Home Buyers Agent Australia-wide

$12,000 fixed for homes up to $1M. Above $1M it is a sliding scale that gets cheaper as the price rises: 0.4% on the part from $1M to $2M, 0.38% from $2M to $5M, 0.35% from $5M to $10M and 0.25% above $10M. That is $16,000 at $2M, $27,400 at $5M and $44,900 at $10M. A retainer from $1,000 starts the work and payment plans are available. All fees include GST.

Yes. As part of the strategy session we plan the purchase around your borrowing, equity and cash flow, and coordinate with your broker so the structure suits you.

Yes. In NSW, the First Home Buyers Assistance Scheme can remove or reduce stamp duty for eligible buyers, and the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme lets eligible first home buyers buy with a 5% deposit without paying lenders mortgage insurance. Price caps and rules differ by state and change over time, so we check them against your budget with your broker and conveyancer before you start searching.

Yes. We search Australia-wide, including regional areas. We inspect and bid at auctions in person in NSW, and elsewhere we use our network of agents and inspectors around Australia, so every property is seen before you offer.

Yes. Buyers advocate is the term many people use in Victoria, and buyers agent is more common elsewhere. Both mean a professional who works for the buyer, not the seller, to find, check and negotiate a home.

It often is, because your first home is when you know the least about values, contracts and auctions. A buyers agent can stop you overpaying, spot problems in the building report or contract, and help you use the schemes you are eligible for. If you know the area well and have time, you may not need one, and we will tell you that.

With us, yes. Pay the balance at settlement, or monthly: over 3 months interest-free, or over 12, 24 or 36 months. There is no interest while we search and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, interest is 0.5% a month on what is still owing, and you can pay it off early at any time.

You do. A buyers agent is paid by the buyer, usually a fixed fee or a percentage of the price. Ours is $12,000 for homes up to $1M, then a sliding scale above that, with GST included, and a retainer from $1,000 that comes off the fee. We take no commissions, referral fees or kickbacks from sellers, developers or selling agents.

Ask each agent for the fee in dollars including GST, what is due up front and whether you get it back, what is included and what costs extra. Ask whether they take money from sellers, developers or selling agents (the answer should be no, in writing), who will actually inspect and negotiate for you, and how long the agreement runs. Check they hold the licence needed where you are buying, and read their Google reviews. Our guide lists the questions to ask: buyers agent fees in Australia.

No. If the home is where you live, the buyers agent fee is part of the cost of buying it and is not a tax deduction. For an investment property the rules are different, so check with your accountant. This is general information, not tax advice. See our guide to buyers agent fees and tax.

It depends on your lender and your situation. Many lenders charge lenders mortgage insurance if you borrow more than 80% of the value, and you also need money for stamp duty, legal and inspection costs. Eligible first home buyers may be able to buy with a 5% deposit and no lenders mortgage insurance through the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme. Your broker can confirm your numbers.

From 1 October 2025 the Home Guarantee Scheme became the Australian Government 5% Deposit Scheme. It lets eligible first home buyers buy with a 5% deposit, or 2% for eligible single parents, without paying lenders mortgage insurance. There are no income caps and no waitlists, and price caps vary by location. You apply through a participating lender. Details are on firsthomebuyers.gov.au (checked 28 October 2026).

Yes. We arrange the building and pest inspection before you commit and go through the report with you. For units and townhouses we read the strata report and meeting minutes for the sinking fund, special levies, defects and by-laws. Your conveyancer or solicitor reviews the contract.

Sometimes. If the seller will look at offers before auction, a strong offer backed by recent sales can secure the home without a bidding war. It can also tell the seller you are keen, so we look at the competition and the price guide first and tell you whether it is worth trying.

Underquoting is when a home is advertised at a price the seller is unlikely to accept, to draw more buyers in. It is a common reason buyers keep missing out. We ignore the price guide and work out value from recent comparable sales, so you know the real price range before you bid or offer.

Yes. We plan the timing with you and your broker, look at settlement terms that give you room, and tell you whether to buy first or sell first in the current market. We focus on the purchase, and you choose your own selling agent.

Book a free call. We talk through your budget, goals and timing, then send the agreement. A retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, starts the search.

We work for you, never the seller. We set your brief, search listings and off-market homes, inspect, check the price against recent sales, and negotiate or bid for you, then guide you through to settlement. You see just the homes worth your time, and you know what a home is worth before you offer.

This page is for buying a home to live in. Buying to rent out? See our Investment Property Buyers Agent page. Buying a place to rent to guests? See our Airbnb Buyers Agent page.

It is worth it when it saves you more than the fee: a better price, not overpaying at auction, avoiding a home with hidden problems, or simply getting your weekends back. It suits you if you are busy, keep missing out, or are buying from another city. If you know the area well and enjoy the process, you may not need one, and we will tell you that on the free call.