Overseas Buyers

Sydney EXPAT Buyers Agent | On-the-Ground Local Expertise with Global Experience

Buying Property from Overseas? Tracey is Your Local Expert

Making the right property decision is challenging when you are not on the ground. If you are an Expat or foreign investor, Tracey acts as your eyes and ears in Sydney, guiding you through every step of the buying process from overseas.

Buying property while living abroad comes with unique challenges, but with Tracey’s expertise, these obstacles are easily navigated.

Tracey works with:

• Returning expatriates coming back to Australia and wanting secure a home prior to arriving
• Overseas investors looking to purchase in Sydney

Originally from the UK and with 30 years’ experience living in Sydney, Tracey has the local knowledge and global perspective to help buyers from any country in the world successfully acquire property in Australia.

Challenges Faced by Overseas Buyers

• Buying property from overseas comes with unique obstacles, including…..
• Unable to inspect the property firsthand
• Limited or no knowledge of current market conditions
• Risk of overpaying for a property
• Difficulty negotiating from abroad
• Time zone differences when dealing with agents and professionals during Australian business hours, which can result in missing out on opportunities
• Delaying your purchase until returning to Australia may mean being priced out of a rapidly rising market
• With Tracey acting on your behalf, these challenges are fully managed, giving you confidence and control even while overseas.

Why Do You Need a Buyers Agent When Purchasing Property from Overseas?

• If you wait to purchase a property upon your return to Australia, you risk missing out on current market opportunities, as property values are rising daily.
• Instead of Relying on family or friends to do the legwork, guesswork, negotiate the lowest price, and coordinate all necessary professionals, pest and building inspections, strata reports, lawyers, and more is risky and often unrealistic. Especially if you’re competing against a professional buyers agent like Tracey.
• Foreign investors are frequently misled by agents or marketing companies, being shown “fail-proof” properties that may end up risky or even disastrous, particularly off-the-plan investments.
• This is why having Tracey as your Buyers Advocate is essential when purchasing property internationally. Tracey handles every detail, giving you confidence and minimizing risk.

Why International Buyers Need Expert Guidance:

Foreign investors are often told by agents or marketing companies that certain properties are “fail-proof,” yet many of these investments end up underperforming or failing entirely. Off-the-plan purchases by expats and overseas investors, in particular, can be risky at best and disastrous at worst.

This is precisely why engaging Tracey as your Buyers Advocate is critical when purchasing Sydney property from abroad.

As an international buyer, you face real, serious, and potentially costly challenges:

• Are the property descriptions and photos accurate?
• Is the property located in the right area?
• Are you paying a fair price?
• Will the property be a sound investment?

With Tracey’s local knowledge, experience, and negotiation skills, these challenges are fully managed, giving you confidence and peace of mind when buying property from overseas.

From Property Search to Settlement: Expert Guidance from Tracey

• Tracey provides a full-service, start-to-finish property buying experience, tailored for both local and international clients:
• Property Search & Assessment: Identifying and evaluating the best properties that meet your specific requirements.
• Virtual Property Tours: Guided video tours for international or interstate clients, ensuring you see every detail firsthand.
• Accurate Property Documentation: Additional photos and videos are taken, as online listings often differ from reality.
• Access to Exclusive Listings: Leveraging her extensive network of selling agents, including off-market properties not yet listed.
• Comprehensive Reporting: Keeping you fully informed throughout the process, with optional updates to local family or friends.
• Purchase Coordination: Managing the acquisition process, whether by auction or negotiation, including contracts, signatories, and liaising with solicitors.
• Pre-Settlement & Settlement Facilitation: Ensuring inspections and all settlement procedures are handled smoothly.
• Professional Recommendations: Guiding you to trusted lawyers, strata inspectors, pest/building inspectors, tradespeople, and property managers.
• With Tracey managing every detail, you can confidently purchase property from anywhere in the world without the stress or uncertainty.