May Estates is a continuation of a family property business which started in Athboy, County Meath in Ireland in the late 1800's by William May.

May Estates in Australia is headed up by Gregory William May, who has been active in the property business in Australia for many years. Most recently, he held the position of Director at Raine & Horne Commercial and previous to that, Director of Sales & Investments at Cushman & Wakefield Australia. Prior to his involvement with Cushmans, he was Director of Sales & Investments at Laing & Simmons Commercial and principal of various property agencies including Cook & May and  Gregory May & Associates.