How we selected the top buyer’s agents in Melbourne
Our rankings highlight some of the most reputable buyer’s agents operating in Melbourne. Each agent included has been assessed using a consistent and transparent set of benchmarks designed to identify experienced professionals with a strong track record in the local market.
To be considered for the list, buyer’s agents must meet the following requirements:
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At least 5 years’ experience working as a dedicated buyer’s agent
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A minimum customer rating of 4.5 stars based on verified reviews
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50 or more confirmed client reviews across trusted platforms
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Have a well-established team to provide end-to-end buying support
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A demonstrated history of property transactions across Melbourne
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Top 10 Buyer’s Agents in Melbourne (March 2026)
Find your ideal buyer’s agent among our carefully selected professionals. Specialising in representing property buyers, they provide expert guidance in property search, negotiation, and acquisition, delivering personalised assistance tailored to your buying needs.
1. Greville Pabst Property Buyers Agent
- 5.0
Managing Director - Greville Pabst
Greville is widely recognised as one of Australia’s leading property commentators by business, the community and the media. He is a regular contributor to The Australian Financial Review, The Australian, The Age and leading property publications Domain, API Magazine, Your Investment Property Magazine and Smart Property Investor. Greville has also appeared on a range of television programs including Nine Network’s The Block as a member of the Buyer’s Jury and advisor to contestants; ABC’s “The Business”; Today Tonight; A Current Affair; SBS, Nine, and Seven News.
In addition to practising as a buyer’s agent and property advisor, Greville is Executive Chairman of WBP Group. He maintains certified practising valuer status and holds fellowships with the Australian Property Institute and the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors. He is a fully licensed Real Estate Agent, former Chairman of the Australian Property Institute Membership Admissions Committee, former Vice President of the MFAA Victorian Council and fellow member of the MFAA. Greville is recognised by the Australian Property Institute as a Specialist Determining Valuer for Dispute Resolution in Rental Disputes and is a member of the Property Council of Australia.
Interests outside of property include family life with his wife, children and pet boxer. Greville is an avid Western Bulldogs supporter (a Coterie member and a member of the Coaches Club), and enjoys a hit of tennis at Kooyong Lawn.
Expertise
Valuation-First Approach
Unlike standard agents, Greville Pabst’s background as one of Australia’s leading Property Valuation Directors means he understands the true financial fundamentals behind high-value commercial and luxury residential property with $5m+ price points.
Off-Market Intelligence
The ability to identify and secure property that has never been listed on public portals.
Confidentiality
Essential for many of the high-net-worth individuals, business identities, public figures, and celebrities he represents.
Commercial + Residential Fluidity
The ability to pivot between a medical centre, office building investment, and a luxury $10m penthouse with equal expertise.
Greville Pabst is a trusted partner in the acquisition and disposal of multi-million-dollar real estate. He brings 35 years of property experience, strong negotiation skills, and professional accreditation as a Licensed Estate Agent and Property Valuer.
Services
- Luxury Residential
- Investment
- Commercial
Client Experience
I’ve had Emma and Cheryl managing my property for the past 5 years and I couldn’t be happier with their service. They’re prompt in action, highly professional, and have consistently shown great attention to detail in managing my investment.Whether it’s routine maintenance, tenant communication, or urgent matters, they’re always on top of it. Any time I’ve needed documents or updates, everything has been provided quickly and efficiently no follow-ups needed.Big shoutout to both Emma and Cheryl for their outstanding work and reliability. It’s rare to find a property management team this responsive and proactive. Highly recommend!
Working with Cheryl was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She made the entire process seamless, offered expert guidance at every step, and truly went above and beyond. Her professionalism, warmth, and deep market knowledge made us feel completely confident. Couldn’t recommend her more highly!
Greville Pabst and his team are true professionals. From start to finish, they provided clear communication, expert advice and exceptional market knowledge. Their dedication and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I felt supported every step of the way and couldn't be happier with the outcome.
I was looking to buy my first property and naturally I had doubts about who to trust in an industry like real-estate. Having had many long interactions with several sources and doing research as a prelude to the largest investment in my life - purchasing a home. I have to come to know Greville as person of high integrity and high skill. He was always honest straight forward and his knowledge of market was uncanny. He had a fervour and determination to get me the best possible deal while always having time for me to answer questions and steer me in the right direction. After my experience I would advise anyone who is not a professional in the field to engage an advocate. And if you are looking for someone with high knowledge, skill, character and integrity I would recommend no other than Greville Pabst.
There is s no better property advisor than Greville Pabst in Melbourne.His knowledge and expertise is second to none. There are so many property related operators out there looking for a quick buck, but Greville is different because he truly cares for his clients and won't cut corners.Whether you are buying or selling property he can save you thousands of dollars and ensure that there are no surprises.Greville has been a wealth of knowledge giving my family so much confidence in his advice - I have recommended his services to friends and family with only positive, successful outcomes. Well cone to him and the GP team.
Contact Details
Phone: +61 419 326 361
Email: gpabst@grevillepabst.com.au
Address: 274 Richardson St, Middle Park VIC 3206
Current Offer:
Consultation
2. Domos Property Partners
- 5.0
DOMOS – Real Estate Agents You Can Rely On
At DOMOS, we are more than just real estate agents — we are trusted advisors dedicated to helping clients achieve their property goals in Sydney and beyond.
Our Strengths:
Comprehensive Services – Sales, buyer’s advocacy, property management, and renovations, giving clients a complete end-to-end solution.
Top Off-the-Plan Opportunities – Exclusive access to five-star, iCIRT-rated developments backed by award-winning builders, ensuring both quality and long-term value.
Investor-Focused Insights – Data-driven strategies to identify high-growth areas across Sydney, tailor made for each individual position.
Trusted Partnerships – Strong connections with finance professionals, builders, and developers, allowing us to provide seamless pathways for buyers who may not fit traditional lending options.
Global & Local Reach – We specialise in helping both Sydney locals and overseas investors successfully enter the Australian property market.
Whether you’re a first-home buyer, investor, or professional looking for a reliable partner to refer clients to, DOMOS delivers expertise, transparency, and results — every step of the way.
Why Domos
❖ Smarter Property Choices – Backed by AI-powered research and ongoing market analysis
❖ Investor Mindset – Every decision is designed to maximise returns, not just transactions
❖ Top Quality Assets – Access to five-star, Gold Star iCIRT-rated developments and established stock
❖ Construction Knowledge – Confidence knowing we identify sound, well-built properties
❖ End-to-End Service – Buyer’s advocacy, property management, renovations, and maintenance in one place
❖ No Inflated Costs – Transparent, competitive solutions that protect your bottom line
❖ Future-Proof Strategies – Data-driven insights to keep rents and values aligned with market growth
❖ For Everyone – Tailored services for homeowners, first-home buyers, investors, and businesses
Managing Director – Cristian Faedda
Cristian Faedda is the Managing Director of Domos, bringing vision, strategy, and hands-on leadership to the business. With a strong background in real estate and vast knowledge of construction, Cristian has the expertise to quickly recognise when a building is structurally sound — giving clients an added layer of confidence in every transaction.
Under his leadership, Domos has expanded its services to include:
- Buyer’s Advocacy – guiding clients to secure the best properties in Sydney and beyond while uncovering high-growth regions.
- Property Management – delivering transparent, reliable, and results-driven services.
- Renovations & Value-Add Projects – offering opportunities to maximise returns through tailored improvements.
- Exclusive Access to Top Developments – working with five-star, Gold Star iCIRT-rated developers to bring high-quality off-the-plan properties to market.
Cristian is recognised for his data-driven approach, enhanced by the strategic use of AI in research and analysis. By combining advanced technology with market insights and practical strategies, he provides clients and partners with a clear edge in identifying opportunities and making smarter property decisions.
With professionalism, integrity, and innovation at the core, Cristian leads Domos with a clear mission: to help people build wealth through property and open the doors of Sydney real estate — and beyond — to more buyers and investors worldwide.
Contact Details
Phone: 0467 484 459
Address: Level 8, Suite 43/193 Macquarie Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Current Offer:
Consultation
3. Wise Real Estate Advice
- 4.9
Wise Real Estate Advice, based in Melbourne, has been a leader in buyers advocacy since 1998. With over two decades of experience, the team excels in finding the right properties and negotiating the best prices for their clients, all for a fixed rate. As property owners, investors, developers, and licensed real estate agents, WREA’s expertise provides a competitive edge, minimising the risk of undesirable purchases. Their commitment to personal experience and professional knowledge ensures clients receive top-tier service in Melbourne’s real estate market.
Services:
- Fees & Plans
- Auction Representation
- Home Buyers
- Property Investors
Client Experience
Had a great experience with Mark over the past few months. Clear advice, useful insights, and not shy about bad news.Detailed video reviews were consistent and timely, and often covered bits we'd gloss over or just miss entirely. The stress reduction alone, at auction time, is worth it, almost on its own.We learnt a lot about what we were really looking for, thanks to the feedback we got from Mark, and we'd be happy to avail ourselves of his services again.
Mark was awesome to work with as a buyer’s agent. Super professional, honest, and always on the front foot. He really took the time to understand what I was after and made the whole process way less stressful than I expected.He kept me updated the whole way through and gave honest advice, which I really appreciated. It felt like he genuinely had my best interests in mind. Would definitely recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy.
I had been trying to buy a house for many months, but found it incredibly stressful as I couldn't keep up with real estate agents' tricks. That's when I hired Mark and I'm glad I did. He knew exactly how to navigate all the agents' tactics and helped me finally secure a home. His knowledge of the property market was impressive. He pointed out things I would never have thought to consider. Mark kept me fully informed about his communication with agents and always presented both pros and cons of each property allowing me to make informed decisions. Would I hire his services again? Absolutely.
Could not recommend Wise Real Estate Advice and Specifically the services of Mark Ribarsky enough. Professional and fast making the home purchasing process Soo much simpler and stress free
Mark from Wise Real Estate Advice was instrumental in helping us secure our first home. Navigating our home search from interstate was made so much easier with Mark's involvement.His insight into the local market and deep understanding of property condition, from structure to fixtures and appliances, gave us a level of assurance we really needed. The video inspections he provided were incredibly thorough, assessing not just the property but also the surrounding street and less visible areas like rooftops.From our initial contact to signing the contract, everything moved quickly and smoothly. Mark’s representation at auction was excellent, we’re confident we wouldn’t have achieved the same result on our own.He walked us through every step of the contract process and ensured we understood exactly what we were signing. If you can't be on the ground or you're worried about navigating a home purchase we can't recommend Mark enough.
We recently purchased our first home with the help of Mark from Wise Real Estate Advice, and we couldn’t be happier with the service. As interstate first-time buyers, we were nervous about the process, but Mark made it so much easier.He was incredibly knowledgeable, his video property walkthroughs were detailed and covered every aspect you'd expect and some.Mark’s guidance reflected the realities of the current market and helped us move quickly from engagement to signing. He also represented us at auction and secured an outcome we honestly don’t think we could have achieved on our own.His step-by-step help during the contract signing gave us real confidence throughout the process. Highly recommend Mark and Wise Real Estate Advice!
The idea of finding a house interstate (first homebuyers even) was daunting. We thought we would have to move to Melbourne and rent a place for a while while we looked for something to buy. Fortunately a coworker told me about buyers agents. I found Wise Real Estate Advice via google and really liked the explanation of the service and the fact it was fixed rate. I was still a little uncertain but then we met with Mark when we went to Melbourne on a factfinding mission (to scope out suburbs) and were really impressed by his knowledge and candor. As it happens, we found a place we loved the last day of our trip. Mark went and did an inspection for us after we'd headed home and confirmed what we thought - it was a solid house. He then helped us with negotiation and it was so quick and painless! 10/10 for customer service, knowledge and responsiveness. It has really helped us as first time homebuyers.
Mark at Wise Real Estate Advice was a godsend. He helped me navigate a very difficult and confusing negotiation period and was very responsive to my many questions and update requests. In his video inspections he picked up many things about the property that I did not when I inspected in person prior. I 100% recommend using a buyer's agent when purchasing real estate, especially when you are a novice to the process.
We needed a local buyer's agent to purchase a suitable property in Melbourne. Found in the social media Mark's name was suggested by many. With a lot of doubt in mind, we contacted Mark. Much of the doubts disappeared as we spoke and signed a contract with Mark Ribarski. Within less than a month, Mark helped us to buy the property we liked in a great location. The main benefit was his property analysis and advice based on local knowledge. The home inspection video was an excellent outcome. It was so comprehensive that it helped us select the right property with no regret. Then came the price negotiation, and Mark was constantly working between us and the seller's agent. Ultimately, our offer was accepted, and the property was sold to us. Mark has also organized the building inspection during the cooling off period. Mark was so integral in this process, especially since we were always sitting in a different state. Without Mark, we would be shooting in the dark. He saved us from committing any mistakes in the process. We strongly recommend Mark to those in the same boat as us.
Engaged his services after listening to one of Mark’s podcast episodes that I randomly found online. He’s been patient as we navigated the listings, giving me sound advice on the shortlisted apartments, and honest feedback on the inspections. Really grateful for his services. Looking forward to moving into my first home!
We were recommended Mark by a friend. We found somewhere we liked quite quickly. The video reviews of properties by Mark were detailed and incredibly helpful and really helped us to make a decision. It was the auction where Mark was amazing. He dealt with it all and we are very glad we didn't have to!
Initially, I was nervous to recruit a buyer's agent.Mark put my hesitations to bed very early on by listening to my criteria and slowly helped me understand the market, areas to look in and what type of property suited my budget.Mark has an eye for detail and a deep understanding of potential perils and pitfalls of buying a property.Most importantly for me, Mark was caring and empathetic of a buyer and their journey. For me it's my first time and Mark treated it as such.I highly recommend Mark for a buyer's agent.
My experience with Mark was great. On top of being highly knowledgable about houses and a pleasure to deal with, he was patient and supportive throughout the entire process. Thanks to his expertise, he made the whole home buying journey a lot less stressful.
We used the services of WREA to purchase our future family home. As we live overseas, we needed someone on the ground in Melbourne to view properties and provide expert opinion. Mark was very responsive and easy to contact. Even with the time zone difference, Mark was available to provide insight and advice when needed.We had a couple of last minute viewing requests that Mark was able accommodate. And his walkthrough and videos greatly helped. Mark was also able to help us with the negotiations with the agent, and to secure the property.Overall Mark was very flexible with his time to be able to help us, often with very last minute notice. And it was extremely helpful to be able to have someone in the industry to speak with during our search for a property
My wife and I were both first home buyers and knew nothing about houses or the process of buying them. In addition, we were trying to buy interstate with small kids so traveling to Melbourne frequently for inspections was out of the question. Mark helped us inspect several properties: making thorough videos where he would point out the good bits and the bad bits of each property. He guided us towards good properties given our preferences and away from properties that looked good on paper but really had issues that we would come to regret. He then helped negotiate a good deal and saved us quite a bit of money. In addition, since we're new to Melbourne, Mark also recommended tradies to help us get some repairs done before we move in. I would fully recommend him as a buyers agent and look forward to working with him again next time we're in the market.
Mark acts very fast and he will also tell you NOT to buy a defected property.I need a buyer agent that gives me proper advice, not only tells me to buy buy buy.As a first time buyer, it is very easy to omit some points that may cause problems when saling the property in the future. Mark points out the detects and suggest me not to buy the wrong one. I bought a nice house that is closed to school and in a quite neighbohood.Mark is the one I truly need.I would recommend Mark as your buyer agent.
What a great experience! As an anxious (and some may say fussy…) first home buyer purchasing on my own and searching for 18+months, Mark helped me secure a dream apartment to live in. His carefully considered strategy along with a calm and reassuring demeanor was invaluable and I can’t imagine having done it without him. Thanks so much Mark.
Mark made the process easy. With his knowledge as a former real estate agent, he provides an advantage to seeing all sides of the property process.
As an interstate buyer we were very nervous about getting into the Melbourne market but Mark made us feel at ease and his wealth of knowledge of the areas we were looking at was comprehensive. The videos that he provided made us feel like we were walking through the place ourselves. Thank you so much Mark.
I am very happy to recommend Wise Real Estate Advice. Video assessments and valuation reports were very insightful and helped highlight property strengths, weaknesses and realistic property valuations. Mark Ribarsky provided an excellent negotiating buyer agency service. We were well prepared and performed well at auctions.
Mark made the process of purchasing an apartment a breeze, and his work was the difference between --Option 1: buying a dodgy place at inflated prices by myself with no knowledge of the real estate game and --Option 2: making the best use of the finances I had to ensure I bought a great apartment without over-spending. I'm so glad I went with Option 2! The real estate game is so complicated at the moment and I was so glad to have his experience. Can't recommend highly enough.
Mark assisted me in purchasing an investment property. I was initially overwhelmed with the process but through his sound advice and expertise Mark not only put my mind at ease, with his personable nature he actually made it a really exciting and enjoyable experience. I can't imagine how stressful I would have found it without him! The video recordings he sent of his inspections were clear, thorough and very frank. With his local knowledge he pointed out things about the surrounding areas I would never have been aware of, being from interstate. Without his assistance I have no doubt I would have made a poor investment, but thanks to him I now have a beautiful apartment in a fantastic area that will generate a good return, and that at some point down the track I will enjoy for my personal use. Thank you so much for your help, Mark, I can't recommend your services enough!
We found Mark and his company through a Google search and noted his high reviews. Our circumstances were that we wanted to purchase a property in Melbourne but were living in New Zealand. Mark made this process so easy and saved us thousands of dollars with his sharp negotiations. The key points from working with Mark are:1. Has a very good knowledge of the Melbourne Property market2. Has excellent attention to detail when it comes to property inspections3. Was on the money in terms of what properties were worth4. Sent us really detailed videos of the properties he inspected for us.We were a little nervous purchasing a property without physically seeing it but when we did finally see it we knew we had made a good choice. Thanks Mark.
I recently purchased a property through Mark. He was extremely professional. As an overseas buyer, he helped me tremendously through the process. He was always available to answer questions and refer conveyancers and inspection companies. He is a genuine buyer's agent that cares about his clients. The real estate market in Australia is very competitive, and Mark gives straightforward advice, resulting in great outcomes. Highly recommended.
Contact Details
Phone: 03 9108 4266
Address: Level 27/101 Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Current Offer:
Consultation
4. Property Home Base
- 5.0
Property Home Base, Australia’s pioneering flat fee real estate service, offers unbiased buying and selling guidance for homeowners and investors. Based in Melbourne with nationwide reach, they provide seamless, expert advice for every real estate transaction, embodying their role as trusted advisors in the Australian market.
Services:
- Consult, Bid and Negotiate Service
- First Home Buyer Service
- Home Buyer Service
- Concierge Service
- Seamless Service – Buying and Selling
- Local Investment Service
- Strategic Property Investment Service
- Tax Depreciation and Property Valuation
- Aged Care and Retirement Service
Client Experience
I had excellent experience with Property home base.Working with Joe was an absolute game-changer. From the very first conversation, he was professional, knowledgeable and genuinely invested in finding the right property for us.Joe guided me through every step and His market knowledge, negotiation skills, and attention to detail saved me time, stress, and money.What stood out the most that he kept me updated, answered every question quickly, and made the whole process feel smooth and supported.If you’re looking for a dedicated, trustworthy, and highly skilled buying agents property home base is Highly recommended!
We had a fantastic experience with Kirsty Hassan. We were purchasing from interstate to move our family to Adelaide, in the fast moving and competitive market. Kirsty gave us the flexibility and confidence to pursue the properties that meet our needs without travelling to Adelaide to see every one. We purchased a property pre-auction, within budget and in a suburb we wanted but thought was out of our reach. I would have no hesitation in recommending Kirsty to anyone looking to purchase a home.
I recently worked with Joe Dunbar on a transaction and he was outstanding to deal with. Professional, always available, and across every detailHis communication made the whole process run smoothly. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking to use a buyers advocate
As a FHB, it was amazing to have Zach in my corner through the process. Zach was friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and a great communicator. He was very patient and understanding with my countless questions, some probably even out of his scope. He saved so much time and money directing effort towards the right properties. Upon finding the ideal property, an offmarket opportunity, he got around to inspecting on short notice so we could move quickly and nailed the negotiation approach.Very happy with the purchase - definitely got the money's worth and would highly recommend Zach!Thanks Zach!
I’d leave more than 5 stars if I could. Had a wonderful experience with Julie who helped us buy our first home. She saved us so much stress. We are in awe of her talents.
Jo from Property Home Base was absolutely spectacular. She made sure we got our first home on a tight budget and deadline. The depth of her experience is reinforced by her patience and commitment to looking out for us. Ask for Jo, and you'll be in capable, confident hands.
Joe did a fantastic job as our buyer’s agent. He helped us navigate an unfamiliar market, did very thorough inspections and was always on time with all the steps in the process. Highly recommended and would not hesitate to go with him again!
As interstate buyers in the Melbourne market we highly recommend Property Home Base. From our first meeting we felt very confident we were in the right hands - no investor hype just facts. Christine Wheeler, our buyers advocate, took the time to understand our goals and answer our numerous questions about the Melbourne market, suburb locations and growth potential. She quickly found us the perfect investment property and has gone above and beyond throughout the purchasing and settlement process. Her thorough inspections and recommendations have made us feel like she is just as invested in this purchase as we are. Its daunting buying a property from interstate but with Chris by our side it has been stress free and we couldn't be happier with the service she has provided us. Highly recommend Christine and Property Home Base.
We could not be happier with our experience with Christine Wheeler and Property Home Base. A fixed price agreement was made, so we knew exactly how much it was going to cost us. From there, Christine spoke with us in great detail about what we wanted out of our investment property...she sent through numerous properties that matched our requirements, attended multiple home opens and she was incredible at the auction, resulting in a succesful purchase that came in under our budget!I highly reccomend Christine to anyone that is looking for a Buyers Agent.
Mark Kenny is incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful. What really stood out was his empathy towards both buyers and vendors—he handles both sides with fairness and professionalism.Expert Market Insights:Mark provided valuable advice on property values, suburb trends, and negotiation tactics, which helped us avoid overpaying and make informed decisions.Stress-Free Process:He managed everything from shortlisting properties to liaising with agents, saving us time and reducing the stress of navigating the buying process on our own.Balanced, Fair Negotiation:Mark’s empathy and professionalism ensured that both our interests and the vendor’s were respected, leading to a smoother negotiation and a fair outcome for everyone.I highly recommend Mark as a buyer's advocate if you're considering purchasing a property anywhere in Australia. Property Home Base is also a top-notch agency that I would confidently recommend.
Dealing with Kate was quite possibly the best experience I’ve ever had with a buyers advocate. The second I got the call right through to settlement was a seamless transaction. I could not recommend her more & I hope I am lucky enough to deal with her again.
Exceptional and genuine support for First Home BuyersAs a first-time home buyer in Melbourne, entering the property market felt overwhelming. However, having Julie and the Property Home Base team in my corner, made my journey not only manageable but genuinely enjoyable, and exciting!From our initial meeting, Julie was incredibly supportive, honest and immediately had my best interest and wishes at heart. I felt instantly assured and inspired by her experience, knowledge and confidence in helping me enter the competitive Melbourne market. The tiered flat-fee rate offered by Property Home Base meant that I was able to enter this experience confident in my budget, and with the knowledge that the team had my best interests at heart.Julie was consistently responsive and proactive, providing valuable insights and due diligence on properties I was interested in. Her keen eye highlighted details I might have missed as a newcomer to home ownership. She made sure I made fully-informed decisions without feeling overwhelmed, or having any nasty surprises come my way.When I found a property that met all my criteria, Julie swiftly attended the property herself, organised a building and pest report on my behalf, and provided a comprehensive evaluation within the day. With her support, drive and expertise, I was able to make a competitive offer on the property within hours.The next day, I was able to go about my regular day at work, whilst Julie kept me promptly informed and updated on the progress of my offer. I had a signed Contract of Sale by the following morning, all due to Julie's support and strategic negotiation.I would not have been able to be so competitive without Julie's unwavering support, tenacity and genuine drive to find me my dream home. There's no price tag you could put on the assurance, guidance and genuine care that the PHB team provide in your home buying journey.I wholeheartedly recommend Property Home Base to anyone looking to enter the market in Melbourne, but I especially recommend the team to anyone looking for their first step into the Melbourne market.
Kate was outstanding with her due diligence and went above and beyond her requirement as an advocate for me. Would highly recommend Kate to anybody who is looking for an exemplary buyer's advocate. It was a great pleasure to deal with her.
Had a fantastic experience working with Property Home Base for my first home purchase! Having my buyers advocate Zach by my side during this process made everything go so smoothly. His knowledge and expertise helped me secure a great property in an excellent location. Highly recommend Property Home Base for any first home buyers!
Over the years we’ve bought and sold a few properties, both for living in and as investments. We’d always done everything ourselves, even the conveyancing! But the property environment has changed. We’re finding it more complex. We engaged Julie DeBondt at Property Home Base to help us identify suitable properties. Julie had far more access to what was on the market than we ever could have found through the usual websites. Julie listened to our needs and requirements, stepped us through the pros and cons, and was not afraid of giving us blunt advice. She made sure we had access to a professional building assessment so we knew, realistically, what we were buying. But, importantly, she left the decisions to us. Through video conferencing and the WhatsApp group Julie set up we had real time access to her, which is important because things can suddenly move quickly. Julie was always attentive, listened carefully and provided practical options within our budget. For the auction, Julie put us onto Alan Barker to bid for us (all part of the service). Alan was fantastic, relaxed, but focussed, and when the auction started, he just took command of the situation, opening with a serious price, within our range. He handled the final negotiations on his own and delivered the property to us significantly under what we were prepared to pay.
Thank you for your help through the whole process Julie.Your sense of urgency and “finger on the pulse” style of working was really appreciated when we needed to communicate & move quickly.You display a genuine desire to act in the best interests of the client to achieve their goal, and just as importantly, a level of patience to reach the desired outcome.
Absolute rockstars! Extremely knowledgeable and detailed in their approach, they gave me great comfort and confidence in both the auction and in the negotiation afterwards. Excellent team would 100% recommend.
I had an fantastic experience working with Kirsty Hassan from Property Homebase as my buyer's agent in Adelaide! As I was buying an investment property in a different state from where I live I was nervous about the entire process, but Kirsty's expertise, knowledge, patience and approach helped to reassure me that I was in good hands.Kirsty worked closely with me to understand my goals, preferences, and budget constraints and used her knowledge of the local market to narrow down the search. As I live interstate, Kirsty was my eyes, ears and feet on the ground providing detailed video viewings and commentary of each property she visited.Kirsty was always available to answer questions, provide guidance, and offer insights that helped me make informed decisions. Her knowledge of the real estate market, attention to detail, strong negotiation skills, links to professionals such as building and pest inspectors, and genuine commitment to securing the best possible outcome made the entire experience a positive one.Kirsty also linked me up with a property manager and went above and beyond to ensure the handover process went smoothly following settlement. I would highly recommend Kirsty to anyone looking to purchase in Adelaide!
Alan Barker has been an incredible help in purchasing my second investment property. He guided me to secure a highly sought-after property at a reasonable price, and his attention to detail was outstanding. Alan ensured the property was in excellent condition, even working with the vendor to resolve issues with the fences and roof before settlement.He also referred me to a fantastic conveyancer and a local property manager, which made the entire process seamless. Remarkably, the property was rented out within just 10 days of settlement—an impressive outcome, especially for a property settled at the very start of the year.I’m beyond grateful for Alan’s expertise, professionalism, and dedication. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a skilled and reliable buyer’s agent.
Highly recommend Julie (Founding Director) to help buy a family home in Melbourne for anyone! We did this all from Singapore and ended up buying our home after Julie did a live viewing for us over the phone. She even drove around the neighbour, giving us the inside scoop about the area. In addition to that, Julie took all the headaches and paperwork for us and made it seamless.Just today, we took over the house and it's better than we could have imagined.One of the main reasons we put our faith in Julie from the start was because she felt very sincere and honest. She is a great communicator and we would repeat this process in a heart beat.
In my nearly 9 Years in Real Estate, I've never dealt with such an honest, down-to-earth advocate, in this instance I was dealing with Alan as a Vendors advocate for his sellers, he was great and 100% looked after his clients best interests. I would highly recommend his services if you need any assistance with buying and selling.
I had an excellent experience working with Zach from PHB!As a first home buyer, Zach was patient and attentive to my evolving selection criteria from the very beginning to ensure we found the right property. His expert industry knowledge helped me navigate the market with confidence and was invaluable in steering me away from potential money pits. A huge part of the process was locating the right place but he also negotiated a great price!I’ve already recommended Zach to friends and would do for anyone looking for a knowledgeable and professional buyer’s agent.
Wanted to post about by excellent experience dealing with Property Home Base, especially Mrs Jodie English in particular as she was the one assigned to us. Firstly, she was very professional and proactive - helping us narrow down our search criteria for our dream apartment and then guided us through the pros and cons of what to look for when apartment hunting. She also recommended and organized some inspections for us based on the requirements we gave. Overall it was an amazing experience and I would high recommend using them to anyone else on the fence!
I had a fantastic experience with Jo-Anne Davies from Property Home Base. Jo was recommended to me by a work colleague who had a great experience with her and she did not disappoint! Jo was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable and supportive through out the whole process. Jo bid at auction for me and she was cool and confident, I was very glad to have her in my corner! Unfortunately we got out bid at auction, but were able to secure an off market property a month later. As a single woman buying my first property in my 30s, I felt quite overwhelmed by the thought of undertaking an apartment hunt alone. Once I engaged Jo, I knew I’d made a great decision and felt supported 100% of the way.
I can't say enough good things about Jodie! As a first-time homebuyer, I was nervous about the entire process, but Jodie made it incredibly easy and reassuring. Her expertise and knowledge in the field are truly impressive.She went above and beyond to ensure that I found the perfect home, and her strategy in winning the auction was flawless. Thanks to her dedication, I felt supported every step of the way.If you’re looking for an agent who truly cares and knows how to get results, look no further—Jodie is the one! Highly recommended.
Jo-Anne’s knowledge, support and guidance was invaluable as we went through the process of finding a property. She provided options and honest opinions to help us secure our perfect home, from the inspections through auction preparation and finally vendor negotiations. Thank you!
I am incredibly grateful to Mark for his invaluable assistance in helping me purchase my new home. Without his expertise, I wouldn't have been able to secure this property.Mark's deep knowledge of the local real estate market was evident from the start. He listened attentively to my needs and preferences.Mark's great network of professionals to make the process less confusing to friend piece of mind that the property is in good condition. His recommendations for a mortgage broker and building inspector were absolutely fantastic. Both professionals were excellent, quick and communication was great. It made the financial and inspection processes seamless and efficient.Throughout the entire buying process, Mark was responsive and always had my best interests at heart. He provided invaluable guidance during negotiations and ensured that every detail was taken care of.I highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy a home, (especially first time home buyers). His expertise, professionalism, and commitment to his clients are unmatched. Thank you, Mark, for making my home buying experience successful with the property that I wanted.
Highly recommended! They were very professional, and helped me through the process of buying a new home. Mark was always available to answer my questions, provide important research and give referrals.
Couldn’t be happier with my Property Home Base experience. As a first time buyer navigating a real estate environment very different what I’m used to, Julie and the team gave me the support and advice I needed.
We had an an excellent experience working with Jo-Anne. After 10 months of searching for a property on our own with no success we had reach a level of decision fatigue. We met with Jo-anne and gave her our briefing. She took us back to a property we had seen in January but dismissed and she helped us see its potential. Within a week of connecting with Jo-Anne we had made an offer which was accepted. A thirty day settlement and we moved into a home we love and can make our own over time.Working with Jo-Anne saved us time and money and gave us the confidence to make a decision. Thankyou
Buying a house was confusing and at times overwhelming, the one person who did make the whole process feel less chaotic was Mitch, he really was a incredible help, when we felt like we couldn't rely on our broker it was such a relief that we had Mitch on the ground supporting us through every stage. He really went above and beyond. To any other first home buyers Mitch is the guy you absolutely want on your team. Big shout out to Mitch if we ever recover from buying our current house we will be sure to hit you up again though by that point I am sure you will be running your own buyers agents company! Mitch your dedication and overall customer service was truly memorable Thank you much!
My partner and I are very happy with the service Mitch provided, guiding us through our first home buying journey and making what would've been a daunting task a breeze. He helped us scour through listings, inspect properties for us, organise building and pest inspections, bid on our behalf and much much more. We can't thank him enough for giving us the peace of mind that we really needed as first-time home buyers knowing that if anything happened, he'd be there for us.
I couldn’t speak more highly of Jo-Anne, her expertise, communication and determination was instrumental in helping us secure our first home. We would’ve been lost without her. 10/10
Jo-Anne did a fantastic job in helping us buy our first home. She was incredibly knowledgeable about the market and gave excellent advice on which properties would be most suitable for our needs. I wouldn’t hesitate to use her services again.
Zack was lovely to deal with throughout the whole campaign. He was very contactable and always gave you a call straight back if he missed you. He was very easy to speak with also. On the auction day, he bid very strong for his clients. Would definitely recommend to any buyers that are looking to purchase a home in the inner north and surrounds.
We’d lost out on a few houses at auctions and were feeling like we’d never land a home. We decided to try a buyer’s advocate to increase our chances of being successful, and to hopefully save us money and ensure we didn’t overpay without realising the true value of a property. We had found the house we desperately wanted to call home. I called Zach and within 24 hours he’d done his research, valued and property, reached out to the agent and put together a plan of attack to help us secure the property. Secure it we did, within 48 hours from first making contact with Zach, and for so much less than we would have paid if we’d done this on our own. It was a pleasure not dealing with agents, and letting experts do their job in a way that we could not have done without them. I will never buy a property again without a buyers advocate. I’ve no doubt we wouldn’t own this home today without Zach, Jack and the team. And if we did, we would have paid tens of thousands more than we did. So grateful and a huge advocate for advocates now!
We had a great experience working with Mark, who assisted us in finding and purchasing a unit for our parents. Mark attended inspections, reviewed contracts, and prepared reports for suitable properties. He also helped us set price limits for auctions. Moreover, he found an off-market property that met our requirements and helped us negotiate the price, which resulted in significant savings for us.We highly recommend Mark!
I was recommended to Julie by my mortgage broker. I had heard a little bit about buyer’s agents from a friend who had used someone else in the past. As a first home buyer, Julie helped me understand the process, negotiated price and dealt with real estate agents on my behalf. She listened to any concerns I had and provided great advice. In under 6 months, I’ve managed to secure an apartment for myself at a great price! An important thing to note is that Property Home Base charge a flat fee unlike other agencies and they offer a first home buyer package, which helped me when I was trying to budget for all the other expenses! I would recommend working with Property Home Base when looking for your home, particularly if you are a first time buyer and need that extra support.
After 18 months of house inspections, negotiations and auctions I was unable to get to the final stages of buying my first home. Feeling defeated by the whole process, my mortgage broker recommended using a buyers advocate from Property Home Base.After my first consultation with Julie, I felt her knowledge and expertise was what I needed to get me over the line. I work full time and most Saturdays so having a team of professionals working on my behalf to crack into the property market made perfect sense. I soon realized I had not been looking in the right suburbs for the type of house I wanted at my price range, Julie’s guidance in these matters was invaluable.Within a month of signing up with Property Home Base I have paid a deposit, completed building and pest inspections and successfully purchased my dream home. Once the decision was made to go for it, our timing was perfect with the owner taking our first offer under the asking price. Everything happened so quickly and without Julie’s fierce negotiations, I truly believe I would have missed this opportunity.I highly recommend using a buyers advocate to advise on properties, locations and their dedicated expertise in the negotiation process.Thank you.Shane.
It has been an absolute pleasure working with Mitch from Property Home Base. The entire process of buying a home has been seamless with Mitch’s expertise and support. I had many requests, and really appreciated the time, diligence and hard work Mitch put in to help me secure my wonderful new home.It was comforting knowing Mitch would be there during the auction and could negotiate on my behalf. A lot of stress was definitely prevented with Mitch providing a sense of comfort and ease throughout.For someone who holds high standards when it comes to customer service, I have to say that Mitch was just fantastic going above and beyond – exceeding in all areas. I am thrilled to move into my first home! Thank you Mitch for helping to make this happen!
Contact Details
Phone: 1300 882 842
Address: Level 17/31 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Current Offer:
Consultation
5. Peritum Property
- 5.0
Peritum, born from Brant’s vision to fill an industry gap with a thoughtful and innovative approach, commits to maximising property value and ensuring clients’ success in securing dream homes and investments. With a focus on efficiency and innovation, Peritum quickly established a strong client base, trusted for its proven results.
Services:
- Buyers advocacy
- Property management
- Vendor advocacy
Client Experience
Crystal was great throughout the whole process of us looking for and buying a house.
We couldn’t recommend Crystal highly enough! From day one, she made the entire process of buying our first home feel simple and stress-free. Crystal took the time to break everything down clearly, answering all our questions with patience and genuine care.She went above and beyond to find us an incredible home — a rare find for the area — that suited us perfectly. Her local knowledge, professionalism, and calm approach made what could have been an overwhelming experience feel easy and enjoyable.On top of being highly skilled and dedicated, Crystal has such a warm and caring personality, which made working with her an absolute pleasure. We’re so grateful for her guidance and support!
Very grateful to have used Peritum. Brant was exceptional; super responsive, very insightful and absolutely the difference for us in being able to secure our first home as per our brief and within our price range. Highly recommend!
Recently purchased a propert through Peritum Property Group. The experience was seamless and professional. Highly recommend using them.
We used Crystal to help us purchase our first home in Melbourne, as a first time home buyer using the 5% scheme we found it incredibly difficult to break into the market and spent months searching and losing out on properties we put offers on, within 3 weeks of working with Crystal we had secured our home, she really spent the time to help us clarify our brief and assess the areas that would suit us. It was such a breath of fresh air to not have to deal with the stress of the purchase and ultimately have a bit more confidence that our interests were being looked after, we can’t thank Crystal enough for her support!
I am the tenant of a rental property managed by Peritum Property. I have been requesting essential repairs since January 2025. Despite my numerous emails and phone calls over the past 6 months, they have consistently failed to act or provide meaningful updates. One of these repairs will lead to damage to the property if left unaddressed.As a tenant, it is incredibly frustrating to be ignored for months on end. However, as a landlord myself, I find it even more concerning. I would expect any property manager to treat requests that could prevent long-term damage to a property with urgency and professionalism. That has absolutely not been the case here.If you're a property owner considering this company, I would strongly recommend looking elsewhere.
My mortgage broker recommended Daniel's services to me as a buyers agent, and I couldn't be more glowing of his services. From the outset, Daniel was responsive to my initial query, clear on pricing and service expectations, and took the time to get to know my needs to ensure his recommendations aligned with my requirements. He did all the heavy lifting for me and negotiated a great price for my property. Would not hesitate to recommend his services.
We are so grateful to have worked with Daniel to achieve the successful sale of our property.Daniel was always available for guidance, recommendations and honest advice.His real estate knowledge and broad network were invaluable.Daniel addressed all of our queries with patience and transparency and his dedication to achieving the sale was outstanding.It was a pleasure to work with Daniel, and we would highly recommend his services.Thank you Daniel, we look forward to working with you again.
My wife and I used Daniel's services as a buyer's agent to help us find our home in Melbourne. We met Daniel through common friends who had used his services before.What we loved about Daniel was that he was upfront, direct, informative and realistic from the start. He was patient with us and understood what we were looking for and gave us facts on what we can get in our budget as well.He gave us loads of information and criteria to consider when choosing the right property for us to buy and encouraged us to do our own research and send him options of what we would like for him to start his search.He was proactive, engaged and provided timely feedback on any listings that we sent his way. He also has a vast network and is well connected to other agents in the markets as well, which meant that he's able to find good opportunities for buyers and also find out if there are any major blockers or show stoppers.We ended up going to auction for the home we bought and he was fantastic during the auction process as well. His style and approach on the auction day was critical in us being able to negotiate a good price on the day with the seller.Would like to thank Daniel for his professionalism and amazing service!! Highly recommend him to anyone who's starting to enter the housing market and want someone who can provide genuine advice.We look forward to working with him again in the future!
I can’t recommend Brant & his team highly enough. If it wasn’t for Brant I wouldn’t have got my property and it’s in my ideal location.He made it so easy and stress free. Crystal is amazing as well, helping me navigate some tricky situations. Thank you so much ! This experience has been truly life changing.
As a conveyancer, I know all too well the complexities of property transactions—but when it came to buying for myself, I wanted a stress-free experience. Crystal Linter made that happen. She is incredibly well-networked and found me an amazing off-market property in Croydon. Her negotiation skills were outstanding—she secured a licence agreement with the owners, ensuring my investment was generating income from day one. For anyone who is time-poor like me, I can't recommend Crystal highly enough. She takes the stress out of buying and delivers exceptional results.
Our initial decision to engage Crystal was based on stone-cold economics, the advocacy costs would easily be offset by the promise of navigating through a tricky real estate transaction and securing the property we wanted at the right price. Turns out the logic was spot on, Peritum exceeded expectations, we got a great result, and we were carefully guided by Crystal throughout the entire process. Very hands on, personalised experience that made a potentially daunting experience something both memorable and fun. The experience was so positive that we also engaged Crystal as our vendor advocate and could not be more pleased about both of the results she was able to achieve for us.
Daniel was extremely responsive and easy to deal with. He always has his clients best interest at heart and I would highly recommend him for anyone looking at purchasing a property. 5 star experience!
Brant Williams is one of the most genuine and hardworking advocates that I have had the pleasure of working with. From his days at Advantage Property to current days at Peritum Property, he has always been happy to share his knowledge and work hard for the client. Trustworthy is the word that comes to mind!
Daniel is very good at his job. He helped made the stressful process very smooth. He was able to offer his expert advice and strategise a plan. He is an excellent communicator and a powerful negotiator. He is always responsive and willing to discuss and help problem solve. I would highly recommend him.
We have used Daniel for 2 sales and 2 purchases over the past 3 years and we rate him highly. He has intimate knowledge of the market, good relationships with agents, and is able to think strategically to achieve the best result for his clients. Buying or selling is a stressful time, and Daniel took a fair bit of pressure off us during each campaign. If you are thinking about buying or selling we recommend contacting Daniel.
I recently worked with Daniel to buy my new apartment and he was awesome. He made the whole process smooth and stress-free. His negotiating skills helped me save a lot more than I expected. Highly recommend Daniel if you're looking for a buyer’s advocate
I was recommended Crystal from a friend who had a great experience purchasing her first place with Crystal and I was not disappointed. Crystal was an amazing help with buying my first house, she took so much of the unknown and the stress from me. I tired doing it on my own and the stress and my lack of understanding of the industry was a challenge. Crystal could use her knowledge and connections within the industry to get information that I would not have known otherwise. Crystal was patient and persistent and great at communicating with me at all stages. At first I was unsure if the cost was worth it but it definitely was and in the business of buying property there are so many costs which you don't always benefit from eg stamp duty but the cost of having Crystals help I actually benefitted from in so many ways. Highly recommend!
It has been a pleasure working with Daniel to secure my new home. He is extremely knowledgeable about the property market and happy to share his this. In addition, he is highly professional, diligent in identifying opportunities and listening/interpreting my requirements by accompanying me on inspections and sending through various opportunities on a near daily basis. He knows all the estate agents so was able to learn of off-market properties and to negotiate successfully on my behalf. I would recommend him to anyone who is seeking an excellent buyer's advocate.
I could not recommend Crystal from Peritum Property anymore if I tried. From the initial conversation to the final emails it was the smoothest and easiest process.Crystal took all the elements of my brief and ran with it. She was open and communicative with me at all hours during the whole period.Crystal found my dream place while I was overseas. She then negotiated for an amazing price and we signed the contract within 24 hours of stepping of the flight!She was so helpful, kind and honest.I will be recommending Crystal to everyone I know. I can’t thank her enough!
Peritum Property, and specifically Brant, has been involved in the successful sales of 3 properties. His knowledge, expertise, advice and friendly informative nature made our dealings with him invaluable and a pleasure. I would recommend him unreservedly.
We approached Crystal Linter with an extremely short timeline and credit her directly for our achievement in purchasing our ideal first home within just 3 weeks. Her rapid responsiveness, meticulous research, and extensive industry expertise were invaluable in navigating us effortlessly through the daunting process. We are immensely thankful for her assistance and wholeheartedly endorse her without reservation.
Professional, friendly service and an extremely hard working team. Brant and his colleagues went out of their way to find me exactly what I was looking for and guided me through each step of the process. I couldn't be happier and highly recommend them. Thank you!
Brant and his team at Peritum Property are brilliant, creating a purchasing process which is simple and stress free.
We were introduced to Daniel through our broker and were impressed from the beginning with his unwavering commitment to find our home. His knowledge of the market and proactive communication helped us land our home and made it an engaging experience. He was an immense help through all stages of searching and the purchase - couldn’t recommend him and the team more!
I've been dealing with Brant for several years now and he's helped a lot of my clients purchase properties, all with glowing reviews!
We greatly appreciated Peritum Properties generous contributions to the local community fundraiser. Great team and always on hand to help.
Looking to buy an investment property in Melbourne was always going to be a tricky proposition for us, living in rural Victoria and working full time. But then we were introduced to Daniel and as soon as we met him we knew everything was going to be so much more straight-forward. His oustanding knowledge of the market, locations and houses, along with his fabulous strategies to keep moving forward were exactly what we were looking for and really needed. He was always keeping us up to date and his walk-through videos were so very helpful in getting a feel for the places we were looking at. Once we had chosen a few places to walk through ourselves, he was fully committed to be with us and talk us through each place we looked at. And to be able to use his exceptional skills to buy before auction was the icing on the cake. Daniel and Peritum Property should be on the top of your list if you are looking to buy property in Melbourne but not sure how to go about it. Recommended without reservation.
We engaged Crystal as a buyer's advocate when searching for an investment property/future downsizer and she has been fabulous every step of the way.Crystal is generous with her knowledge, communicative, responsive, understanding of our needs, and she found properties that we would not have been able to access without her.She was great during the negotiation process, accepting of our budget and boundaries but also knowing when to gently push to make sure we were happy with our decisions.Also importantly, she was very clear from the start on exactly what the service entailed and what the fees would be. Settlement is in a bit over a week's time and we couldn't be happier!
I was introduced to Daniel while I was navigating the purchase of my first home. And I’m so glad for it because this man is truly a star.From day one, I knew I was in good hands. Amazing communication skills and he genuinely cares about what I wanted in a home. Even when I had to be away overseas to handle a family emergency, he reached out and worked behind the scenes for me. That’s dedication.I was truly hoping to purchase without having to go for auction but I guess we can’t have it all! On auction day, while I was a headless chicken internally, Daniel was absolutely composed and confident. Within the next few mins I was signing on the dotted lines. I’ll be honest… without his guidance, I would have never thought that I could own a property like that in this climate. So thanks Daniel. My new home truly fills my heart.
My partner and I engaged in Daniel’s services to make our first home purchase. The market has been extremely tricky during our search but Daniel managed to secure an amazing property for us that ticked all our boxes a week before auction at a fantastic price that we most certainly wouldn’t have achieved without him. Daniel really has the magic touch! He is engaging and always on the ball with his in depth knowledge of the market and is great with communication. From my experience I highly recommend Daniel and Peritum property if you’re looking to engage a buyer’s advocate.
I was introduced to Crystal from Peritum Property by my Mortgage broker, and I couldn't be happier.I was purchasing a property quite late in life and had to be sure it would be the correct property for my retirement either as a dwelling or as an income. I was very nervous and doubtful as I had a very set budget, however, from the initial consultation Crystal set my mind at ease. She was very articulate in her explanation of how the process works and also very knowledgeable, none of my questions went unanswered. Crystal provided exemplary service every step of the way.Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail were evident and I was very impressed as she took the time to understand my needs and preferences, She was very proactive with communication and she kept me informed every step of the way, I appreciate her insights to help me make informed decisions.Crystal went above and beyond to ensure that I found the perfect property, and even attended the auction taking the stress away from me. I felt very confident that Crustal had my best interests at heart.I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone thinking of buying property. If you're looking for someone who really cares and is dedicated and reliable, look no further than Crystal at Peritum Property, she is the best. Thanks Crystal.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Crystal from Peritum Property and I couldn't be happier with the results.I've been trying to find the perfect investment by myself for about 4years, Crystal found it for me in 4weeks!!!From the initial consultation to the final purchase, she provided exemplary service every step of the way.Her knowledge of the market and attention to detail were evident from the start, as she took the time to understand my needs and preferences thoroughly. Crystal was always available to address any concerns I had throughout the process. She was also proactive with communication and attention to detail- she kept me informed every step of the way, promptly addressing any questions or concerns I had and providing thoughtful insights to help me make informed decisions. No question was to small or annoying.Crystal went above and beyond to ensure that I found the perfect property, negotiating on my behalf to secure the best possible deal. Her expertise and guidance were invaluable, and I felt confident knowing that she had my best interests at heart.Thanks to Crystal I found my property stress-free. I cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in need of expert assistance in the real estate market. If you're looking for a dedicated and reliable buyers advocate, look no further than Crystal at Peritum Property!!!!
My family and I want to thank Daniel for his dedication and support in assisting us with the sale of our late mother’s home last weekend.We have all been through so much and were apprehensive in moving the property on but Daniel offered us so much support and guided us every step of the way.He is that “rare gem” you search high and low for and is both honest and knowledgeable in every aspect of real estate.The result we achieved on the auction day was truly remarkable and exceeded all of our expectations.He truly cares for his clients and he had our best interests at heart and worked tirelessly to achieve optimum results, answering all our calls and questions in a professional and timely manner.We would recommend his services to anyone and look toward to working with him in the future.Thanks Daniel.
Thanks so much to Daniel and his team on our successful sale of our investment property. Daniel was so helpful and knowledgeable during our sale. Was also amazing with how responsive and clear he was with us.Will definitely be looking to Daniel and Peritum Property again for future selling/purchasing.
Contact Details
Phone: 03 8680 3993
Address: 2 Albert Pl, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Current Offer:
Consultation
6. Accrue Real Estate
- 4.9
Accrue offers a comprehensive property investment service that goes beyond mere acquisition, providing exclusive access to off-market properties and eliminating competition to keep prices low. With extensive experience and knowledge, Accrue’s acquisitions team carefully selects prime properties for clients, supported by thorough research and legwork to save time and effort. Clients benefit from a network of expert third-party suppliers, simplifying the process. Accrue ensures clients invest with confidence, securing the right property at the right price while reclaiming valuable time.
Services:
- Auctioneering
- Business Broking
- Buyers Agency
- C & I Leasing & Management
- C & I Sales
- Owners Corporation Management
- Residential Leasing & Management
- Property Valuations
- Residential Sales
- Farming & Rural Lifestyle
Client Experience
I would like to give Accrew realestate a positive 5 out of 5 review especially for John Leighton since the first time we spoke thinking we couldn’t get an investment property till now getting this over the line and a special thanks to Stuart from his financial team it’s had a few ups and downs but finally we have our investment property thanks for all the hard work, Ian and Tania Scott
Accrue have been amazing to deal with throughout my journey towards purchacing and navigating the property I have chosen to allow me to have a future with a more secure retirement plan. They have such great knowledge of the current property market and which areas are moving forward towards greater financial growth in the short and long term. Karley from Accrue was so easy to deal with and so approachable. I was guided throughout the whole process and I was put me in touch with their team of brokers and financial advisors so I was never left floundering on my own.I cannot recommend them highly enough.
We have been with Accrue for about 5 Years now. Our first property went well overall. However the second property is now 25 months since signing still not built, in fact it is not even started!I understand that Accrue is not the builder or the developer, but throughout the ongoing delays and financial stress these delays are causing WE have to follow up Accrue constantly to get updates, I often call the office and don't get calls back. The updates we always get is they will "follow up the builder" before we can another email with a date that is missed again. Their lack of care/urgency once you are a customer seems very evident, they seem to just want you to sign up and then you are on your own.I acknowledge that there are things outside of their control with the developer and builder, however these are their business partners which they need to hold to account. I even had a call about terminating the contract and they assured me it was a minor delay and convinced me to continue because the project was backed by Toyota. Now it is a money pit!Really disappointed by the support from Accrue. Last property with them... if it ever gets built.October UpdateJust found out property is delayed and handover is before Xmas. In Sept we were told that landscaping was "booked" for the 13th of October. On the 15th I called to confirm it was started and to get an update on handover date however they said the would call back, only to get an email the next day to advise that Landscaping is "early Nov and Handover before xmas".This keeps getting worse and worse. Money pit NOT an Investment
For firt time investorsit was scary but We worked with Jamie Harvey everything was explained into detail all our questions answered thanks to the team at accrue real estate
The process has been enlightening and educational. There is no doubt that team are very experienced and know what they are doing. Giving us information and knowledge appropriate for our needs in such a respectful and positive way. We have had great support from Accrue, and everything has moved quickly which has been a strong advantage for us. We have just placed our first tenant into our brand new house and we will receive $110 per week more than was planned 18 months ago.Thankyou to you all and we look forward to the rest of the journey with Accrue.
Even thru some difficult and stressful times Accrue managed to get my investment property over the line, very happy to have their team help me with the whole process. Looking forward to the next property with Accrue
We had such a positive experience with Karley from Accrue Real Estate. She was incredibly helpful and understanding throughout the entire process. Any time we had a question, she either knew the answer right away or went out of her way to find it for us. Karley was patient, kind, and took the time to explain everything clearly in a way that was easy to understand. Her support and guidance have left us feeling confident and genuinely excited for the future.
Accrue staff (special mention to Jamie) were and still are extremely helpful resolving any issues that happen to arise during the process of purchasing and building.
Great experience with accure. Jamie, Tom and Mark have been great with answering questions along our journey. Bought property in 2018 and 2021 with great increases and rental incomes. Feel well looking after by a knowledgeable team.
Tom Kurtz is our portfolio manager and I couldn't be happier with the service he has provided. Hes knowledgeable, and goes the extra mile to make sure my investments are well looked after and growing in value. He genuinely cares about my goals which makes a huge difference. I highly recommend Tom Kurtz to anyone looking for a trustworthy portfolio manager, as he's helped keep the experience a smooth and successful journey for me.
Absolutely fantastic service. Made it easy to understand and simple to implement a strategy to improve our future.
Great experience with Accrue, purchase a property in WA in 2023, with construction done without a hitch, completed in August 2024. Valuation increased 20% since, with better than expected renal income.They take the time to research new developments to make sure that it has the necessary infrastructure / amenities / services in place, also a reliable and reputable builder to make sure construction goes to plan without any cost blowout.Just had my annual review with Jamie Harvey, who is great to work with. Looking into the next investment.Highly recommended.
So far so good, we have had the guidance needed to make an informed decision on properties that add to our portfolio in a positive way.
Great team to work with. They explain everything step by step and are always on call to you through the process. Highly recommend.
Well done Accrue, your support and guidance in finding / securing / finalising is very much appreciated. Very professional team.
PLEASE BE CAREFUL!!!!!As a current member I must be honest and let you all know that today (5TH JULY 2024) I sold my 1 bedroom apartment in Heidelberg for $380,000.00In 2018 I was "SOLD" that same apartment by ACCRUE REALESTATE for $423,000.00Be careful ACCRUE MARKS UP PROPERTY INCREDIBLY HIGH AND THATS HOW THEY MAKE THEIR MONEY.As a member I have lost an incredible amount of money because of ACCRUE. AND AS A MEMBER I WILL POST MORE INFO SOON. PLEASE DO YOUR HOMEWORK COMPARE PRICES IN THE SAME AREA. I PUT MY TRUST IN ACCRUE AND THEY HUSTLED ME INTO THINKING THEY WERE LOOKING OUT FOR MY WELLBIENG.... NOPE! JUST LOOKING OUT TO LINE THEIR POCKETS!. DONT BE DUPED LIKE I WAS....AS I AM A CURRENT MEMBER MY ADVICE IS DONT LEAVE YOUR HARD EARNED DOLLARS IN THE HANDS OF ACCRUE... DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH... Don't be afraid to do this yourself..... GET YOUR HANDS DIRTY !My property I sold today (5th July 2024) is listed asLG06B POWLETT ST HEIDELBERGDo your home work!The only good thing was they got me into the property market the other stuff I had to work out for myself. After paying the $6700 membership I felt trapped and I never had the luxury of being given a choice of properties... I WAS TOLD BEFORE I SIGNED UP... THAT I WAS GOING TO BE GIVENMULTIPLE PROPERTIES TO CHOOSE OVER... AND SURPRISE SURPRISEAFTER SIGNING UP AND THE DAY CAME TO GO SEE THE PROPERTIES... I WAS TOLD THAT THE OTHER PROPERTIES HAD BEEN SOLD OR TAKEN OFF THE MARKET .... THIS IS MY ONLY WAY OF WARNING POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS... JUST STAY AWAY! DON'T BECOME A MEMBER LIKE I AM.DO YOUR HOMEWORK PLEASE.
Shout out to Farryn and Darren from Accrue Real Estate for helping us purchase an investment property to help set up our financial future.
Karley at Accrue Real Estate is exceptional. She has a property pedigree and it show! Her advice and knowledge was shared in a professional way, and at no point did she pressure us into something we weren't ready for. We felt her strategy was to build a relationship with us through trust and genuine empathy and consideration of our personal circumstances. It certainly didn't feel like we were being hard sold a rinse and repeat product. We're not ready to proceed with Accrue just yet, but when we are, we will have no hesitation what-so-ever to go back to Karley and pick up where we left off.
What can I say. My consultant Jamie put me at ease and explained everything perfectly. Thank you. And lookForward to a bright prosperous future
Have nothing but good things to say about the guys at Accrue, they made our tentative first step into the investment world so easy with all of their help. We have been with them for over 6 years now and they are still providing care, advise and access to their vast network of professionalsThanks guysBrendon & Nikki Bowe
Accrue found us a property which has performed very well since we purchased only six months ago. They are quick to respond when seeking clarfication and always friendly and happy to help.
Fantastic company has helped us out over the years can retire a little earlier than first thoughtThank you
Very professional and highly responsive. We have sought to purchase two properties over our time with Accrue and really appreciate the annual review process and their flexibility regarding appointment times.
Accrue has been wonderful in helping us secure an investment property through our superannuation. They look after all the admin to make it a stressless process and connected us with industry professionals to ensure thorough management overall. Highly recommend them and look forward to building our property portfolio under their guidance.
We had a good experience with Accrue Real Estate. They expertly guided us to a great investment property and helped us secure bank loans with favourable terms. Their professionalism, market knowledge, and personalized service were great, making the entire process smooth and successful.
Look, I feel like this company has just taken care of me from the first step to the last step and they keep checking in on me to see if I’ve got the right mortgage to suit me. I was really lucky they explained all the processes and had financial advice from an outside company. In my situation I wasn’t able to use my super but they worked with me to find out how to rectify the situation. It’s been fabulous and I’m really pleased. I can personally say that Jamie at the company has been amazing. From the first moment I met him till just even last week, 6 months after the property settled, he has been amazing. I couldn’t use my super so I had to use my job to buy a property, but I was only working casually and when I finally got a permanent position I rang Jamie and he expedited the whole process so I didn’t miss out on a new build and here I am with an investment property. He was always on the phone always approachable always reachable he kept me in the loop and I was very satisfied with his help. In fact, I feel like my relationship with Jamie means that I would return to Accrue for future investments and my daughter’s future investments. Dear Jamie you’ve been amazing! The other staff who have helped check my mortgage have also been amazing. It doesn’t matter who you deal with at Accrue you’ll be very satisfied with their service -Dear Accrue are there more than five stars to rate this company?I don’t feel 5 stars are enough 😊 thanks guys, since my divorce I felt flat as we had many properties, but now I have one on my own merits. Happy Days Jaime 😊
Accrue has been great every step of the way for us and this has provided us with great confidence that we have all bases covered with our investments.
Very helpful and always gets in touch every year to see how all our finances are going.
When trying to find ways to ensure my future was secured and I was leveraging all the options I had around my tax without being drowned in admin I was introduced to Accrue Real Estate. From the very first meeting they were easy to deal with and guided us on what was available to us. In the 4 years we have been working with them our investment properties have increased by ~60%. We are now looking to expand our portfolio and will be doing this through Accrue
Have been a great help for us. Giving us the knowledge to secure or financial future
Having never bought property before Accrue lead us through the whole process and it has been a very profitable exercise for us. I had lots of questions and I was fully satisfied with the responses including how their business model is aligned with my goals.
The team at Accrue have been fantastic not only in getting me started in my property investing journey, but with on going check ins to evaluate my investments and perform financial health checks. Accrue make everything as easy as possible and are terrific to deal with.
Ever since we walked into the Accrue offices they have been nothing short of amazing. We are several years into our first property with them and their advice and support has been fantastic. It’s a daunting thing going into purchasing another property and wondering if it’s the right decision, but now we are on the other side and it was definitely a great decision.
Accrue have always been very supportive and knowledgeable and have helped put me in contact with good advice networks. The purchase of my property 6 years ago was very straight forward. The annual reviews are also very useful.
Accrue have been fantastic since I have been dealing with them in late 2020. Have started my property portfolio with their help and they have touched base throughout each year to see how things are going and also organised a yearly financial health check. Definitely worth a look if you are thinking of investing in property.
Contact Details
Phone: 03 9696 0085
Address: 69 York St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Current Offer:
Consultation
7. Property Mavens
- 5.0
As a multi-award-winning buyer’s agent with 13 years of experience, Property Mavens assists clients in purchasing homes or investment properties to create wealth, and offers vendor advocacy services to oversee the agent selection process and protect seller interests. Learning from early career challenges, they emphasise the complexity of property transactions and the risks of relying solely on sales agents for negotiation advice, aiming to prevent financially and emotionally costly mistakes for their clients.
Services:
- Buyers Agent
- Vendors Advocacy
- Property Advisory
- Portfolio Reviews
Client Experience
Miriam has been a huge help for someone like me who is a bit clueless and time poor. I have never used a buyers agent however, would certainly use Miriam’s expertise in future purchases. I have been impressed with her professionalism and negotiation skills on my behalf. She has been great to communicate with regarding all matters during the process.
I had the pleasure of working with Miriam to find my new home, and to be honest I don’t think I would have had access to this home without having a buyers advocate. She has made the whole process seamless, this is due to her expertise, professionalism and passion in finding the right place for her clients.
Miriam has been excellent at communicating and keeping me informed throughout every stage of the process. She’s highly professional, extremely knowledgeable, and her extensive experience and strong industry connections enabled us to secure a property quickly—even in a highly competitive market—at an under-market price. Would recommend!
Miriam fought hard for the property and her clients best interest, but was available and helpful in the buying process.
It was a pleasure working with Miriam during the recent purchase of a property by her Buyer through our agency. From the outset, she was professional, well-prepared, and demonstrated a strong understanding of the property market.She was thorough in her research, clear in her communication, and always acted with her client’s best interests in mind. It was evident that she had done her due diligence, and her approach helped make the entire transaction smooth and efficient for all parties involved.
We recently worked with Miriam to purchase our first investment property, and the experience was very positive. She took a professional approach from the outset, guiding us through each step of the process with clarity and a high level of professionalism. Her strong track-record in the property market helped us better understand our options and gave us confidence in making decisions.What stood out most was her tenacious attitude and commitment to securing the right property for us. She never hesitated to go the extra mile, whether it was negotiating strongly on our behalf or keeping us informed every step of the way. Her great communication made the entire journey smooth and stress-free, ensuring we felt supported and confident in our decisions. We are extremely grateful for her dedication and couldn’t be happier with the result.
Miriam made the process of finding my first property seamless and straightforward. The Property Mavens utilised their expertise in the Ballarat area to source an A grade property that perfectly suits my brief.Her years of experience in purchasing property is evident when she leads contract negotiations, discussions with vendors and when providing great recommendations for conveyancers and property managers. Allowing me to feel confident on auction day.Miriam’s communicative and has kindly walked me through the entire process alongside her, reassuring me as a first home buyer. I highly recommend her services.
I had the pleasure of working with Miriam again this past week. She always represents her clients with the utmost professionalism and care. Look forward to working with you again in the future.
In the world of real estate where one is staking hundreds of thousands of your hard earned, I want to make sure I'm protected and have someone in my corner representing my interests rather than the vendor's.Engaging a buyer's agent is a must, however, not all are equal. After careful research I chose Property Mavens and was most pleased with working together with Miriam.She has a long track record of working in the industry, a professional approach, clear communication guiding one through the process at each stage, and excellent advice which I was happy to take on board. For my brief which was very niche, her expertise, persistence, industry contacts and relationships cultivated, plus negotiation, helped secure an excellent property.
Excellent and professional service. Property Mavens understand the housing market. Would highly recommend their services.
Buying a house is a very daunting prospect in the current market. Miriams expertise and regular communication helped us to understand and gain more confidence in the buying process. During negotiations we were especially thrilled to have her on our team as our buyers agent, her drive and advocacy for us was unwavering. Thank you Miriam for helping us buy our new home, we are so grateful!
Buying first property is very stressful. You do not know what to do, what to expect how to do it, however Miriam S from Property Mavens made my journey easier.I was in holiday during the conditional to unconditional agreement, she assisted in the best manner to attend to my questions even-though I am so nervous and ask so many details.
Working with Miriam Sandkuhler as our buyer’s agent was an outstanding experience. Her professionalism, expertise, and clear communication made the process smooth and relatively stress-free. She was tenacious in securing the right property and offered valuable advice every step of the way. Miriam is a skilled negotiator and a true problem solver, handling every challenge with confidence and care. We felt fully supported throughout the entire process and highly recommend Miriam to anyone seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable advocate in the buying process.
Working with Miriam has been fantastic. I decided to engage Property Mavens due to Miriam's transparent style, deep industry expertise and negotiation skills.The best parts were her quick responsiveness, regular updates, and addressing all concerns.Thank you, Miriam, for your help in quickly securing an off the market property!Jesse
We were incredibly impressed with Miriam's services as our buyer's agent. Within just one week, she helped us secure the property we had been searching for. Her professionalism and expertise were evident throughout the process. Even when we encountered a few challenges with the selling agent, Miriam remained tenacious and was able to negotiate on our behalf. She was also quick to problem solve and find solutions, ultimately resulting in us becoming proud owners of our dream apartment. We could not be happier with Miriam's exceptional services.
Working with Miriam to acquire our investment property was an absolute pleasure. She managed every detail seamlessly, leveraging her extensive network so we didn’t have to worry about a thing. The entire process was smooth and stress-free, and we’re thrilled with the property we secured—tenants are already lining up!
As a real estate agent with 10 years of experience, I’ve worked with numerous buyer’s advocates, and Miriam truly stands out. Throughout our recent transaction, she was highly professional, knowledgeable, and, at times, challenging—but always with her client’s best interests at heart. Although our roles are often positioned to work against each other, we maintained a high level of respect and professionalism, and I genuinely admire her dedication to her clients. Her strategic approach and negotiation skills make her a strong advocate, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to any buyer looking for expert guidance.
We had the pleasure of working with Miriam for the second time to acquire an investment property in the inner west of Melbourne. I am delighted to share my positive experience.Navigating the property market is often more art than science, and Miriam truly embodied this philosophy. Her ability to adapt to the complexities of our purchase and offer guidance helped us overcome the multiple challenges of dealing with a difficult vendor. While this particular acquisition was anything but straightforward, Miriam provided unwavering support throughout the entire process.Her deep understanding of the Melbourne market, ability to identify value, and dedication to our investment goals were evident from start to finish. She turned potential challenges into opportunities and demonstrated exceptional negotiation and problem-solving skills.Ultimately, we are very glad to have had Miriam in our corner. Her expertise and commitment made a significant difference, and I would recommend Miriam and Property Mavens services to those seeking a knowledgeable and dedicated buyer’s advocate.
Miriam is a fantastic & professional Buyers Agent; and she is a deep listener, and understood my needs and wishes. She is an excellent advocate and always had my interest as her priority. Her knowledge of the market, sage advice and expertise delivered me not only a wonderful property but a very comfortable experience. Miraim was always there to support me, intervene when problems occured and has a delighful, engaging style. A pleasure to be her client.
I am so glad I had Miriam in my corner! She was my buyers agent for a recent home purchase, and also my vendor advocate for a home sale. I especially valued her expertise, her advice, and her guidance. I would not have had the knowledge to manage these two complex transactions without her. I appreciated her objective assessment of the home I purchased (and the one we considered before that) and her advice on what was worth spending on to bring my current home to market. I achieved a better price that I might have expected in this market, and her negotiation skills in both the purchase and sale were critical. I always had confidence she was acting in my interest and with an understanding of what was important to me. I cannot imagine making any home transaction without her.
The whole process of bringing a Vendor Advocate on my side during the sale of my home was amazing with Miriam at Property Mavens. Knowing what to ask Real Estate Agents, organising details to get the property ready, through to the final negotiations was so much less stressful. I would have definitely undercut myself in the challenging market we were trying to sell in. With Miriam by my side, she kept me on track and pushed for a much better result. Landing at the top of our new revised range on the day negotiating another $30k on top of where we thought our top price was.Throughout our campaign, Miriam was problem solving to help get reasonable contractors for work needed, advising on copy for advertising and just generally there whenever needed to get things organised.I highly recommend Property Mavens and the whole Vendor Advocate concept.
I had the pleasure of working with Miriam who acted as a vendor's advocate in the sale of 67 Osborne Street, South Yarra.Miriam was easy and transparent to work with and was very helpful in conducting the sale negotiations after the campaign closing date. I have no hesitation in recommending Miriam as a vendor advocate.Anthony GrimwadeDirector - RT Edgar Toorak
I used Property Mavens to search for my first home and I was extremely happy with how Michael worked hard to find me a suitable property and guided me through the process every step of the way with his expertise, knowledge and customer service.Would definitely recommend using the services of Michael and the team at Property Mavens to assist in buying property!
As a first time investor I felt fearful and unsure on who I can trust and what I should do when wanting to start my portfolio. Miriam’s advice made me feel confident to take positive steps forward and made me realize the kind of investor I want to be. Could not give enough praise for her and her team and would recommend it to anyone wanting to take the leap into the property market.
Miriam is a fantastic buyers agent who knows the market and industry very well. She is professional, a great negotiator and communicated all through the process. I appreciated her advice and expertise and will hopefully be using her again!
I recently sold a house with Miriam as vendor advocate and she is the consummate professional. Her attention to detail, follow up, communication and advice is second to none. I would highly recommend her for both buyer and vendor advocacy.
Buying my first investment property with Property Mavens was an incredible experience. The team was highly professional, and their expertise really shone through every step of the way. The whole process ran smoothly, and Miriam found me an immaculate property. I'm extremely happy with their services and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to invest in real estate.
Miriam is extremely knowledgable and great negotiator, was a constant help through out the process.
This is the third time we have used Miriam and her team to purchase a property and we could not be happier with the result.Her advice has saved us thousands. I truly believe her negotiating skills allowed us to get our dream home far cheaper than if we engaged with the seller directly. Miriam takes ownership of the whole sales cycle from a property review, negotiating, liaising with all the relevant parties and then settlement. Her professionalism is second to none and her communication could not be better. Can highly recommend and we will be using her again.
Miriam has just recently helped me buy the perfect home for my next stage of life. This property purchase was achieved while I was in New Zealand and it is not as simple as it may first appear. Miriam communicated effectively from the get go, her expert advice and problem solving skills made a potentially very difficult exercise quite straight forward. This is a true professional at work who functions with integrity and empathy, rare qualities. Miriam is scrupulously honest and saved me a great deal of time and money by not allowing me to pursue properties that were unsuitable.The auction is something I will always remember, her commanding and masterful strategy no doubt won me the property. When it came to paying the deposit I had some difficulty transferring the funds from NZ and again she negotiated me out of a situation where left to my own devices I would probably have lost the saleI cannot say thank you enough, I would use Miriam again without a doubt and will refer anyone who is looking to buy property in Melbourne to her.She is superlative.
Miriam and her team assisted me with the locating and purchase of two properties. As usual, the process was seamless and stress free. Property Mavens is my go-to when it comes to buyers agents, and will continue to be so!
Miriam and her team have been fantastic in finding my perfect home. From the very start Miriam was professional but also very caring and supportive. Her advice was invaluable and every step of the process was communicated to me immediately. Miriam’s timing and negotiation skills, as well as a sound knowledge of the market, meant I was successful in attaining the property I had hoped for. Miriam made the daunting task of buying a property so quick and easy and I will definitely be using her again.Thank you Miriam
I could not fault anything in my dealings with Miriam. As an interstate purchaser flying from one end of Australia to the other to search for and purchase my retirement / investment property was unachievable for me due to full time work and life commitments. I was so impressed with Miriam's professional and current knowledge about my dream location in our zoom meeting, I had no hesitation in engaging her to find my home and was extremely comfortable to choose the full package. I found her exceptionally trustworthy, well connected and reliable. She found my perfect future home for me and her negotiation skills, her industry knowledge and networking has made it a stress free experience for me. She has guided my choices with property investment expertise, while understanding my future goal to live in my dream location later on. I had a tight budget and I have everything that I could have wanted in my property. I know I haven't spent too much or been naive. I would absolutely recommend choosing Miriam to represent your property purchase goals. I am absolutely impressed and a very happy client.
I was feeling a little overwhelmed buying my own property for the first time, but Miriam and her team made the process much easier and more enjoyable.Miriam, Michael and Zoe have great expertise in the industry and provided me with invaluable advice. Communication is key when dealing with buyers agents and the team were great at keeping me informed along the way.Miriam is definitely someone to have on your side at auctions, ensuring that I didn’t get carried away and go over budget.In a difficult market, the right property finally came along and Michael handled the negotiations beautifully. I couldn’t be happier with my new home - the right place at the right price at the right time and I am so grateful to Miriam and Property Mavens for getting me here.
I had the pleasure of working with Miriam, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. From our very first phone conversation, Miriam demonstrated an exceptional level of professionalism. Her deep knowledge of the real estate market was truly impressive, and it was evident that she genuinely cared about helping her clients find the perfect property. Throughout the entire process, Miriam's communication was outstanding as she was always quick to respond. I highly recommend Miriam to anyone in need of a real estate expert.
Contact Details
Phone: 03 9988 2266
Address: 209/566 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004
Current Offer:
Consultation
8. Infolio Property Advisors
- 4.7
Infolio Property Advisors, established in 2008 in Victoria, is a premier collective of buyer’s advocates, advisors, and property managers. Their mission is to empower buyers with informed and financially advantageous decisions while providing expertise in all property matters.
Services:
- Buyer’s Advocates Melbourne
- Property Management
- Renovation Projects
- Vendor Advocacy
- Build To Rent & Project Leasing
Client Experience
I recently moved into an apartment managed by Infolio, and I’d like to formally express my appreciation for their outstanding service. In particular, Danielle has been absolutely wonderful. Living here has been a very smooth experience. Any concerns that arise are promptly addressed, and there is always someone available to assist you. They maintain a high level of transparency with billing, providing clear receipts for payments, and ensuring that everything is straightforward. Overall, I’m truly grateful for their attentive and professional approach.
Infolio's Central VIC expert Kathy Hodge was great to work with — her knowledge of the Central Victoria area made all the difference. Moving from Sydney, we really needed local expertise and honest advice about country life, and Kathy delivered both with warmth and professionalism. She understood what we were looking for, offered thoughtful local insights, and made the transition so much easier. Highly recommend her to anyone considering a move to the region.
After dealing with Tristan in the sale of a home in Highton, I’d like to express his absolute professionalism and dedication to representing his client in such an extraordinary matter. Thank you Tristan.
My experience with the infolio team was just amazing. As a tenant, I was very lucky to have them as my Property Manager. Timely response, kind support everytime which is needed for someone who is new to this type of arrangement or renting the house for the first time. I wish them the best. Hope they enrich other lives with their kind support in future. Thanks, Kat/Gemmalou & Team 🙂
Buying a property on your own can feel daunting and stressful, but with Lauren’s support the process became enjoyable and exciting. Her industry insight, knowledge, and genuine care made all the difference. Combined with her humour and fun approach, what could have been overwhelming turned into a truly positive experience.Thanks to Lauren, I found my perfect home. I can’t recommend her expertise highly enough—I’ve already been telling my family and friends. She’s brilliant.
Lauren and Lucy were a pleasure to work with. Nothing was too much trouble, and their deep expertise ensured I found the right property at the right price. I'd definitely use them again.
Coming from someone who was quite sceptical of whether there was a justifiable cost in engaging a buyer's agents, I have become a strong advocate and endorser for the significant value that buyers agents/ advocates provide on the back of our experience with Tristan Utting and the team at Infolio. I will go so far as to recommend that anyone buying property in the Victorian market should engage this team. Tristan's service in particular was beyond excellent. The value he brought through his (and his team's) market insights commensurate to our budget, access to off market properties, negotiation and massive savings on final property price pales in comparison to the engagement fee. Tristan was attentive, flexible, efficient and available. I would recommend him and his team to anyone exploring the Victorian housing market whether as a first home buyer or an investor. We will be using Infolio and specifically Tristan for all future house purchases. Truly their service is one that cannot be overstated both in terms of its monetary and non-monetary value especially if you are either time poor, uncertain, or simply want to ensure the best possible value in a complex and fluctuating market.Thank you Tristan and your team,Sincerely,Tinashe and Tracey
Lauren Staley recently supported me buy a house in Middle Park. Lauren came highly recommended from her past clients and local agents. Working with her, I understand why. She listened carefully and understood what was important to me. She analysed houses on compliance with my priorities. She created a great off-market buying opportunity. When I decided to buy, she showed herself to be a master negotiator. I bought a house I love at a price I could afford. Lauren is a uniquely talented player in this market. I cannot recommend her highly enough.
Infolio were really focussed on finding me, not only a great home, but a great investment. The team worked hard and I'm pleased to say we found ourselves with an excellent outcome.
We had an outstanding experience with Infolio in what was an incredibly challenging market. With limited stock and intense competition, their team went above and beyond to uncover homes that truly fit our brief. In fact, the three properties we connected with most were all off-market—homes we never would have discovered without their expertise and network. Their guidance, diligence, and commitment were invaluable. Honestly, I can’t put a price on the value they brought to our home search. Highly recommend!
Having Teneal as a property manager has been nothing but pleasurable. When we first moved into the Apartments our truck was too big/long for the car space that went with the apartment, Teneal without hesitation gave us another space to use temporarily. With a Plumbling issue we had she was onto the plumbers straight away. She was very approachable and professional every time I needed to contact her with something.Infolio Property are very lucky to have her 😊Maria W - Queensland
We initially engaged Tristan to help us find an investment property and he ended up securing us a new family home all whilst being patient and understanding with our change of brief. He is professional, knowledgeable and friendly.When we first started working with him we were searching for an investment property, his knowledge and expertise were evident and he was able to point out things we wouldn't have even thought about had we not had him to guide us.When we changed brief on him to searching for a new home for our family he was patient, listened and supported us through our decision and when it came to the negotiating and all the things that come along with that it was seamless based on his expertise.We will be forever grateful to him and look forward to creating many memories as a family in our new home. Thank you Tristan!
The Lauren and the Infolio team were highly professional, knowledgeable and delightful to deal with. They to secured our forever home for us. We are so grateful for their efforts.
As a tenant I am having a terrible time due to poor and incompetent infolio management team. In the month of February in a heavy rain water ingress to the property and damaged some of our cloths and contents in the bedrooms. It was a weekend, So I emailed infolio team to inform the incident. For my surprise I received an out of office for 26th January Australia Day and wasn’t sure the information on the out of office was correct. So contacted the agent the next day, even though the matter was urgent did not answer my calls because she was having a team meeting. I tried contacting their office from 9am-10am and I got a voice message stating their office is closed due to Australia Day. It took 5 days for infolio team to organise the cleaners to clean the wet bedroom carpets. They came to clean the carpets at 8:30pm in the night causing inconvenience for my family. When I emailed to claim 5 days rent as compensation for all the inconvenience, no response from the agent till date.The plumber asses the issue and informed there are cracks on the balcony tiles and the water is entering through the cracks and needs to be fixed immediately.Also their maintenance team or tradies have fixed time and date they can attend the property. If we are not available or request them to move the time. They won’t and complain I am not giving access to the property or I am “rude”. We were away for 2 weeks and had given access to the property so they can fix the issue, when we returned to our surprise nothing was done. On the day we returned, a tradie entered the house without knocking or checking if anyone was in the house, disrupting privacy. I have also had instances in the past their tradies messaging me late night and saying they are coming next day morning.It’s been almost a month and the issue is still not resolved. The rain and aircon water continues to enter the property. The carpets are wet and stinking. We cannot use or sleep in the bedrooms. Worried this will affect my 2 year old son’s health due to mould and strong smell from the carpets.Due to all the inconvenience, loss, stress and unhygienic place I informed the agent we will start looking to move out. As a shock, agent response they don’t wanna fix the issue until we move out. Not understanding finding a place is not easy, can take weeks and months. They don’t want to clean/fix the issue and want us live in this unhygienic house until we find a new place. This shows how seriously they look into such issues and not even considering there is a toddler living in the house. The solution they have is for us to move out.I am not sure if the landlord is aware how serious this issue is.Pathetic service.
I've unfortunately had two dealings with this company.One of the previous directors was charged with fraud. [link removed]They are very pushy, don't fall for their bullying tactics as I did.They did little work for me and refused to return the deposit. Not only did they refuse to return the deposit, they tried to get the remaining money from me, then offered to close my file??? Seriously!I've dealt with many companies and this is the first company I've ever come across that would rather receive a bad review than return deposits and keep "customers" happy. This says alot about them!Be very sure you want to proceed as they are very difficult to deal with. Please, please be very careful before you sign! I've had a few people reach out to me after the fact for advice, don't be that person. As my link was removed from this web site (above), please google under infolio Group.They also initially operated as a R/E agent, without a license and then charges of theft from one of the Directors followed.
Concerns with Infolio’s Tenant Screening and Management.We engaged Infolio and Luxico to manage our property, expecting a high standard of professionalism and care. Unfortunately, a tenant with a concerning history was approved by Infolio and Luxico with application documents that were obviously fraudulent. This tenant then engaged in activities that resulted in illegal activities, causing harm to our property and significant distress for us and our neighbours.Adding to our frustration, we received minimal support from either company. Despite the ongoing issues, Infolio ended our rental agreement before the lease’s conclusion, leaving us to deal with the tenant and the resulting challenges on our own. This included addressing property damage, theft, and other serious implications for our community.Property owners deserve management companies that uphold transparency, responsibility, and robust tenant screening processes. Based on our experience, I am unable to recommend Luxico or Infolio for any property management services.
Cannot recommend Infolio highly enough. We worked with Lauren & Steph who went above and beyond to help us find the perfect property. They were able, within the first few days, to get us into off market properties that other buyers advocates hadn't been able to.We had a very specific brief and they worked tirelessly to show us as may properties as possible that fitted our brief. Their due diligence, professionalism, and knowledge of the market and other agents is second to none. What's more they are both just great humans. Anyone who employs them are in good hands. We hope we have the opportunity to work with them again and again in the future.
Dilara is a wonderful, professional and exceptional Property Manager.She is outstanding and always prompt to my emails and willing to assist us in anyway. As a Renter she makes us feel like we are valued Tenants and we appreciate that.I cannot recommend her high enough!Thank you Dilara for all your time and effort, you are the best!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Kathy at Infolio. As we were based offshore finding a home in a certain area and time frame was going to be challenging. From the beginning, Kathy was totally committed to the process. She clearly knew the designated area and worked tirelessly to find us something that fitted our brief. She understood what we needed and wanted and carefully navigated that when presenting us with possible properties. Kathy has extensive experience and knowledge and this proved invaluable.Throughout the entire process, Kathy was incredibly responsive, and always available on WhatsApp to answer our questions and provide valuable insights. She took the time to understand our needs and preferences and stuck with those rather than deviating from the plan.Despite the process becoming quite time consuming she stuck with it and remained extremely professional and patient to the end. She negotiated the deal for us and covered all the necessary steps going forward. She managed to make a stressful process into a seamless one.We could not have had a better person on the job!!
I’ve worked with Tristan over several years in my role as an estate agent. Personable, pleasant, clear with his brief, and thorough with his research. We know the quality of properties Tristan secures for his buyers and often gets first look at our off market properties. Always a pleasure to work with, and mutually respectful, whilst we want the best result & terms for our clients, Tristan wants the best for his. We look forward to working with you on the next one!
Lauren and Steph at Infolio did an incredible job for us. From the minute we sat down and described what we were after, I was impressed by their professionalism, expertise and commitment. They listened, pivoted seamlessly, and went above and beyond at every step. Thank you!
We have been renting a beautiful property through Infolio since 2019 and have had an exceptional experience with the various managers and support staff we've interacted with over the years: Tayla, Teneal, Gemmalou, and more recently, Dilara. They have always assisted us promptly and professionally throughout our tenancy. Gemmalou is a stellar property management assistant. Dilara has been a wonderful manager, making us feel valued and cherished as tenants, which is rare in today's 'landlord-driven' market. Highly recommend!
I cannot recommend Tristan and Lauren highly enough. I was very confusing in my brief to them and Tristan was able to read between the lines and come back to me with multiple properties that were great options. He also kept his eye on other ones in the background, giving me updates as prices changed. He was able to think beyond the next few years and help me choose a property that my family would grow into, something I had not considered. The team make what could be a really overwhelming experience, a positive one.
I worked directly with Lauren Staley and Toby Primrose and had a first class experience. From day 1 of the search, Infolio took the time to genuinely understand what I was looking for and why this was what I wanted. The team completed a thorough review of opportunities in target suburbs, actively leveraged their network, provided regular progress updates, completed the process within 8 weeks, and negotiated their cost off the final price. I wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again.
Finding the right tenant for a rental property can be daunting, but Dilara made the whole process an absolute breeze. Her excellent communication, efficiency and overall professionalism delivered a great result in a very short time. Five stars!
Our sincere thanks to Tristan & Ellen for the advice, guidance and management of the sale of our property in Bentleigh.Ellen was always quick to address any needs in the management of the refurbishment works.Tristan was an excellent conduit between us and the estate agent representatives. His positive attitude was a very calming influence on auction day.Their assistance enabled the property to be presented at its very best and achieve an excellent auction result.
My partner and I recently moved out of a beautiful property that Infolio managed after living there for 3.5 years. Unfortunately our dealings with Dilara were very unpleasant. When the household mould issue was brought to her attention this year (after 3 years of the same problem), we were met with judgement and blame. We were informed by Dilara that it was due to our clothes dryer (which we have never owned) and because we weren’t ventilating the house adequately (we opened windows and doors everyday to ventilate). Dilara advised us to open a window, send a photo of our laundry to “prove” that we didn’t have a dryer, and to purchase a $500 dehumidifier for a problem that had everything to do with the house structure rather than our own actions.Most recently, when attempting to have our bond returned, we were informed that money would be deducted for a broken oven handle (which we brought to their attention on multiple occasions since 2021). After multiple ignored emails and calls, I finally got through to Dilara and was met with rudeness and no explanation as to why there had been no contact for the last 2 weeks while we were patiently waiting for our money back. We ended up needing to involve VCAT- not because there was any issues with the condition of the house but because Dilara did not complete our bond return within 14 days of vacating the property.My redeeming star is credit to the polite reception staff that I have spoken to (when someone is available to answer the phone). Unfortunately Dilara has soured our entire experience of this company, even though our first property managers were lovely and competent.
As a company that handles rentals, absolutely disgusting. They have been my property manager for about 15 months and I still have items outstanding from day dot.I have mouldy carpet from an issue 1st reported about 3 months ago and I can not get a response from PM Dion Fowler or more recently head office.Dion will not answer calls or reply to texts or emails and head office doesn’t have anyone that takes calls. It’s always an answering machine that states that someone will be in contact shortly, but they have never returned a call.Maybe I have been blessed with great property managers in the past that have always dealt with issues in a timely manner; but do not expect this from Infolio.They appear to have taken the supermarket motto of self service.I actually sit here writing this dumbfounded on what I have encountered.Have all the photos, videos and trail of calls, texts and emails to prove it.I seriously just don’t understand.DO NOT RENT THROUGH THESE GUYS. ESPECIALLY DION FOWLER.
I've been with Infolio for years. They assisted in the buying of property which was an effortless process. Moving forward 10+years later they remain my property managers. Recently I had a change of tenants, the process was smooth, I was informed completely along the way and only took days. Thanks Kat, Lauren and the team - you're ace!
We engaged Infolio to buy our dream Bayside home. Lauren and Steph were highly engaging and professional throughout the process and provided honest and valuable feedback to help us decide on the right home. When it came time to negotiate Lauren was incredible and we were delighted with the deal that was secured. Highly valuable and would recommend Infolio to others.
We were recommended to Infolio and engaged them to help us secure a new family home, and we are very pleased we did. Tristan and Lauren were both outstanding at communicating information and keeping our expectations realistic through the process. The time and effort that Tristan put into the surfacing and evaluating of opportunities was worth the investment and ultimately led us to a property that we know will suit our family for many years to come. We know that we would not have secured the property we did without their service and support so thank you to the whole team!
Contact Details
Phone: 03 9690 0888
Address: 16 Sandilands St, South Melbourne VIC 3205
Current Offer:
Consultation
9. National Property Buyers
- 5.0
Since its establishment in Melbourne in 2011, National Property Buyers has evolved into a full-service property agency, offering Buyer’s, Vendor, and Commercial Property Advocacy. With years of experience, the agency has assisted hundreds of clients in buying, selling, and managing properties, leveraging deep market knowledge of Melbourne and Geelong and a commitment to securing the best outcomes for clients.
Services:
- Buyers Advocate
- Vendor Advocacy
- Property Management
Client Experience
As a licensed estate agent with over 20 years industry experience, i recently had the pleasure of dealing with Robert Di Vita.Robert was acting on behalf of his interstate client purchasing in Wyndham Vale and whilst i deal with many different buyers advocates, I felt Robert's approach was very different.He was very thorough, a great communicator and at all times was trying to negotiate in his clients' best interests. This extended well beyond the sale process and into securing the client professional representation with the property management aspect. A real professional approach.
Antony took all of the stress away from buying a property for my mother. His knowledge and experience really delivered for us in terms of the price, and our preferred settlement period. Antony even arranged lawyers for us at short notice! We couldn't be happier with the quality of the service and Antony's communication throughout. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend National Property Buyers.
Just wanted to write a huge thanks to Robert at National Property Buyers. He assisted us to purchase an apartment in Melbourne and we couldn't be happier with the service. We had quite a limited budget and specific requirements and being from interstate we were uncertain about some aspects of the purchase. Robert was extremely communicative and had a lot of great advice in all aspects of our search, negotiation and purchase. I can confidently say it was worth every cent and we undoubtedly saved money by using their services. Highly recomended!
We recently had the pleasure of working with Robert to secure our very first home, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. From day one, Robert’s professionalism, market knowledge, and genuine care for our goals stood out.As first-home buyers, we were feeling a bit overwhelmed by the process, but Robert guided us through every step with patience and clarity.His negotiation skills and local expertise were invaluable. We’re confident we wouldn’t have secured our home at auction without his support. What really set Robert apart was his commitment to making sure we felt informed and comfortable throughout.We can’t recommend Robert highly enough to anyone looking for a trustworthy, experienced, and approachable buyers advocate. He made what could have been a stressful process an exciting and rewarding journey.Thank you, Robert!
Rob has been an excellent buyers agent, always patient with my questions & conducted numerous inspections for us on very short notice.Because of his market insights and thorough work, we were able to purchase a great investment property below market value.Thanks very much Rob!
I found National Property Buyers by searching “top buyer agents in Melbourne,” and I can confidently say they live up to that title. Antony first gave me a call to understand what I was looking for as a first home buyer and investor, the process that is taken. I was then referred to Rob, who has been an incredible support throughout my property journey.Their service is extremely professional, and the property analysis reports they provided were detailed and very helpful in making informed decisions. Rob consistently kept me updated with calls and progress reports, and he made the entire process smooth and stress-free. When we settled on a suitable property, he even went above and beyond liaising with the selling agent past 7pm to secure a deal with the vendor. That level of dedication truly stood out to me.I’m extremely grateful for all the support Rob has provided, even in areas that may have been outside his scope. I highly recommend National Property Buyers to anyone who is a first-time buyer or investor, as their services will not disappoint.Max
Highly recommend Antony and his team! From the very beginning, Antony showed true professionalism, experience and dedication to his clients. He was always willing to help with all queries regardless of how simple or complex they were. On top of that, he was prompt and professional in his response and isn't afraid to pick up the phone and call. His experience shines through with the feedback he provides and will be honest with his critique. I am so grateful to have Antony help us during our search. Will definitely use his services for future purchases!
Robert's guidance and assistance were invaluable when purchasing a property in Melbourne. He is very professional, available, and knowledgeable. He assisted us in the selection of a property, the selection of the appropriate professionals (i.e., conveyancers), the pre-purchase inspection, and even advised us on the best way to rent the house.
Being able to lean on the knowledge and expertise of Rob and Antony really saved me a lot of time and stress. I couldn't recommend engaging their services highly enough. They were very friendly and easy to work with in finding our dream home, and were super professional. They were able to work quickly to help secure a great outcome for our future and I am so grateful for their help.
I highly recommend Antony - he was a pleasure to work with and provided a great value as our advocate. We were traveling interstate on the day of the auction, so Antony attended and represented us at the bidding. He took the time to walk us through the process and develop a strategy in the days prior, and allowed us to be successful on the day. Thanks again, Antony - we're really excited to move into our first home.
Rob was great, a huge help in getting myself a home. Their attention to detail and dedication made the whole process a breeze. Strongly recommend.
Robert from National Property Buyers was exceptional in guiding us through the property-buying process. His market expertise, attention to detail, and expert negotiation skills made the experience smooth and stress-free. We felt supported every step of the way and couldn't be happier with the outcome. Highly recommended for anyone seeking a reliable buyer's agent!
Antony and Robert are both professional, knowledgeable and great communicators. Robert supported me throughout the whole process and I felt confident and assured. I was successful in purchasing the first property I was interested in. Robert did everything from inspection, to market research, bidding at auction, pre settlement inspection. Ive learnt so much. Also, reasonable price compared to other buyers' agents.
We are super happy we reached out to National property buyers,Robert Di Vita helped us secure a property we loved at auction. We had missed out on a property the week before so without Robert’s help I don’t think we would have been successful.Thank you so much.
We had a great experience working with Anthony at National Property Buyers and would definitely recommend his services. Since we don’t live in Melbourne, buying property from afar was a bit intimidating. But Anthony’s knowledge and guidance were fantastic – he really helped us find the perfect spot. He also got us thinking outside the areas we originally considered, which ended up being a game-changer.His communication was spot on throughout the whole process, and his advice during both the buying and negotiating stages was invaluable. We’re so glad we decided to work with him and feel it was absolutely worth the investment. Highly recommend!
We asked Robert Di Vita to help us sell our home in a difficult market, and couldn't have been happier with his advice and efforts. His understanding of our needs was invaluable in guiding us through the whole selling process to the successful result. We were so pleased, we asked Robert to help us buy our new home, again with 'fatherly' advice on all aspects of the legal processes.
Ant & Rob are both excellent at their craft, and I would highly recommend, whether buying or even selling via their $0 cost Vendor Advocate service. Thanks for assisting me with multiple transactions.
I live in Sydney but was looking to purchase a property in Melbourne, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the service I received from Robert Di Vita at National Property Buyers. From the start, Robert took the time to understand my requirements and quickly came up with a shortlist of suitable properties. He inspected each one for me and sent detailed videos, including of any properties I specifically requested.His professional advice was invaluable, providing a balanced view of the pros and cons of each property, along with price estimates, which helped me stay on track with my budget. Over several weeks, Robert kept me informed, and his expertise gave me a clear understanding of what was within my price range.Then, Robert discovered an off-market property that was a perfect match for my needs. After reviewing the video, I agreed it was worth seeing in person, and I flew down to Melbourne to inspect it. Once I decided it was the right fit, Robert handled the negotiation for me and secured a fantastic deal. Honestly, he earned his fee many times over through his negotiation skills.Thanks to Robert, I had a seamless and successful property purchase experience. I highly recommend National Property Buyers for anyone looking to buy in Melbourne!
A big thanks to Antony Bucello who supported and guided me in purchasing my new home. Antony kept me fully updated on his progress of searches for my appropriate home and listened to my needs and offered his advice throughout this period. Auction day showed how good a negotiator Antony is and I very much appreciate all his help and true professionalism. I have no hesitation of using Antony's services again, if I need to purchase another property in the future.
Well firstly my husband and I are still feeling super happy that we picked up the phone that day and called National property buyers!Having never attended an auction before we were thinking maybe we need someone to bid for us...Initially we spoke with Antony who explained how things work and he teed us up to work with Robert Di Vita.After the first couple of conversations we had with Rob we felt very at ease and confident in the advice he gave us. Rob has many years of experience in the Property Advocacy industry and it really showed in his guidance in “attacking” this auction for us.On auction day we had the usual feelings of excitement and nervousness (all mixed together) but the excitement soon took over as he showed his strength in bidding and secured the property at auction for us!Looking back now we will still be at square one if we hadn't engaged with National property buyers, they are absolute pros at what they do and If we were to buy another property in future we would hands down use their service!Thank you Rob for securing our very first auction and our very first home it was a brilliant experience!We really appreciate the work Rob did for us and would highly recommend National property buyers to anyone who wants to make the whole house buying experience 100% easier for themselves!The Best!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly Recommend!My wife and I have had the pleasure of working with Robert Di Vita from National Property Buyers, and we cannot recommend him highly enough. This is our second dealing with him and I am confident there will be several more in the horizon. Robert is incredibly meticulous in his approach, searching for the best property that fits your specific criteria—whether it's for owner occupation, commercial purposes, or knockdown and rebuild projects. He is thorough in understanding your needs and works tirelessly to ensure the properties he presents align with your budget and objectives.What truly sets Robert apart is his ability to handle all the dealings between the vendor and the client, going above and beyond to make the entire process seamless. As a client, I feel privileged knowing that Robert is taking care of every detail, allowing me to focus on other priorities.His communication and negotiation skills are top-notch, particularly when liaising with vendor agents. Robert has a knack for working with the right people and always ensures the best outcome for his clients. His ability to negotiate favorable terms while keeping all parties aligned speaks volumes about his experience and expertise in the industry.If you're looking for a property expert who genuinely cares about your needs and goes the extra mile, Robert is the person to go to. We couldn't be happier with his service and highly recommend him to anyone in the market for a property!
Antony from National Property Buyers has been fantastic in helping us with our first investment property purchase. Throughout the process Anthony has impressed us with his professionalism, transparency, regular checkins and valuable insights into the shortlisted properties, the areas and clear statistics. He really did all the hard yards for us, thanks so much Antony !
Antony has been amazing to work with. He is patient and helpful and was always looking after our best interests. He was alway happy to answer our questions and generously made time for us. We are looking forward to watching this investment property perform and will engage Antony again in the future for our next property purchase. Thanks Antony!
After months of trying to find and buy a commercial property on our own we engaged NPB to help us.Within 1 month we were signing the dotted line on our ideal commercial property.Thank you to Rob who thoroughly reviewed and assessed each property to make sure it not only meet, but exceeded our financial goals.Rob did an excellent job negotiating for the property and secured it for less than we were willing to spend.We can't recommend NPB and Rob enough when looking for a commercial property.
I had the pleasure of working with Antony, my buyer agent, and it was an absolutely fantastic experience. Antony stood out for his exceptional listening skills, providing valuable professional comments that guided us throughout the process. His patience and responsibility were remarkable, addressing all our concerns and ensuring we felt supported. Antony's efficiency was outstanding, handling everything promptly and efficiently.I highly recommend Antony, particularly for overseas buyers who can't physically inspect properties. His attention to detail and ability to cater to remote clients make him a top choice in the real estate industry. Working with Antony was an absolute pleasure, and I couldn't be happier with his services.
It was the best decision engaging with National Property Buyers to help us secure our new home. We initially engaged with Rob and Antony to bid at auction for us, but eventually felt that we could use some professional help in doing the full search. Rob was very patient and intuitive with what we were after and took a load out of our hectic schedules by doing inspections and shortlisted properties for us. The experience and knowledge that Rob had was invaluable for us as first home buyers and wouldn’t have been able to secure our new home at the right price had it not been the support we had from him. Friendly and responsive and super easy to deal with. We would highly recommend this service for sure.
National Property Buyers are super helpful and they are very profession and organized. They give us better ideas about property value by providing history datas and comparision of the surrunding properties, also saving a lot of time for us to communicate with the sellers' agents. Robert is amazing to work with and very attentive & prompt to all our requests and needs. Fully recommand this company to all buyers!
Antony from NPB has been absolutely incredible. I am confident that I purchased my property for better than the right price, due to him. He made sure I was aware of every step and was there any time I had any questions. I will be (and have already been) recommending his services to any friends I have wanting to buy/find/settle a place to call their own.
We contacted Antony after reading reviews others had left for him and were more than satisfied with the service he provided. He made us feel very comfortable through what is a very daunting process and with Antony, we always felt as though we had someone in our corner.From our initial meeting, Antony’s friendliness, passion, professionalism and knowledge of the market was very clear. He showed a keen interest in us, our journey and what we were looking for in a home. All this made our decision to use his services a very easy one.We were first home buyers looking to move to Melbourne and felt out of our depth. Antony was able to provide the local knowledge we were missing and guide us through the whole process, using his industry contacts to arrange private opens, gain valuable market insights and steer us along the right path with negotiations, contracts and everything that comes with buying a home.His passion never waned and we were surprised by the quality of service and attention he gave us. He was reachable around the clock, responded very quickly to any queries and provided us with updates as soon as they crossed his desk.I cannot recommend Antony and National Property Buyers highly enough.
I recently had the pleasure of working with Rob Di Vita who advised me on the acquisition of a new home in Glenroy. Rob has in-depth knowledge of the overall Melbourne real estate market. He impressed me with his insights on market dynamics and negotiation strategies. Beyond his expertise, Rob was incredibly approachable and maintained open communication throughout.I cannot recommend Rob highly enough! His professionalism made the entire experience smooth. If you're looking for an exceptional buyer agent who truly cares, look no further than Rob.
I cannot recommend National Property Buyers and Antony Bucello enough for anyone looking for a buyers agent. We contacted Antony when we were looking for a property near Melbourne and after due diligence and research, we chose to have National Property Buyers.From the very first contact Antony had impressed us with his knowledge, clarity in processes and professionalism. We are picky about the suburbs and properties that we were looking at, and the process and guidance really helped us. We started with an initial chat, based on which our profile was set-up in their database and a few properties were listed based on our parameters. We were able to give feedback on each, which was really helpful in being able to further refine our expectations as well as give Antony further feedback about our preference. Based on that, Antony was able to send us property details when a great buy came up. Antony was really prompt in sharing with us details about why it would be a good property with full details and research backing up his recommendation. We really appreciated the guidance, and at the same time we didn't feel obligated to go for a property if we didn't feel it was good.In less than 3 months (including Dec break), we bought our investment property through an auction, where Antony represented us. Not only is it a property that we really like, but we also got it for a good price. Antony was instrumental in the auction; without him we would've probably been caught up in an emotional bidding frenzy. It truly was a good partnership and I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a buyer agent in VIC
This is the second time we have engaged Rob from National Property Buyers and once again we could not have been happier with the service he provided. The first time we engaged him was as a buyers advocate where with Rob’s assistance we purchased our new house within 3 days of the first open.On this occasion we engaged Rob as a vendors advocate to sell our previous home that we had lived in for 17 years. Rob provided assistance and advice on every aspect of the sale from engaging a realestate agent to home improvements and managed to make an incredibly daunting process so much easier. As a result our house sold at auction and we were delighted with the result. We would not hesitate recommending Rob as both a buyer and vendor advocate.
Contact Details
Phone: 03 9836 3322
Address: 2/333 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn VIC 3103
Current Offer:
Consultation
10. Abode Advocacy Group
- 5.0
Founded in 2022 by its director, Abode Advocacy Group is dedicated to supporting property buyers and sellers through the complex and often stressful process of real estate transactions. Emphasising the importance of having an advocate during significant financial decisions, Abode distinguishes itself by committing to represent solely the client’s interests, avoiding the conflicts of interest inherent in dealing with real estate agents serving both sides. Abode Advocacy Group stands out by ensuring they are exclusively on “your side.”
Client Experience
Matt and Tess were fantastic to deal with. In 16 years of real estate I've done deals with a lot of advocates, and few if any have been this transparent and pleasant to work with. Always worked in their clients best interests, while making it easy for us to help them with their transparency.
Loved working with Matt and Tess!We are over in Perth and a friend recommended us to use them, they were print at finding homes that suited what we were looking for - they looked at around 13 homes and sent great videos and personal opinions on what we should do. One contract fell through and we didn’t get our offer which worked out well as the team found one ten times better !! $25k cheaper in fact. We would certaintly use them again we are very happy with the services ! 🙂
Thank you to Matt and the team at Abode for their outstanding support throughout the sales campaign. Their guidance in preparing the home and collaborating with me on the optimal sale strategy was invaluable. Congratulations to everyone involved on achieving a truly remarkable, record-breaking result!
Matthew and Tess recently secured a property from us in Kew and were fantastic to deal with - professional, communicative, and collaborative throughout the process. They clearly had their client’s best interests at heart while keeping the process smooth for everyone involved. Would happily work with them again and recommend their services to Buyers looking for help.Hugo RouffignacMarshall White Real Estate
I recently handled the sale for my client in Hawthorn East. Matt represented the successful purchaser. Throughout the negotiation and sales process, Matt was exceptionally professional.His communication was straight forward and incredibly clear, making the process seamless. He was consistently responsive and, crucially, he always followed through and did exactly what he said he would do.Matt clearly maintains a win/win attitude, which was instrumental in helping us negotiate a fair and positive outcome for both parties involved. I highly recommend Matt and his team at Abode Advocacy Group for their professionalism and integrity.
Thank you Matt and Tess, we got there in the end! Matt helped us with a couple of auctions that went well beyond our budget, but through his relationships with agents, managed to find us an off market property we would never have known about otherwise. As first time buyers, it wouldn’t have been possible without Matt!
I had the pleasure of working with Matt and Tess on the sale of one of my listings which we got it done Off Market and I can say with confidence they are among the best buyer’s agents in the industry. Their professionalism, communication, and ability to make the process seamless for all parties truly sets them apart. A pleasure to work with. I wish all buyer’s agents work like these two legends
Matt and his team did a great job helping us to sell. They took care of all the admin, dealt directly with the agents for us, and got a great result on the day. I highly recommend their services.
We were appointed the managing agent to sell a family home in Heidelberg on behalf of a close client of Matt's. Matt was very hands-on with the sale process communicating on a daily basis between vendor and agent in regards to buyer feedback. A material facts disclosure situation arose during the campaign and Matt's advice to his client, transparency procedure to buyers and quick resolution of the issue gave the bidders much comfort and confidence to pay a premium for the home. We look forward to working with Matt and his team on the next listing.
As a senior lady looking to buy a property of my own for the first time, engaging Abode Advocacy Group to act on my behalf was the best decision I ever made.From our first conversation Matt provided transparency, professionalism and excellent market knowledge. The process was seamless, with Matt and Tess keeping me fully informed of developments, always responding promptly and expertly to any questions I had.I would highly recommend the services of Abode Advocacy Group to anyone who wants the whole process of buying a house efficiently looked after.Thanks Matt and Tess for helping me to secure a home for the next chapter of my life.
Matt is a true professional! Excellent communicator and a pleasure to deal with.
I recently had the opportunity to work with Matt while selling a property in Wantirna South, and I was very impressed with his professionalism and dedication. As a buyer’s advocate, he was highly proactive, asking all the right questions and ensuring his clients had a thorough understanding of the property.Matt is a great communicator, always clear, responsive, and professional in his approach. His commitment to his clients was evident throughout the process, and he worked hard to secure the best outcome for them.It was a pleasure working with him, and I highly recommend Matt to anyone looking for a responsible and diligent buyer’s advocate.
First and foremost, Matt and Tess make a fantastic team and would highly recommend them!Being overseas and looking for a home that we will be returning to Melbourne to live in, it would be near impossible for us to carry out all the inspections, arrange building and pest inspections, contract reviews and then going to auction - and these are only some of the aspects of the whole process of purchasing a house.We would say our requirements in our house would have also made the search harder for them, but they respected what we were after, gave us sound advice and helped us along the whole way until they secured "the one" for us.Their knowledge and experience are invaluable to anyone looking to purchase with them. You can be confident that you have chosen the right team.Thanks Matt and Tess for never giving up, even when we were losing hope ourselves.- Richie, Bo and the kids.
Matt was extremely professional to work with and understands the buying and selling process very well. Matt always had his clients interest and respected my roll with the vendors interest. I recommend Matt’s services
I had an excellent experience dealing with Matt on the purchase of a property on Cape Street in Heidleberg. His communication throughout made for a smooth negotiation with both buyer and vendor happy with the end result. I would recommend Matt to anyone looking to buy!
I have recently had the opportunity to collaborate on an Auction listing with Matt and the Abode team for a property in Croydon HIlls. I found Matt and Tess to be consummate professionals and they absolutely provided a critical conduit between the agents, owners and the market. The preparation of the home was 1st class and Matt and Tess were immediately responsive to our questions. Matt's understanding of the market and in particular, the Auction method of sale, meant that the campaign was a stunning success.
Matt and his team were amazing to work with and communication was excellent. Matt knows real estate and I felt I was genuinely looked after. He is genuine and listened to my needs and found exactly what I wanted. I'm so grateful for his guidance and professionalism.
Fantastic crew, supported us the whole way through, made it easy to land our first home.
We had the pleasure of working with Matt and his team from Adobe Advocacy Group recently, the experience was exceptional from day one. He made the entire process clear and straightforward, tailoring his advice and approach to suit our specific needs. Communication was consistently excellent, both from him and his team. They kept us updated every step of the way. It was clear that they genuinely had our best interests at heart. We couldn't recommend Adobe Advocacy Group highly enough to anyone looking for a dedicated, professional advocate. Truly top-notch service!
Thanks Matt!! We chose Matt from Abode Advocacy to help us sell our house in Vermont. He had helped us buy and sell two previous homes over the last 15 years.As we knew he was reliable and trustworthy he was the obvious choice to help with our next sale. Although the auction didn’t result in a sale on the day, Matt and the team work tirelessly to get our house sold over the next two weeks.48 hours later he managed to negotiate the purchase of an off market property for us as well. So excited for our next adventure and extremely happy with the service Matt provided us again.
I purchased from overseas and it was so easy. The experience was excellent!! Thanks to the team.
We were recently selected by Matt from Abode Advocacy Group to help with the sale of his clients property at 72 Valley Drive, Rye. Matt and the team at Abode were a pleasure to deal with.We worked well as a team to ensure a great result for our client. Together we where able to sell Valley Drive above the asking price a week after the Auction. We highly recommend Matt if you're looking for a Buyers/Sales Advocate.
I believe it’s a universal understanding that selling a home is up there with the top lifetime stressors.My husband and I engaged Matthew to be our advocate for the sale of our home. Can’t underestimate the value of engaging an advocate, when dealing with agents and the pressure experienced throughout the journey. Matthew supported, advocated and firmly guided us all the way. Communication from Matthew was continuous and he provided reassurance when we felt the most unsure.Many, many thanks to Matthew from Abode Advocacy Group.Worth noting - we also had a great outcome with the sale of our home.
Matt and his extensive team at Abode simply deliver as promised, on time, in full. Our recent experience was hassle-free, great value and seemingly simple for them- however I suspect it was quite a bit of hard work, smart solutions and some scrambling behind the scenes, but we’d never know, he just delivered the results without the drama.
We were very happy with Matt and his team. Its good to have a person that worked in the industry having those years of experience and an indepth knowledge of the ins and outs. We are very happy with our result and could not have had a better outcome.
Matt and the Abode team made our home-buying experience a breeze! From the moment we decided to work with Matt to the purchase of our first home at auction, it took less than a week! Matt was incredibly proactive, attending open inspections, speaking with real estate agents, organising a building and pest inspection, and preparing a property report in just a couple of days.His strategy and approach at the auction were spot-on, and we walked away with the house of our dreams at our very first auction! We couldn't have done it without Matt. If you're considering a buyer's agent, Matt is your man! Matt and the Abode team saved us so much time and potential heartache in missing out on properties.Thank you so much, Matt!
Matt and the team were professional and supportive through every step of the buying process. I would highly recommend this service when looking to buy a property.
I have dealt with Abode Advocacy Group and Matt Scafidi, who has helped me with selling 15 homes as well as a recent land purchase in both capacity of agent and most recently advocate, over the past 15+ years.Their are many reasons I keep circling back to Matt and his team; he’s honest, direct, transparent, trustworthy and has always delivered. On a personal level - he’s a great guy and I can truly say I’ve appreciated all the help he has provided to myself over the years. Great operator, communicator and he has a great business.I would not hesitate to recommend him personally and the advocacy services he provides for your real estate requirements.Michael Rose.
YOU MUST USE ABODE ADVOCACY GROUP!If you are reading this you are either looking for a Buyers Agent and/or have never heard of them. Just like I did.This is a long review but you must read it.Firstly this is the first review I have ever written for anything. But Abode Advocacy Group is worth every word.If you are like me you’ve been spending weeks and months searching through realestate.com.au searching for a hidden gem that’s worth it’s listed price and not going to auction.Upon reflection that is a useless strategy. In fact these days it is impossible to buy a property without a Buyers Agent.And you would be mad to not use Abode Advocacy Group and Matt.I had never heard of a Buyers Agent so was quite skeptical and untrusting. But from the first meeting with Matt I was convinced.Matt leads an amazing small team in Tess and Victoria. Because of this you get personalised, dedicated attention lead by Matt who is hands on through every step. They have proven success, experience, and importantly market knowledge and networks.Matt is as honest, transparent, and approachable as anyone you could ever deal with. He showed genuine care and investment towards our family journey to finding a property.Because of Abodes communication and online processes you can simply sit back and allow them to do all the ground work.And like me you’ll also wonder or second guess whether the fees are worth it. For the time, stress, and money Matt will save you don’t even hesitate.Stop wasting your time on realestate.com.au and reading more reviews. Contact Matt today, from the minute you sit with him you’ll be convinced. Prove me wrong.
Sincere thanks Matt to you and your team at ABODE ADVOCACY GROUP for all your help during what was a stressful time selling our sisters home . Your expertise in the field made it easy for us as you explained what needed to be done but you were never pushy. We certainly would not have got the results we did if we had gone alone. We were updated constantly on progress, if we had queries they were answered in a timely manner. We would certainly recommend ABODE to anyone selling their home. Thank you. Kate Kohne
ABODE were excellent in guiding us through a recent property sale in Camberwell. Their Team lead by Matt Scafidi were professional and realistic in their approach with strong relationships with legal and agency providers. ABODE provided us will a complete property package including pre-sale preparation through to conducting a successful auction. We would absolutely recommendthem. John & Marg.
We recently worked with Matt from Abode and found he and his team to very efficient and easy to work with. The sale process went flawlessly for all parties involved. Hope to work with him again in the near future.
We speak really highly of Matt & Abode Advocacy Group. We collaborated together on a sale in Essendon and at all times he was extremely professional, shared an array of experience and knowledge and acted as a solid extra set of hands - all the while as a leader and not as a competitor.We will always recommend this firm for those that require their services - both for Vendor Advocacy & Buyer Advocacy.At all times he treated our entire team with the same respect and passion. Matt’s genuine nature is a rare find in this industry.Huge amount of experience and what a great business he has grown from his sensational reputation.We will always watch this firm grow, expand and continue to succeed as leaders in this space & we sincerely look forward to future work together.From the entire team at NICOLE GERVASI PROPERTY GROUP
Matt and Dion have helped me sell more than one property and each journey has it's own story. The most recent one was difficult but the guys dug in and worked through to an outcome that suited everyone. Their service is responsive and efficient and always focused on the optimum outcome for their client. Their value is always evident in the result and my peace of mind.
I can't thank Matt and his team enough. I used to live in Japan and Korea where home buyers are treated like 'customers'. Not the case down under due to chronic supply shortage - I was more like a job applicant. Every seemingly decent property had multiple parties competing. Seller's agents often wouldn't even return my calls when the property seems very popular. They take full advantage of the upper hand. I was once encouraged to submit an offer without any condition for building inspection, only to find out the property had 3 major defects. Matt negotiated with them to squeeze in an inspection and saved me a fortune and years of headache. He seems to know when someone is telling the truth or just working very hard(maybe a bit too hard) for the seller. I didn't have to deal with any sales tactics or myriads of unnecessary information that doesn't shed any light but only cause confusion as Matt's team has neatly kept it out of the whole process. I will recommend Abode Advocacy to anyone I care about.
We had a fantastic purchase experience with Matt and Dion.Their assistance in our recent property purchase in rural Victoria was invaluable. The entire process was incredibly smooth, and their clear and prompt communication lines made everything seamless. Their expertise and due diligence truly set them apart, and we couldn't be happier with the outcome. Thanks, Matt and Dion, for your outstanding support!
After working with multiple Vendor advocates through out my career, I have to say Matt, Dion and the team are up there with the absolute best in the industry. Not only did Matt call a terrific auction, at all stages they made sure their client was informed. The experience of the team at Abode definitely attributed to making sure there client got the best price.Would definitely recommend them to any one that needs some extra help buying or selling.
After 18 months+ searching for our family home with 2 kids under 2 in tow and being under bidder multiple times, we reached out to Matt and Dion for help. I can't thank them enough for their help in securing our abode. Despite engaging them close to the Christmas period they still worked throughout on our brief and in 51 days got us the house for us for the price we were after. Their ability to open up the market was a game changer and our abode was purchased off market. Their guidance and delivery throughout the negotiation process was brilliant. Although we haven't settled yet, we have significant comfort in the due diligence Abode Advocacy Group performed and having Matt and Dion in our corner 🙂
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What does a buyer’s agent do?
A buyer’s agent (BA) is a licensed property professional who represents the buyer throughout the purchasing process. Their job is to help you find the right property and secure it on favourable terms.
Instead of marketing properties like a selling agent, buyer’s agents focus on researching opportunities, assessing value and negotiating purchases on your behalf.
Our research shows 18% of property buyers in Victoria have sought or are seeking property advice from a buyer’s agent in 2026.
Typical buyer’s agent services include:
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Work with you to define your property brief, including preferred suburbs, property type and budget
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Identify suitable properties in Melbourne suburbs that match your criteria, including homes not publicly advertised
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Inspect properties on your behalf if you’re unable to attend open homes
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Analyse recent comparable sales data to assess fair market value
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Conduct due diligence, including reviewing contracts, planning overlays and potential risks
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Negotiate with selling agents and submit offers on your behalf
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Bid at auction on your behalf if required
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Guide you through the process from property search through to exchange and settlement
Who typically uses a buyer’s agent?
Because buyer’s agents handle much of the research, inspections and negotiation involved in purchasing property, they’re often used by:
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Busy professionals who don’t have time to attend inspections or monitor listings
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First-home buyers who want guidance through the purchase process
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Property investors looking for opportunities with strong rental yields or capital growth potential in Greater Melbourne
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Downsizers on the hunt for a property that better suits their lifestyle needs
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Interstate or overseas buyers who can’t attend inspections in person
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Buyers who want access to off-market properties in Melbourne
Why use a buyer’s agent in Melbourne?
Melbourne’s property market presents a mixed picture for buyers. While dwelling prices are relatively competitive compared with some other capital cities, Victoria has some of the highest property taxes in Australia, which can significantly increase the overall cost of purchasing. According to PropTrack, the median house price in Melbourne is around $1.012 million, while units sit at roughly $625,000.
Therefore homebuyers in Melbourne would benefit from using a buyer’s agent who understands local pricing trends and negotiation strategies.
Two of the key advantages include:
Buy below the asking price
Buyer’s agents understand local property values and negotiate directly with selling agents or vendors. In some cases, this can help you secure a property 5–10% below the advertised price, depending on market conditions.
Access to off-market opportunities
Buyer’s agents often hear about properties being sold privately before they’re publicly advertised. This can give you the opportunity to secure a property early and avoid competing with a large pool of other buyers once the listing goes live on platforms like Domain Group or REA Group.
How to choose a buyer’s agent in Melbourne
Choosing the right buyer’s agent can make a big difference to your property search. Ideally, you want someone who knows the Melbourne market well, communicates clearly and has a strong professional network.
Before engaging a buyer’s agent, consider asking these questions:
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How long have you worked as a buyer’s agent in Melbourne?
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Which suburbs or regions do you specialise in?
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Do you personally invest in Melbourne property?
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What recent purchases have you completed for clients?
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What qualifications or licences do you hold in Victoria?
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How do you source off-market properties?
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Frequently asked questions about Melbourne buyer’s agents
How much does a buyer’s agent cost in Melbourne?
Buyer’s agents in Melbourne usually charge 2 types of fees.
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First is an engagement fee, which typically ranges from $4,000 to $10,000, paid when you begin working together.
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The second is a success fee, usually 1.5% to 3% of the purchase price (plus GST), payable once the property is successfully secured. For example, if you buy a $1 million property and your buyer’s agent charges a 2% success fee, the fee would be $20,000, plus GST.
Buyer’s agent fees will vary depending on:
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The price range of the property
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How competitive the market is
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Whether the brief involves owner-occupier or investment property
What licences do buyer’s agents need in Melbourne?
Buyer’s agents operating in Victoria must meet certain licensing requirements set by the Consumer Affairs Victoria.
Typically this includes:
Real estate licence or registration
Buyer’s agents generally operate under a licensed estate agency or hold their own real estate licence.
Relevant training or qualifications
In Victoria, the minimum qualification for someone working as a buyer’s agent is typically the Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice (CPP41419). Buyer’s agents who operate their own agency or run an independent business generally need to hold the Diploma of Property (Agency Management) (CPP51122).
Professional compliance requirements
Buyer’s agents must comply with regulatory standards, which may include background checks and maintaining appropriate insurance coverage.
Are buyer’s agents members of any professional organisations?
Many buyer’s agents across Australia are members of the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA).
While membership isn’t mandatory, REBAA members must adhere to a professional code of conduct designed to promote transparency and ethical behaviour when representing buyers.
What’s the difference between a buyer’s agent and a real estate agent?
The key difference comes down to who they represent.
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A real estate agent works on behalf of the property seller, with the goal of achieving the highest possible sale price.
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A buyer’s agent works exclusively for the buyer, to help them identify suitable properties, negotiate the purchase price and navigate the buying process.
How do buyer’s agents in Melbourne find off-market properties?
Buyer’s agents in Melbourne get access to off-market properties mainly through their networks and industry relationships. Because they work in the market every day, they often hear about properties before they’re publicly listed.
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Relationships with selling agents
Buyer’s agents frequently work with real estate agents across Melbourne, who often share property listings with them before they’re publicly advertised.
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Pre-market opportunities
Some properties are quietly shown to selected buyers before appearing online. Buyer’s agents are often invited to view these early listings.
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Direct vendor outreach
Some agents contact homeowners in targeted suburbs through letterbox campaigns, phone calls or direct approaches to identify potential sellers.
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Developer relationships
Buyer’s agents can also gain early access to new apartment or townhouse projects through relationships with property developers.