Brad and Alicia had been searching for almost a year to find their perfect Brisbane home. Based in Emerald, Queensland, they were trying to manage the process remotely.
As a busy doctor, Brad didn’t have time to chase listings or deal with agents. Without local knowledge, they were also unsure which suburbs offered the right mix of lifestyle and value.
Their goal was clear: a centrally located home, in good condition, for under $1.3 million.
Referred by their mortgage broker, Brad and Alicia engaged Bronwen from Home Scouts for our full buyer’s agency service to manage the search and acquisition.
We started by refining their brief and identifying key suburbs that matched their needs. Proximity to the CBD and easy airport access were non-negotiables due to Brad’s regular travel schedule.
From there, we created a shortlist within budget and began targeted searches across their preferred suburbs.
In 2022, Brisbane’s market was highly competitive. Even so, we uncovered a property in Red Hill that had previously been passed in at auction. Acting quickly, we negotiated the purchase below budget.
Because the property was tenanted, we also secured a settlement date that reduced their stamp duty liability — saving them an extra $7,000.
Inner Brisbane property secured:
Renovated home in Red Hill, just 3km from Brisbane CBD
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
Expansive balcony in a quiet, mostly owner-occupied street
Walking distance to cafés, with easy access to the airport and CBD
Purchased for $1,250,000
Red Hill is a leafy, character-filled suburb only 3km from Brisbane CBD. It’s known for heritage homes, sprawling parks, and vibrant local cafés. The area also offers some of the city’s best views, a rustic charm, and strong walkability.
With its protected heritage status and central location, Red Hill continues to attract working couples and families. Its consistent property growth reflects its reputation as one of Brisbane’s most desirable lifestyle suburbs.
After many months of struggling to get anywhere with our search for a new home, so glad Home Scouts was recommended to us.
We live remotely so it was invaluable to have Bronwen on the ground in Brisbane to help. She saved us of hours trawling through the websites and shortlisted us properties that fit our needs and were within our budget. She was able to walk us through homes (virtually) and took care of everything from organising inspections to making offers and getting the gardens done before handover.
Would happily recommend Home Scouts to anyone!
BRAD AND ALICIA
