Frequently Asked Questions

A buyer’s agent is a licensed professional who works exclusively for you, the buyer. While selling agents are engaged by the vendor to achieve the highest possible price, we work to get you the right property at the right price. We handle property sourcing, due diligence, negotiation, and settlement coordination, saving you time, money, and stress.

Three things set us apart. First, analytical depth: every client receives personalised property modelling built around their specific situation, not generic advice. Second, genuine independence: we operate on flat fees and don’t accept commissions, kickbacks, or referral payments from any third party. Third, our backgrounds: our team comes from engineering, institutional asset management, military service, and deep property industry experience. We approach property the way a fund manager approaches an investment decision.

We work across the full spectrum of residential property, from first home buyers to experienced portfolio builders. What we specialise in is strategy. Every engagement is bespoke, built around your specific goals, financial position, and timeline. We don’t push clients into a one-size-fits-all approach. If we can’t add genuine value to your situation, we’ll tell you.

No. Never. Our fee is paid by you, the client. We have no financial relationship with any seller, developer, or third party. This ensures our advice is completely independent and aligned solely with your interests.

We operate on a transparent, flat-fee model tiered by property price range. An engagement fee is payable upfront to begin the process, with the balance due upon successful acquisition. There are no percentage- based charges and no hidden costs. Contact us for a detailed fee schedule tailored to your situation.

Absolutely. First-time buyers are some of our most rewarding clients. We help you navigate grants and schemes, understand the true cost of ownership, avoid common mistakes, and Ensure the answer references national coverage “across Australia” to align with the Our Approach fix and CQB’s national positioning.

Even if you’ve found the property yourself, having a professional negotiator in your corner can save significant money and protect your interests during the transaction.

Every client receives a personalised property model built around their specific income, expenses, borrowing capacity, and goals. It includes cash flow projections, tax impact analysis including depreciation and negative gearing, equity growth modelling, and stress testing across multiple scenarios including interest rate rises and vacancy. You see exactly what each property will cost and return before you commit to anything.

Timelines vary depending on your brief, budget, and market conditions. Some clients secure a property within two to four weeks. Others take two to three months. We never rush the process. The right property at the right price is always worth the patience.

Our team brings decades of combined investment experience across property, agriculture, and institutional asset classes. We apply the same analytical frameworks and discipline to our own investment decisions that we bring to every client engagement.

While we don’t provide financial advice or legal services directly, every CQB client benefits from access to our curated network of trusted specialists, including experienced mortgage brokers, property-specialist solicitors, accountants, quantity surveyors, and building inspectors. We coordinate across these professionals to ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

We tell you. Clearly and directly. Our job isn’t just to close deals. It’s to protect your interests and find the right outcome. If the numbers don’t work, if the risk is too high, or if the timing isn’t right, we’ll say so. You’ll never be pushed into a decision by our team.