Expat · First home

A first Sydney home, bought from overseas

603/10 Zetland Avenue, Zetland

Balcony with outdoor seating at the Zetland apartment

01 / THE BRIEF

The home they had in mind.

The buyer was comparing apartments across the Lower North Shore and Inner City, with his parents supporting the decision from New Zealand. Light, outdoor space and a practical layout mattered most.

02 / THE APPROACH

The local expertise behind the purchase.

We inspected and filtered the options, explaining the trade offs between location, budget and lifestyle. Clear communication kept the buyer and his parents aligned as the shortlist narrowed.

03 / THE OUTCOME

The result, and what it made possible.

A Zetland apartment was secured from overseas, offering natural light, outdoor space, parking and convenient access to Green Square.

Planning a Sydney purchase from overseas? Explore our buyers agent service for expats, from the search and local inspections to negotiation and settlement coordination.

YOUR QUESTIONS

Your questions, answered.

The details that help you move forward with confidence.

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Can you help me with a similar property search in Zetland?

Yes. Share the features of this purchase that appeal to you, your preferred location and budget. We can discuss a fresh search based on your brief and current opportunities; the property in this story is a completed purchase.

Can you work with clients based in the same country as this case study?

This client journey was Overseas to Sydney. We support clients across time zones and agree on communication and decision making arrangements before starting the search.

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 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.

Who makes the final decision on a property?

You do. We research, inspect and make recommendations, then negotiate or bid within the authority you have agreed with us. We confirm the instructions needed before taking action on a purchase.

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

Your Sydney story starts with a conversation.

Tell us what appealed to you about this client’s experience and what you have in mind for your own move. We will discuss a search shaped around your priorities.

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

Sydney, Australia

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