Bianca approached us as a mum of three looking to make a major lifestyle change for her family. She wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of Brisbane and find a quieter, rural environment where she could raise her children with more space and a greater sense of community.
But the pressure was on. Bianca was a first home buyer with no previous property buying experience, a limited budget, and three children relying on her to make the right decision. She knew what she wanted for her family, but navigating unfamiliar locations, assessing older homes and knowing what to pay was overwhelming. She needed someone in her corner who could guide her through the process and help her buy with confidence.
After an extensive search spanning South East Queensland and a number of rural communities, we identified an older Queenslander on a large block in a quiet rural town. It offered the space and lifestyle Bianca wanted while still providing access to schools, medical services and employment.
With the property approximately three and a half hours from Brisbane, Daniel made the trip to inspect it alongside Bianca and her family. Drawing on his extensive construction experience, Daniel assessed the condition of the older home and helped Bianca understand exactly what she was considering buying. After walking through the property, Bianca remarked that she could genuinely see herself raising her family there. She decided it was the one.
Daniel entered negotiations with the selling agent and successfully secured the property for $15,000 below its assessed market value.
During the conditional period, further issues were identified that looked significant and could understandably have been alarming for a first home buyer. However, Daniel’s construction background allowed him to recognise that while the issues presented badly, the likely cost and complexity of rectifying them was far less significant than they appeared.
This gave Bianca the reassurance to proceed while also providing valuable leverage in the negotiation. Daniel successfully negotiated a further $17,000 reduction in the purchase price.
Bianca ultimately purchased a property assessed at $555,000 for $523,000, saving $32,000 in total, while securing the home and rural lifestyle she had wanted for her family.
The Result
- Secured Bianca’s first home on a large block in a quiet rural community.
- Found a location with access to schools, medical services and employment.
- Used Daniel’s construction experience to put potentially concerning property issues into perspective.
- Negotiated $15,000 below market value, followed by a further $17,000 reduction during the conditional period.
- Purchased a property assessed at $555,000 for $523,000, delivering a total saving of $32,000.
- Gave Bianca the confidence, clarity and professional guidance she needed to make a major decision for herself and her three children.