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Hi Pkin I will just comment on the fees. Typically I find it ranges from $1,000 to $1,500 plus GST to engage a buyer's agent to bid on your behalf. With 50% being an engagement fee and the other 50% charged for a successful purchase. Cheers

Jk200sx There is a list of Victorian REBAA members @ www.rebaa.com.au In terms of Bendigo/Ballarat a few BAs not on the list that I believe service that area are Property Mavens and JPP Buyer Advocates. Good luck with your search.

Have always heard good things about the Propertyology team - particularly SEQ area. Simon did a good preso last year at the Queensland property conference on the Gold Coast, think it is on youtube somewhere.

@Fungus Haven't come across Suburbanite though do recall seeing the principal's name (Anna) before at seminars - she does hold a real estate licence plus is a certified practicing valuer. Would be interested in any testimonials as well. Cheers

Horses for courses. I could do my own tax, or use a professional. I could manage my own super fund, or use a professional. I could reroof a house, or use a professional. Buyer's agents definitely have their place, but they aren't for everyone. You need to do your own cost-benefit...

Hi Aquaman Depends on the level of services you use, but yes J_aco is right typically there is a retainer plus success fee on settlement. You can agree on a flat fee with the BA but a rough est. would be between 1.7% - 2.75% of property purchase price i.e. a 300k property won't cost the...

Thanks RPI. Always a wealth of information in this area. Not to hijack the thread but what timing do you foresee on a decision in regards to your case with BCC? Also I can't remember if I read or was told that some GF owners have already successfully appealed against BCC - is there any...

Hi Dave In Redland it definitely was the case that the granny flat had to be used by the same household as the primary dwelling i.e. can't have two leases on one lot. 90% confident this is still the case, however also pretty sure it isn't being enforced - not saying that it won't be however...

Second luckyone's comment, definitely threads on binvested and also I recall a thread on Paul Wilson from 'We find houses'. Cheers

Pricing is generally in line with what Alan (Propertunity) provided. Just remember it is a negotiation so they may be willing to move if there is future business there for them. Stefan from Independent Property Consulting is a new buyers agent in Adelaide however yet to have any...

There are a few that frequent this forum - Andrew Allen (Allen Real Estate). Some others to throw in the mix: Simon Pressley (Propertyology) Liz Wilcox (Hot Property Specialists) Cheers

Hi Davimin I think I received a positive feedback about Paul from We Find Houses, so will see if I can dig that up and PM you - but obviously due diligence is key. Also echo Jacque's comments, though would also add that it is important to contractually know which agent from an agency will...

Hi Tillie Engaging a buyer's agent just for the negotiations is pretty common, and typically is conducted on a fixed fee basis. Jamie M has made some good recommendations.

@Taku In answer to your question I have also had dealings with Liz from Hot Property Specialists and found her to be extremely knowledgeable. Cheers

Extremely good distinction Jacque.

I have heard good things. Though there has been recent turnover in some of their offices, so would take that into consideration.

Related and saw in the paper this morning. Haven't tested it myself yet and seems to be Melbourne skewed. realas.com

Podcast of the interview here for those interested: http://www.abc.net.au/nightlife/podcast.htm

Another thumbs up for Lisa.

@aramz. Pretty late reply aramz but yes you can definitely negotiate with your lender to include buyers agent fees in your loan. A lot of agents will have a relationship with mortgage lenders that are aware of a BAs services. Fixed fee situation obviously makes it easier.