FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • A buyers advocate represents the purchaser only - not the selling agent. Our role is to protect your interests throughout the entire buying journey.
    We help you:

    • Understand your borrowing capacity and create a buying strategy

    • Analyse suburbs, market cycles, and growth trends

    • Assess deals, inspect properties, and handle due diligence

    • Negotiate price and contract terms

    • Manage the process through to settlement and handover

    The goal is simple: reduce your risk, save you time, and help you buy smarter - not just faster.

  • It depends on whether you're buying off-the-plan or established.

    Off-the-plan (lower upfront cost):

    • Most developers accept 1–5% upfront

    • You usually won’t need the full 10% deposit until later in the construction timeline

    • Realistic minimum: $10,000–$20,000 to secure a property

    Established property (higher upfront cost):

    • Lenders generally require 5–20% deposit depending on your profile

    • Realistic minimum: $40,000+ to cover deposit and basic buying costs

    In short: Off-the-plan lets buyers enter with a smaller upfront amount, while established purchases require more cash ready from day one however the results are instant.

  • The timeline depends on your readiness, the market, and the type of property you want.
    Generally:

    • Highly motivated buyers: 2–4 weeks

    • Standard briefs: 4–8 weeks

    • Complex briefs or specific requirements: 8+ weeks

    A clear brief and strong financial readiness always speed things up.

  • We work with both.

    • First-home buyers receive support understanding grants, lending criteria, and the value of different property types.

    • Investors get portfolio-driven analysis, cash-flow modelling, and suburb-level growth insights.

    Each client receives a tailored strategy based on their long-term goals — not a one-size-fits-all approach.

  • We manage the entire journey from strategy to settlement. That includes:

    • Understanding your goals and budget

    • Identifying the right suburbs and property types

    • Sourcing both on-market and off-market opportunities

    • Negotiating price and contract terms

    • Coordinating with agents, conveyancers, and lenders

    • Managing pre-settlement checks and handover

    You get a structured, low-stress process backed by data, experience, and access to opportunities not available to the general market.