Most property advice in Australia is not truly independent. Real estate agents represent sellers. Buyers agents are paid by buyers but earn more when transactions complete. Mortgage brokers earn commissions from lenders. Property spruikers earn commissions from developers.

Genuinely independent property advice — advice with no transaction commission and no hidden incentive — is rare. That is exactly what Collings Property Advisory provides, for a flat $4,500 + GST.

What Makes Advice Truly Independent?

Independent property advice means:

• No commission tied to whether you buy or sell, or at what price
• No relationship with selling agents that creates a conflict of interest
• No developer referral fees or off-the-plan kickbacks
• Advice based on your goals, not on closing a deal
• Willingness to tell you not to proceed when the deal does not stack up

A Collings Property Advisor is paid a fixed fee before the advisory begins. Whether you buy, whether you sell, and at what price — none of it changes what we earn. That is what makes the advice genuinely independent.

Who Benefits Most From Independent Property Advice?

• Buyers who have found a property and want an honest assessment before making an offer
• Sellers who are uncertain whether their agent’s pricing recommendation is in their interest
• Investors who want an independent yield and growth analysis before acquiring an asset
• First-time buyers who want guidance through the purchase process without the cost of full buyers advocacy
• Experienced buyers who want a second opinion before a significant decision
• SMSF trustees who need arm’s-length independent analysis for compliance and fiduciary purposes

What Independent Property Advice Covers

A Collings Property Advisory engagement includes:

• Market value assessment — what is this property actually worth right now?
• Comparable sales analysis — what have similar properties sold for recently?
• Investment analysis — yield, growth potential, risk factors, GeeVee investment score
• Negotiation strategy — how to approach the purchase or sale for the best outcome
• Honest assessment — including the recommendation not to proceed if the deal does not stack up

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a property advisor different from a property valuer?

A licensed property valuer provides a formal statutory valuation for legal, banking, or tax purposes. A Collings Property Advisor provides market-based guidance and strategy — comparable sales analysis, negotiation positioning, and purchase or sale recommendations. Valuations are formal documents; advisory is practical guidance. Both can be valuable, and they serve different purposes.

Can I get independent property advice on an off-market property?

Yes. Off-market properties are one of the most important use cases for independent advisory. Without public comparable sales data readily available, buyers need expert analysis to understand fair value. A Collings Property Advisor uses GeeVee’s live suburb data to provide a comprehensive market value assessment on any property, whether it is listed publicly or not.

Why Collings?

Collings has been providing property advice to Melbourne buyers and sellers for over 30 years. We created the Property Advisory service because genuine independence — advice uncorrupted by transaction incentives — is the most valuable thing we can offer. Our fixed-fee model makes that possible.

Get Started — $4,500 + GST Fixed Fee

Get independent, unbiased property advice from a Collings Property Advisor. Book a free 15-minute discovery call.

Visit collings.com.au/portal to get started.