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. Whether you’re 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 Brisbane’s 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 Dubé 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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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]
Complete Service
An end-to-end comprehensive service that has everything included. 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 – unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
Moving to Brisbane
Ideal for those who need to relocate or know more about Brisbane’s best suburbs to live.
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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 – unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
[Learn more about my Complete Service]
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 – unlimited
- Negotiation support
- Settlement support
[Learn more about my Complete Service offering]
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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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]
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. 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – QLD 4215511
Bachelor of Business Mgt / Bachelor of Commerce
Certified Practising Accountant (CPA)
Address: Level 1/240 Waterworks Rd, Ashgrove (by appointment only)
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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:
𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞 & 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 - based on the Broadway version, this musical showstopper is on at Lyric Theatre, QPAC until 3 October. The wonder of Wonka awaits!
𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 - if you haven’t 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.
𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝗪𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝗪𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 - 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.
Enjoy the holidays!!!!
When I first saw this one I got my clients ducks in a row. 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆 🦆
After my client saw it they said to me quietly “it’s so much better than we expected”. That’s code for ‘go do your thing’ and that’s what I did 👩🏻💻.
Secured within 12 hours of the first mid week open in a late night negotiation. My clients called after securing it and said ‘we would still be thinking about going to the open on Saturday, we are finally those people.’
My work here is done ✅ 🦆. Lovely to buy it through @ryansmithsells and his team. 😊
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 “a home we never would have been able to buy”.
Here is their full google review, thanks for the kind words. 💫
We feel very lucky to have found Jayne. She secured us an amazing family home that greatly exceeded our expectations, something we didn’t 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.
𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲𝐬…….. my little business is thriving and it’s 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 👋.
When I picked up the keys it was school holidays and my children were with me. My sons 💙💙 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 💖 beaming with pride of this moment for her Mum. Right there that is success to me, the moment isn’t even about the keys.
Looking forward to many happy days at the office.
These school holidays I’ll be making the most of Brisbane’s glorious weather with my children outdoors.
It’s 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 days…even in Winter! 🌞🌞
If you’re 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.
🌿 South Bank Parklands – a magical river parkland. 🧚🧚 We’ll be checking out the new Riverside Green, a state-of -the-art colourful playground 🌈 with a skywalk, towers, rope bridges and climbing webs high above the ground. Brisbane’s coolest new playground!
🌿 Mt Cootha Botanic Gardens – 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. 🧘♀️ The Planetarium 🪐 here is high on our list of must-do list these school holidays.
🌿 New Farm Park – one of Brisbane’s oldest and most popular parklands. We love going for a ride on the CityCat. The farmers 🧑🌾 🍋🥦🌽🍓 market on Saturdays is a great way to start the weekend we love to grab a box of fresh cinnamon donuts 🍩 and play on the grass.
🌿 Roma Street Parklands – my kids love running around the rolling lawns of this amazing parkland, catching the cute train 🚂 as well as hitting the playgrounds, walking trails and wildlife-filled ponds. 🦆 🛼🚲🛴
Friday just got even better- thanks Domain for sharing my advice. #readallaboutit
𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐫𝐮𝐥𝐞!!
When I started out I said I would never stand in front of a sold sign……. Didn’t even think of ever designing my own huge sign and standing in front of it but today I did.
This buy is one I am super proud of and this story may never happen again.
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 hasn’t been for sale in over 20 years it’s 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. Don’t worry- I won’t leave it there for months 😝😝
Congratulations to my clients and good luck with the dream build.
Glenlyon Drive Ashgrove.
𝐌𝐨𝐨𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜!!
This big charmer gave my clients so much more then they asked for and in this market that’s a result to celebrate.
With a huge 780sqm of land high on the hill in Moorooka (not the ‘we can manage’ with a 405sqm) and 4 not 3 bedrooms, my delightful newly married couple are going to be set for many years to come.
Thanks also to @michaelnolanproperty I am glad we got there in the end, it was a pleasure to bring this one home.
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 don’t call it Central Avenue for nothing), high on the hills of Paddington came up we swooped in and purchased it.
The clients can’t wait to start their next chapter at home in Paddington and I can’t wait to sit out on that deck and celebrate🥂
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.
𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬- 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
As the school year swings back into action here is your reminder as a buyer to always research the school catchment area yourself.
Here in Brisbane there is no doubt house prices are impacted by which school catchment zone they sit in.
Sometimes the closest school or one mentioned near by isn’t always the catchment zone so it is important to double check using the Queensland government website.
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 ☝️ link in bio.
𝐇𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐞𝐥𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞. 🏡
This family was fun to work with, basically the brief was ‘find us a home before we move as we don’t want to rent as we have two dogs’. One of those dogs is a real life Hairy Maclary so we couldn’t let him return to Donaldson’s Dairy now. #kidsbook
So through a lot of zooms, videos and calls I found a home and purchased it remotely and the move happened in late 2020.
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.
Well what will 2021 bring??? I am excited to see and ready to rumble. #firstdayback
What amazing homes will be found, who will meet their new neighbours and which moving boxes will sit unpacked the longest.
The stories will unfold in time and I am proud to play my role in my client’s journey
💚💙💚.
Let’s do this
Jayne
It’s going to be a lovely Christmas on the back deck for this local family. Purchased off market this newly renovated home ticked all the ‘must have’ and ‘nice to have’ boxes.
𝗪𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐮𝐳𝐳𝐲 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐠𝐥𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐰𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞:
Jayne is amazing - she's lovely, extremely knowledgeable about the property market (she pretty much has recommendations for everything!) and is an expert negotiator. Although we're incredibly happy that Jayne found us our dream home so quickly, we're sad that she's not a staple of our weekends anymore. We highly recommend Jayne to anyone looking to purchase a property in Brisbane (and have told all our friends!).