OUR BUYERS SERVICE

Introduction

After 30 years advising overseas buyers from Hong Kong, Singapore and Malaysia, I know exactly what stopped you investing in Australia in recent years— the foreign buyer duties and rules, taxes, loan restrictions, and excessive developer mark-ups.

But today, the situation has flipped.

Melbourne developers hold an estimated 8,000 unsold new apartments*, and many are now quietly prepared to negotiate substantial discounts.

My Role

I act only for buyers — never as a selling agent.
Instead of taking a sales commission, I charge a flat professional service fee of AUD $7,880 — the same way your solicitor or accountant would.

My job is to:

• Identify and inspect the few true investment-grade apartments among developer stock

• Negotiate below-market prices directly with developers

• Rebate any agent’s commission (up to 5%) back to you

• Aim for an additional 5% developer discount through direct negotiation

• Ensure you buy only quality properties with rental yields at least 5% +

My Advantage

• I personally handle every step — search, inspection, negotiation, reporting — myself. (Not outsourced to staff members- this is too important)

• I accept no more than 2–3 clients per month to give each one full attention.

• I only recommend apartments that meet strict "investment-grade" criteria for:

  • Location & transport

  • Developer reputation

  • Build quality & design

  • Size, scarcity & demand

  • Body corporate fees

  • Rental yield potential

  • Long-term value growth

This is a bespoke, hands-on service for serious overseas investors.

Why Now?

Melbourne’s apartment market is at a historic low.

New construction has slowed sharply, meaning today’s unsold stock will be tomorrow’s shortage.

Smart investors are quietly buying apartments now — before the recovery expected in 2026–2027. After 10 years of no growth Brisbane apartments have exploded by over 60%, to be higher now than Melbourne. And Perth by over 75%. Melbourne is next. 

Book a Private Consultation

Let’s discuss how you can safely invest in brand new Melbourne apartments — below replacement cost, around 30% below currently listed stock, at prices at 2015 levels, all without the usual foreign buyer pain.

Absolutely no obligation, no stress, no commitment. Remember I have no units on hand to sell, and can only take 2 or clients a month, so let's see if it is timely to work together.

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(Free 30-45 minute strategy call via Zoom or WhatsApp)

"Many thanks for the huge advice and assistance you gave us throughout the whole process of locating and securing a home. Your tireless and good natured coordination of the whole process and its many aspects have been and continue to be invaluable"

Charles Cook, Hong Kong

*Source: Charter Keck Cramer 4 April 2025: There are an estimated 8,000 unsold, completed developer units in metropolitan Melbourne, primarily concentrated in the CBD, Southbank, Footscray, and Box Hill.. This number represents 17% of the units completed between 2020 and 2024. 

• Total unsold units: Approximately 8,000.
• Timeframe: These are completed units from the period of 2020-2024.
• Key suburbs with high concentrations:
  • CBD: 1,622
  • Southbank: 676
  • Footscray: 597
  • Box Hill: 504

• Other suburbs: Other areas with significant numbers of unsold units include South Yarra, Coburg, Brunswick, Glen Iris, Clayton, and Oakleigh.