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Buyers agent for property investors

A valuer on your side of the deal.

Every property you buy should set up the next one. We start with a strategy built around your goals and borrowing power, then find, value and negotiate the right property for it, often off-market. With 10+ years as a property valuer behind every purchase, you won't overpay or inherit someone else's problem.

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5.0 rated on Google
Avg. bought below market
$40k
▲ based on valuation evidence
Avg. equity growth
+15.8%
in an average of 8 months
SECURED
4-bed · Growth pocket, QLD
$725k → $900k bank valuation
Bought off / pre-market
73%
10+ yrs

Years as a certified property valuer, including five at JLL

73%

Of purchases secured off-market or pre-market

$40k

Average bought below market value

+15.8%

Average equity growth, within about 8 months of purchase

Why LPI Buyers

Most investors buy the wrong asset in the wrong market.

The asset type, the market, the street, the land and the price: get one wrong and it can hold your whole portfolio back. Getting all of them right is what we do every day.

Valued the way a bank would

Melvyn spent 10+ years as a certified property valuer, including five at JLL, valuing everything from family homes to developments and hotels. Every property we recommend is assessed on valuation evidence, risk and long-term potential before you make an offer.

Going it alone

  • You pay what the selling agent says it's worth
  • You buy the brochure, not the numbers
  • You miss overlays, easements and defects
  • One wrong purchase stalls your borrowing

With LPI

  • You pay a price backed by valuation evidence
  • Your strategy is set before the search starts
  • Risks are found before you sign
  • Each purchase is structured to fund the next

Off-market access

73% of our purchases were secured off-market or pre-market, before they ever reached realestate.com.au.

We negotiate, you save

Selling agents work for the vendor. We work only for you, and on average our clients buy around $40k below market value.

Risks most buyers miss

Beyond flood maps: zoning and overlays, easements and sewer lines, build defects, strata health, oversupply in the pipeline and investor-heavy streets.

A 30-year plan, not just a purchase

Built around your goals and borrowing power, with finance, ownership structure and timing planned from day one so every buy helps you buy the next.

Services

From strategy to settlement.

01

Full-service buying

A true one-stop shop. Strategy, search, valuation, negotiation and settlement, plus our specialist network, all handled 1-on-1 by Melvyn.

  • A 30-year portfolio strategy, built around you
  • Help choosing the right market, suburb and type of property
  • Off-market sourcing and a full risk assessment on every property
  • Introductions to our brokers, accountants, solicitors and building & pest inspectors
  • Negotiation through to settlement, then help getting it rented
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02

Negotiation & auction only

Found a property yourself? We assess it, run the numbers and negotiate or bid on your behalf.

  • An independent assessment of what it's really worth
  • A review of the contract and the risks
  • Negotiation, or bidding for you on auction day
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Melvyn Romit

You deal with the founder, from the first call to settlement.

Many agencies hand you to a junior once you've signed. At LPI, Melvyn handles your purchase personally from start to finish, and you can contact him directly whenever you need to. He's built his own $4 million portfolio on a PAYG income, so he knows first-hand which mistakes slow investors down.

Our research engine

From 15,000 suburbs to your one.

We screen every suburb in Australia across 150+ property investment metrics, including the ones most buyers never check, down to a shortlist that fits your budget, strategy and risk profile. Then we find the best property in it.

Building approvals pipelineVendor discountingInvestor vs owner-occupier mixRental vacancy trendLand-to-asset ratioStock on marketEmployment diversitySocio-economic profileFunded vs promised infrastructure
Every suburb in AustraliaWhere we start
15,342
Fits your budgetMedian price and borrowing power
4,870
Passes our data screen150+ investment metrics screened
312
On-the-ground researchStreet-by-street checks and local agent insight
12
Your propertyNegotiated and secured
1
Every month

We knock back 500+ properties a month.

Most buyers see a listing and fall for it. We check whether the numbers, the building and the tenancy hold up first. Almost none of what we look at ever reaches a client, and that's the point.

Screening ledgerCommon reasons we say no
  • Structural defectsCracking and movement found at building inspection
    Rejected
  • Subfloor issuesMoisture, poor drainage and rotting stumps
    Rejected
  • Tenant in arrearsExisting tenant behind on rent with months left on the lease
    Rejected
  • Unapproved worksNon-compliant extension and granny flat
    Rejected
  • Sewer easementMain runs through the only spot to extend or build
    Rejected
  • Priced above evidenceAsking price well over comparable sales
    Rejected
  • Flood overlayInsurance costs that wreck the cash flow
    Rejected
  • Weak strataUnderfunded sinking fund and special levies coming
    Rejected
  • OversupplyHundreds of new homes approved in the same pocket
    Rejected
Around 500+ assessed and rejected every month. Only the ones that pass every check reach a client.
How it works

Five steps to the keys.

1

Discovery call

We learn your goals, budget and timeline. Free, no obligation.

Day 1
2

Your brief

We put your buying brief and 30-year portfolio plan in writing.

Week 1
3

Search & shortlist

We screen suburbs, pick the best fits and find properties on and off market.

Weeks 2–6
4

Due diligence

We check the value, the building, overlays, strata, supply and rent.

Before you sign
5

Negotiate & settle

We secure the deal and manage it through to settlement.

Keys in hand
After settlement

Our support doesn't end at settlement.

  • Getting it rented. We introduce a local property manager and help find your first tenant.
  • A free portfolio health check every 6 months. We review your equity, rent, loans and plan with you.
  • Planning your next purchase. We tell you when the numbers say you're ready to buy again.
Results

Real deals, real numbers.

A selection of recent LPI client purchases. Growth is based on each client's current bank valuation.

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Rental yield & cash-flow calculator.

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Client stories

Investors who stopped guessing.

Rated 5.0 on Google. Here's what a few of our clients say.

FAQ

Questions, answered.

What does a buyers agent actually do?

We represent you, the buyer, not the seller. We research markets, find and assess properties (including off-market), handle due diligence and negotiate the best price and terms on your behalf.

How much do you charge?

Full-service buying starts from $14,000 + GST, paid in two parts: an engagement fee to start your search, and a success fee once your purchase goes unconditional. On your free discovery call we'll give you an exact quote for your brief.

Who will I actually deal with?

Melvyn, the founder. He handles your strategy, search, valuation and negotiation personally, from the first call through to settlement, and you can contact him directly at any stage. There are no juniors or hand-offs.

Can you buy for me interstate?

Yes. Many of our clients live interstate, like Sydney investors buying in Queensland. We research markets nationally and buy where the numbers stack up, with local inspectors and agent relationships on the ground.

How long does it take to find a property?

It depends on your budget and the market. Once your brief is set we move quickly, but we'd rather wait for the right property than rush you into the wrong one.

Do I need finance pre-approval first?

It helps, but it's not required to start. We can introduce you to trusted brokers who work with investors.

1-on-1 with Melvyn

Your next property starts with one call.

A free 30-minute discovery call. We'll look at your budget, goals and the markets that fit, with no pressure to sign.

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