A Buyer's Agent, also called a buyer's advocate, is a licensed real estate professional who works exclusively for the buyer.
We don't list or sell property.
Our job is to find the right property, assess it properly, negotiate the purchase, and manage the transaction through to settlement, with your interests as the only priority.
For investors, the relationship doesn't necessarily end at settlement.
Many clients continue working with us to manage and grow their property portfolio over time.
Local market knowledge. We track the local market closely, so you get informed guidance based on current data, not guesswork.
Time back. Property research, shortlisting, and inspections take hours most people don't have. We handle the legwork so your weekends stay yours.
Negotiation. Negotiating well is a skill, and it's one we use on your behalf for every offer, which routinely saves clients more than our fee.
Access to off-market properties. A meaningful share of what we find for clients never reaches the public listings.
Independent advice. We don't earn anything from the seller, so our advice has no conflict of interest built in.
A strategy, not just a purchase. Every property we recommend is assessed against your goals, whether that's a family home or an investment, not just whether it's available.
A selling agent works for the seller. Their job is to get the seller the highest price, which is the opposite of what you want as a buyer. They'll also generally only show you their own listings, which is a fraction of what's actually on the market, let alone what's available off-market.
A buyer's agent works only for you. We look at the full market, including properties that never get advertised, and negotiate to get you the best outcome rather than the best outcome for the other side.
You can buy without one. The question is whether you'll buy as well without one.
We assess properties against your long-term goals, not just whether they're available and listed.
We know the Perth market well enough to spot overpricing, hidden costs, and genuine long-term value, and our access to off-market opportunities and experience negotiating with agents and developers usually means the savings we secure cover our fee many times over.
Our fee is also tax-deductible when the property is eventually sold, which is a detail many buyers aren't aware of.
No. We specialise in property purchases only, and that focus is intentional, it's what allows us to do this well.
If you need help finding a rental or managing one, we work closely with experienced local property managers and are happy to put you in touch.
Yes. We arrange building and pest inspections, recommend qualified inspectors, and help you interpret the reports.
We also review the property documents that matter, including title, zoning, and any legal or strata issues, so problems are identified before you're committed, not after.
Knowing an area helps, but it's only one part of buying well.
The areas where we add the most value, negotiation, off-market access, and due diligence, aren't things local knowledge alone covers.
Think of it as having someone handle the parts of the transaction that are hardest to do well from the outside, even when you know the suburb itself.
Before property, I spent over 13 years in clinical healthcare, including senior leadership in radiation oncology.
That background shaped how I work now, methodically, with a clear process, and with a genuine focus on getting the outcome right for the person in front of me rather than rushing a transaction through.
Since founding the business, I've settled a lot of client acquisitions using a structured framework built specifically for assessing and securing property, not a generic checklist.
Every client gets a strategy built around their goals, whether that's a first home, a family upgrade, or building an investment portfolio.
No one can guarantee market outcomes, and you should be wary of anyone who claims they can.
What I can guarantee is the process: thorough research, properly negotiated terms, and honest advice, including telling you when a property isn't right, even if that's not what you want to hear.
My business runs on referrals, which means my incentive is the same as yours, getting the right outcome for you, not just getting a deal done.
The first step is a 15-minute Discovery Session, where we talk through what you're looking for and whether we're the right fit to help. From there, we build a strategy around your goals.
Timelines vary. Some clients find the right property within a couple of days, others take longer if the search is more specific.
The pace is set by what you need, not a fixed process.
From 1 July 2026, real estate agents across Australia, including buyer's agents, are legally required to verify the identity of every buyer and seller before a transaction can proceed.
This isn't specific to me or my agency, it's a new federal requirement that applies industry wide. Below is what it means for you.
Property is one of the most common vehicles used to launder money in Australia.
Transactions are high value, the asset is tangible, and a sale can be made to look like a perfectly ordinary transaction.
Unlike many other money laundering methods, property can also deliver a genuine profit on top, which makes it particularly attractive.
New Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing (AML/CTF) legislation has been introduced to close this gap.
It requires real estate professionals to verify who they're dealing with before a transaction goes ahead.
The legislation came into effect on 1 July 2026.
It applies to buying and selling property, including residential, rural, land, off-the-plan, and commercial property.
Real estate agents and settlement agents both have obligations under the legislation.
It does not apply to residential rentals or commercial leasing.
If you're buying or selling property as an individual, through a trust, or through a company, I'm legally required to carry out customer due diligence (sometimes called know your customer, or KYC) before I can act for you.
This means I need to:
▪️Verify your identity.
▪️Ask about the purpose of the transaction.
▪️Check whether you're a politically exposed person or appear on a sanctions list.
▪️In some cases, ask about your source of funds or wealth.
Your settlement agent will be required to carry out similar checks.
I'll need to complete identity checks when you first engage me to help sell your property, and I won't be able to advertise the property until that's done.
If you signed a listing agreement before 1 July 2026, this requirement doesn't apply retrospectively.
As your buyer's agent, I'm required to carry out due diligence before I can provide any service to you.
If you're purchasing directly through a selling agent, they're required to complete checks once your offer is accepted, though in some cases they may be able to rely on checks already done by the settlement agent.
If your offer was accepted before 1 July 2026, the selling agent won't need to complete checks retrospectively, though your settlement agent will still need to if the property settles after that date.
I use PEXA Clear, a secure platform built specifically for identity verification in property transactions.
In most cases this means you can complete the process online rather than needing to provide certified copies of documents in person.
This varies depending on whether you're transacting as an individual, through a trust, or through a company.
The following is indicative only, I'll guide you through exactly what's required for your specific situation.
Individuals: an Australian or foreign passport, Australian driver's licence, Australian proof of age card, or a foreign identity card. A birth certificate, citizenship certificate, Medicare card, concession card or veteran card can also be used.
Trusts: the Trust Deed, along with identification for key position holders and beneficial owners as outlined above.
Companies: company details, along with identification for every beneficial owner, meaning anyone who owns or controls 25 per cent or more of the company.
I understand it can feel like a lot to provide, particularly if we've worked together before.
It's a standard requirement that now applies across the entire industry, much like the identity checks involved in opening a bank account.
Your information is handled securely and only used for the purposes required under the legislation.
The legislation requires up to date records for every new transaction, regardless of any previous history.
Where we've worked together before, this process is usually quicker, since much of what's required is simply being reconfirmed.
These checks are a legal requirement, not a discretionary step.
▪️For sellers, a property can't be advertised until they're complete.
▪️For buyers, the process generally can't proceed without them.
If you have any concerns about providing certain information, I'm happy to talk through what's needed and why.
If anything here is unclear, or you'd like to know what this means for your specific transaction, get in touch and I'll talk you through it.
The information in this section is general in nature and indicative only. It does not constitute legal advice. Your specific requirements will depend on your individual transaction.

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