“We wanted to buy our first property but didn’t have the time to go multiple viewings of a weekend with our young family in tow. We had been to a few viewings, only to find offers had already been made.
We received a recommendation and met with Michael. He quickly put our minds at ease and talked us through the whole process. Michael went above and beyond to get us our first property.
We have already recommended him to friends and wouldn’t hesitate to use him again in the future. He made the whole process seamless with no question too small.”

Simon & Michelle, Manly Vale

"We hadn't worked with a buyer's agent before, and were at times unsure about how they would add value to what was a significant purchase.
First and foremost Michael is someone who has "been there done that". But also upon our first meeting he came across as someone who takes a holistic approach towards a property purchase. There was no hard sell or "spins". Instead facts & numbers, and risks & returns were all laid down on the table to allow us to make an informed decision.
Like many people we were very busy and pre-occupied with work and family, and having someone working alongside us who's got the experience, connections and above all - the time that we didn't have meant we could still carry out our property plan whilst saving our best time and energy for the most important investment - our children!
We would recommend Michael to anyone who is preparing to get serious about managing their financial future in a measured and prudent approach, or someone with the need to acquire a property but is lacking in time or experience."

Karna, Sydney

"We had been considering an investment property for a number of years but never had the time to do much about it. Michael helped us formulate our investment strategy and advise on locations, price and future cash flows. He identified a number of properties and once we decided to move forward then Michael managed the whole process for us. He was extremely thorough, negotiated an excellent price pre-auction and subsequent to exchanging contracts he liaised with potential property managers so that we had a tenant in place at settlement date and were earning rental income from day one. We are extremely pleased that we used Michael and would have no hesitation in recommending him to other potential property investors."

Dave & Cat, Sydney

"The service Michael provided to us in facilitating the purchase of an investment property went above and beyond our expectations. It was our first time using a buyer's agent and being very time poor, we felt that Michael helped make the whole process seamless and reduced the administrative burden on us to almost nil. Michael was able to navigate all issues that arose with confidence and expertise and recommend other professionals where it was appropriate. The value Michael brings to his clients far exceeds what he charges. We wouldn't hesitate to go back to Michael again if we needed help in buying another property."

Tom & Giselle, Sydney

"Michael provides sound and sensible advice. His approach is holistic and his plan is comprehensive. We look forward to realising our financial plan with Michael's assistance!"

Hong, Sydney

"We bought a well-located property via Michael and had a good experience. We are pleased with Michael’s management of the end-to-end process; his thoroughness and professionalism particularly helpful given we live abroad. We settled on the property without having seen it, because Michael demonstrated that we can trust him. Since our settlement, I’ve already recommended him to two friends, which speaks for itself. Well done Michael and keep up the good work!"

Nancy, Hong Kong

"Michael managed the whole process for me, from the necessary steps such as strata and pest reports, right through to the last minute issues that always result when coming up to settlement. Whether you need help in finding the right property or to managing the purchasing process for you, I couldn't recommend Michael highly enough"

Becky, Sydney

“Michael answered all our questions and guided us through the entire process. Michael educated us around his proposed strategy for us, which was based upon extensive knowledge and research. We really appreciated Michael's support in buying our first investment property, and would recommend him highly.”

Sonia, Sydney

"Being relatively well organised people, we thought we would be able to find properties and inspect and negotiate on properties ourselves. We questioned how much value a buyers agent could really add if we were already getting alerts on the home buying apps. This was before we met you and understood the true value of having you on the case for us.

We quickly realized that Michael and Fiona would provide real value. Going to a few open homes and seeing properties sell almost immediately for prices outside our budget meant that we were really worried we wouldn’t be able to pull off the big move. Michael was calm and methodical and really listened to what we wanted. It felt so good being able to leave it all up to them, and they seemed positive that we would find something.
We have been able to secure our ‘unicorn’ property, perfect for us and right in the location we had been dreaming of. This was possible only because of the work that you did for us - finding a property that was off market, assessing it so diligently so that we knew that it was worth our time to inspect, and then all the negotiations so that we could purchase within our price range. It would have been literally impossible without your work.

We would recommend Michael and his team to anyone looking to buy a property on the Northern Beaches, and we have already referred you to our parents for a start! You really know the area well and have all the relationships with the agents that are so valuable. The area is really popular and there’s no way to stand out amongst hundreds of other people inspecting properties. It’s really intimidating, so knowing that we could trust you to find the properties and then provide such detailed reports was a huge benefit. We were so busy with other parts of our lives, there’s no way that we would have had time to take the kids to inspections."

Tony & Alex, Balgowlah Heights

“Having spent over 12 months trying to find out first home, we were feeling lost as to how we would secure our first place. Ellie’s sister had previously had a fantastic experience with Michael (Trini & Peter) and hence as soon as it was feasible we engaged him to assist with our search. Whilst most people I’ve spoken to have always spruiked the value of a buyer’s agent, that notion could not be more true in the current market.

Even with such high hopes, Michael and Fiona exceeded them. From our first meeting, they took the time to understand exactly what we wanted for our first home – we were in no rush to move given we had a rolling lease arrangement and hence may have been more “picky” than other clients. In no way did this deter Michael and Fiona, they continued to visit properties every week, providing detailed feedback on the market, pros, cons and pricing and only recommending we inspect those that met our requirements. The interactive spreadsheet enabled us to analyse all similar properties viewed and eventual sales in the area such that we continuously had a pulse on the market throughout the process.

As a first home buyer one of the biggest issues we faced (especially in the first 12 months) was whether the property we were interested in was appropriately priced. Our biggest fear was over-paying for what we wanted.

In the end, Michael and Fiona secured us an off-market opportunity that delivered exactly what we wanted and for a fantastic price (without the use of a Buyer’s agent we wouldn’t have even heard of this opportunity). Whilst the financial benefits are tangible, as a professional couple looking to buy their first home, the peace of mind was just as valuable. We understood exactly what we were buying, the pros and cons and the value being obtained. Even after securing the purchase, Michael and Fiona have been available to provide advice on value-add opportunities including a variety of suppliers and have gone over and above to help us move into our first home.

I would recommend STRAND Property Group to anyone considering buying a home, especially in the current market. The overall pricing is extremely competitive and the structure means that the initial outlay is low. In the end the pricing became irrelevant, the quality of service and the manner in which they secured our first home will forever be invaluable to us. We can’t wait to use your services again when the time comes and in the meantime will be recommending you to all of our friends and family!”

Ellie & Tom, Manly Vale

"Engaging a buyers agent was essential for me, even for a 1 bedroom apartment as I am time poor & don’t enjoy having to deal with numerous real estate agents. A lot of my family & friends thought I was crazy investing in their expertise as it seems like a large investment but the honest truth is, the value you can actually save by utilising them is beyond what you spend. Plus they save you an immense amount of time, you get to view off market properties before the masses and you may even have the chance to negotiate on a place prior to being released on the market like it did! This ended up being my advantage in my purchase as I could do all my due diligence & be in a strong position for negotiation.

Michael and Anthony are efficient, amazing communicators and I always felt that they had my back as I have never done anything like this before. Even after negotiations they have been available for me to ask questions and have given a lot of valuable knowledge of what to do to prepare for moving.

I would recommend to anyone who sees the true value in professional expertise - their knowledge is invaluable & they handle negotiations so you have peace of mind. I was fortunate to have found my dream apartment within 3 months of engaging which surprised even me! Can’t thank you enough!"

Mina, Manly Vale