Define your buyer brief

A home for the life you want next.

Turn your plans for Sydney into a focused property brief, built around your family, lifestyle and priorities.

HOW WE HELP

A clear plan. Personal attention.

The right search begins with more than bedrooms and a postcode. It begins with how you want to live: family nearby, room to host, a shorter school run or a quieter start to the day.

We work through your priorities, preferred locations and budget with you. Together, we distinguish the essentials from the preferences and identify the compromises worth considering.

You begin with a shared brief and clear arrangements for decisions across time zones. Every property is assessed against that brief, so your attention stays on homes that suit you.

WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOU

A clear brief that gives your search direction and helps you recognise the right opportunity.

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A REAL CLIENT STORY

A first Sydney home, bought from overseas

A first Sydney home secured remotely, with clear guidance for an overseas buyer and his parents in New Zealand.

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THE NEXT PART OF YOUR JOURNEY

Support for the next step.

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Suburb & lifestyle guidance

Choose the neighbourhood that fits your next chapter, with local insight into streets, homes and everyday life.

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Property search & shortlisting

Go beyond the listings with a Sydney property search that includes off market access, local agent relationships and a considered shortlist.

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Inspections & evaluations

Understand how a Sydney property feels and functions, with detailed local inspections and candid feedback while you are overseas.

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YOUR QUESTIONS

Your questions, answered.

The details that help you move forward with confidence.

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Can we begin before we know our return date?

Yes. An initial conversation can help you clarify the brief before a search begins. We will discuss what is settled, what is still flexible and when active searching would make sense.

What if my partner and I want different things?

That is a useful conversation to have early. We work through the reasons behind each preference and identify the priorities you share before drawing up the search brief.

What should I include in my Sydney property brief?

Include preferred suburbs, property type, bedrooms, bathrooms, parking, outdoor space and any future property plans. Examples of homes you like, work commitments and your expected return date help us understand how you want to live.

Can the brief change once we start looking?

Yes. Inspection feedback often clarifies what matters. We discuss changes to location, budget or property type with you and confirm any effect on the search scope before adjusting it.

Can we plan around a future retirement in Sydney?

Yes. We can include considerations such as maintenance, accessibility, room for visitors and proximity to family. Your financial adviser helps you assess the wider retirement plan; we focus on finding a suitable property.

How are your fees structured?

Your proposal sets out the scope, fee and payment stages before you engage us. Full search, negotiation only, auction, rental and concierge assignments involve different work. Tell us what you need and we will explain the appropriate service and what is included.

DISCUSS YOUR SYDNEY PLANS

Let’s turn your brief into a Sydney home.

Share your plans with us. Whether you are ready to search or still weighing up your return, start with a personal conversation about your priorities, timing and the right support for you.

Dan GranthamYour Sydney expat buyers agent

+61 434 559 452

Sydney, Australia

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