Home Investment Property Buyers Agent
Investment Property Buyers Agent Australia-wide
Buy an investment that grows.
An investment property buyers agent works for you, the buyer. We research the market Australia-wide, find properties with strong rent and growth, check the risks, negotiate the price and guide you to settlement. Our fee is $12,000 fixed up to $1M, GST included, payable at settlement or monthly over 3 to 36 months.
- Clear fees, set before we startThe whole search and purchase$12,000 fixed up to $1MAbove $1M a sliding scale that gets cheaper as the price rises: $16,000 at $2M, $27,400 at $5M. Payment plans available.See the fee
- Checked before you offerGrowth, rent and risk firstData first Growth signals, rent and vacancy, cash-flow comfort and deal-level risks checked for every property.What we check
- Buy anywhere in AustraliaWhere the numbers workEvery state We inspect and bid in person in NSW, and use local agents and inspectors everywhere else, so every property is seen before you offer.How it works
What you get
What an investment property buyers agent does for you
An investment property buyers agent works for you, never the seller. We research the market, shortlist properties with strong rent and long-term growth, check each one against recent sales, negotiate the price and manage the purchase to settlement, so you only see properties worth buying, shaped by evidence rather than hype.
- Market research
Areas showing demand now, checked again for long-term growth.
- Rent and cash flow
Vacancy, rent, yield and holding costs checked so the property is easy to hold.
- Property search
Listings, agent calls and off-market requests.
- Negotiation
We deal with the selling agent, back every offer with recent sales and update you after every call. One good negotiation can save more than our fee.
- Due diligence
Building and pest, strata, contract and finance steps coordinated with your team.
- Settlement and after
Support through settlement and your next steps.
Payment plans
Pay your buyers agent fee monthly, not all at once
A buyers agent fee usually falls due at settlement, right when your deposit, stamp duty and loan costs land. We let you spread it. You start with a retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, then choose how to pay the rest.
- Pay at settlement
Nothing more until you buy. The balance is paid at settlement, with nothing added.
- 3 months, interest-free
Split the balance into three monthly payments, with no interest at any point.
- 12, 24 or 36 months
Smaller monthly payments. No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, 0.5% a month applies to what is still owing.
- Pay it off early, any time
Clear the balance whenever you like and the interest stops. You only pay what is left of the fee.
- Worked out on the price you pay
Payments start on your estimated price. When you buy, the fee is worked out again on the actual price, and anything paid over is refunded.
- More of your savings for the deposit
Spreading the fee keeps more of your cash for the deposit and buying costs, which is where it counts.
Illustrative example: on a $750,000 purchase our fee is $12,000, GST included. After a $1,000 retainer you could pay the $11,000 balance at settlement, as $3,666.67 a month for 3 months with no interest, or from $458.33 a month on the 24-month plan. Use the buyers agent fee calculator to see every option for your price.
The price
What you pay, worked out for your purchase
Our fee is $12,000 fixed for purchases up to $1M, then a sliding scale above that, such as $16,000 at $2M. Pick your price range or type your budget to see the fee, the retainer from $1,000 and every way to pay. All prices include GST.
What do you expect to pay for the property?
Your fee: $14,000 0.93% of the price, GST included. If you buy for more or less, it’s worked out again on the price you actually pay.
No interest while we search, and the first 3 months are interest-free. After you buy, interest is only on what’s still owing. Pay it off at any time and the interest stops: you just pay what’s left of the fee.
Included
- Your own buyers agent · One person from start to finish.
- Strategy session and 20-year plan · Where this property fits in your bigger plan.
- Investment property data · Growth, rent and supply data for every area we test.
- Unlimited reviews and negotiations · As many properties as it takes.
- Off-market and pre-market access · Where available.
- NSW inspections and auctions · In-person inspections and auction bidding for NSW purchases.
Good to know
- The retainer comes off your fee, and you get it all back if you cancel within 7 days.
- Monthly payments start a month after you sign, worked out on your estimated price, with no interest while we search, however long it takes.
- When you buy, the fee is worked out again on the price you actually pay. Paid too much? We refund it.
- After you buy, interest (0.5% a month) is only on what’s still owing. Pay it off at any time and the interest stops.
The fee scale and retainer
Each rate applies only to the part of the price inside its band. All amounts include GST.
Want a property that earns from guests? See Airbnb Buyers Agent. Buying a home to live in? See Home Buyers Agent. How do our fees compare? See buyers agent fees in Australia.
How it works
From first call to the keys
Buying with us takes six steps: a free strategy call, an agreement and retainer, a strategy session, research and a shortlist, searching and negotiating, then due diligence and settlement with your broker and lawyer. Most purchases take one to three months.
- 1Free strategy call
Your budget, borrowing, goals and risk comfort.
- 2Agreement and retainer
ID checks, the agreement and a retainer from $1,000 to start.
- 3Strategy session
Your plan, your search rules and what to avoid.
- 4Research and shortlist
Targeted areas or a wider Australia-wide search.
- 5Search and negotiate
Suitable properties sent to you, then we negotiate.
- 6Settle
Due diligence and settlement, with your broker and lawyer.
Who we help
Is a buyers agent right for you?
A buyers agent suits first-time investors who want every number explained, buyers worried about overpaying, busy people without time to search, and anyone who dislikes negotiating or keeps missing out. If you want to do every step yourself, you may not need one, and a section further down explains when.
- Your first investment property
We guide you through every step and explain every number, so your first buy sets you up for the next one.
- You’re scared of overpaying
Prices are softer and plenty of buyers are nervous. We check every property against recent sales, inspect it and get the right reports, so you know what it’s worth before you offer.
- You’re busy
No more weekends at open homes or nights on listings. We search, inspect and make the calls, and you only see properties worth your time.
- You can’t stretch past your deposit
Spread our fee over 3, 12, 24 or 36 months instead of finding it all at once, with no interest while we search.
- You hate negotiating
We deal with the selling agent for you, back every offer with recent sales and know when to walk away. You get a quick update after every call and just say yes or no.
- You keep missing out
Outbid at auction or too slow on the good ones? We hear about properties before they’re listed, move fast, and bid for you in person in NSW.
We only ever work for you. No kickbacks from developers or selling agents, no stock to push, and a small retainer instead of a big upfront fee.
What investors worry about
Common investment property buying problems, and how we handle them
These are the worries investors raise most on first calls with us: overpaying in a soft market, selling agent tactics, finding off-market properties, buying interstate, funding the deposit and the fee, and choosing between growth and cash flow. Here is what we do about each one.
- Overpaying in a soft market
When prices are flat or falling, the bigger risk is paying last year’s price. We value every property from recent comparable sales, not the asking price, and we walk away when the numbers stop working. Building and pest reports and a contract review come before any unconditional offer.
- Selling agent tactics
Underquoting, talk of other buyers and a sudden best-and-final deadline are common. The selling agent is paid by the seller. We deal with them for you, test every claim against the evidence and tell you plainly what we think the property is worth.
- Off-market access
Off-market listings exist, but they are not magic, and some are simply harder to sell. We ask agents for pre-market and off-market stock every week, then check those properties as hard as any other. A good buy on the open market beats an average one off it.
- No time to search
Researching suburbs, reading contracts and chasing agents can take weeks of nights and weekends. We do the searching, inspecting and calls, and send you only the properties that pass our checks, with the numbers set out.
- Buying interstate
The best numbers are often in a city you don’t live in. Every property is inspected before you offer, by our team or a trusted local agent and building inspector, with photos, video and reports sent to you. Our guide to buying an investment property interstate covers the pros and cons.
- Finding the deposit and the fee
Deposit, stamp duty and loan costs add up fast. Our fee can be spread over 3, 12, 24 or 36 months, with no interest while we search, so it doesn’t compete with your deposit. Get your borrowing confirmed early: see our guide to home loan pre-approval.
- Trusting who is helping you
Some people calling themselves buyers agents are paid by developers to sell their stock. We are paid by you and nobody else: no commissions or kickbacks from developers or selling agents, no stock of our own, a small retainer instead of a big upfront fee, and the full fee in writing before you sign.
- Growth or cash flow?
Some properties grow well but cost you every week to hold. Others pay their way but grow slowly. For every property we show you both sides, the rent, the holding costs and the growth evidence, so you choose with your budget in mind.
- A plan for the next one
Your first investment should make the second one easier, not harder. We plan each purchase around your borrowing, equity and cash flow, so your portfolio can keep growing.
Who works for whom
Buyers agent, buyers advocate or real estate agent?
A buyers agent, also called a buyers advocate, works for the buyer. The selling or listing agent works for the seller and is paid by the seller to get the highest price. An investment property buyers agent goes a step further: the property has to work as an investment, not just look good.
- The selling agent
Paid by the seller. Wants the highest price and a quick, certain sale. Under no duty to point out a property’s weak spots to you.
- Your buyers agent
Paid by you. Wants the right property at the right price, and is happy to tell you to walk away.
- What we check for an investment
Recent sales, rent and vacancy, new supply, holding costs, strata and building issues, flood and other risks, and how easy the property will be to sell later.
- When you may not need one
You know the suburb well, have time to research and inspect, and are comfortable negotiating. We will tell you that on the free call.
We buy investment properties across Australia, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra, Darwin and regional centres, choosing the area by the numbers rather than by where you live. Buying a home to live in? See our home buyers agent service. Want a property that earns from guests? See our Airbnb buyers agent service. Not ready to buy yet? Property mentoring helps you build the plan first.
What our clients say on Google
4.9 from 40 reviews★★★★★
I’ve bought two properties through Scott and both have been excellent buys. He found great value in strong locations, and the growth has been solid. Because of the results from those first two, I’m now in a position to buy another two investment properties and I’ll definitely be using Scott again.
Dean Erickson · Google review · 2025
★★★★★
Scott has been awesome throughout my journey. We bought our first investment property with Scott’s help and professional guidance. Would recommend him to any new buyers looking to kick start their investment portfolio.
Jessica Wills · Google review · 2023
★★★★★
Thanks for helping me Scott. You made buying in another state easy and I wouldn’t had the time to do it myself
Derek Farmer · Google review · 2022
Questions about using an investment property buyers agent
What are your fees?
$12,000 fixed for purchases 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.
Can you help me use equity or keep my deposit?
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.
What does an investment property buyers agent do?
We work for you, the buyer, never the seller. We research where to buy, find and inspect properties, check the rent, vacancy, growth and risks, negotiate the price and manage the steps to settlement. The selling agent is paid by the seller to get the highest price. We are paid by you to get the right property at the right price.
Do you buy outside the major cities or interstate? Who inspects?
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.
How much does a buyers agent cost in Australia?
Most buyers agents charge 1% to 3% of the purchase price, often around 2% plus GST, or a fixed fee, and many add an engagement fee of $1,000 to $5,000 up front. Ours is $12,000 for purchases up to $1M, with GST included, then a sliding scale that gets cheaper as the price rises: $16,000 at $2M and $27,400 at $5M. For comparison, 2% plus GST is $16,500 on a $750,000 purchase and $110,000 on a $5M purchase. See our full guide to buyers agent fees in Australia.
Is a buyers agent worth it for an investment property?
It is worth it when the right property saves or earns you more than the fee: a better price, stronger rent, or avoiding one bad buy. It suits you if you are buying interstate, short on time or unsure where the numbers work. If you already know a suburb well and have the time to research, inspect and negotiate yourself, you may not need one, and we will tell you that on the free call.
How do you choose where to buy?
We start with your budget, borrowing and goals, then test areas on rental demand, vacancy, new supply, recent sales, local jobs and infrastructure, and long-term growth. Only areas that pass go on your shortlist, and every property is checked again on its own numbers before you offer. Our guide to how to buy an investment property walks through the same checks.
Can you find off-market properties?
Where they are available. We speak with selling agents every week and ask for pre-market and off-market listings, so you can see some properties before they are advertised. We never skip a good property just because it is on the open market.
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Is a buyers agent fee tax deductible?
For an investment property, the ATO counts an agent’s fee for buying the property as an incidental cost of acquiring it. That usually means it is added to the property’s cost base and reduces your capital gain when you sell, rather than being claimed as a deduction in the year you pay it. Check your own situation with your accountant.
How long does it take to buy an investment property?
Most purchases take one to three months from your strategy session, depending on your budget, the market and how quickly the right property comes up. Settlement then follows on the date set in the contract.
Is your buying support financial advice?
No. We are buyers agents: we research, find, check and negotiate the property. We do not give financial, tax, legal or lending advice, so we work alongside your broker, accountant and lawyer.
Can you guarantee growth or rent?
No. Nobody can honestly guarantee capital growth, rent or returns. What we can do is check the evidence properly, avoid properties with obvious risks and negotiate the best price we can.
Is a buyers advocate the same as a buyers agent?
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 property.
What is the difference between a buyers agent and a real estate agent?
A real estate agent selling a property works for the seller and is paid by the seller to get the highest price. A buyers agent works for you, the buyer, and is paid by you to find the right property and pay the right price for it. We never act for sellers.
How do buyers agents get paid?
A buyers agent is paid by the buyer, usually a fixed fee or a percentage of the price, often with an upfront engagement fee. Ours is $12,000 for purchases up to $1M, then a sliding scale above that, with GST included. A retainer from $1,000 comes off the fee. We take no commissions from sellers, developers or selling agents.
Can I pay a buyers agent fee monthly?
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.
Do you take kickbacks from developers or selling agents?
No. We are paid by you and no one else. We take no commissions, referral fees or kickbacks from developers, selling agents or project marketers, and we have no stock of our own to sell. Our fee is set out in writing before you sign.
How much deposit do I need for an investment property?
It depends on your lender and your situation. Many lenders charge lenders mortgage insurance if you borrow more than 80% of the property’s value, and you also need money for stamp duty, legal and inspection costs. You may be able to use equity in a home you already own. Your broker can confirm your numbers, and spreading our fee over monthly payments keeps more of your savings for the deposit.
How do I choose a good buyers agent?
Ask who pays them, what the full fee is in writing, whether they have any stock or developer deals, how they check a property and who inspects it. Be wary of big upfront fees, promises of certain growth and pressure to buy new or off-the-plan stock, and read their Google reviews. Our guide to choosing the right buyers agent has a full checklist.
Should I buy an investment property while prices are soft?
A softer market can be a good time to buy, because buyers have more room to negotiate and often less competition. The risk is overpaying for a property that keeps falling, so the price must be backed by recent sales and the property must have strong rent and demand. Nobody can pick the bottom of the market. We focus on buying the right property at the right price.
Do you have an investment buyers agent in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or Perth?
Yes. We buy Australia-wide, including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and regional areas. Every property is inspected and checked locally before you offer, and the fee is the same wherever you buy.
Do I need finance pre-approval before using a buyers agent?
Not to start talking to us, but you will need it before we make an offer. Pre-approval confirms your real budget and lets you move quickly when the right property comes up. Our guide to home loan pre-approval explains the steps, and we work alongside your broker.
How do I get started?
Book a free strategy call. We talk through your budget, borrowing, goals and timing, then send the agreement. A retainer from $1,000, which comes off your fee, starts the search.
Facts checked 28 October 2026.
- The Reserve Bank’s cash rate target is 4.60%, after a 0.25 percentage point rise that took effect on 30 September 2026 (RBA, checked 28 October 2026).
- Australian consumer prices rose 4.3% in the 12 months to September 2026, up from 4.0% in the 12 months to August (ABS, checked 28 October 2026).
- From 1 July 2027 the 50% CGT discount for individuals, trusts and partnerships is replaced by cost base indexation and a 30% minimum tax rate on capital gains, and it applies only to gains that accrue after that date (ATO: tax reform, checked 28 October 2026).
- Also from 1 July 2027, negative gearing for residential property investments is limited to new builds, and properties held at 7:30pm AEST on 12 May 2026 are exempt from that change (ATO: tax reform, checked 28 October 2026).
- The ATO lists agent, broker and legal adviser fees as incidental costs that can form part of a CGT asset’s cost base, so ask your accountant how it applies to your purchase (ATO: cost base, checked 28 October 2026).
Ready to buy your next investment?
Book a free strategy call about your budget, borrowing and goals. We’ll tell you where the numbers work.