Emily and Adam wanted to enter Queensland’s property market. However, with limited local knowledge, they needed expert guidance on suburbs, trends, and where best to buy their first investment.
Their main decision came down to two options:
Buy a blue-chip property closer to Brisbane CBD.
Or purchase further out to allow room for a second investment later.
Ultimately, they engaged Sandra at Home Scouts for our full buyer’s agency service, trusting us to manage the search and secure the right property.
To begin with, we refined their brief and identified key areas within budget. Emily and Adam’s priorities were clear:
Rental yield above 3.7%.
Strong long-term capital growth.
From there, we created a shortlist of suburbs and carried out targeted searches to align with these goals.
Importantly, Brisbane’s property market remains highly competitive. Even so, on their third offer, we secured success. Against 10 other buyers, our strong terms and conditions stood out and won them the property.
As a result of our strategy, Emily and Adam secured a well-positioned investment:
Property details:
4-bedroom, 2-bathroom brick home in Thornlands.
Quiet street, mostly owner-occupied.
Walking distance to shops, schools, parks, and transport.
Purchased for $972,500.
Leased for $850 per week (yield: 4.57%).
Located in Redland City, southeast of Brisbane, Thornlands is a family-friendly suburb gaining strong momentum among buyers and investors alike. Specifically, it offers:
A mix of established homes and new developments.
Convenient access to Moreton Bay, Cleveland, and Victoria Point.
Excellent schools, green spaces, and community amenities.
Therefore, with its balance of lifestyle appeal and growth potential, Thornlands is emerging as one of Brisbane’s most attractive suburban investment locations.
We had the pleasure of working with Sandra as our buyer’s agent, and she exceeded our expectations in every way. Sandra helped us find the ideal investment property, demonstrating a keen eye for detail and an in-depth understanding of the market. Her meticulous approach made a real difference, especially as we compared numerous buyer’s agents before choosing her.
As someone with a strong background in property—from buying several properties to working as a broker and running a local property investment group—I knew what to look for in an agent. Many of the larger agencies we approached gave generic answers, or ones that didn’t add up to my common sense. Sandra, along with Bron, were a breath of fresh air where everything they advised us lined up with my knowledge of best practice. They weren’t just trying to make a sale; they genuinely cared about finding the best investment to suit our goals and were always transparent and thorough in their responses.
Their commitment to understanding our needs and guiding us through the process made all the difference. There were so many different steps involved buying in a different state and we couldn’t have done it without them. We’re so glad we took the time to research and ultimately decided to work with Sandra. She and Bron were incredibly helpful, proactive, knowledgeable,and truly invested in our success. Thank you, Sandra, for such a positive and rewarding experience—highly recommend!
EMILY AND ADAM
