundland a more inclusive and connected place to live, especially for those arriving from French-speaking countries or regions. His involvement reflects the broader mission of L|S Real Estate Group: helping people feel at home not only through housing, but through community, culture and connection.

First-Time Homebuyer Events for Newcomers

L|S Real Estate Group has hosted first-time homebuyer events created specifically for newcomers to Newfoundland and Labrador, with local organizations that support settlement and integration, including the IENL Study & Stay Program and AMAL Youth & Family Center in St. John's. The events give practical, accessible education to help newcomers understand how the home buying process works in Canada and in Newfoundland specifically.

The goal is to create a welcoming and supportive learning space where participants can ask questions, gain clarity and build confidence in their decision-making. By working directly with newcomer-serving organizations, L|S aims to keep the information relevant, culturally aware and aligned with the real-life needs of people building new lives in Newfoundland.

Through these events, L|S aims to remove barriers to homeownership, strengthen community connections and help newcomers move beyond renting into long-term stability and belonging. For many participants, these workshops are not just about buying a home. They are about putting down roots and beginning the next chapter of their life in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Watch the event video · See our guide for first-time home buyers in St. John's.

More for newcomers and first-time buyers: browse Local Guidance, the L|S Real Estate blog.

Client Reviews

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L|S Real Estate Group has earned 70+ five-star Google reviews from the people it has worked with.

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Questions About Our Team

About L|S Real Estate Group: Frequently Asked Questions

L|S Real Estate Group is a St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty, co-founded by Tony Lucas and Natasha Sutherland. The team helps buyers, sellers, investors and newcomers navigate the local housing market with clear, informed guidance. Its office is at 17 Duffy Place, Suite 200, St. John's, and the team can be reached by phone at (709) 771-4448, by text at (709) 749-7729 or at info@lsre.ca.

L|S Real Estate Group was officially launched on November 1, 2024, by Natasha Sutherland and Tony Lucas. They started the team with a shared vision of building something bigger than either could achieve alone, combining their experience and strengths to serve clients across Newfoundland and Labrador. The team has helped more than 140 clients through to closing and earned 70+ five-star Google reviews.

The L|S team combines backgrounds in project management, construction, business development and client service with hands-on local market experience. Its approach emphasizes preparation, strategy and clear communication.

L|S Real Estate Group is a real estate team with Keller Williams Platinum Realty in St. John's, NL, a brokerage that has been active in St. John's for more than 10 years. The team draws on the systems, training and market data of the Keller Williams network, while clients work directly with the local L|S team. Listings and transactions are handled through the brokerage. Each Keller Williams office is independently owned and operated.

The L|S team has helped more than 140 clients through to closing (as of October 2026), including buyers and sellers across St. John's and Newfoundland. It has also earned 70+ five-star Google reviews.

L|S Real Estate Group offers real estate service in English, French, Ukrainian, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu. Co-founder Tony Lucas is one of the few French-speaking REALTORS® in St. John's, REALTOR® Lana Lesiuk is fluent in Ukrainian and serves the city's Ukrainian community, and REALTOR® Bineet Kalra is fluent in Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu and serves the city's South Asian community. This helps newcomers and French-, Ukrainian-, Hindi-, Punjabi- or Urdu-speaking clients ask questions and understand the buying or selling process in the language they are most comfortable with.

Yes. Many L|S clients are relocating to Newfoundland from other provinces, and the team provides dedicated support for remote buying and neighbourhood selection. Learn more about relocating to Newfoundland.

L|S Real Estate Group serves the St. John's metro area, including St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Conception Bay South, Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove and Torbay, and works with clients across Newfoundland and Labrador. Co-founder Tony Lucas serves clients across Eastern, Central and Western Newfoundland, and co-founder Natasha Sutherland regularly supports clients relocating from outside the province with virtual viewings and neighbourhood guidance.

Natasha Sutherland, co-founder of L|S Real Estate Group, is a Certified Executor Advisor (CEA) with specialized training in supporting executors and families through the real estate side of estate administration, such as valuing, preparing, marketing and selling the property. She works alongside the estate's lawyer, accountant and financial advisors, and does not provide legal or tax advice.

The team's mission is to provide clear, locally grounded real estate guidance while helping people put down roots and build lasting connections in Newfoundland.

Yes. The team has been actively involved in local initiatives and community organizations that support newcomers and foster connection throughout Newfoundland, including JCANL, French Fridays YYT and first-time homebuyer events for newcomers.

Questions? If you can't find an answer, email admin@lsre.ca, or browse our full real estate FAQ.

Ready to Buy, Sell or Invest in Newfoundland Real Estate?

Whether you're buying your first home, selling a property, investing, or planning a move to St. John's or elsewhere in Newfoundland, L|S Real Estate Group offers clear guidance and local insight. Call (709) 771-4448 or send us a message.

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