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We make buying property easy

Take the time and stress out of buying your next property. We’re your property expert, the team that works with you to find the perfect property – for your home, investment or development project.

Why invest in a Buyer's Agent?

Access to more properties

Buying property is what we do, day in, day out. Not only are we across all of the latest listings, but we have the right connections to access off-market opportunities.

Level the playing field

Sellers are always represented by professional sales agents prepared to negotiate on their behalf. As a buyer, you can be left vulnerable. Level the playing field with a buyer's agent.

Reduce risk

Purchasing property is often the biggest financial decision that people make. Buyers need to make sure their purchase is well-researched and considered. Getting it right can mean serious wealth but getting it wrong can mean serious financial stress.

We get results fast

We're expert negotiators with the know-how to get sales across the line. So, we get you results fast. On average? We buy properties more than twice as fast as the typical home buyer.

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With a buyer's agent

Looking for a property is difficulty, working with us is easy.

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Our Property Buying Process

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Brief
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Search

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Inspect

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Shortlist

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Assess

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Appraise

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Negotiate

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Exchange

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Settle

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Brief
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Search

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Inspect

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Shortlist

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Assess

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Appraise

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Negotiate

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Exchange

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Settle

Our Services : 1. Help Buy Your Family Home

Our Home Buying Process

Before we start any search, we’ll get to know you and your needs so we can tailor our buyers agents service to your unique situation.

There’s no cookie-cutter, no ‘one size fits all’ approach. We take the time to ensure we truly understand exactly what you are looking for and what is important to you.

We search on and off market for opportunities that may be suitable. So you can be assured you are getting access to the whole market—not just those properties that are publicly listed for sale.

Our Home Buying Process
As expert buyer’s agents:

Our Services : 2. Help Buy Investment Properties

Investors, buy the perfect property that meets you circumstances. Grow your wealth while minimizing your tax .

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Why use an investment property buyer's agent?

An investment property buyer’s agent is your representative on the ground.

We take the time to understand your investment needs and goals. We use our extensive contact list to find you suitable on and off-site properties. And we inspect every property on your behalf.

Selecting an investment property based on numbers alone can be a big mistake. As expert buyer’s agents we’ll help you understand the pros and cons of every property you consider as well as understand your own position and investment goals.

This includes:

Our Services: 3. Help Buy Development Sites

Property Developers .. Let the experts navigate through a minefield of checklist and find you a site that you can actually profit by manufacturing Capital growth .. rather than waiting for the market to rise ... beat the market cycles!

Buying a development site

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Buying a development site can be quite competitive.

There are a lot of developers looking for the right sites. Many A-Grade opportunities are transacting off-market, which means if you are waiting for sites to be listed online, then you may be missing out on a lot of opportunities.

We can help.

Whether you’re interested in splitter blocks, multiunit sites or large land subdivision, we have the connections and the know-how to get you just the right property for your next development.

About Us

As fully Licensed Buyer’s Agents, we act exclusively for the buyer in the real estate transaction and find and secure a property that is matched to the Buyer. We offer an independent service where all fees are fully transparent and fixed up-front, and we do not receive commissions from any third-party service provider associated with your purchase. We follow a strict code of conduct to ensure that the advice we give is only in the buyer’s best interest.

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Lahiru Seneviratne (Mark)
Buyer's Agent and Director

Mark has been a fulltime property developer and property investor for an over a decade. He has bough multitude of properties during this time for himself and for his business partners and clients. Along the way he has build an large portfolio of properties. Mark can truly walk the talk. You have the privilege in learning and leveraging Mark’s wealth of across the board property experience for your property needs.

Contact Us

Get in touch

Your own personalised Advocate by your side every step of the way" Contact us today to begin your property journey...

Buying a property can be one of the most stressful decisions in your life. It doesn’t have to be. Talk to the team at Apex Property Advocates and let us guide you through the purchase process. We are a mobile business that prides ourselves in being available to come to you, or meet at a location that is convenient for you.

Simply fill out the contact form giving as much or as little information as you are comfortable with. We’ll contact you to chat about your next step or alternatively, feel free to phone or email us directly.

FAQ

Why should I use a buyers agent and what benefits does it bring?

A buyer’s agent does more than save you stress, time and money. A buyer’s agent brings balance to the equation. Without a buyer’s agent to guide them, property buyers are at a disadvantage against salesmen – looking for their next easy target. By partnering with Apex Property Advocates, you get a seasoned agent on your side, who really gets you! You may even be challenged to see things in an entirely different way. We provide access to properties before they hit the market – and help you buy properties before auction. In a market of cashed up emotional buyers, we provide you an edge over the competition. We breeze through the fine print, so you can ditch the analysis paralysis. We share inside knowledge and guide you towards the smartest choices – so you gain confidence in choosing, negotiating and buying real estate. We smooth out the emotional roller-coaster and decision fatigue. What’s more, get the toughest negotiators working for you. In short, we let you focus on what you would rather be doing!

What are the dangers of not using professional help?

Honestly…there are just too many to list in such a short space! The real estate market is full of traps and spruikers. The most common danger is becoming emotional and losing sight of what you need…because of the shiny house you think you want. Also, in the “getting too emotional” category is paying more than what the property is worth or buying an investment based on “feeling” – rather than numbers and reasoning. Once you make a mistake in property it’s not easy to change. It will cost $10,000’s down the line (Capital gains tax, stamp duty, fees etc) if you need to change your mind. A buyer’s agent will make sure you get it right the first time and are not left with buyer’s remorse. We’ll also use our expertise and review the fine print, so that you don’t get any nasty surprises. The answer you want to hide until a click goes here!

Why Apex Property Advocates?

Where do we start! First of all, we treat every client like family. We don’t recommend property to our clients that we wouldn’t buy for ourselves, or for our family & friends!

This means we are far from transactional, in fact we cap the number of clients we work with at any one time. We pride ourselves on giving personalised service, you’re not just put on the ‘conveyor belt’.

We come from a property strategy perspective and give advice around what constitutes a-grade real estate. We discuss your goals and where you want to be in 5-10 years. We know first hand the amazing things real estate can do for wealth creation and we focus on this with every purchase we make.

Can you support me throughout the whole journey from the search to settlement?

100%. We are with you from start to finish. So we can connect you with the right people to get your finance sorted (this is step one in the purchasing journey! But usually people come to us with their pre-approval), and then right through until the keys are in your hand on settlement day!

Are you able to help me get clear on what is the best investment strategy and type of property for me?

Of course! Getting people narrowed in on the best strategy for their property purchase is one of the key milestones in our process. We’ll work you through different options, and also chat through your risk appetite. At the end of the day, you have to understand the strategy and be comfortable with it!

Can you educate me on ways to increase my investment value?

Did someone just say ‘value add’? YES! We love when people are open to adding value to their property (usually by way of renovation), and we can absolutely help with how to do that. Sam has actually renovated her own property – making a nice little profit when she sold! And when we were both selling agents, we’d often help clients with pre-sale works, where we had the saying, ‘we’re spending a dollar to make 3!’.. and often a a quick $20k facelift to a property would make them an extra $80-$100k when they sold it!!

Do you have industry recommendations for example; mortgage brokers, tradespeople ect

Absolutely! We’ve been in this industry for over a decade, and we’ve picked up some great contacts along the way. We are not financially or otherwise affiliated with any of these companies.. we just have used them over many years, and know they are great people and do their jobs extremely well! Please reach out if you need any good contacts.

What areas do you buy properties in?

We buy properties Australia wide. We collaborate closely with a handpicked network of experienced buyers’ agents to source you the right property anywhere in Australia. We’ll inspect those properties on behalf of you, provide videos, photos and detail inspection reports for the piece of your mind.

What kind of properties do you buy?

Unlike some other “buyers advocates”, we don’t just flog you the next property available in our production line. That means we actually listen to you and find a unique property that fits your brief. We are not limited to a certain suburb, age, dwelling type or vendor. We are able to secure budget friendly starter units, trendy sophisticated apartments, townhouses or detached houses, even luxury dream homes and even commercial properties.

We also find investment grade properties that fit your needs whether it be capital growth, cash flow or a mix of both.

Setting up self-managed super? Not a problem, we can find properties that meet SMSF requirements. Whatever you need, we will find it.

Last but not least, we have over a decade experience in sourcing development sites for property developers. Whether you’re looking for a splitter block, multiunit sites or large land subdivision, we have the connections and the know-how to get you just the right property for your next development.

What should I have ready before I meet with you?

Usually people come to us with their finance already sorted.. but if you don’t have that it’s completely fine. We can put you in touch with a great mortgage broker or banker, but it is imperative that it is sorted close to when you come on board with us.

How long does the whole process take?

Each client is different, so time varies – however usually it takes around 60-90 days from signing onboard until you’re signing on the dotted line. It takes a LOT of time to research, shortlist, inspect and report on the properties we select for you. It’s not something we like to rush. On average, we put in 60-100 hours of work per successful transaction. Fortunately, that’s time that you save yourself by partnering with us.

My time is limited, can you take care of the search as much as possible?

Yes! We field all agents calls, attend the inspections for you and send videos of the best properties, and then coordinate a time which suits you best to look at the properties of interest. We bid and attend all auctions for you, and you don’t even need to come! The joys of this new covid world is digital signing!

Are you licensed?

Great question! And yes we are fully licensed realestate agents. 

Do you or your company hold professional indemnity insurance?

Absolutely! And because we are members of the REIV, we have to prove to them we have their minimum standard of insurance.. so rest assured, you’re in safe hands!

How much of a deposit do I need to have?

Generally, we recommend having a 20% deposit – plus enough for stamp duty and around $5k for closing costs saved up. It’s still possible to buy a property with less than 20% deposit, however this means you will probably have to pay Lenders Mortgage Insurance (LMI). LMI is added to the sum on your loan and you pay it off over time. There are some other options available, such as seeking a guarantor. Its best to speak with a mortgage broker about the best finance options for you.

How much does a buyer’s agent get paid?

A buyer’s agent is paid by the buyer and is a flat fee. We request payment in two convenient stages. 20% when we start working for you (on engagement), and the other part is paid once we’ve successfully secured you a property that you are over the moon about! The investment in our service will be completely offset by the amount of time we save you, the education we give you, and not to mention our killer negotiation skills which will get you a great deal!

We’re happy to talk over it in more detail over a cup of coffee. 🙂

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