If you are short on time and information about the market, this is the best service to use. They have the knowledge and the know how.

Jayne

Matt and Melody, this is a terrific outcome and we are very happy. Thanks for your vigilance and great result! We are having a beautiful bottle of California red as I write. Please thank the team from all our family ... We really had no chance doing this without you! Clovelly will be a perfect place for us to live in for many years.

Mary & Alex (expats in New York)

Once again we have received a very good service from Rich Harvey of propertybuyer. Rich is professional and always available for any queries you may have at this nerve racking time. Rich always keeps you up to date through the whole process.

Cherie

“Clone” Matt! He was fantastic and made the whole experience very painless and relatively enjoyable. He mentored us through the entire process and was very patient. Our experience with propertybuyer was first rate. Our agent Matt Corbett, was extremely professional, patient and was a great sounding board for what was such an important purchase for Deb and I. Matt was always available to provide very sage advice and quickly understood what we were after. He guided us through the negotiations and this resulted in purchasing a fantastic investment property at a good price in a great location. I would not hesitate in recommending propertybuyer to any of our friends and have already given Matt’s details to my boss who will be calling him.

Scott & Deb

To dear Anna, thank you so much for all of your help during this painful process. Could not have achieved the happy result without you!!

Ron & Anne

I could not have been more impressed with the service provided by Property Buyer and my buyers agent Matthew Corbett. After casually looking for a home on and off for a few months my parter and I found a possible home during an open house on a Saturday. I contacted property buyer on Tuesday and spoke with my buyers agent on Wednesday. By Thursday I was reading a comprehensive appraisal on the property and on the suburb and the market appraisal. On Friday and offer was made and a price negotiated and the offer was accepted. Property Buyer arranged for an urgent review of the contract and I signed a contract on Friday afternoon. This all took place whilst working full time as a doctor without any need to take time off work. My buyers agent drove to my work with the contract, arranged for a deposit cheque to de delivered and most importantly prevented me from needing to have any contact with the vendor's agent. I not have been more relaxed during this process (very unlike my past experiences). If it had not have been for Property Buyer I am certain that things would have moved too quickly for this great property to become our home. From the moment that I called Property Buyer I was impressed with the appraise and negotiate service. Receiving a call from the Managing Director and receiving an unexpected gift following the contract becoming unconditional highlights Property Buyer's commitment to outstanding customer service. I highly recommend the team at Property Buyer to assist with your next purchase.

Dr Jason B

We’re a boutique residential developer and have completed several projects with Rich and his team who provided expert and professional input at several stages through the process. Typically, we met with Rich and identify geographical markets which we want to target and then narrow down the brief of specifically what criteria a potential development opportunity has to fulfil to fit within our business model. As a result of the scoping process, Rich then puts forward multiple prospects for us to consider – in the several cases where Property Buyer has successfully sourced development sites for us, that process has taken significantly less time than would be the case if we had undertaken the role ourselves. The consequent savings of time and internal resource for us has been significant.

We regularly consult with Property Buyer throughout the design process and discuss likely rental returns and expected end investment values of all of our projects. This better ensures that we are positioning our product to as best as possible, match the investment criteria of Property Buyer’s data base of investors – Rich and the team then have a detailed knowledge of our product which allows them to secure off-the-plan and on-completion sales for us.

We’ve always found Property Buyer to be a professional and valuable partner in our projects and are looking forward to working with them on future projects.

Ian H (Developer)

We live in Singapore and had been wanting to buy an investment property in Sydney for about a year, however with work we just never had the time to invest in looking properly for the right unit. We were starting to get concerned that we would never get the time to get this done. When oropertybuyer were recommended to me I contacted Matt and we had an preliminary discussion about what to expect and how the process worked.

From our first conversation Matt was friendly, down to earth and totally professional, however the attribute I appreciated most was his direct approach and honesty. He had expert market knowledge great attention in all areas of our engagement. He was clear on his advice on the properties we viewed and when we got to the final stages on the preferred option he had a clear strategy for negotiating the best deal.

We would definitely contact Matt for our next property purchase and would recommend his services to anyone looking to purchase a property.

Goh & Finuala

Employing Matt was an essential part of securing a fine investment property in one of Sydney's best suburbs. We had been looking for a rental property for quite some time and had stalled in the process. We were also undecided on the correct suburb. Matt's knowledge of the better suburbs to invest in has proved invaluable. On his recommendation we started looking at the Northern Beaches area. We are now invested in a suburb that we previously would not have considered, but are now very, very happy with. Mat also helped with our price expectations, and where we may have walked away from the investment process after looking at unsuitable or overpriced properties, he continued to source properties for us to review that proved to be great value.

Coming from the country and not being overly familiar with the region, Matt provided us with relevant information on the area and his constant explanation of the buying process kept us well informed along the way so we never felt out of the loop. his negotiation skills and professionalism made the process very easy. He also assisted with the inspection timetable, pre-settlement inspection, and locating a suitable manging agent for the property. All of this assistance was a great help to us, as it saved many trips to Sydney.

We are thrilled with our purchase of a fantastic unit just 350m from the beach. the high rental yield we achieved was due to the excellent condition of the property and of course the terrific price Matt was able to negotiate. Matt was always reliable and his personable manner made the whole experience most pleasurable. We highly recommend Matt and propertybuyer to anyone looking to buy property and look forward to utilising their expertise again.

Richard & Sandy, Solicitor

Just wanted to say thank you on behalf of Alison and myself for your assistance in finding us a suitable investment property in Sydney. It was a pleasure working with you both, the timeliness and insights contained within the property updates made it much easier to make decisions while based in Melbourne, and your strategy was always clear.

So thank you for all the assistance.

Michael, Director

My wife and I live on the Central Coast but were looking for an investment property in a particular area in Sydney (McMahons Point/Milsons Point) in which we could live in later. We engaged the services of propertybuyer and Matt Corbett which very much helped in terms of having knowledge of the market and experience in negotiating. We wanted to look for suitable properties ourselves but used the experience of Matt to appraise the value of a property and negotiate on our behalf. We are very happy with our purchase of an apartment in Milsons Point and believe we have bought well.

Matt also helped us find an appropriate property manager who we are also very happy with. Having the services of Matt Corbett reduced a lot of the stress of buying.

Andrew, Medical Doctor

Just wanted to send a quick note to thank you and the team for all your assistance in purchasing my investment unit. I did warn you that I was planning to be a very 'absent' investor - and was more than happy to leave everything to you. Your thorough approach to the task at hand, clear and regular communication, coupled with your evident close knowledge of the area and market conditions made the whole process very hassle free. Whilst process is one thing - the result is what counts at the end of the day. And the end result for me is a terrific property in a great locations - with a real plus one feature in terms of the view - at a price significantly below comparable properties. A vendor with aspirations of an $800k sale agreeing to sell for $710k is a great result...for me! This result proves the value in paying experts who are in the market everyday to do all the hard work when it comes to such significant investment decisions. I wont hesitate in recommending you and the propertybuyer team to anyone looking for expert advice and a hassle free process. Many thanks again.

Neil, Businessman

Just a short note to thank you and the team at propertybuyer for helping me locate my house. I have to say that the experience I had was extremely professional and very helpful. Not only did you locate the perfect investment property for me (that was not yet on the market) but you negotiated a price that was lower than the previous sale price of the former owners. This saved me thousands. On top of this, throughout the process you were patient, listened to my requriements and connected me with lawyers, inspectors and a property manager that I could trust as much as your company. The whole process was seamless.

I was originally referred to you by a friend and I have no hesitation doing the same to others that are in need of a great house and a great price. Thanks very much for your hep and I look forward to buying another property with you soon!

Matthew, CEO (Asia)

Matt was of great help to us in buying our recent investment property. He had very helpful insights into the location in which we were interested and quickly came to grips with our requirements. In the final stages of negotiations with the selling agent, matt's knowledge of agents and processes and his capacity act objectively, an yet push hard, were invaluable in ultimately securing the property for us.

Ian, Minister

From the first briefing meeting through to the exchange of contracts, Matt has been an excellent partner in securing our first property. His advice kept us from making mistakes, his feedback kept us on track and helped us learn the ropes and his contacts provided access to the property we eventually bought - a private sale, something we would never have been able to do on our own! We are both pretty busy people and therefore appreciated this hassle-free total package which made the process seamless and kept us from having to organise inspections, lawyers and the like. We actually bought our house remotely from Europe where were were holidaying at the tie with Matt keeping us up to date across time-zones, very professional, reliable and highly recommended. than you Matt for your support.

Markoss & Kristine, (Managers)

I have now used the services of propertybuyer twice for the purchase of two investment properties. The first purchase in Queensland in 2005 has proven to be a sound investment and I feel that my most recent purchase in Sydney will also prove to be a sound and solid long term investment. Matt's knowledge of the market and local contacts mean that I benefit from a huge saving of my time. I would happily recommend Matt and propertybuyer to any prospective investors.

Trent, National Manager

I live interstate and had been searching for several months for an investment property in Sydney. It was obvious I needed someone with local knowledge and expertise in real estate. propertybuyer and Matt Corbett in particular showed me from the first contact that they were professional, efficient and a friendly organisation. Matt was very knowledgeable, always available and provided continual feedback. Matt was successful in securing a property that was not even on the market, in a short time and at a great price which more than justified the fees. I saved valuable time, stress and money and would definitely recommend propertybuyer to anyone looking to buy a property for any purpose.

Gary, Mining Executive

I would highly recommend propertybuyer to anyone considering the purchase of any property with no hassle. Matt and his team were nothing short of excellent. He communicates succinctly and promptly, knows the North Shore extremely well and was very pleasant and trustworthy. In 10 days I exchanged on my property. Things move fast, efficiently and smoothly with propertybuyer.

Josephine, Medical Doctor

Six months ago, we thought we would never get a property - the whole process was daunting. But enlisting propertybuyer was one of the best decisions we've ever made without a doubt. A big thank you to Matt! Matt performed with excellence in his services, and went beyond our expectations. He was patient with us to make the right decisions and taught us valuable information that you can't read in books; plus his success in negotiating a buying price better than we would have been able to do so made it even more worthwhile. Matt will be the first person we call on to help us with our next property investment. We don't just recommend others to use propertybuyer, we insist!

Mark, Marketing Manager

I was not very sure about how to purchase a suitable investment property remotely from overseas at the beginning. After meeting with Matt, I had the confidence to manage this big task remotely. Matt is experienced, professional and trustful. He kept me informed of the latest potential properties and thoughtful analysis. He is patient and insightful. His analysis and assessment on each property provided good grounds for me to make the decisions. The whole selection and purchase experiences were very well managed with no extra stress or worry. I am very pleased that I have purchased the ideal property which suits my needs and fits my selection criteria. I'd highly recommend Matt to anyone who wants to have a reliable buyer's agent.

Phyllis, Manager (China)

We are first-time property investors from interstate. When our financial advisor suggested we use a buyer's agent, we were sceptical. Having spoken to the team at propertybuyer, we became more comfortable with the idea, and our experience since then has been wholly positive. Matt Corbett provided us with an excellent service which included information and advice about all aspects of securing sound investment property. Matt dealt with all our queries and led us through the buying process with a minimum of fuss and maximum efficiency. We are delighted with the property we've bought and the help we've received. We would not hesitate to use Matt's expertise again and recommend him unreservedly to other buyers.

Adrian & Claire, Consultants

After having held back for some years in starting to develop an investment property portfolio, we, I and my brother, finally contacted propertybuyer. We were determined this time not to let our lack of time and our lack of expertise get in the way, and furthermore if it were possible, we were to approach it with a belated sense of urgency to somehow make up for some of the lost time.

Within a space of 2 months from our initial meeting with Matt Corbett, not only was he able to secure us 2 investment properties exceeding our desired criteria in both instances, but also he was able to have them both tenanted within days of settlement of each, at well higher rental yields than the medians for the given locations.

At all times throughout the process we have found Matt, and all his colleagues in various supporting capacities, to be very attentive, informative, efficient and courteous. In such a short time, the sense of belonging, whilst dealing with them on a day to day basis, felt no different to me than what I have been accustomed to with my own colleagues for some 32 years within our own organisation.

We will continue to buy more investment properties and in doing so we will continue to use the services of propertybuyer - I cannot fault them, and Matt in particular...I praise your performance.

Ahmet, Managing Director

Just wanted to say a huge than you to Matt for finding our lovely unit. It is probably near to 30 years since we have purchased a property in the Sydney region and it seems the Sydney market is unique, not only massive but frenetic as well, with properties selling overnight in our recent experience. We would still be looking if it wasn't for you. Your 'can-do' energy and expert knowledge got us the perfect property. thank you for recommending that we even look at our unit. For some reason I'd noticed it on the internet but didn't think any more of it. And it is perfect for us. Just what we wanted. We would like to thank Melody as well. She was always very pleasant to talk to and most helpful.

Maggie, (Nurse)

Just a few lines of great praise, admiration and of course a million thanks to Matt and the team at propertybuyer for helping us locate not just a house but the right "home" just as we wanted. My wife and I have to say that the experience we had was extremely professional and very helpful indeed. You saved us thousands with your negotiation skills and of course worked very hard in helping us to occupy the house just at that crucial time prior to our daughter's marriage. To add further, throughout the process you were kind, patient and reliable because you gave us your best attention, time and listened carefully to our specific requirements. Thanks also for connecting us with a reliable Mortgage Broker and Lawyer we could trust as much as your reputed company. The whole process was a marvellous experience and trouble free.

We were originally referred to you by a friend of ours and we have no hesitation at all doing the same for others that are in need of a great house and at a great price. Thanks again very much for all your help and we definitely look forward in the near future to buying another property for our Son, with you. Our very best regards to all at propertybuyer.

Maria & Godwin

Thank you for all your help and support during the search and purchase of our new home. As you know with 3 children and my work schedule, Melissa and I are very time poor. Buying the right house for our family was so important to us and your approach and professionalism gave us confidence that we were going to make the right decision.

With selling our previous house first we were also conscious of the tight time frame for us to buy a house and joked with you at first that it would be great if both houses could settle on the same day!! To our absolute delight that is exactly what happened. Your structured approach to the search, appraisal and negotiation ensure we got the house we wanted in the right time frame. In addition, you opened our eyes to a property we otherwise would not looked at and as a result I feel like we achieved a great financial outcome that I am sure will pay dividends when we go to sell in the future.

Thank you again for your help and I would not hesitate in recommending propertybuyer and you personally to my friends.

Daren, CEO

We had been watching the real estate marketing online and in the paper for over a year but found ourselves way out of our depth when we actually started viewing properties. We found the Sydney property market to be quite expensive, very fast moving and very intimidating. We were first time buyers who could not afford the type of house we would ideally like to live in on the Northern Beaches and so followed up on the recommendation from our mortgage broker to investigate the services of a 'buyer's agent'. Matt Corbett is propertybuyer's Northern Beaches expert. He was really patient and excellent in his questions which helped us to define our brief and prioritise what was important to us. Armed with a brief, Matt then hit all the listings hard and followed up on all potential properties as soon as they came up. It gave us such peace of mind to know that we were in safe hands and had someone on our side to help us navigate our way through what would typically be a very stressful and frustrating journey. We had a 9 month old son at the time so having someone on the road viewing the properties as soon as they came up fast forwarded the whole process enormously.

I think it took less than 4 weeks to find what is now our first home in Sydney and we are very happy with the house, the location and the price we paid for it. Matt was very friendly and professional. He knows his stuff and advised us very well in all of our decision making, but added to this, he is just a really nice guy, which meant we were totally comfortable and at ease with him and felt we could be very honest with him. I think he is a top negotiator and we were very happy that he was on our side. We won the house in a tender process and later found out that we had won it by a mere $113!

We would highly recommend propertybuyer, and Matt Corbett in particular. He really took the pain and frustration out of the process. Thanks to him and his team, our experience of buying a house was easy and straight forward.

Natalie & Client (Interior Designer & IT Manager)

Whilst I believe that we would have eventually purchased a property in our desired area, on our own, I know in hindsight that it would have been with more stress and with a larger price tag without the help of Matt and propertybuyer. Prior to securing our property, Matt negotiated on our behalf on two other properties. Both properties eventually sold well above Matt's valuation and we were honestly comfortable to walk away knowing we could get better value for money elsewhere.

During our third negotiation we were even more thankful to have Matt given the vendor's agent was very difficult to deal with and quite aggressive. Matt, however didn't give an inch and still managed to maintain his professional demeanour which eventually resulted in us attaining the property prior to auction at a price below the valuation Matt provided and for a price less than we were willing to pay. The vendor's agent actually complimented us on the way Matt dealt with the situation and said that he outperformed other buyers' agents she had come across.

For all three negotiations, Matt was extremely efficient in organising viewings, providing valuations and comparisons, arranging all pest and building inspections and speaking to agents and solicitors. He was always accessible, either via phone or face-to-face. His honest and composed manner not only cut our anxiety levels completely but secured a great property. I would recommend Matt and propertybuyer to any buyer wanting to gain an advantage in a competitive property market.

after deciding to place our existing property on the market we jokingly told Matt that it would be good if he didn't bring any of his clients through because we wanted to maximise our sale price!

Julianne & Sal (Solicitor & Finance)

Although like most people I have a strong interest in property, I know my limitations. It's one of the biggest personal transactions my wife and I are likely to complete. Our thinking was that for a few thousand dollars to get professional help why would we risk making a huge mistake? Matt and the propertybuyer team gave us confidence to buy a great house at the right price in a time frame we needed, we also believe that the service paid for itself through Matt's negotiating skills. We have better things to do at the weekend than trawl around open houses that all seem to be showing at the same time. Matt helped us hone in on what we wanted and make it look easy.

Simon, Director

As a home buyer, we found Matt's expertise, professionalism and calmness under pressure extremely reassuring throughout what was an extremely stressful period. There is no substitute for an insider's view of the residential real estate industry, regardless of how much you think you have learned from the media and talking to friends. Matt regularly went beyond the call of duty, working weekends and evenings on our behalf as well as offering to undertake the pre-settlement inspection. Matt also deferred to his colleague when we changed tack midway through our search and began focusing on a different part of Sydney. Although we were initially disappointed that we missed out on our first choice property at our first auction, it was reassuring to know that the final price came in well above Matt's appraised value. Just as importantly, Matt steered us away from properties that were less suited to our needs and would have taken many years to recoup a reasonable capital gain. When we found a property that my wife and I both liked, Matt negotiated a price that was $50k below what the vendor was seeking 6 months prior - a tremendous outcome given that average prices in the area had actually appreciated during this period. I suspect Matt's familiarity with the vendor's agent and his negotiating acumen greatly assisted in this process. I have no hesitation in recommending Matt and his propertybuyer colleagues to anyone interested in securing property as an owner or investor. I shall be seeking Matt's services when the time comes for my wife and I to source investment properties.

Christophper & Sally

propertybuyer under the services of Matt Corbett was able to find us a family home per our needs, within budget in the record time of 3 weeks! We had been looking for over a year and were having trouble navigating the very expensive and complicated Sydney real estate market. Matt is a great listener and has developed the skill of understanding your 'true needs' which are not necessarily communicated well or known from the start.
The propertybuyer methodology is very helpful and the supply of past sales to assist with narrowing the buyer wants vs. market sales is incredible helpful in understanding what your money can buy and how this matches your needs. Matt is very personable and was great in negotiating the right deal for us. He has a very practical outlook and enables you to find properties that may be overlooked or missed during your search. Matt is also great for negotiating purchases with 'seasoned' real estate agents for co-buyers such as 'a married couple' who are making joint emotional decisions in buying our family home. We have been able to make up the time lost in our search for a family home and are very happy with our purchase and have been able to save some money in the process!

Jo & Chris (HR & IT Managers)

We relocated from London to Sydney with a new baby and required a home immediately. However, given the size of the investment, it was not something
that we wanted to rush into without the appropriate expertise in the market. We were in touch with Rich prior to our relocation and met with him immediately
upon arrival. When we found the "right" property, Rich took over and worked directly with the vendor's agent (whom he had dealt with in the past), keeping
us informed each step of the way.

Timing was of the essence after negotiations started. Rich visited the property for valuation and pulled in all of the necessary vendors (solicitors, bankers, inspectors) within a matter of hours. Inspections and contract reviews were completed within a few days and our involvement was limited to debrief calls with the experts. They educated and advised us on the process and concerns to enable us to make informed decisions. Rich was available through the weekend for calls - virtually around the clock. He also visited the property on the weekend to inspect a specific area of concern while we were on a business trip.

We found Rich and his team extremely comitted about your experience and available to us. We have much confidence in what is our most significant lifetime purchase - largely do to the expertise and service provided by Rich and his team.

Stephen C, Consultant.

A person whose opinion I value greatly commended the services of a company they themselves had used and referred me to propertybuyer. I am extremely pleased that I took this advice. By securing the services of propertybuyer within less than a month of engagement, my family and I were able to find and subsequently secure what I truly believe to be the ideal home.

propertybuyer explained the process with great patience and clarity. They were faced with the stringent, at times contradicting desires of several parties, some of whom were overseas during the entire process. It never ceases to impress me that they were able to sift through all the information provided and come to an exact understanding of our wishes so as to compile a list of properties that seemed to suit the needs of all of us.

The search and subsequent attempts to secure this property happened to land in the midst of a very busy time for me so I was not able to dedicate the hunt very much physical time. The search came down to two properties. I instantly fell in love with one of them.

It is hard to put a price on the value of inside information. propertybuyer relayed their findings as to the current state of the property market, provided us with an accurate appraisal and gave a personal opinion on the suitability of the properties. However, and MOST importantly, during the negotiations they were able to manage not only the emotions of their client (I dare point the finger at myself) but also had to enough tactical sensitivity to manage the seller and their agent. I believe that this played a crucial role in closing the deal when it was barely hanging by a thread.

Despite being a first time buyer, I have been told many times not to vest emotions into a property that may potentially be lost, but I simply could not help it. It was unique in so many ways. A few weeks prior to engaging propertybuyer a friend asked me what my ideal property would look like. I proceeded to describe its features in detail so as to allow him to form an image in his head. When I showed him photographs of the property we'd managed to secure, he simply said "Amazing". Despite that I knew this to be an amazing property I had to clarify what he meant, so he said, "It is amazing that you had such a clear vision of what you wanted, but even more so is that fact that I am seeing it in front of me". I couldn't agree more!

Thank You.

Fantine P, Vocalist

My clients were looking for a large family home in excellent condition, specifically in Balgowlah Heights. The budget was $4m but I anticipated that a purchase of less than $3m would meet their requirements. The majority of the properties I showed them were off-market, including one that we had sourced from a letter box drop, when all other avenues had at the time been exhausted. The property we found was the best of its kind, superior to anything on the market and it totally met their needs. At the time there was quite a lot of public interest in other properties on the market, so it was important to move quickly. Hence, after a third inspection they were happy to proceed and secured the property quickly, before the vendor took it to the open market.

We couldn't recommend Propertybuyer enough, especially Matt. His knowledge and understanding of the property market is the best, bar none. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had and kept us on track to making the right decision. Regardless of the purchase price of the property we would recommend Property Buyer to anyone. Matt saved us time, money and aggravation.

My clients were looking for a family home with a swimming pool in Mosman. They were happy to do a little bit of work, providing the house was in a great position. They loved the location where they were renting and subsequently we ended up securing a property that suited their needs, just 2 blocks away. It was a lovely character home, immediately livable but with good scope to add value, including a DA to extend upstairs. The house was very well maintained and reminded my clients of their home in Melbourne. It was listed to go to auction, but we managed it secure it prior, which is usually the best method in such an area at this particular price range.

It was a delight working with Matt Corbett. He understood everything I was searching for and I felt that he felt our pain when we missed out on Brett’s dream home! Which only made him work harder!! Matt you have been through it all with us and I really thank you for not only working hard to find something for us but you have been a great sounding board for me when I have lost my way on a few occasions. I look forward to having a bubbles with you when we move into our ‘New Home’.

I would like to thank Matt for doing a most wonderous job. I appreciate the work Matt did to support us as an advertiser and supporter of the whole searching and buying process. Engaging propertybuyer has proved to be a good and worthy investment. Keep up the good work!

Ling

Sean and I were very impressed with the level of service we received from the team at propertybuyer and in particular from Matt. On holiday from Ireland, we had a very limited amount of time available to view/purchase properties and the team was excellent at sourcing properties that met our requirements. Engaging propertybuyer was the best decision we made and was money well spent. Their knowledge of the market and attention to detail was fantastic.

Matt, in particular went the extra mile and really helped us achieve what we set out to do in a very short period of time.

Ann & Sean (November 2009)

I was not very sure about how to purchase a suitable investment property remotely from overseas at the beginning. After meeting with Matt Corbett, I had the confidence to manage this big task remotely. Matt is experienced, professional and trustful. He kept me informed of the latest potential properties and thoughtful analysis. He is patient and insightful. his analysis and assessment on each property provided good grounds for me to make the decisions. The whole selection and purchase experiences were very well managed with no extra stress or worry. I am very pleased that I have purchased the ideal property which suits my needs and fits my selection criteria. I'd highly recommend Matt to anyone who wants to have a reliable buyers' agent.

Phyllis, China

Having been working overseas for a while, I found it very hard to get into the investment property market in Sydney. After two years of searching online and in person everytime when I was back in Sydney, I decided to use a propertybuyer agent.

My experience with Matt Corbett and Melody Perpic of propertybuyer from search to sales agreement was great. I was clearly informed on the process and sufficiently provided with professional advice in the purchase negotiation. Melody showed great patience in finding the best matched properties for consideration and diligence in providing market price for comparison. Matt also provided great negotiation tactics to conclude the deal at the preferred price and referral of a high quality lease agent.

I was very pleased with the outcomes achieved. I would also be happy to recommend their services to other property buyers.

Yvonne

Engaging propertybuyer to help with negotiating our commercial office space proved a very wise investment. With another buyer also hovering around at the same time we had to move quickly to secure a deal. Rich negotiated a price that more than covered their fees and secured favourable terms. Without his help we would have missed out on a great opportunity. The advice they provided was invaluable and protected us from the usual tricks that agents can play with buyers.

P Jackson CEO

We had been around the block so to speak with several real estate agents and missed out on several deals at auction. We appointed Rich to find and negotiate a suitable commercial investment property and he did a fabulous job. It was hard to trust what some of the agents were telling us, but Rich cut through the "real esate speak" to identify the vendor's motivation for selling and provided comprehensive information on comparabale sales, yields and other features we hadn't thought of! We will definitely be using the services of propertybuyer again.

Simon F Managing Director

As a business owner, I'm so caught up in the day to day operations of my business that it is hard to commit the time and resources to searching for our new business premises. We engaged propertybuyer as they demonstrated an understanding of our core needs and had the right network of contacts to make things happen quickly and easily. They uncovered serveral off-market opportunities and negotiated a great price for our new office. Thanks for a job well done.

B Hodges CEO

My wife and I had been looking for a house for 2 years before we were introduced to propertybuyer. Matt and the team were very professional and took us through the whole process from finding a great property, providing a valuation and then negotiating on our behalf. They got us a great result, the house was a 'silent sale' and without their help, we'd still be looking.

I am very impressed with the service they provided and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a property.

Julian (CEO)

As Aussies living in Paris, it would have been impossible for us to find the right home for our family without support, and propertybuyer exceeded all our expectations in this regard. Matt took the time to understand precisely what we were looking for and kept us informed via email and telephone at every stage.

His advice and valuation estimates proved to be spot on at every step, and his willingness to act on our behalf to interact with our solicitor and bank, and to liaise with our family in Australia, made the whole process far easier than we ever could have imagined.

We are very happy with the outcome and feel that we truly received value for money from the propertybuyer team. We would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone, and will use them again if we were to buy another property in the future.

Andrew & Louise

Matt Corbett - what a star!

My husband and I recently worked with Matt on the purchase of a property in East Lindfield. We were impressed with Matt's knowledge, communication skills and the quality and depth of research that went into potential properties.

Matt was able to leverage his relationship with the Real Estate Agent and to get us a great price on our house we would have considered out of our budget.

It's a daunting proposition to buy a property while living overseas but Matt made the buying process very easy and ensured we were informed every step of the way. To top it off Matt's a genuinely nice guy. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him. We will certainly be recommending Propertybuyer to our friends and family.

Breck & Veronica

We had been looking for a property for a few years before we were put in touch with Matt Corbett and Melody Perpic from propertybuyer. The process from the initial skype discussion to multiple additional photos of properties, as well as the evaluation and ongoing advice enabled us to purchase a lovely property in a relatively short space of time. The ability to purchase a property without frequent trips to Sydney would not have been possible without Matt and Melody's knowledge and hard work providing us with the details that we needed.
Mark V. (Citibank)

Anna Rourke pre-empted my needs and was extrememely patient with my amateur comments and questions. Throughout the entire process I felt comfortable and left with no doubt Anna was working with my requirements in the forefront of my mind. I bought a property sight unseen and did so with complete comfort despite my personal lack of experience. That was entirely due to Anna's expert knowledge, professional approach and friendly manner. I have since recommended propertybuyer to two friends.

Franz has other investment properties and wanted to invest in a growing area and chose the South West Growth Corridor of Sydney. Franz is working in Asia and engaged us to do the searching and analysis of each property. When he came back to Sydney I organised eight inspections on a range of properties that were suitable and had good yields. As we met all the agents at each property they reinforced our assessment of the region – it’s growing population, demographic and there is strong demand for rental properties.

PropertyBuyer is a good partner to help me to expand my property portfolio whilst I am overseas. Their experienced consultants not only help to locate a selection of suitable properties and assist with securing a good deal , they also offer a myriad of advice, information and fresh ideas about property investment. Franz

Kirsty and Craig had been looking for a family home in good condition in the Beecroft area for some time and become frustrated with the market. Reluctantly, they were starting to consider the neighbouring suburbs when I came across this house in a lovely street in Beecroft. The house 2 doors up had recently sold prior to auction for $1.03m, despite having an estimated bidding guide of $950,000, so they felt that this property would also sell for $100,000 over its estimate. The vendor was committed to go to auction with 3-4 interested parties, so we had no choice than to front up on the day. After successfully securing the property under the hammer and signing contracts, the under-bidder was still out the front of the property some 30 minutes later, pondering their decision not to increase their bid and not knowing we were within $3,000 of our bidding limit. It was wonderful to see Kirsty and Craig so happy and quite emotional, a real bonus to the job.

Having never attended an auction before it was a little daunting being corralled into the back garden of our prospective dream home. The auctioneer began talking at a thousand miles an hour, while several real estate agents circled amongst bidders and onlookers. The words of wisdom from Michael Caton gleaned from a couple of episodes of Hot Property they weren’t going to help us much now. Fortunately we had Matt Corbett from propertybuyer bidding for us. Matt had spent considerable time leading into the auction discussing the value of the property and also our bid limit. Matt then proceeded to secure our dream home over the most stressful 25 minutes we have ever experienced. His skill, experience and general calmness was a massive advantage for us and we have no doubt proved to be the difference when the auctioneer announced third and final call…SOLD and we realised the dream home was now ours. Having seen first-hand the advantage of having an expert bid for you as well as the preparation required leading into an auction we would have no hesitation in advocating the services of Matt Corbett in particular and a bidding agent in general and wouldn’t consider any other option should we ever be faced with the daunting task of another auction.

Kirsty & Craig

Jonathan was moving down to Sydney from Brisbane to begin work in January. He had a limited budget of $330,000 for a one bedroom property with good access to city transport. Jonathan came down to Sydney and we drove around the Inner West suburbs to orientate him with the suburbs that would fit his financial brief. I also showed him a reasonably sized studio in Newtown with a prized car space as an option which was much closer to the city and steps away from King Street. He decided he would sacrifice space for location and loved the electric mix of the Newtown strip along with the easy train access to the city.

I initially looked into engaging a buyer’s agent because I was purchasing in Sydney while living out of the state. However I found that it was so good having an expert on my side that I will be using propertybuyer again next time I am buying – even if I am living locally.

These particular clients had returned to propertybuyer to buy 2 additional properties, both in blue-chip areas, good condition and available for immediate rental. We also had the added advantage of excellent depreciation, particularly in the latter apartment which was only a few years old.

Within a space of 2 months from our initial meeting with Matt Corbett, not only was he able to secure us 2 investment properties exceeding our desired criteria in both instance, but he also was able to have them both tenanted within days of settlement of each, at much higher rental yields that the median for the given locations.

I met Julie and she was looking for her first investment property however was daunted at the prospect of what & where to buy. I took her around areas of Western Sydney and showed her examples of properties I had purchased for other clients and she become more comfortable with the process. Not long after that an agent called me with an exceptional property, fully renovated 3 bedroom home on a 600m2 block with a garage for $220,000 achieving $320 per week rent. We moved quickly to secure the property and I assisted Julie through the process. The major benefit to the client is that the agents call me when a good deal is available as I have buyers ready – we do not need to search through traditional methods like websites.

Having no knowledge of the property market and a working full time single parent, I did not have the time nor energy to investigate all potential options open to me. On meeting Stewart Fraser, who kindly guided me through the process involved in property purchases and the benefits from investing, by the time the morning was over I felt empowered and excited that finally a dream that I had would become a reality. The property that Stewart negotiated on my behalf is a great little investment property and return for what I could afford. The process was stress free and exciting. A huge ‘thank you’ to Stewart who is one of the nicest people I have ever met.

Liz and Mark are living in Armidale and wanted to buy a second investment property for their self-managed super fund. Earlier in the year, I purchased one for them in Manly and then suggested they buy one on the lower north shore. After a few weeks we secured a lovely 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom apartment in Neutral Bay, only 200m from Hayes Street Wharf. It was in a small block of 4, in excellent condition and full of character. There was an offer accepted just over $1.1m, but the purchaser had second thoughts and although Liz was happy to match this offer, I moved quickly to secure the property for $1.075m, based on the high motivation of the vendor to get it done that day.

We are thrilled with our second super fund property purchase in Aubin Street. So a big thank you for your commitment to securing this one for us. You certainly earned your fee on this one – negotiating a price we were comfortable with and dealing with the vagaries of the selling agent! Thanks Again.

My clients were looking for a family home with a swimming pool in Mosman. They were happy to do a little bit of work, providing the house was in a great position. They loved the location where they were renting and subsequently we ended up securing a property that suited their needs, just 2 blocks away. It was a lovely character home, immediately livable but with good scope to add value, including a DA to extend upstairs. The house was very well maintained and reminded my clients of their home in Melbourne. It was listed to go to auction, but we managed it secure it prior, which is usually the best method in such an area at this particular price range.

It was a delight working with Matt Corbett. He understood everything I was searching for and I felt that he felt our pain when we missed out on Brett’s dream home! Which only made him work harder!! Matt you have been through it all with us and I really thank you for not only working hard to find something for us but you have been a great sounding board for me when I have lost my way on a few occasions. I look forward to having a bubbles with you when we move into our ‘New Home’.

My clients were looking for a large family home in excellent condition, specifically in Balgowlah Heights. The budget was $4m but I anticipated that a purchase of less than $3m would meet their requirements. The majority of the properties I showed them were off-market, including one that we had sourced from a letter box drop, when all other avenues had at the time been exhausted. The property we found was the best of its kind, superior to anything on the market and it totally met their needs. At the time there was quite a lot of public interest in other properties on the market, so it was important to move quickly. Hence, after a third inspection they were happy to proceed and secured the property quickly, before the vendor took it to the open market.

We couldn't recommend Propertybuyer enough, especially Matt. His knowledge and understanding of the property market is the best, bar none. He was always available to answer any questions or concerns we had and kept us on track to making the right decision. Regardless of the purchase price of the property we would recommend Property Buyer to anyone. Matt saved us time, money and aggravation.

Anja was looking for a fully renovated 2 bedroom apartment in the northern beaches. She required ample lock-up storage for her diving gear and ideally wanted to be located between Manly and Dee Why. After 2 weeks of searching and inspections with Anja, we secured a lovely renovated apartment in Freshwater, with a very large lock-up garage and a huge mezzanine above.

Having gone through the process of searching for and buying a home for the very first time, I am very grateful for Matt’s excellent professional guidance and expertise. At every step along the way Matt offered valuable advice and managed all necessary processes, and he always made himself available for any questions and discussions, taking time to give considered answers and advice. The search for a home was very quick (2 weeks!) as Matt understood exactly what I was looking for. The whole experience from start to finish could not have gone more smoothly! I would like to thank Matt for his sincere and professional guidance that allowed the whole process to be a fun one. I will happily recommend Matt to anyone searching for a property! Thank you Matt!

We had been looking for a property for a few years before we were put in touch with Matt Corbett and Melody Perpic from propertybuyer. The process from the initial skype discussion to multiple additional photos of properties, as well as the evaluation and ongoing advice enabled us to purchase a lovely property in a relatively short space of time. The ability to purchase a property without frequent trips to Sydney would not have been possible without Matt and Melody's knowledge and hard work providing us with the details that we needed.
Mark V. (Citibank)

It was a delight working with Matt Corbett. He understood everything I was searching for and I felt that he felt our pain when we missed out on Brett’s dream home! Which only made him work harder!!

Matt you have been through it all with us and I really thank you for not only working hard to find something for us but you have been a great sounding board for me when I have lost my way on a few occasions.

I look forward to having a bubbles with you when we move into our ‘New Home’.

Melissa C (May 2011

Gary M (Oct 2010)

Propertybuyer were very professional and efficient. Matt knew the market well and quickly assessed our requirements and tastes. The whole process saved us time and money and prevented us making mistakes through lack of knowledge of the differences between the NSW real estate purchasing process and that which is used in QLD.

Patrice L (March 2011)

After having held back for some years in starting to develop an investment property portfolio, we, I and my brother, finally contacted “propertybuyer”. We were determined this time not to let our lack of time and our lack of expertise get in the way, and furthermore if it were at all possible, we were to approach it with a belated sense of urgency to somehow make up for some of the lost time.

Within a space of 2 months from our initial meeting with Matt Corbett, not only was he able to secure us 2 investment properties exceeding our desired criteria in both instances, but also he was able to have them both tenanted within days of settlement of each, at well higher rental yields than the medians for the given locations.

At all times throughout the process we have found Matt, and all his colleagues in various supporting capacities, to be very attentive, informative, efficient and courteous. In such a short time, the sense of belonging, whilst dealing with them on a day to day basis, felt no different to me than what I have been accustomed to with my own colleagues for some 32 years within our own organisation.

We will continue to buy more investment properties and in doing so we will continue to use the services of “propertybuyer” - I cannot fault them, and Matt in particular ….. I praise your performance.

Ahmet G (April 2011)

Having been working overseas for a while, I found it very hard to get into the investment property market in Sydney. After two years of searching online and in person everytime when I was back in Sydney, I decided to use a propertybuyer agent.

My experience with Matt Corbett and Melody Perpic of propertybuyer from search to sales agreement was great. I was clearly informed on the process and sufficiently provided with professional advice in the purchase negotiation. Melody showed great patience in finding the best matched properties for consideration and diligence in providing market price for comparison. Matt also provided great negotiation tactics to conclude the deal at the preferred price and referral of a high quality lease agent.

I was very pleased with the outcomes achieved. I would also be happy to recommend their services to other property buyers.

Yvonne

As soon as David was assigned to our case, our experience was very good. He didn't pressure us and his calm and confident demeanour put us at ease re our purchase and gave us confidence in his negotiation.

He did very well to 'mentor' the selling agent into advising his client re our position, and got us in front of the other parties and kept us there.

We were thrilled to have him work for us and think any other clients will be delighted with his service.

Simon Nutt & Sarah Mullen, Marketing Manager

Rich & Tim at Propertybuyer were extremely attentive to our needs and helped us to purchase a house we would never have thought to be possible. Although we thought we could have found a property on our own, the house we ended up buying was one initially brushed off. Tim had contacts in the real estate industry who he had contacted with our brief. It was through this that we came to look, and consequently fell in love with, the house we now own. If it wasn't for Tim, we would never have even inspected the house. We went into the auction with trepidation and not feeling at all confident but with Tim encouraging us, we bought the house at the exact price we had planned to pay for it. Tim valued the house at the price it ended up selling for so there were no surprises.

All in all we got the result we wanted and built some great relationships along the way. In such an unpredictable market, the team at Propertybuyer were able to predict our result and help us to achieve a home for our family and a house we always dreamed of having. Thank you!

Jessica K, Human Resources Manager (March 2011)

I engaged propertybuyer as my Buyers' Agent to bid on a property auctioned whilst I was overseas and out of contact.

Complete integrity and confidentiality was maintained throughout the process by propertybuyer and Anna Rorke.

My adult son attended the auction and is convinced it was Anna Rorke's expert bidding that unnerved rival bidders and secured the property for me well within my budget.

Greg

My husband and I just purchased our third investment property through propertybuyer. We decided to use their services again after realising how quickly we could finalise the process. Our property was purchased and settled within approximately eight weeks and this included searching and short listing the property. Our new tenants were renting the property within two weeks of settlement at exactly the rental estimate we received from propertybuyer which allowed us to have the appropriate budget and plans in place.

We would like to personally thank Matt Corbett for his exceptional service and prompt response on any query we had. His valuable input and presence whilst viewing the properties made this decision for us so much easier as the Sydney market is quite challenging.

Diana G

We had been watching the real estate market online and in the paper for over a year but found ourselves way out of our depth when we actually started viewing properties. We found the Sydney property market to be very expensive, very fast moving and very intimidating. We were first time buyers who could not afford the type of house we would ideally like to live in on the Northern Beaches and so followed up on the recommendation from our mortgage broker to investigate the services of a 'Buyer's Agent'. Matt Corbett is propertybuyer's Northern Beaches expert. He was really patient and excellent in his questions which helped us to define our brief and prioritise what was important to us. Armed with a brief, Matt then hit all the listings hard and followed up on all potential properties as soon as they came up. It gave us such piece of mind to know that we were in safe hands and had someone on our side to help us navigate our way through what could typically be a very stressful and frustrating journey. We had a 9 month old son at the time so having someone on the road viewing properties as soon as they came up fast forwarded the whole process enormously.

I think it look less than 4 weeks to find what is now our first home in Sydney and we are very happy with the house, the location and the price we paid for it. Matt was very friendly and professional. He knows his stuff and advised us very well in all of our decision making, but added to this, he is just a really nice guy, which meant we were totally comfortable and at ease with him and felt we could be very honest with him. I think he is a top negotiator and we were very happy that he was on our side. We won the house in a tender process and later found out that we had won it by a mere $113!

We would highly recommend properbuyer, and Matt Corbett in particular. He really took the pain and frustration our of the process. Thanks to him and his team, our experience of buying a house was easy and straight forward.

Natalie and Clint (Interior Designer & IT Manager)

I live interstate and had been searching for several months for an investment property in Sydney. It was obvious I needed someone with local knowledge and expertise in real estate. Propertybuyer and Matt Corbett in particular showed me from the first contact that they were a professional, efficient and friendly organisation. Matt was very knowledgeable, always available and provided continual feedback.

Matt was successful in securing a property that was not even on the market, in a short time and at a great price which more than justified the fees. I was saved valuable time, stress and money and would definitely recommend propertybuyer to anyone looking to buy a property for any purpose.

Gary D

I would like to thank Matt for doing a most wonderous job. I appreciate the work Matt did to support us as an advertiser and supporter of the whole searching and buying process. Engaging propertybuyer has proved to be a good and worthy investment. Keep up the good work!

Ling

I would highly recommend propertybuyer to anyone considering the purchase of any property with no hassles. Matt and his team at propertybuyer were nothing short of excellent. He communicates succinctly and promptly, knows the North Shore extremely well and was very pleasant and trustworthy. In 10 days I exchanged on my property. Things move fast, efficiently and smoothly with propertybuyer. Best wishes.

Jo

Property Buyer under the services of Matt Corbett was able to find us a family home per our needs, within budget in the record time of 3 weeks! We had been looking for over a year and were having trouble navigating the very expensive and complicated Sydney real estate market. Matt is a great listener and has developed the skill of understanding your 'true needs' which are not necessarily communicated well or known from the start.

The Propertybuyer methodology is very helpful and the supply of past sales to assist with narrowing the buyer wants v's market sales is incredibly helpful in understanding what your money can buy and how this matches your needs. Matt is very personable and was great in negotiating the right deal for us. He has a very practical outlook and enables you to find properties that may be overlooked or missed during your search. Matt is also great for negotiating purchases with 'seasoned' real estate agents for co-buyers such as us as 'a married couple' who are making joint emotional decisions in buying our family home.

We have been able to make up the time lost in our search for a family home and are very happy with our purchase and have been able to save some money in the process!

Jo & Chris

We are confident that Jamie's negotiation on our behalf secured the property for us, despite significant other interest.

Anne

Matt Corbett - what a star!

My husband and I recently worked with Matt on the purchase of a property in East Lindfield. We were impressed with Matt's knowledge, communication skills and the quality and depth of research that went into potential properties.

Matt was able to leverage his relationship with the Real Estate Agent and to get us a great price on our house we would have considered out of our budget.

It's a daunting proposition to buy a property while living overseas but Matt made the buying process very easy and ensured we were informed every step of the way. To top it off Matt's a genuinely nice guy. It was an absolute pleasure to work with him. We will certainly be recommending Propertybuyer to our friends and family.

Breck & Veronica

We came to Matt Corbett from propertybuyer 48 hours before the Auction of our dream house. We got cold feet about bidding and hired propertybuyer to bid on our behalf. I talked to Matt 2-3 times before the Auction on Saturday and I was reassured by his knowledge during our telephone conversations.

On Auction day, Matt chatted to the Vendor's Agent and walked round the property to estimate it's value. The Auction started and despite the fact that Matt had told us he'd hold off bidding early, I had to turn away and investigate the garden when the Auctioneer started to say "going for the third time", Matt calmly raised a hand and said "and 20".

He was call, calm and collected. Other bidders came, went and came back again, but Matt was a steady, quiet bidder throughout. He won us the house we wanted for much less that our maximum price, and he saved us the worry of actually bidding. A great result!

Carey and Chris (Buyers Agent - Matt Corbett)

It has proven to me that engaging propertybuyer's services is a sure fire and cost effective way of negotiating and securing my investment property. I am particularly thankful to propertybuyer for their swift and professional services throughout the process.

propertybuyer had to work with an extremely tight time frame to negotiate and secure the property for me. Without propertybuyer's services, I would not have been able to secure the unit myself with the limitations that I confronted at the time, once they took over the process, a huge stress was lifted off my shoulders. The team at propertybuyer is very efficient and they provided understanding and human touches along the way, creating in me an impression that the company operates in a highly professional manner and is highly client focused.

I would have no hesitation to utilize propertybuyer's services again in buying my next property, or to recomment its services to others who would like to take the stress out of the process through having a dependable and effective team working on their behalf.

Gerald

A work colleague suggested propertybuyer as we had been looking for 12 months and being deaf makes it harder to make phone calls to agents. We also have a 5 year old son to drag to house inspections.

Matt did very well in communicating with us via email as we can't use the phone (without going through a relay service). We want to say a BIG thank you for all your support. We could not have managed without you!

Matt certainly worked the auction really well starting with a low bid and small steps to slow the auction down. The events that took place after the hammer fell will certainly be unforgettable. Thank you again.

Alison and David

With respect to my recent property purchase of a three bedroom house, I would like to thank propertybuyer for the great result he achieved by securing the purchase prior to auction at a great price. Given our circumstances, my wife Naomi and I were not in a position to undertake any research for properties ourselves, and given that we had been away from Sydney for a few years, we had lost touch with the market. We engaged propertybuyer to find and bid for a property on our behalf and I am very satisfied with the results.

In my opinion, you justified the expense of engaging a property buyer in three ways.

1. The market was rising; if we delayed the purchase by a few months until our circumstances changed and we had time to search, the market would have risen by more than your fees. The time taken between engaging propertybuyer and securing the property was 23 days, in a rising market this translated into money saved.

2. propertybuyer negotiated a better deal than I could have through his experience and knowledge of the real estate market.

3. propertybuyer selected a property that should achieve capital growth, without knowledge of the market. I would possibly have paid too much for a house that may not have had growth potential.

In closing, my wife and I felt propertybuyer offered a fantastic service. We were comfortable right from the start and appreciate the work propertybuyer put in on our behalf.

Regards,
Alex & Naomi

We went to propertybuyer because we wanted to try a service where they worked for us rather than a developer. We are pleased with the result, David indeed worked for us. He was very patient as we went through a few options and at all times remained very professional. Never did David ever try to pressure us into buying a particular property. David's main aim was to ensure we were comfortable with the property and that we got a good deal in a high growth area.

After going through a few properties, we were very happy with the purchase.

Johnny

David was a pleasure to deal with, professional and seemed to have a good knowledge of real estate. I appreciated the fact that he was easy reach also.

Gavin

Whilst I believe that we would have eventually purchased a property in our desired area on our own, I know in hindsight that it would have been with more stress and with a larger price tag without the help of Matt and propertybuyer.

Prior to securing our property, Matt negotiated on our behalf on two other properties. Both properties eventually sold well above Matt's valuation and we were honestly comfortable to walk away knowing we could get better value for money elsewhere.

During our third negotiation, we were even more thankful to have Matt given the vendor's agent was very difficult to deal with and quite aggressive. Matt, however, didn't give an inch and still managed to maintain his professional demeanor which eventually resulted in us attaining the property prior to auction at a price below the valuation Matt provided and for a price less than we were willing to pay. The vendor's agent actually complimented us on the way Matt dealt with the situation and said that he outperformed other buyers' agents she had come across.

For all three negotiations, Matt was extremely efficient in organising viewings, providing valuations and comparisons, arranging all pest and building inspections and speaking to agents and solicitors. He was always accessible, either via phone or face to face. His honest and composed manner not only cut our anxiety levels completely but secured a great property. I would recommend Matt and propertybuyer to any buyer wanting to gain an advantage in a competitive property market.

After deciding to place our existing property on the market, we jokingly told Matt that it would be good if he didn't bring any of his clients through because we wanted to maximise our sale price!

Sal & Julienne

A person whose opinion I value greatly commended the services of a company they themselves had used and referred me to propertybuyer. I am extremely pleased that I took this advice. By securing the services of propertybuyer within less than a month of engagement, my family and I were able to find and subsequently secure what I truly believe to be the ideal home.

propertybuyer explained the process with great patience and clarity. They were faced with the stringent, at times contradicting desires of several parties, some of whom were overseas during the entire process. It never ceases to impress me that they were able to sift through all the information provided and come to an exact understanding of our wishes so as to compile a list of properties that seemed to suit the needs of all of us.

The search and subsequent attempts to secure this property happened to land in the midst of a very busy time for me so I was not able to dedicate the hunt very much physical time. The search came down to two properties. I instantly fell in love with one of them.

It is hard to put a price on the value of inside information. propertybuyer relayed their findings as to the current state of the property market, provided us with an accurate appraisal and gave a personal opinion on the suitability of the properties. However, and MOST importantly, during the negotiations they were able to manage not only the emotions of their client (I dare point the finger at myself) but also had to enough tactical sensitivity to manage the seller and their agent. I believe that this played a crucial role in closing the deal when it was barely hanging by a thread.

Despite being a first time buyer, I have been told many times not to vest emotions into a property that may potentially be lost, but I simply could not help it. It was unique in so many ways. A few weeks prior to engaging propertybuyer a friend asked me what my ideal property would look like. I proceeded to describe its features in detail so as to allow him to form an image in his head. When I showed him photographs of the property we'd managed to secure, he simply said "Amazing". Despite that I knew this to be an amazing property I had to clarify what he meant, so he said, "It is amazing that you had such a clear vision of what you wanted, but even more so is that fact that I am seeing it in front of me". I couldn't agree more!

Thank You.

Fantine P, Vocalist

We relocated from London to Sydney with a new baby and required a home immediately. However, given the size of the investment, it was not something
that we wanted to rush into without the appropriate expertise in the market. We were in touch with Rich prior to our relocation and met with him immediately
upon arrival. When we found the "right" property, Rich took over and worked directly with the vendor's agent (whom he had dealt with in the past), keeping
us informed each step of the way.

Timing was of the essence after negotiations started. Rich visited the property for valuation and pulled in all of the necessary vendors (solicitors, bankers, inspectors) within a matter of hours. Inspections and contract reviews were completed within a few days and our involvement was limited to debrief calls with the experts. They educated and advised us on the process and concerns to enable us to make informed decisions. Rich was available through the weekend for calls - virtually around the clock. He also visited the property on the weekend to inspect a specific area of concern while we were on a business trip.

We found Rich and his team extremely comitted about your experience and available to us. We have much confidence in what is our most significant lifetime purchase - largely do to the expertise and service provided by Rich and his team.

Stephen C, Consultant.

We enlisted propertybuyer to help us with the purchase of our first investment property. This has been the best decision we could have made. We initially dealt with Saul Rudnick and found him extremely helpful with his advice and recommendations. Our file was then handed to Matt Corbett. We found Matt very approachable, and like Saul, his recommendations were very helpful.

Matt's professional manner and expert knowledge helped us through each stressful stage of our purchase. Matt was able to negotiate an excellent purchase price and his thoroughness during the negotiations ensured we received the best outcome for the purchase.

Matt has a network of contacts and we were able to confidently follow his recommendations in relation to other professionals such as solicitor/conveyancer, pest and building inspectors, property manager and quantity surveyor - which have been involved with our purchase. We would most likely still be looking and feeling overwhelmed and feeling that we lacked the knowledge to make the investment property purchase as successful one!

Michael and Peta Stewart - Investor

We had been persistently looking for the 'right' house without success for a number of years, and so thought a change of tactics might be appropriate. We considered the cost of engaging a professional buyer and placed our trust that we would save the cost and more from any deal - that hope was more than met, and our expectations were exceeded.

After engaging Matt, he quickly sifted through the properties available in the market, provided us with a few options to attend, which met with our wish-list. It quickly because evident that Matt had listened to us intently with the options ticking a lot of the boxes almost immediately. One property (which we now own) particularly caught our eye, and Matt quickly provided a range of professional analysis and research at a speed or quality which we could not have matched. It gave us great confidence to make a decision and to make it quickly - in a manner which we know we would not have done, if we were going through the process by ourselves. Matt, coached us through the process, as this was our first purchase, answered our questions and gave us boundaries on the value of the house. It enabled us to expedite the process, and gave Matt clear authority to push ahead. Matt completed the negotiations, hand-held us through the inspections and contract signing and positioned us for a fantastic win in securing the house.

All of this happened within 3 days of seeing the house for the first time!! There is no way we would have felt confident enough to close such a deal in that time span without the professional support Matt offered.

Just as importantly, Matt's after-sales support was fantastic, helping us right through to the settlement date. Fantastic service, we got great value for the engagement of propertybuyer and Matt and would use them again without question.

Derek - National Logistics Manager

My wife and I lived in Jakarta, Indonesia and we wanted to purchase an apartment in Sydney ready for our return in January 2010. We decided to use propertybuyer after an interview with David McElveney where we were impressed by his professional approach and deep knowledge of the Sydney real estate market. David quickly grasped our needs and made recommendations on suburbs which would limit our transit time to ensure that we were close to shops, city etc.

David recommended locations which I was not previously familiar with but which matched our preferences perfectly. David arranged six inspections on short notice on a day that we were in Sydney and he was able to beat several buyers on our preferred property.

David is a true professional and a pleasure to deal with. I will definitely use propertybuyer again whether I am overseas or locally as I know they will ensure that I get a great property!

Euan Lay Vice President Business Deveopment

My wife and I had been looking for a house for 2 years before we were introduced to propertybuyer. Matt and the team were very professional and took us through the whole process from finding a great property, providing a valuation and then negotiating on our behalf. They got us a great result, the house was a 'silent sale' and without their help, we'd still be looking.

I am very impressed with the service they provided and would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to purchase a property.

Julian (CEO)

As Aussies living in Paris, it would have been impossible for us to find the right home for our family without support, and propertybuyer exceeded all our expectations in this regard. Matt took the time to understand precisely what we were looking for and kept us informed via email and telephone at every stage.

His advice and valuation estimates proved to be spot on at every step, and his willingness to act on our behalf to interact with our solicitor and bank, and to liaise with our family in Australia, made the whole process far easier than we ever could have imagined.

We are very happy with the outcome and feel that we truly received value for money from the propertybuyer team. We would not hesitate to recommend their services to anyone, and will use them again if we were to buy another property in the future.

Andrew & Louise

We would like to give our sincere appreciation to your hard work and congratulate you on your success in securing such a desirable house at such a great price.

As newly moved to Sydney, we are not familliar with the local market. We searched and tried to find someone to give professional advice. After comparison between two Buyers' Agents, we finally selected propertybuyer as our agent, which is lately proved what a right decision we made.

We understand that Rich Harvey deserved the title 'Top Buyers' Agent' by his efficient feedback, thorough analysis, excellent communication skills and perfect negotiating talent. It must be said that Rich and his team supplied us a long searching list both 'On Market' and 'Silent' listings, to give more options to comply with our wish. This was followed by a tough process to reach a great satisfactory price. Rich, this persistent man did it! He is the man good at challenging impossible tasks.

Finally, we compliment Rich and his excellent team at propertybuyer, would have prosperous business in the future.

Lynn and Boris (November 2009)

Sean and I were very impressed with the level of service we received from the team at propertybuyer and in particular from Matt. On holiday from Ireland, we had a very limited amount of time available to view/purchase properties and the team was excellent at sourcing properties that met our requirements. Engaging propertybuyer was the best decision we made and was money well spent. Their knowledge of the market and attention to detail was fantastic.

Matt, in particular went the extra mile and really helped us achieve what we set out to do in a very short period of time.

Ann & Sean (November 2009)

Thanks Matt for securing me a great investment property - excellent professional work.

As Arnold says "I'll be back".

Peter, October 2009