Update: Female Buyers Agent of the Year Award
Still taking a moment to reflect on this one. Melinda has been awarded Female Buyers Agent of the Year – Residential PPOR at the Australian Buyers Agent Awards 2026
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Securing the Perfect First Home in Ipswich Before It Hit the Market
For many first home buyers, entering the property market can feel overwhelming, especially when time is limited and the market is moving quickly. These clients had already spent some time trying to secure a home in the Ipswich area but were finding it difficult to make progress. Between work commitments and the pace of listings…
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What Is The AML/CTF Reform? [2026]
The AML/CTF Reform is a change to Australia’s laws that help prevent money laundering and terrorism funding. These laws are managed by AUSTRAC. From 1 July 2026, people working in real estate, including buyer’s agents, will also need to follow these rules. This means they may need to check a client’s identity, ask a few…
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Sometimes Being a Landlord Does Not Go to Plan
Property investment is often spoken about in terms of long term growth, rental income and financial security. What is not spoken about as often are the moments when things do not go to plan. Recently, one property went through a warrant of possession after the tenant stopped paying rent late last year. What followed was…
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How To Find Off Market Properties
Buying property in Australia can be competitive, especially in popular cities like Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, and Perth. Many buyers may be interested in the same homes, which can make it harder to secure a property. In some cases, buyers may have the chance to purchase off-market properties. These are homes that are…
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First Home Success: Securing Space, Lifestyle and Value
Buying your first home is a big milestone. It is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming when you are trying to balance lifestyle, location, budget, and long term value all at once. These clients came to me knowing what mattered most to them. They wanted to stay close to family and friends, be within…
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First Investment Secured in the Lockyer Valley
Starting a property investment journey can feel overwhelming, particularly when working within a defined budget. The first purchase needs to be practical, manageable and positioned to perform well over time. These clients engaged us to help secure their first investment property in the Lockyer Valley. Their objective was clear. They wanted an affordable entry point…
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A Home for Today, Stability for Tomorrow, Secured in Toowoomba
Sometimes the motivation to purchase is not about yield or portfolio growth. Sometimes it is about providing stability for family. These clients were purchasing in the Toowoomba Region to provide a secure and comfortable home for their son, who was already renting locally and wanted to remain in the same area. He relied on public…
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The Power of Access: Securing an Off-Market Investment in Toowoomba
Not all investment purchases are straightforward. For this first time investor, the brief was layered and deeply personal. The property was not only intended to be the foundation of a future portfolio. It also needed to serve an immediate purpose. His mother required a home that was suitable for wheelchair accessibility and comfortable day to…
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First Investment Secured Off Market in the Toowoomba Region
Entering the market as a first time investor requires clarity and discipline. The first asset sets the tone for everything that follows. It needs to be resilient, rentable and positioned for growth. These clients were living interstate and had limited knowledge of the Toowoomba Region. Their budget parameters would ultimately dictate the location, so suburb…
