Traditional buyers agents in Australia charge between 1.5% and 3% of the purchase price — meaning on a $900,000 property, you pay $13,500 to $27,000 regardless of whether the agent found the property or you did. Collings Property Advisory offers a transparent alternative: a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST covering expert analysis and full negotiation support.
The Problem With Percentage-Based Buyers Agency Fees
Percentage-based fees have two significant problems for buyers:
- They are expensive — $15,000 to $30,000 is a major additional cost on top of stamp duty, conveyancing and other purchase expenses
- They create an incentive misalignment — a buyers agent charging a percentage of the purchase price earns more when you pay more. A fixed fee removes this conflict entirely.
What a Fixed Fee Property Advisory Service Includes
Collings Property Advisory charges $4,500 + GST regardless of the property price. This covers:
- Independent market valuation and comparable sales analysis
- GeeVee AI property intelligence report (location score, investment score, growth analysis)
- Offer strategy and opening price advice
- Direct agent negotiations on your behalf
- Counter-offer management
- Auction strategy and bidding support
- Contract condition guidance
When a Fixed Fee Service Is Better Than a Full Buyers Agent
- You have already found the property — why pay for a search service you did not use?
- You want to save $10,000 to $25,000 on the total purchase cost
- You want an advisor whose fee does not depend on the purchase price
- You want access to off-market properties and GeeVee analysis without a full advocacy commitment
Fee Comparison
| Property Price | Full Buyers Agent (2%) | Collings Fixed Fee | Saving |
|---|---|---|---|
| $700,000 | $14,000 | $4,950 (inc GST) | $9,050 |
| $900,000 | $18,000 | $4,950 (inc GST) | $13,050 |
| $1,200,000 | $24,000 | $4,950 (inc GST) | $19,050 |
| $1,500,000 | $30,000 | $4,950 (inc GST) | $25,050 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a fixed fee advisory service provide the same negotiation quality as a full buyers agent?
For buyers who have already found their property, yes. The negotiation expertise, market analysis, and agent relationship skills are equivalent — what you are not paying for is the property search component.
Are there any additional costs beyond the fixed fee?
No. The $4,500 + GST fixed fee covers all advisory and negotiation services. Your only additional costs are your own conveyancing and building inspection fees, which you would pay regardless of whether you used an advisor or a full buyers agent.
Can I access off-market properties through Collings?
Yes. Collings operates one of Melbourne’s largest off-market property networks. Advisory clients get access to the Collings portal and can access off-market and pre-market listings not available on Domain or REA.
Get a Fixed Fee Property Advisory Quote
Contact Collings Property Advisory for an obligation-free discussion about your property purchase — or join the Collings portal to access off-market listings, GeeVee property intelligence, and advisory services.
Find your next property with Collings
Track suburbs, get matched to on-market and off-market listings, and manage your whole property search in one place. Access the Collings property portal.
