Recent Buys - Melbourne Buyers Advocates

It is a fact. 

Not everyone will benefit from the services of a Buyers Agent in Melbourne.  In fact, our commitment to integrity means that if we believe our customers will NOT benefit from the services of any Buyers Advocate, we will not offer to enrol them.  That is how seriously we take our responsibility.

This is why our sign-up process is an Expression of Interest.  Each month, we turn away 3-5 potential clients for every one we accept.

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For the customers who have been accepted into our services, the results speak for themselves:

• Strong capital growth of over 20% in a short period

• Excellent rental yield

• Significant savings on the property purchase price

• A fast and confident buying process

• Time, money and stress saved.

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Read about their experience in their testimonials.

Half a Million Dollars Saved!

This SURPRISED Us!

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We hate hindsights.  We love insights! 

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Imagine if life had an "undo" button.  Every property buyer could dodge costly mistakes secure their dream home with confidence.  But in reality, one wrong move can mean overpaying by millions or losing hundreds of thousands.  Here's a real example of how we helped one of our clients avoid such a mistake.

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This house purchase in the vibrant eastern Melbourne Suburb of Ashwood took our breath away.

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Through our local knowledge, research and analysis of the market, we crafted a buying strategy that saved our first home buyer couple a whopping $500,000!  Yes, that is half a million dollars in savings.  Given the modest Buyer's Advocates Fee they paid, this savings was nothing short of extraordinary!

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Here are the numbers:

Auction Result: Passed in at $2,750,000

Auction Reserve Price: ~$3,000,000 (as advised by agent)

Auction Outcome: Did not sell after passed-in auction negotiations.

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Relisted Price: $2,550,000

Negotiated Price: $2,450,000

Savings:  A cool $500,000 below auction reserve price!!

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Moral of the story: 

Understanding your market is critical.  Just because a property is passed in at auction doesn't mean it will cost more to buy after the auction.  Independent due diligence is crucial—always get the property appraised or valued independently to avoid costly mistakes.  Relying on a real estate agent's Statement of Information (or price guide) without understanding the market, the context and sales agenda often leads to overpaying.  Our buyers could have ended up paying $3 million if they had taken the sales pitch at face value instead of trusting us.

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Our independent property appraisal service is affordable, starting from only $128 per property.  Contact us today to learn more about our property insights and how we can help you make informed buying decisions and achieve your real estate goals quicker. 

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Furthest Investment Property Buy

This is literally INSTANT CASH-BACK!

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While our core property buying service focuses in Eastern and South-Eastern Melbourne, we cannot help but notice this fantastic deal in the Victorian Goldfields, 3.5 hours away.  We made an impromptu day trip back in 2018, and after a quick inspection, we sealed the deal.  Fast forward to June 2023, and this property is valued at over $350,000.

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Here is how it is played out:

• List Price: $215,000

• Bought: $170,000  (a 20% discount!)

• Bank valuation: $265,000 at purchase

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Rental Income: $265 per week (8.1% yield)

This property is practically paying for itself.  With a solid yield and being undervalued at the time of purchase, it was a no-brainer.

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Sometimes, the best opportunities come from thinking outside the (Melbourne) box.

Fastest Home Buying Record

This property in regional Victoria deserves our title of fastest property purchase.  It was listed in the morning, and within a day, we bought it.  8 business hours, to be exact.  And it is not a haphazard buy either.  It's all planned, and nicely executed.
In a seller's market, we just have to be fast.  Do your preparations and get ready to buy.

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Client had been searching for almost a year, and had not been successful with over 10 offers.  And we only took One day to buy one for them.

Coolest Renovation-and-FlipInvestment Property Buy

Advertised as "in need of some Tender Loving Care" (TLC), this property purchase in a Western Melbourne suburb was, without a doubt, one of our "worst" purchase.  It needed to be stripped down to frame - not a single plasterboard was salvaged.

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But for our renovation and flip investor client, this property was perfect.  And, of course, we secured it at a significant discount to ensure the effort was worthwhile.

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Let's look at the numbers:

• Bought at $270,000 (in a suburb with a $490,000 median)

• Buyers Agent Fees: $15,000

• Renovation cost: $95,000 (completed in 3 months)

• Sold for $535,000

• Profit: $155,000 in 4 months.

​We’ve tackled more challenging projects, but let’s just say some of those photos aren’t suitable for public viewing!​

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If you are after a good reno-flip project, let us know.  We will help you find and buy one.