CLIENT STORIES

Overseas lives. Sydney success stories.

See how local knowledge, preparation and negotiation helped clients in Singapore, Switzerland, Korea, Hong Kong, Dubai and beyond secure their place in Sydney.

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Tudor style Cherrybrook house beside an illuminated swimming pool at duskHills District

Expat family · Overseas purchase

A Cherrybrook family home, secured from Singapore

A character family home secured before auction, with us negotiating in Sydney while the buyers remained in Singapore.

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Newtown terrace frontage with an ornate iron balcony, front garden and street treeInner West

Expat investors · Auction purchase

Newtown terrace purchase for an expat in Switzerland

Local preparation and auction representation secured a three bedroom Newtown terrace for buyers in Switzerland.

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Chatswood apartment living and dining room with a black sofa and adjoining balconyLower North Shore

Expat investor · Off market purchase

A Chatswood apartment secured for an expat in Korea

An off market Chatswood purchase met a Korea based client’s investment brief and plans for her children.

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Character living and dining spaces at 39 Neville Street, MarrickvilleInner West

Returning expat · Auction

A family home after returning from Germany

A character filled Marrickville home secured at auction for a family returning from Germany.

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Balcony with outdoor seating at the Zetland apartmentInner City

Expat · First home

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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Bright open plan living area in the Woollahra rentalEastern Suburbs

Expat · Rental & relocation

A Sydney landing place for a family in the US

A Woollahra rental and coordinated arrival support helped a US based family move forward when their buying plans changed.

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Balcony at the Chippendale apartmentInner City

Expat · Apartment purchase

Chippendale purchase for a New York based family

Five private inspections and a focused negotiation secured a Sydney apartment during a New York family’s four day visit.

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Furnished dining area in the Mosman apartmentLower North Shore

Expat · Off market purchase

An off market foothold in Mosman village

A furnished Mosman village apartment secured off market within four weeks for an overseas investor.

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Bright Westmead apartment living room with white seating, timber floors and garden-facing windows.Western Sydney

Expat · Property purchase

A Westmead investment secured for clients in Singapore

A tenanted Westmead apartment secured for Singapore based clients seeking a practical Sydney investment.

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Modern galley kitchen opening to a living room and leafy balcony in the Wolseley Grove apartment.Inner City

Expat · Property purchase

A Zetland apartment secured from Singapore in three weeks

A bright Zetland apartment secured before auction in three weeks, without the Singapore based buyers travelling to Sydney.

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Open-plan North Sydney apartment interior with integrated kitchen and full-height balcony glazing.Lower North Shore

Expat · Property purchase

A North Sydney investment for an expat based in Dubai

A North Sydney apartment secured below budget for a Dubai based client, with local inspections and strata review coordination.

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Killara apartment living and dining space opening to a sunny balcony with a leafy outlook.Upper North Shore

Expat · Property purchase

An off market Killara purchase for a Singapore based expat

An off market Killara apartment secured in three weeks for investment today and family use in the future.

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196 Military Road, Dover Heights, purchased through Grantham Buyers AgentsEastern Suburbs

Expat · Property purchase

A Dover Heights home for an expat family

On the ground negotiation after auction secured an expat family’s Dover Heights home with Harbour Bridge views.

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Bellevue Hill living room with arched doorways, brown leather sofas and colourful artwork.Eastern Suburbs

Expat · Property purchase

Bellevue Hill investment for an expat based in Switzerland

A Bellevue Hill property with multiple accommodation spaces matched a Switzerland based expat’s investment brief.

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Light-filled Langston building interior with a large kitchen island, dining space and tall curved windows.Northern Sydney

Expat · Property purchase

An Epping home for a family relocating from Hong Kong

An off market Epping apartment gave a Hong Kong family a Sydney base, secured within six weeks.

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Hunters Hill courtyard with outdoor lounge seating, brick paving and a raised timber deck.Lower North Shore

Expat · Family purchase

Hunters Hill townhouse purchase for a family from Dubai

An off market Hunters Hill townhouse gave a family from Dubai the space to upsize before their rental ended.

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YOUR NEXT STEP

What would the right Sydney home mean for you?

Talk through your priorities with us and understand the support, scope and next steps for your move.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Your questions, answered.

The details that help you move forward with confidence.

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Are these actual Grantham Buyers Agents engagements?

Yes. These stories describe property purchases and a rental search delivered through Grantham Buyers Agents for clients with overseas connections. Each story explains the brief, approach and outcome for that engagement.

Will my purchase follow the same timeline as a case study?

Each story reflects that client’s brief and the property available at the time. Your search will have its own timing and opportunities. We agree your priorities with you and keep you informed as the search progresses.

Can you help while I am still overseas?

Yes. The service is designed for that. We search and inspect in Sydney, share videos and candid feedback, and coordinate the property process with you and your advisers. You stay involved in the decisions wherever you are.

Can you help me access off market properties in Sydney?

Yes. We speak directly with Sydney selling agents about suitable homes being offered privately or prepared for market. These opportunities sit alongside advertised listings in your search. Availability varies, and every property is assessed for suitability, condition and value.

Which parts of Sydney do you cover?

Our purchasing experience spans the Lower and Upper North Shore, Northern Beaches, Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, Inner City and Hills District. Your budget, preferred home and way of life guide the area shortlist.

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 discuss your own Sydney brief.

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 Grantham
Dan GranthamYour Sydney expat buyers agent
+61 434 559 452

Sydney, Australia

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