Welcome to The Informed Buyer
The Informed Buyer was created to apply some fresh thinking so that more people can benefit by using a qualified Buyer’s Agent when buying property.ย Whether youโre searching for your first home, a family looking to upgrade or downsize, relocating or investing talk to me about how I can make your unique journey more productive, informative and enjoyable.
I specialise in locating and securing properties in Brisbaneโs inner city suburbs, helping people purchase the ideal property that best matches their lifestyle and budget whilst saving time in the process.
"We could not be happier in our new home"
The Dubรฉ Family, 2018
How can I help?
New Family Home
For families looking for the perfect home that fits everyone’s needs.
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ย ย Co-Pilot Service
Ideal for when you would like to benefit from the assistance of an expert but also want to participate participate in searching for their new home. Have a trusted advisor work alongside you every step of the buying journey.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports for up to 12 properties
- Negotiation support
- Maximum 8-week search period
[Learn more about my Co-Pilot Service]ย
ย ย Complete Service
An end-to-end comprehensive service that has everything included.ย The Complete Service is best suited to busy families looking for their next family home.
Our Complete Service offering is the way to reduce the stress and time commitments of searching for a property, whilst at the same time achieving a great outcome that meets your lifestyle and budget.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports โ unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
Moving to Brisbane
Ideal for those who need toย relocate or know more about Brisbane’s best suburbs to live.
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ย ย Complete Service
An end-to-end premium and comprehensive service suited to busy professionals, families, and other homebuyers planning to relocate to Brisbane.
Our complete service offering is the way to reduce the stress and time commitments of searching for a property, whilst at the same time achieving a great outcome that meets your lifestyle and budget.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports โ unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
[Learn more about my Complete Service]ย
ย ย Brisbane Rundown
Are you looking to buy or rent in Brisbane but are unsure what location is best for you?
What it includes:
- 2 x 30-minute calls to understand your situation and requirements.
- Customised itinerary to spend the day (5 hours) with a local professional who will show you ideal suburbs and facilities to fit your needs.
- Property inspections where required to highlight property values in areas.
- Airport transfers if necessary.
If you’re looking to rent in Brisbane, I can also assist with rental inspections and guidance.
Investor
Savvy investors wanting the most convenient and informed way to purchase property.
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Complete Service
Our complete service offering is the easiest way to acquire an investment property that meets your budget and investment objectives.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports โ unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
[Learn more about my Complete Service offering]
ย ย Brisbane Run-Down
Are you looking to invest in Brisbane but unsure what location is best for you?
What it includes:
- 2 x 30-minute call to understand your situation and requirements.
- Customised itinerary to spend the day (5 hours) with a local professional who will show you ideal suburbs and facilities to fit your needs.
- Property inspections where required to highlight property values in areas.
- Airport transfers if necessary.
First Home Buyer
For those who could use an expert on their side when buying their first property.
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ย ย Action Plan
This is a great, low-risk way to engage the professional expertise of a buyer’s agent. There is a once-off affordable fee, and no obligation or expectation to use our more comprehensive services.
What it includes:
- Customised action plan outlining the steps to purchasing your ideal home within your budget
- Identification of focus suburbs
- Negotiation tips and a buying process outline
[Learn more about my Action Plan service]ย
ย ย Co-Pilot Service
This service is ideal for those who would like to benefit from the assistance of an expert and trusted advisor to work alongside them every step of the buying journey.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports for up to 12 properties
- Negotiation support
- Maximum 8-week search period
Co-Pilot Service
Ideal for when you would like to benefit from the assistance of an expert but also want to participate participate in searching for their new home. Have a trusted advisor work alongside you every step of the buying journey.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports for up to 12 properties
- Negotiation support
- Maximum 8-week search period
Complete Service
An end-to-end comprehensive service that has everything included.ย The Complete Service is best suited to busy families looking for their next family home.
Our Complete Service offering is the way to reduce the stress and time commitments of searching for a property, whilst at the same time achieving a great outcome that meets your lifestyle and budget.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports โ unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
Complete Service
An end-to-end premium and comprehensive service suited to busy professionals, families, and other homebuyers planning to relocate to Brisbane.
Our complete service offering is the way to reduce the stress and time commitments of searching for a property, whilst at the same time achieving a great outcome that meets your lifestyle and budget.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports โ unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
Brisbane Rundown
Are you looking to buy or rent in Brisbane but are unsure what location is best for you?
What it includes:
- 2 x 30-minute calls to understand your situation and requirements.
- Customised itinerary to spend the day (5 hours) with a local professional who will show you ideal suburbs and facilities to fit your needs.
- Property inspections where required to highlight property values in areas.
- Airport transfers if necessary.
If you’re looking to rent in Brisbane, I can also assist with rental inspections and guidance.
Action Plan
This is a great, low-risk way to engage the professional expertise of a buyer’s agent. There is a once-off affordable fee, and no obligation or expectation to use our more comprehensive services.
What it includes:
- Customised action plan outlining the steps to purchasing your ideal home within your budget
- Identification of focus suburbs
- Negotiation tips and a buying process outline
Co-Pilot Service
This service is ideal for those who would like to benefit from the assistance of an expert and trusted advisor to work alongside them every step of the buying journey.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports for up to 12 properties
- Negotiation support
- Maximum 8-week search period
Complete Service
Our complete service offering is the easiest way to acquire an investment property that meets your budget and investment objectives.
What it includes:
- Customised property search plan
- Property search assistance including off-market and on-market properties
- Inspections and property guidance reports โ unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
Brisbane Rundown
Are you looking to invest in Brisbane but unsure what location is best for you?
What it includes:
- 2 x 30-minute calls to understand your situation and requirements.
- Customised itinerary to spend the day (5 hours) with a local professional who will show you ideal suburbs and facilities to fit your needs.
- Property inspections where required to highlight property values in areas.
- Airport transfers if necessary.
Recent Purchases
Contact Details
Jayne: 0427 623 639
Licensed Real Estate Agent โ QLD 4215511
Bachelor of Business Mgt /ย Bachelor of Commerce
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Address: Level 1/240 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove (by appointment only)
Fill out the form below and we’ll be in touch shortly:
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What an unlucky time this local family had in trying to find a home last year. They were feeling so deflated about the whole situation as they had searched for so long.โฃ
A couple months ago, I went along to an open home on a Saturday not expecting what I was about to find. I had just left another home in Wooloowin that wasnโt quite right for them. It was through commitment and my can always squeeze one more โopen houseโ attitude that I found it. As I went downstairs and saw the extra high ceilings and inviting pool I knew it was the one. โฃ
When they saw it they agreed so we secured this beautiful Queenslander prior to auction with all itโs charm. It was in a dream suburb that ticked all the boxes and within budget. Everything this family had been through- all those homes they thought were perfect suddenly a distant memory. โฃ
My work here is done and itโs now over to this very deserving local family to make memories together. ๐๐งก๐
Thanks on the sales side to Phillip @harriganpropertygroup it was a pleasure.
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There are properties that the photos look good but when you step inside the home takes your breath away.
It was amazement at first sight ๐๐ just the way it should be.โฃ
Luckily we were able to secure it prior to anyone else falling in love for our gorgeous local family.โฃ
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๐๐ฏ๐ซ๐ฐ๐บโฆโฆโฆ๐ฎ๐ข๐ฌ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ช๐ฆ๐ด ๐๐๐งก
Purchased off market in Clayfield.
This Queenslander home with pool and large backyard was the perfect home for our local family. We are sure this home is full of happiness this school holidays. ๐๐๐งก
And here is what my clients had to sayโฆโฆ..
We we're looking to relocate from Sydney and we're unable to travel, Luckily we found Jayne and Vanessa! They managed the anxiety of purchasing a new home we had never physically seen while giving us great options that matched our needs. When it came time to buy we had complete confidence in their strategy which ultimately payed off with Jayne getting us the perfect house. They looked after us and not only got us in but gave us some great insights into the area which has been a huge help in settling in!
๐๐ฆ๐ฏ ๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ ๐๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข ๐ข๐ณ๐ฆ ๐ญ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐จ ๐ด๐ต๐ข๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ค๐ญ๐ช๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ด.
It was so lovely to hear from Annaโs perspective how I have been able to help them over the years.
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๐๐๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ก๐๐ฌ๐๐: ๐๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฅ๐ฆ๐๐ซโ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ญ.โฃ
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Relocating to Brisbane this family engaged us to search and secure something prior to their arrival and the school year starting. They requested a large block character home and advice on the best family suburbs.โฃ
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With that brief in mind we quickly pinpointed the best options across a few suburbs. This was the stand out both from a community perspective but also a home that fitted their needs.โฃ
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It was a pleasure to help a lovely family find their special home.โฃ
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๐ต mid $3mโฃ
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Thanks to @annkarynfraserplace we both worked hard for our clients but had some lovely chats. Not sure you will ever forget my first impression turning up drenched on the doorstep but committed to getting to the open house ๐ง.
๐๐ข๐ญ๐๐ก๐๐ง ๐ ๐จ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐ซ โฃ
So happy for these clients- a dream family home just purchased.
Just Purchased
An investment that ticked all of the boxes for this local investor. The clients were able to achieve their long term property goals instantly by working with us- much to their surprise.
We were happy to exceed their expectations.
Music: Chosen by my kids ๐
๐ซFarewell 2021 ๐ซ
๐ซ Hello 2022๐ซ
Thanks for all the support here on Instagram.
Every little like ๐, comment ๐ฌ, message โ๏ธ is appreciated and noticed.
Happy New Year to all.
Thank you everyone for your ongoing support, I wish you a safe and happy holidays.
After doing the final deal today on Christmas Eve and working right up to get results for my clients itโs time to say:
I am now out to the office returning on Monday 10th January, emails will be checked occasionally ๐.
Signing off after an incredible 2021 to enjoy some much-needed time with my family.
Happy Holidays and Cheers to the New Year!
What a buy! There were 60 groups through the first and only open home for this beauty. Under a multi-offer situation, I was able to guide my overseas client in with the narrowest of margins to make their offer the sellerโs choice.โฃ
This home is your classic Queenslander on an 810sqm block, single level living out onto a large deck where the kids can choose to swim in the beautiful pool or play on the lawn. โฃ
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Situated in a highly desirable primary and high school catchment and surrounded by all the shops, cafes, and bushland you could want, it is also only a short commute to the CBD.โฃ
The new owners purchased sight-unseen and saw it for the first time on Saturday. They were delighted and most importantly it was exactly what they expected. ๐ โฃ
When you relocate to Brisbane to be closer to your grandchildren!
What can I say- location was key and we nailed that but the home was perfect too. Enjoy your well deserved retirement ๐ซ
It was a Sunday afternoon call โ๏ธ from someone who had fallen in love with this house and needed to buy it. So what can I say- I stepped in and even with multi offers and time pressures I was able to secure it late that night.โฃ
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Itโs no wonder it was love at first sight for my client. Elevated on a over 1000sqm block with sweeping views and breezes from its wrap around verandahs this home makes every day feel like a vacation. Inside its architectural high curved ceilings makes itโs one of a kind.โฃ
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What a great time of year to move into your new home and celebrate everything together. ๐
After a bomb dive in that tropical pool after moving all those boxes., what a wonderful purchase for this family ๐ซ
Hand delivering client gifts- how lucky am I ๐
This is such a special job- I love seeing everyone and noticing the little improvements they are making at home ๐ - new fences, painted roofs.
Of course I chat for way too long and it takes days. All part of the magic of this time of year. ๐ซ ๐ซ
Properties in the Brisbane โinner suburbs market sub a millionโ are an endangered species. โฃ
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So when a great little home popped up off market in this well loved street in Alderley we snapped it up. โฃ
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With new homes in the suburb selling well into the $2ms my client, a first home buyer, has decided to live in it now and build the dream home in years to come. โฃ
Options galore with this buy and the numbers stack up with every scenario. โฃ
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3 bed + study ๐ ๐ โฃ
New kitchen ๐งโ๐ณ
Classic bathroom ๐ โฃ
Land 407sqm ๐ช
Hilda st, Alderley โฃ
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Brisbane is now the fastest growing capital city when it comes to our property market and I am keeping up.
If you want to hear more as to why and what to do from a buyerโs perspective please feel free to join me tomorrow.
I recently presented to industry group and thought I would love to share it with my followers too.
Thanks for those who have already registered ๐ I look forward to Q&A at the end.
Please register at link above or pop me a message.
Thursday Nov 4th
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School holidays are upon us again and if you are struggling to entertain everyone here are my suggestions. I will be out and about with the family enjoying the best Brisbane has on offer:โฃ
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๐๐ก๐๐ซ๐ฅ๐ข๐ & ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ก๐จ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ ๐
๐๐๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐๐๐ฅ - based on the Broadway version, this musical showstopper is on at Lyric Theatre, QPAC until 3 October. The wonder of Wonka awaits!โฃ
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๐๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐๐ข๐ซ๐ - if you havenโt stood under the sea of fireworks with our gorgeous city as the backdrop then this is a must do. Head to South Bank, Kangaroo Point Cliffs or Howard Smith Wharves to watch the spectacular fireworks. Starts 7pm. Get there early to avoid the crowds.โฃ
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๐๐ซ๐ข๐๐ค๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐ช๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ช๐จ๐ซ๐ฅ๐ - on at Queensland Museum. A fun day out for big and little LEGO fans. Heaps of awesome masterpieces from the Great Wall of China and Taj Mahal, to the Empire State Building - this world-class exhibition is an interactive trip through history.โฃ
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Enjoy the holidays!!!!
When I first saw this one I got my clients ducks in a row. ๐ฆ ๐ฆ ๐ฆ ๐ฆ ๐ฆ โฃ
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After my client saw it they said to me quietly โitโs so much better than we expectedโ. Thatโs code for โgo do your thingโ and thatโs what I did ๐ฉ๐ปโ๐ป.โฃ
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Secured within 12 hours of the first mid week open in a late night negotiation. My clients called after securing it and said โwe would still be thinking about going to the open on Saturday, we are finally those people.โโฃ
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My work here is done โ
๐ฆ. Lovely to buy it through @ryansmithsells and his team. ๐
To buy a home that exceeds my clients expectations is the greatest compliment. In this market people keep talking about compromise but not my clients Michelle and Steven, they purchased โa home we never would have been able to buyโ.
Here is their full google review, thanks for the kind words. ๐ซ
We feel very lucky to have found Jayne. She secured us an amazing family home that greatly exceeded our expectations, something we didnโt think would be possible in this crazy market. Jayne is genuine, professional and very easy to deal with. She is both generous with her time and the sharing of her market knowledge. We really enjoyed our time with Jayne. She worked hard to find us a home that meets our current and future needs and feel really grateful to her for securing us a home we never would have been able to buy without her good property intuition and negotiation strategies.
๐๐ญโ๐ฌ ๐ง๐จ๐ญ ๐ง๐จ๐ซ๐ฆ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ฆ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ค๐๐ฒ๐ฌโฆโฆ.. my little business is thriving and itโs time to have a HQ. This small space is tucked away in Bardon and is bright and cheery, just perfect. It has already hosted meetings with clients and friends swing by to say ๐.โฃ
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When I picked up the keys it was school holidays and my children were with me. My sons ๐๐ insisted on a photo to mark the occasion so I went along with it. The thing I nearly missed was the little girl in the corner- see that is my daughter ๐ beaming with pride of this moment for her Mum. Right there that is success to me, the moment isnโt even about the keys. โฃ
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Looking forward to many happy days at the office.
These school holidays Iโll be making the most of Brisbaneโs glorious weather with my children outdoors.โฃ
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Itโs no secret that I love Brisbane and that I genuinely believe it is one of the greatest places that a family could live. One of the best things about living in Brisbane is the endless sunny daysโฆeven in Winter! ๐๐โฃ
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If youโre new to Brisbane or about to move be sure to save my Top 4 best known parks below and check out the blog for all the finer details.โฃ
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๐ฟ South Bank Parklands โ a magical river parkland. ๐ง๐ง Weโll be checking out the new Riverside Green, a state-of -the-art colourful playground ๐ with a skywalk, towers, rope bridges and climbing webs high above the ground. Brisbaneโs coolest new playground!โฃ
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๐ฟ Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens โ sub-tropical wonderland adjacent to a forest. My kids love the Kuta Kids Playground here as well as the Japanese Gardens, the bamboo grove and the water-lily lagoon. ๐งโโ๏ธ The Planetarium ๐ช here is high on our list of must-do list these school holidays.โฃ
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๐ฟ New Farm Park โ one of Brisbaneโs oldest and most popular parklands. We love going for a ride on the CityCat. The farmers ๐งโ๐พ ๐๐ฅฆ๐ฝ๐ market on Saturdays is a great way to start the weekend we love to grab a box of fresh cinnamon donuts ๐ฉ and play on the grass.โฃ
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๐ฟ Roma Street Parklands โ my kids love running around the rolling lawns of this amazing parkland, catching the cute train ๐ as well as hitting the playgrounds, walking trails and wildlife-filled ponds. ๐ฆ ๐ผ๐ฒ๐ดโฃ
Friday just got even better- thanks Domain for sharing my advice. #readallaboutit
๐๐ซ๐จ๐ค๐ ๐ฆ๐ฒ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐!!โฃ
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When I started out I said I would never stand in front of a sold signโฆโฆ. Didnโt even think of ever designing my own huge sign and standing in front of it but today I did.โฃ
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This buy is one I am super proud of and this story may never happen again. โฃ
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My clients when I first met them mentioned this exact address as what they were looking for. I laughed and said everyone knows that block but it hasnโt been for sale in over 20 years itโs just sat vacant. You can imagine the absolute surprise when it came up as an off market option two weeks later. We swooped in, secured it and I decided this block needed a huge sign to celebrate. Donโt worry- I wonโt leave it there for months ๐๐โฃ
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Congratulations to my clients and good luck with the dream build.โฃ
Glenlyon Drive Ashgrove.
๐๐จ๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐จ๐ค๐ ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐!!โฃ
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This big charmer gave my clients so much more then they asked for and in this market thatโs a result to celebrate.โฃ
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With a huge 780sqm of land high on the hill in Moorooka (not the โwe can manageโ with a 405sqm) and 4 not 3 bedrooms, my delightful newly married couple are going to be set for many years to come.
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Thanks also to @michaelnolanproperty I am glad we got there in the end, it was a pleasure to bring this one home. โฃ
Paddington & Purchased.
My clients number one priority was to be able to entertain from their kitchen and deck with sweeping views. So when this prime positioned home (they donโt call it Central Avenue for nothing), high on the hills of Paddington came up we swooped in and purchased it.
The clients canโt wait to start their next chapter at home in Paddington and I canโt wait to sit out on that deck and celebrate๐ฅ
Thanks to the sales agent @benwakely_ and @nickmannproperties you were both so positive and professional throughout the purchase.
Reno + Design show is this weekend
@brisbanetownplanning is joining me on stage too!
10:00am Sunday | Second Home Buying
When it comes to up-sizing or buying the second home, what are the considerations that are most often forgotten? No matter what style or condition your next purchase, these are the things that will save you time and money in ensuring the purchase is right for you.
๐๐ง๐๐จ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ฌ- ๐๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ก๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญโฃ
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As the school year swings back into action here is your reminder as a buyer to always research the school catchment area yourself.โฃ
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Here in Brisbane there is no doubt house prices are impacted by which school catchment zone they sit in. โฃ
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Sometimes the closest school or one mentioned near by isnโt always the catchment zone so it is important to double check using the Queensland government website.โฃ
For those wondering why the brisbane property market is flooded with buyers with only a sprinkling of homes on offer!!!
Take a look at this blog โ๏ธ link in bio.
๐๐๐ข๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐ฐ๐๐ฒ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฆ ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐ง๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐ ๐ก๐จ๐ฆ๐. ๐ก โฃ
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This family was fun to work with, basically the brief was โfind us a home before we move as we donโt want to rent as we have two dogsโ. One of those dogs is a real life Hairy Maclary so we couldnโt let him return to Donaldsonโs Dairy now. #kidsbookโฃ
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So through a lot of zooms, videos and calls I found a home and purchased it remotely and the move happened in late 2020. โฃ
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Their new home is an architects very own home so every aspect has been designed with light and living in mind. So with one single move they are settled and ready for 2021 in their new home.โฃ
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Well what will 2021 bring??? I am excited to see and ready to rumble. #firstdaybackโฃ
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What amazing homes will be found, who will meet their new neighbours and which moving boxes will sit unpacked the longest.
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The stories will unfold in time and I am proud to play my role in my clientโs journeyโฃ
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Letโs do thisโฃ
Jayne