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For property investors
We help time-poor professionals buy investment property with a defined role in their plan, at a price backed by evidence, with numbers they can hold through an ordinary downturn.
Most portfolios stall for the same reasons: the wrong market, an overpaid entry price, or a purchase that blocks the next one. Our process is built to stop each of those before you sign.
Licensed buyers agent, buying across multiple Australian states
The short answer
We define what your next purchase needs to do in your portfolio, choose the market that fits that role, find and assess the property, negotiate the price and manage due diligence through to settlement. Then we keep reviewing it with you after settlement.
You pay one fixed fee, agreed upfront. It does not change with the purchase price, so we have no reason to push you to spend more.
How we model
We test the purchase at the top of your borrowing, not the comfortable middle.
If a deal only works because of a tax offset, it is not a deal worth doing.
Rent growth is planned at around 4% a year, so flat years do not break the plan.
The process
We map your goal, borrowing, buffer and timeline, then define the role this purchase has to play: growth runway, stable hold or near-term equity.
Markets are chosen to fit the role, using vacancy, supply, employment depth and cycle stage, cross-checked across multiple data providers.
On and off-market sourcing. Each property gets a manual comparable sales analysis: three to five sales rated superior, similar or inferior.
We negotiate on evidence, coordinate building and pest, and work with your broker and conveyancer through to unconditional.
We manage the run to settlement and help set up property management with the questions that matter: caseload and days vacant.
A structural review in month one, a mid-year review and a twelve-month review focused on whether you are ready for the next move.
What investors say
“As a mortgage broker working in the real estate industry, the professionals who put their clients’ needs ahead of their own cannot be understated. James Nelis is one of these true professionals.”
Michael D. · Experienced investor, 4th purchase with The Nelis Group
“From the outset, James helped me build a clear plan alongside my broker and accountant, and guided me in identifying areas that aligned with my goals and budget.”
Aaron H. · Three purchases, back to back
“As two people with limited time to dedicate to property hunting, we are incredibly grateful for James' proactive approach. He managed the entire search process, including liaising with agents.”
Noah & Macy · Investment purchase
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Common questions
A fixed fee agreed upfront, split equally between engagement and unconditional exchange. It does not change with the purchase price and we do not discount.
We are based in Brisbane and buy across multiple Australian states, in metro and regional markets chosen to fit your plan.
No. You pay us to represent you independently. Any referral arrangement with other professionals is disclosed in writing at engagement.
Yes. Lending and structure decisions sit with them; we bring the market context so the plan is aligned before you buy.
Book a 15-minute call. We'll look at where you are, what the next step could be, and whether we're the right fit. If you're not ready to buy yet, we'll say so.
The information on this website is general in nature and doesn't take into account your personal objectives, financial situation or needs. It isn't financial, legal or tax advice. Seek independent advice from a licensed professional before making a decision.
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