When you are spending $500,000, $800,000 or $1.5 million on a property, independent advice is not a luxury. It is one of the highest-value investments you can make in the entire transaction. Yet most Australian buyers either rely on the selling agent (who is legally obligated to act in the vendor’s interest) or pay tens of thousands of dollars for full buyers advocacy services they do not need.
Collings Property Advisory fills the gap. Independent, expert property buying advice for a flat fee of $4,500 + GST.
Why Independent Property Advice Matters
The selling agent works for the vendor. Their legal duty is to achieve the highest possible price for the seller. When you ask a selling agent whether the property is fairly priced, whether the building has any issues or what the vendor’s timeline is, you are asking the opposing party in your negotiation.
Independent advice means:
- A professional assessment of whether the property is worth the asking price
- Comparable sales analysis drawn from the same data the agents and valuers use
- Honest identification of any issues — building, title, zoning, easements — that affect value
- A negotiation strategy designed to achieve the best outcome for you, not the vendor
What Independent Property Buying Advice Covers
- Property assessment and physical inspection
- Comparable sales analysis and market value range
- Investment analysis (for investors — yield, cashflow, capital growth)
- Negotiation strategy and target price recommendation
- Offer preparation and agent negotiations
- Contract review and guidance
- Auction strategy and representation
Independent Advice vs Full Buyers Advocacy
| Service | Best For | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Collings Property Advisory | Buyers who found the property themselves and need expert support | $4,500 + GST (fixed) |
| Full Buyers Advocate | Buyers who need someone to search for and secure a property | $15,000–$25,000+ |
| No advice (DIY) | Experienced buyers who are confident negotiating alone | $0 but high risk |
FAQs
What makes Collings independent?
Collings Property Advisory is not paid by vendors, developers or agents. We charge a flat fee to the buyer or seller who engages us. Our only interest is achieving the best outcome for our client.
Is independent property advice worth it in Australia?
Yes. On a $1 million property, overpaying by just 1% costs $10,000 — more than double the advisory fee. Professional negotiation support routinely delivers savings that far exceed the cost of advice.
Can I get independent property advice in any Australian city?
Collings Property Advisory currently operates across Melbourne and Sydney, with coverage expanding nationally through our network of property advisors and the GeeVee intelligence platform.
Get Started
Contact Collings Property Advisory today for independent, fixed-fee property buying advice.
$4,500 + GST Fixed Fee | collings.com.au/property-advisory
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