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Hear the latest weekly insights into the property market via podcast by Rich Harvey, CEO and founder of Propertybuyer.

 
Sat 16 Mar '24 with Rich Harvey Why Invest in Melbourne?
 
 
Mon 26 Feb '24 with Rich Harvey Sydney’s Inner West – Hotspots and Outlook for 2024
 
 
Mon 12 Feb '24 with Rich Harvey Decoding Sydney’s North Shore Market – Outlook and Opportunities.
 
 
Sat 27 Jan '24 with Rich Harvey Home Buying in the Eastern Suburbs – A personal journey
 
 
Sun 7 Jan '24 with Rich Harvey Economic and Property Market Outlook 2024
 
 
Thu 21 Dec '23 with Rich Harvey Sydney’s Luxury Property Market Insights
 

 

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The Propertybuyer
Podcast

 
Sat 16 Mar '24
with Rich Harvey
Why Invest in Melbourne?
 
 
Mon 26 Feb '24
with Rich Harvey
Sydney’s Inner West – Hotspots and Outlook for 2024
 
 
Mon 12 Feb '24
with Rich Harvey
Decoding Sydney’s North Shore Market – Outlook and Opportunities.
 
 
Sat 27 Jan '24
with Rich Harvey
Home Buying in the Eastern Suburbs – A personal journey
 
 
Sun 7 Jan '24
with Rich Harvey
Economic and Property Market Outlook 2024
 
 
Thu 21 Dec '23
with Rich Harvey
Sydney’s Luxury Property Market Insights
 

 

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podcasts on our
Podcasts page.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

DOUBLE BAY REAL ESTATE BUYERS' AGENTS

 

Property in Double Bay

Our licensed buyers' agents will work from your property brief to search for Double Bay property and conduct purchasing price negotiations to save your the time, money and stress of doing it alone. Team up with PropertyBuyer to super-charge your property investment portfolio or secure your dream home. Our expert property buyers' have many years of proven success in locating off-market opportunities and suitable listed properties, including investment, commercial and prestige properties throughout Australia's eastern seaboard.

Our Award-Winning buyers' agents can help you secure the following:
  • Commercial Property in Double Bay
  • Prestige Property & Luxury Real-Estate in Double Bay
  • Property for Overseas Buyers or Expats in Double Bay
  • Real Estate for Home Buyers in Double Bay
  • Investment Property in Double Bay

To engage one of our Buyers' Agents' to help you find and secure a property in Double Bay, book your free consultation today.
 

Area information

 

Location and Transport Links in Double Bay

Double Bay is located approximately 3.5 kilometres east of the CBD in Sydney’s eastern suburbs in the local government area of Woollahra. Double Bay is adjacent to the eastern suburbs train line and is also serviced by buses direct to the CBD.

 

Property Types in Double Bay

The suburb is filled with wide, tree lined streets and predominantly contains modern luxury houses and security apartment complexes as well as smaller blocks of art deco apartments. In both cases, the architecture is stunning and the property is amongst some of Sydney’s most expensive.

 

Shops and Restaurants in Double Bay

Double Bay is known for its quality hotels and restaurants and boutique shops selling designer brands. The main shopping and restaurant strip runs along New South Head Road and extends along surrounding streets of Knox Street, Cross Street and Bay Street. The Cosmopolitan Shopping Centre is located on Knox Street and contains more boutique shops while nearby Westfield Bondi Junction contains larger department stores such as David Jones. If you are after a view, head to Alruth seafood restaurant in Bay Street or the Redleaf Pool Café.

 

Schools and Educational Facilities in Double Bay 

Double Bay Public School is the only school in the suburb and serves primary school children whilst Woollahra Preschool caters to younger children. A range of other public and private schools are within walking or short driving distance, for example Ascham School, Cranbrook School, Reddam House, Scots College, Bellevue Hill Public School and Woollahra Public School.

 

Recreation and Other Amenities in Double Bay

One of Double Bay’s main draw cards is its enviable position on Sydney Harbour. To take in the view and soak up the sun, head to Murray Rose Pool which juts out from the shore and forms a miniature point, giving Double Bay its name. If you prefer running, head to the waterfront Steyne Park or along the foreshore around Darling Point. There are also gyms amongst the shops in the heart of Double Bay and football, cricket and tennis facilities at Cooper Park.

 

Why people live in Double Bay?

The most fashionable and expensive shopping district in Sydney containing all the most well-known brands, living among Sydney’s wealthiest, leafy streetscapes, fantastic choice of quality restaurants and easy access to the CBD via train, bus or ferry.

 

Buyers' Agent for Double Bay

To get a buyers’ agent or buyers’ advocate on your side searching for a property in Double Bay, please call us on 1300 655 615, email us, or send us your buyers wishlist today by clicking here. If you would like to know the latest median values and statistics for Double Bay, call us today on 1300 655 615.

 

Meet your buyers' agents in Double Bay

Munro Donen

DIRECTOR & PRINCIPAL, PROPERTYBUYER EAST

Eastern Suburbs

Munro Donen is Director and Principal of Propertybuyer East in the Eastern Suburbs of Sydney. Munro has a wealth of experience having worked in real estate in South Africa, UK and in Australia since 2000. He's an excellent negotiator with vast knowledge of the local Eastern suburbs property market. His attention to detail and can-do attitude are just some of the traits his clients value most.

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"Munro did a fantastic job and delivered above our expectations. When we began chatting to Munro about potentially working together, one of our key questions was, “how long is all of this going to take”. During this buying period, there was limited stock on the market, and house prices were rising by the day – it was important that Munro could find the property and make the purchase happen quickly. He was frank with us and explained that our brief would be very challenging but was doable. Further, Munro felt reasonably confident that he could meet our brief in three weeks. It only took him two and a half. Munro knows what he is doing. He is very connected within the Eastern Suburbs property market and knows how to cut to the chase. He can refine a brief within days, and it was not long before all of the properties he showed us met or exceeded our expectations. He managed to get everything we wanted, in the location we wanted, for a price below our budget. He is also an excellent communicator and kept us, as well as our mortgage broker and conveyancer, informed of what was going on at all times. Somehow he even made navigating real estate fun. I would happily recommend him Thank you very much, Munro, for everything that you have done for us."

Paul Goldin

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR - BUYERS' ADVOCATE, PROPERTYBUYER EAST

Eastern Suburbs

Paul is a licensed real estate buyers’ agent with experience in purchasing residential homes and investment properties for both local and international clients. Through Paul’s exceptional people interaction, open communication and negotiation skills, the journey to find a property with Paul is always highly engaging, professional, and exciting.

Speak to Paul

Lisa Schapiro

BUYERS' ADVOCATE - PROPERTYBUYER EAST

Eastern Suburbs

Lisa, a wife and ‘mumpreneur’ of two boys, is a dynamo – proactive and results-driven.   Among her greatest assets are her attention to detail and a warm demeanor that encourages authentic rapport building.   Speak to Lisa

Jodie Gottlieb

ASSOCIATE BUYERS' ADVOCATE - PROPERTYBUYER EAST

Eastern Suburbs

With an unwavering passion for real estate, Jodie Gottlieb with a background in psychology and finance uses her expertise in these areas to guide her clients towards their perfect investment or dream home. Speak to Jodie

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need a buyers’ agent?

You will save yourself money, time and stress when you engage a professional buyers’ agent to help you with your next investment property purchase. You will be empowered with the knowledge you need to make an informed decision about the value of a property without all of the sales “hype” often associated with property purchases – we protect you from making an emotional decision. You will have the benefit of our extensive research and analysis into past sales and comparable market data and will be protected from paying too much. You may also gain access to properties not yet advertised, otherwise known as “silent listings”.

Investors will gain access to our wide network of excellent investment opportunities and also get the inside knowledge of the best areas to invest. As property investors ourselves we understand the strict criteria required to buy high performing properties.

Our testimonials describe the ways we have been able to add value to our many clients. Most of our increasing client base stems from glowing referrals given by clients who have been impressed with the value and service we provide.

 

Does a buyers’ agent need to have a real estate background?

Yes.  Rich Harvey, Director of Propertybuyer and his team have the expertise, knowledge and real estate background to deliver what they promise – many of the team are ex-real estate agents that have switched sides.  Rich is a property investor himself, with a Masters in Economics, a Diploma of Property and is a Licensed Real Estate Buyers’ Agent. He is also a Member of the Real Estate Institute of New South Wales. If you are looking for a buyers’ agent team with exceptional qualifications and over 60 years combined experience, that understands property investment analysis, market trends, and can think creatively and intuitively, then the Propertybuyer team is your smart choice. Read our testimonials and you will be impressed by the results – not only with investors, but also home buyers and corporate clients.

 

Is A Buyers’ Agent worth the money?

Yes! We regularly save clients far more than the fee we charge, through our understanding of the property market and our skilled negotiation techniques. We offer a fixed fee service. The advantage of the fixed fee structure is that you only pay the same fee regardless of the price of the property. There are three key areas you will get great value for money by engaging Propertybuyer:

1. Saving Time:

  • Reduce the time spent searching – You will need to look at between 50 to 100 properties to get a true understanding of the market.
  • Most buyers take between 6 to 12 months (or more) to buy – we can cut down the process to under 60 days
  • Lost leisure and family time due to searching and attending inspections on weekends
  • Time wasted at work calling real estate agents
  • The time it takes you to get full market knowledge

2. Saving Money:

  • Don’t risk making an emotional decision and pay too much
  • Negotiating is an art – we know the tricks of the trade to secure a property at the lowest possible price
  • Leverage your knowledge by tapping into ours
  • Get a professional evaluation done so you have confidence to pay the right price

3. Saving Stress:

  • Remove the stress and pressure of dealing with real estate agents in your search
  • Get the upper hand with a buyers agent by your side
  • Buy with confidence knowing you are getting totally independent advice
  • Remove the frustration of being constantly outbid at auction

A buyers’ agent can save you a packet of money if they are experienced, knowledgeable and have your best interests at heart. They can take the emotion out of the negotiation and auction process and give you accurate advice on property values. They should have an extensive database of agent contacts to help you find off-market properties.

 

How Do I find A Buyers’ Agent?

Apart from searching online, ask a local selling agent if they have seen a good buyers agent in action. You can also ask family, friends and work colleagues about their experience with using buyers agents.

An important question to ask a buyers agent is whether they are truly “exclusive” or “independent”. If they accept sales commission from vendors or developers then they cannot be classified as “independent” as they are acting in the interests of the seller. Only deal with a licensed buyers agent (you can check license via the Office of Fair Trading in each state) and one that is a recognised member of your state Real Estate Institute and the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia.

There are seven factors to consider when selecting a good buyers agent.

  1. Industry experience - ask how long the buyers agent has been operating?
  2. Market coverage - what geographic specialisation do they have?
  3. Results oriented - ask about case studies and testimonials from past clients - what have they achieved?
  4. Network and contacts - can your buyers agent access off market properties easily?
  5. Research system - ask what due diligence and research systems they have in place to evaluate properties and provide real time market insights.
  6. Credentials - check licencing, qualifications and affiliations and if they have won awards.
  7. Cost - confirm the fee structure and check they don’t get kickbacks from agents.

 

Is it affordable to use a buyers’ agent?

Yes. We typically save our clients far more than our fee in the transaction by negotiating well. We assist property buyers of all budgets, saving you money by doing extensive research and analysis, looking at comparable sales and market data, and by negotiating hard to secure the best price, terms and conditions possible. You will make an informed choice and will be confident that you have bought well, whatever your budget. It’s a small investment to make when you consider the savings you will make on your property purchase!

 

Are buyers’ agents fees tax deductible?

If you are purchasing a property for investment purposes, the cost of using a buyers’ agent is generally tax deductible (forms part of the acquisition or “cost base”). Check with your accountant to see if the fee would be tax deductible in your case. Unfortunately you cannot claim the fee as a tax deduction if the property is purchased to live in.

 

Do you offer any guarantees with your service?

Propertybuyer is currently the most awarded Buyers Agency in Australia, and this public scrutiny is an unbiased testament to our integrity, value and quality of service.

We guarantee not to waste your valuable time sourcing inappropriate properties. We will deflect all the stress and detail and save you months of endless searching. We will spend time with you up front so that we clearly understand your needs and will target the search based on agreed preferences. With our help, you will save time, money and stress on your next property purchase. You will gain access to more properties, be better informed about comparable sales, the true value of a property and capital growth projections for the area, and you will make a more informed decision. When you decide on the right property, we will negotiate for you so you will be able to make a rational decision about price without the stress and pressure of dealing with real estate agents or having to negotiate.

 

Do you have professional indemnity insurance?

We have professional indemnity insurance to $4 million.

 

What is the process and how long will it take?

Our average turnaround time for investors is around 30 days and for home buyers between 40 to 65 days. After the initial meeting, where our services are further explained, questions are answered and your “buyers brief” is established, an engagement fee is paid (this amount varies according to the service you choose). Once your finance is pre-approved, the engagement fee is paid, and you are ready to buy, the search begins. We conduct thorough research and then present you with a shortlist of properties. The decision to buy is then yours.

 

If I engage the services of propertybuyer, will you guarantee to find me a property?

Yes – as long as your buyers brief is realistic. We guarantee to give you personal and professional service and a detailed analysis on each property we evaluate, based on your specific criteria. At our initial meeting, we will listen carefully to find out your exact requirements. We will advise you before you engage us if your property brief is unrealistic. You will also need to have your finances ready or be pre-approved for a loan before the search can begin. Once these have been established, the search can take as little as a week (up to an average of about 4-6 weeks) depending on your wishlist and the market conditions.

We work with you in partnership to help you achieve your goals quickly and efficiently. You may cancel the agreement with notice in writing.

 

What happens if I change my mind on an area or a type of property once I engage you? Do I have to pay another engagement fee?

We will always be working in your best interests and realise that your ideas about the type of property you want may change. When we meet initially to discuss your “buyers brief”, we will work hard to ensure that your wishlist is achievable and also realistic, so the likelihood of changing your mind is reduced. However, if you change the initial brief significantly, there may be a review of the fee, and an additional fee would be charged to cover the time already spent searching. We will work with you to make sure you are completely happy with your next property purchase, even if you change your mind.

 

 

Buyers' agent testimonials near to Double Bay


 

Lara

Buyer type: Home Buyer
Buyers' agent: Munro Donen

"I think that times are so erratic today, that you just have to trust the person that you choose to buy your property on your behalf. I don't think there's a black and white manual for anything that's happening in the property market today.

Munro doesn't give up. Morning, noon and night he's sending you through properties, and then he follows them up with phone calls, and then he does drive by's, and then he does walk through's, and then he gives you information on the areas around your property, and then he tells you how long it'll take you to walk to the beach, and where you can get a cappuccino. I have to give Propertybuyers' service a five star rating."


 

Leyla

Buyer type: Home Buyer
Buyers' agent: Munro Donen

"Our biggest challenge looking on our own was the tough market, because a lot of the high quality properties are gone before they even hit the market, they didn't even publish the ad. Munro knows the Eastern Suburbs market very well. He knows the value of the property, which you as being a regular customer wouldn't be able to recognise that right away" 

 

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Google reviews for buyers' agents near Double Bay

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Luke Morgan

The process with propertybuyer was stress free and quick! Stewart was prompt with all communication and sent through some properties that fitted my criteria straight ...

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Miki E

Propertybuyer found me a great investment property without me having to do the work. I spent so much time previously trying to find the perfect place and it just consumed ...

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Harrison Jones

I have met Munro Donen at a number of my open for inspections and recently sold a property to one of his clients. Munro was very easy to deal with from the start and it ...

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Damian Steele

Munro is the consummate professional who is efficient and does what he says hes going to do. Its refreshing to have dealings with the likes of Munro and I highly ...

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Basil Klevansky

I have been involved in all forms of property for 50 years and have been intimately involved in building homes, working with incredibly talented architects, selling over ...

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David Pincus

I worked with Munro and his team at Property Buyers to purchase my first home in Australia. From our very first meeting Munro was by my side helping me navigate the ...

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Dinnesh Anamalay

To put it very simply, Munro Donen is a Godsend. In my opinion, One of the best Buyers Advocates Money can buy in Sydney to help you secure your dream home. His ...

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Tanya Hurwitz

We had the most unbelievable experience using Paul to purchase our property. We live in Perth which was our biggest hurdle. From the second we signed up to use Paul he ...

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Andrew Arnold

We struggled to navigate the property market on our own, missing out on a few properties while not really knowing what we were doing. In meeting Paul, we straight away ...

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Zane McIntyre

I was never sophisticated in property in my home state of Qld, let alone my new home state of NSW. We hesitated for a long time to get on the property ladder due to our ...

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Hans Lim

Munro went above and beyond to help us find and secure the best property for us. We were quite inexperienced navigating the Sydney real estate market, and had inspected ...

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Helen Hesselberg

We were introduced to Munro through our Perth Real Estate agent. Being new to Sydney and its property market, we decided to engage the services of a Buyers Agent to help ...

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Henry Chan
We want to give Munro a 5 star review on our recent investment property purchase for his fantastic job. It was a long journey of about 7 months as our budget changed a ...
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Katya Sacks
I have recently come out of years of unpleasant divorce proceedings. I wanted to find myself a home but found the process daunting and just couldn’t seem to find something ...
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Nick Papas
Michael & the team are absolutely great people. The recent transaction Michael and I were involved in took a lot of patience from both of us. It was an intricate ...

 

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+612-8977-0177 / 1300 655 615

Suite 2201, Level 22, Tower Two

Westfield Bondi Junction

101 Grafton Street

Bondi Junction NSW 2022

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