Because your first purchase is often your most expensive mistake if done poorly.

We help you avoid overpaying, buying the wrong property, or missing key risks that aren’t obvious online. Our role is to protect your interests, guide your decisions, and help you buy with confidence, not pressure.

For many clients, the fee is offset by better negotiation outcomes, smarter property selection, and avoiding costly missteps.

Our fees are transparent and agreed upfront:

Full Service: From $7000 – $10,000 + GST

Assist Service: From $3,000 – $5000 + GST

Final pricing depends on your level of support required. There are no hidden fees or commissions.

No.

We typically structure fees in staged payments aligned with key milestones such as engagement, and exchange. This is explained clearly before you proceed.

This is a common concern, and a fair one.

Many first-home buyers choose to work with us because:

* They want to avoid overpaying

* They’re buying in a competitive market

* They don’t want to rush into the wrong property

* They value clarity and confidence over guesswork

We’ll talk through whether our service makes sense for your situation before you commit.

No. Using a buyer’s agent does not affect your eligibility for the Queensland First Home Owner Grant (FHOG).

What matters is:

* The property type

* The purchase price

* Your eligibility and occupancy requirements

We help ensure your buying approach aligns with FHOG rules and avoids common traps, in collaboration with your broker and solicitor.

Grant applications are usually handled by your lender or solicitor.

While we don’t lodge the grant on your behalf, we:

* Help you understand eligibility criteria

* Flag issues early that could affect your entitlement

* Coordinate with your broker to keep everything aligned

Yes.

We factor price caps and eligibility requirements into your strategy from the outset, so you’re not wasting time on properties that don’t fit your goals or grant eligibility.

No.

We are 100% independent and work exclusively for buyers.
We don’t receive commissions, referral fees, or kickbacks from sellers, agents, or developers.

Our advice is based on what’s right for you, not what’s easy or profitable for others.

Yes.

For local and interstate buyers, we can attend inspections on your behalf and provide:

* Photos and videos

* Observational commentary

* Honest, practical feedback

These inspections are observational only and not a substitute for professional building or pest inspections.

That’s where our Assist Service is ideal.

We can step in to:

* Review the property and price

* Attend or review an inspection

* Guide your offer and negotiation

* Support due diligence before you commit

Yes, often even more so.

In softer markets, strategy, negotiation, and knowing when to walk away matter just as much as speed.

We help you buy well, not just buy quickly.

This is discussed transparently upfront.

Depending on the service level and work completed, fees reflect the value and time invested.

We explain this clearly before engagement so there are no surprises.

You don’t have to decide alone.

After an initial strategy conversation, we’ll recommend the level of support that best suits your experience, confidence, and goals.

No pressure. Just clarity.

A buyers advocate or buyers agent offers various types of services such as: Searching and gathering properties that meet your criteria and then negotiating the purchase of that chosen property (whether by auction or private sale.) Depending on your needs, a buyer’s agent may search for one particular property or an entire portfolio, or they can negotiate a better price for you by compiling insights via due diligence and conducting building and pest reports on your chosen property and then developing a negotiation strategy, or they can bid for you at the auction of a property you may have found..

An off-market property is a home that has yet to be advertised to the public and is not yet ‘on the market’. The sellers may have already engaged a selling agent and have a price point in mind, but they might be sitting back or taking their time to prepare before taking the property public. They use this time to see if their agent can attract any interested buyers before they must advertise the property publicly.

There are few surer ways of making money than investing in real estate. You can potentially strengthen your financial position and generate wealth, but it also means you’ll have a product that will be in demand as long as people need a place to rest their heads. But how do you choose your first investment property? There are a few things you’ll need to bear in mind.

Buyers agents and Buyers advocates are licensed and regulated real estate professionals who act on behalf of the property buyer. Their purpose is to research, find and negotiate a perfect property for their client.This is as opposed to a real estate agent who has a contract with the seller and therefore has their best interests at heart. A buyer’s agent will always negotiate in favour of you, their client.

How do you know when you’re getting what you want and what you’re paying for regarding buyer’s agents and their fees?Or if you’re not? Most buyer’s agent’s fees will start at one per cent and move up depending on the service type the client wants.

Whether you’re relocating to Sydney, Brisbane, Perth or Melbourne for the first time, returning from years overseas, or looking to invest in the Sydney property market, Brisbane property market, Perth property market, or Melbourne property market, our services are specifically designed to make the process as simple and successful as possible. Our executive leasing partners at Cohen Farquharson offer relocation services to assist in the transition.