Clear answers. A more confident move.

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.

Yes. We can shape a search around your future return, preferred lifestyle and timing. That might mean room for visiting family, easier upkeep or a home you can leave while travelling. Your chosen advisers help you assess how the purchase fits your wider retirement plans.

We talk through your priorities, timing, preferred Sydney areas and budget. We explain the support that fits, how the process works from overseas and the next steps. You can ask questions and decide whether to proceed without any obligation.

We agree on contact times, updates and how you want to receive inspection videos and recommendations. We bring the local information together, and you give the instructions for offers, bidding and purchase decisions.

It can include key collection, property access, utility and delivery coordination, and local provider introductions. Tell us what you need arranged. The tasks, permissions and fees are agreed before work begins.

Yes. We can discuss introductions to an accountant, financial advisor, property lawyer or mortgage broker, or work alongside people you already trust. You choose who to engage and agree their services and fees directly.

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.

You do not need a confirmed flight date to start a conversation. We can clarify your priorities now and discuss when an active search would make sense.

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.

Yes. A rental can give you time to settle in before buying. We can inspect locally and support the agreed application steps, with concierge support available for the practical arrival details.

Yes. Share the listing with us. Negotiation only or auction representation may be the right fit, depending on the property and the preparation already completed. We agree the scope and fees before starting.

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.

No. You can speak with us while planning your return. Before committing to a purchase, your broker or lender needs to confirm your finance position and your lawyer needs to advise on the transaction.

The Returning Expat is a specialised service under the Grantham Buyers Agents umbrella, led by Dan Grantham. It brings his Sydney purchasing experience to the needs of Australians living overseas.

No. The property needs to be right for you. If a suitable opportunity has not emerged, we discuss your options and timing before deciding how to proceed.

We agree on communication around your commitments and time zone at the outset. You receive property recommendations, inspection feedback and clear guidance on the decisions needed throughout your search.

We provide personal attention, candid local inspection feedback, selling agent relationships that support an off market search, and agreed support through to handover and arrival. Each part is shaped around your plans overseas.

Dan has transacted on over $350m worth of property on behalf of his clients. His experience includes family homes, apartments and investment properties, with expat purchase stories in Cherrybrook, Chatswood, Newtown and other Sydney suburbs.

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.

Tell us about your privacy preferences at the outset. We agree on communication arrangements and share information with agents and advisers as needed for your search and authorised by you.

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.